St. Norbert College: To offer half-day culture workshops

For release: Immediate

From: Mike Counter, St. Norbert College, www.snc.edu, 920-403-3089, mike.counter@snc.edu

January 4, 2013

DE PERE,WIS: St. Norbert College will offer non-credit culture and language workshops for adults on Saturday, Jan. 26, from 9 a.m. to noon. The “Flying Start” workshops will give those who have plans to travel abroad a taste of the language and customs of specific countries. Workshops about China and Mexico are available.

The workshops are scheduled as follows in Cofrin Hall on the St. Norbert campus:

China: Instructor Ping Wang will guide participants on a virtual trip through the bright lights and countryside of mainland China.

Mexico: A look at the friendly people, ancient ruins and hot deserts of Mexico. Instructor Jeff Gumz will teach basic Spanish travel vocabulary and examine customs specific to Mexico.

Workshops are $30 per person with a registration deadline of Jan. 18.

For more information, contact Language Services at 920 403-4075 www.snc.edu/languageservices, or e-mail kristina.reignier@snc.edu.

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