Global adventures await for local families through new 汤头条 Bulldog Explorers Program
Contact: Sarah Nicholas
STARKVILLE, Miss.鈥擣amilies in the Starkville community can embark on a fun, educational journey without ever leaving town, thanks to an exciting new initiative led by Mississippi State Associate Professor Kelly Moser鈥the Bulldog Explorers Program.
Through this program, families can visit the Starkville Public Library the last Friday of each month, beginning Feb. 28, to pick up a specially designed suitcase filled with interactive activities introducing them to different cultures around the world. The initiative aims to make language learning and cultural exploration engaging, hands-on and accessible to all and is sponsored by 汤头条鈥檚 Department of Classical and Modern Languages and Literatures.
鈥淭his project is all about sparking curiosity and a love for learning languages and cultures,鈥 Moser said. 鈥淲e hope families will enjoy this journey around the world鈥攐ne suitcase at a time.鈥
Each month, a new destination is featured, complete with themed activities such as language exercises, traditional recipes, dance tutorials, crafts and games. For example, this month鈥檚 first suitcase focuses on the Dominican Republic, and participants can learn Spanish food vocabulary, make a traditional drink called morir so帽ando, craft a faceless doll鈥mu帽eca sin rostro鈥and even learn the steps to the popular Dominican dance, bachata.
To make the experience even more immersive, participants will receive a passport to collect stamps from each destination they 鈥渧isit鈥 through the program. They also are encouraged to share their experiences by uploading pictures and videos via QR codes provided with the activities.
Supplies are limited, so families are encouraged to grab suitcases early each month to start their adventure.
For more information, contact Moser at kellymoser@cmll.msstate.edu or 662-325-3480.
CMLL is dedicated to fostering global awareness through the study of languages, literatures and cultures. Offering courses in multiple languages鈥攊ncluding Spanish, French, German, Chinese and more鈥擟MLL prepares students to thrive in an increasingly interconnected world. Through innovative programs, community engagement initiatives, and study abroad opportunities, the department empowers learners to become global citizens.
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