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HOLDEN VILLAGE
AMERICAS Cultural & Biological Time
J-TERM
OVERVIEW
How is time conceived
and perceived? How do
nature and culture impact
our understanding of time?
If you have ever wanted to take time away from the ordinary
and actually spend some time thinking about time, this is the
DETAILS perfect program for you. Spend your January in the beautiful
Cascade mountains of Washington State at the Holden
Village retreat center and explore these concepts with Dr.
Varallo (COMM) and Dr. Wegman-Geedey (BIO).
Eligibility & Program Cap: This program is open
to Students with a 2.00 GPA and sophomore The program includes train travel across Big Sky country to
status. This program will be capped at 16 Washington, and three weeks of secluded beauty and
students. tranquility at Holden Village. No cellphones, no Wi-Fi, no
distractions from the awesome beauty of the mountains, the
Course(s) & Credits: All students will register for crisp air of a winter sky and the peace that comes from quiet
the January course COMM 311: Time Cultures, contemplation. But don’t get too cozy, there will be hikes and
Communication and Deep Time (PH). Pre- snowshoes, chores to be done and a community to enjoy as
departure orientation meetings will be held during you spend your January intentionally far from the normal.
fall semester.
This program is open to all majors. It is particularly
Faculty Contacts: For more information, contact: encouraged for students who wish to step back from a fast-
Dr. S. Varallo (COMM) or Dr. D. Wegman- paced academic life and spend some time in community and
Geedey (BIO) in exploration both inward and outward.
Dates: January 2020 with required predeparture
orientation meetings Fall Semester 2019.
BUDGET & FEES
Program Fee: Tentative fee: $2,000. A definitive v
fee will be announced soon.
Includes: Train travel, lodging, meals, excursions
and travel health insurance.
Does not Include: Meals & snacks during transit
to Holden Village, Discretionary spending.
Out of Pocket Estimate: $100-$200.
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