Mark Your Calendars.
St. Joe's Bazaar Is This Weekend.
For all of our readers who are living in the Conway metropolis, the summer's biggest event, The St. Joseph School Bazaar, will take place Friday, August 1, and Saturday, August 2, at St. Joseph's Catholic Church on College Avenue. Former IEP students will fondly remember field trips to this event. One year a half dozen students bought bicycles and rode them from the Bazaar to UCA.
Bazaar Memories.
For several years, the IEP program took an afternoon to explore the five buildings of the Bazaar filled with used books, furniture, clothing, and household products. Some of us found treasures; others found trinkets, but we all had a fascinating time rummaging through the abundance of second-hand and gently-used products donated to the church to raise money for their private school.
Food, Fun, and Prizes.
Shoppers at the Bazaar also have the opportunity to sample the home-style cooking prepared by members of the church. On Friday, a boxed lunch is offered from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., and a buffet-style dinner is served from 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. If you enjoy snacking, try the food booths at the Old Fashion Midway from 6:00 p.m. to midnight each night. If you feel lucky, you can try your hand at the games of chance on the Midway, or you can buy chances for a try at winning a 2003 GMC Envoy to be given away on August 2.
Former Students
Send News from Afar.
Planet IEP has received news from several "graduates." It's always nice to hear from students who have moved to another state or country or have returned home. Maggie Velazquez is still in Conway and at UCA and sent a message about her promotion to Co-manager at Cato's. Congratulations, Maggie! Rachid Bagana checked in from Alabama. He's studying at a community college as he prepares to transfer to Auburn and study for his Bachelors in Social Work. Susanna Tristancho is back in Spain and working at her university in the marketing department. Dr. Souidi Anasse graduated from the University of Arkansas Medical System in Little Rock this spring. Congratulations, Doc! Anastacia Khomenko is back home in Russia and says she misses UCA a lot, but she will take her final exams at the University of Moscow this year. Good luck, Anastacia! Shoichiro Yamaguchi is about to go on a bike holiday and then go on to visit another IEP student, Juyoung Park, in Korea. Sibila Groueva is now married and just had a birthday party for her one-year old son, Sydney. Many of you have read Yukiko Hayata's stories on Planet IEP. Yuki is a UCA graduate student in music and is currently working on another story about Japanese high school for the website.
Fall Fever.
It's the end of July, and the webmistress is beginning to contemplate the beginning of a new university year. The summer has been relaxed — a time of visiting, reading, practicing Tai Chi, and preparing for another new beginning. Marcus, university son of the webmaster and mistress, has joined a band, The August, and she has been able to hear him play twice this summer. How have you, dear readers, spent the summer?
Some news has filtered in to Cricket Song, spiritual home of CornDancer. Ms. Schaefer attended a birthday party for one of last semester's Level Three students. Does anyone know whose birthday? Here's a clue — she will be getting married soon! Make a correct guess and start the semester with a Bonus Point!
Here's another bit of good news. Another student from Level Three Spring 2003 is expecting a baby! Any guesses for this one?
Dr. Marshall returned from a trip to Russia recently. He covered five time zones while there, crossing the continent from Moscow to Irkutsk, swimming in the Ob River, and taking a cruise on Lake Baikal. He brought back lots of realia for his website Planet Russkij. You can read about his trip on CornDancer in the near future.
A Wedding in Japan.
Check out Dispatch from Afar for a new story by Level Three IEP student Ryohei Tanaka. He recounts the trip he made in the spring to attend a wedding (no, not his!). Former IEP student and present graduate student in music, Yuki Hayata, is currently writing a story about the secondary education system in Japan. Looks like the Japanese students are taking the lead in writing about their homeland. Anyone else want to tell our readers about their country? Email the webmistress with any news or stories at freddieb@mail.uca.edu.
Fall Semester Calendar.
Before you know it, we will be back in the classroom. For new students, the IEP Placement Test is on Tuesday, August 19. The time and classroom have not been determined yet. Oral interviews will be the next day, Wednesday, August 20, and classes begin on Thursday, August 21. I can't wait to see all of you again and to meet the new IEP students. In the meantime, enjoy your summer.
Got Boredom?
Check Out the Important Dates.
If you are getting cabin fever (boredom), then read the Important Dates information below. Several opportunities are offered on campus for students to get involved and beat the ennui.
UCA Summer II semester finishes on August 8.
