Vol. 12, August 2023

International Programs has had an eventful month with many new adventures. In August, we held a new short program at HUF and sent the Harding Women's Soccer team to HUG. Additionally, we announced an upcoming art show and fundraiser during the Homecoming Weekend. Last but not least, our office moved to the new Holland-Waller building! Please keep reading for more details on these updates and to find out where HUE has been in its first week of the semester!
HUF
Theology of Beauty

In August, 25 students came to HUF for a new class on theology and beauty. From the charm of a well set table to the grandeur of the Duomo, from the glorious splendor of Michelangelo’s David to the tragic power of Donatello’s crucifix, they explored the nature of beauty and what it reveals about God.

HUG

Women's Soccer in Greece

For the first half of August, the Harding Women's Soccer team embarked on a trip to our Greece campus for practice and sightseeing. The team visited Athens, Delphi, Corinth, and Nafplion while also practicing at a soccer field situated on the coast of the Mediterranean Sea. In their free time, they also went snorkeling and attended a basketball game between Greece and Slovenia. 

Although individual athletes have participated in other study abroad programs, this marks the first time an entire team and coach have experienced a study abroad program together. Good luck this season, Lady Bisons!
HUE

Harding University in Europe

On Wednesday, August 23rd, the HUE program left the US for its first destination – Iceland. During their stay, they explored the country's stunning natural attractions such as waterfalls, beaches, and glaciers. They also visited a sanctuary for beluga whales and puffins. After spending a few days in Reykjavik, the capital city, the group will move on to their next stop – England. Please come back next month to find out which seven countries they will visit in September!
Homecoming Art Show and Fundraiser

Join us in celebrating more than 40 years of studying abroad at Harding University during the Homecoming weekend! We are excited to reconnect with alumni and friends, as well as plan for the next generation. As a part of the homecoming festivities, there will be an art show featuring artwork donated by HUF director Robbie Shackelford and other friends and alumni. The proceeds from this event will fund scholarships for future students to study abroad. The art show will be held on Saturday, November 4th from 7-9 pm in the Sears Honors House. We, along with Robbie & Mona Shackelford and Silvia from HUF, are eagerly looking forward to catching up with you during the Homecoming weekend on November 2-4! See you then!
Our Office Has Moved

In mid-August, our office moved from its previous location in the Sears Honors House to the brand new Holland-Waller building between the Anthony and Wright Administration Building and Pattie Cobb Hall, where the Ganus building was located. We are in suite 104, the Swaid Institute for International Education.

Please stop by and see us sometime! Our office is open from 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday. Our phone number remains the same, 501-279-4529.
Centennial Alumni Tours

Harding University International Programs is pleased to invite alumni and friends of Harding University to travel the world with us in celebration of Harding's Centennial. We are offering trips to locations that are connected to each of our six semester-long study abroad programs. You can read more about each remaining program by clicking the links below. 

  • Peru (October 6-15, 2023)

  • Australia (March 2-14, 2024) with the option to add on New Zealand at the end (March 14-22, 2024)

  • Egypt (June 4-14, 2024) (Currently full with a waiting list)

  • Iceland (August 15-22, 2024)

  • Greece (September 13-20, 2024) with the option to add on a Greek Island Cruise at the end (September 20-23, 2024)

We hope you will join us on one or more of these tours. Please click the various links for more information and let us know if you have any questions by emailing international@harding.edu. 

Photo Credit

Banner Image

Waterfall and rainbow in Iceland from James Heiman
HUF
  1. Students with the Leaning Tower of Pisa from Natalie Denham
  2. Overlooking Florence from @Robertearlshack
  3. Visiting the Colosseum in Rome from @Robertearlshack
  4. Touring the Pantheon in Rome from @Robertearlshack
  5. Riding bikes in Lucca from Katie Shanks
  6. Enjoying a meal at the villa from @Robertearlshack
  7. Posing with the Ponte Vecchio bridge from @Robertearlshack
  8. Admiring the art in the Uffizi Gallery from Natalie Denham
  9. Students with the Trevi Fountain in Rome from Addie Lawyer
  10. Group picture at the Villa from @Robertearlshack

HUG

  1. Team concluding practice from Steven Chandler
  2. Visiting the 1896 Olympic Stadium from Steven Chandler
  3. Touring Ancient Corinth from Steven Chandler
  4. Soccer practice in Porto Rafti from Steven Chandler
  5. Overlooking Nafplion from Steven Chandler
  6. Standing over the Corinth Canal from Steven Chandler
  7. Listening to a guide in the Museum of Ancient Corinth from Steven Chandler
  8. Posing with the Parthenon in Athens from Steven Chandler
  9. Group picture at the Artemis before the final dinner from Danielle DeBoef

HUE

  1. Posing with a rainbow and a waterfall from Elena Gartrell
  2. Hiking a glacier from Holly Jobe
  3. Posing with the water and glaciers from Elena Gartrell
  4. Group hiking the glacier from Daniel Stockstill
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