Many’s story: Spanish language opening up communication and empathy

The Spanish Language Certificate at UFV has prepared me for my career as an educator and to be able to use and grow my knowledge learning about various Latino-Speaking communities, Indigenous populations in Latin America, and Latin American cultures and language. I am grateful for the experiences and interactions within the classroom that I was … Read more

SPAN 302 Showcase: Celebrating Student Creativity and Cultural Exploration

Author: María Eugenia De Luna, PhD. As we come to the end of another semester, I would like to take a moment to recognize the achievements of our Spanish language learners. Specifically, I would like to highlight the outstanding efforts of those who completed SPAN 302 Advanced Spanish II – Composition. This course not only … Read more

Embracing Spanish Learning in My Eighth Decade: A Testimonial to Lifelong Curiosity by Sarah Shadbolt

Back in 2019, approaching my eighth decade, I decided to seriously study Spanish, mainly in order to keep my aging brain active. I made the best decision of my life and enrolled in Spanish 101 at the University of the Fraser Valley. The long-suffering professor was Teresa Arroliga-Piper she helped me to overcome my hesitancy … Read more