Hard to say goodbye ...

On Friday, our Peruvian sisters left us and returned to Lima. It was a very sad end to a very wonderful exchange. We had barely dried our tears from saying farewell to the Chileans last Saturday when we had to bid farewell again. We always say that if you are crying and don't want to say goodbye then it was a very good experience. Given the tight hugs and flood of tears, this exchange was surely impactful. We miss you Santa Ursula! We can't wait to see you in Peru in June!  

 

Our Peruvian sisters left us some lovely sentiments & also showed off their newly acquired Texan English

Some of the artists

One last hug

UA Host parents also hate to say goodbye 

PLEASE DON'T GO :(

Siblings forever :)

Really, really hard to say goodbye

Host family love :)

More tears ...

Worldwide, Ursuline girls are not the lightest travelers

Sisters forever!

Global Issues Day 2013

Last Wednesday we enjoyed a very special school-wide community learning day on Global Issues Day. We welcomed dozens of speakers and special guests to our campus, all of whom encouraged our students to find their passions and to "make noise" about those important causes which touch their hearts and minds. Much like a professional conference, there were featured speakers and smaller sessions, many led by our own students and teachers. There was also a festive Global Market where all profits went to schools and NGOs that empower women and help lift them out of poverty.  It was a busy and thought-provoking day and we are grateful to all who helped make it a wonderful day!  



Featured speakers Annabel Smith, Kim Bouldin-Jones, Matt Nink and Adrienne Diaz

Discussing ways to accomplish the Millennium Development Goals

The Hunger Banquet

Students from Dallas and Peru check out photos of our sister school in Peru

SAGE dining prepared a delicious South Asian menu for this special day

Alexis Hefley of Empower African Children poses with photos from Uganda

Happy Shoppers at Soap Hope in the Global Market

Bead for Life was another popular Global Market venue

Our Peruvian guests performing a traditional Peruvian dance

Ms. Bouldin-Jones explaining the challenge of obtaining clean water

Our friends from Sudan, Ida and Rose, selling beautiful hand-made rugs in the market

Our dear friend Peggy Busby back in the halls of UA to support Mothers for All in Botswana

Dr. Juan Quintana speaking about Medical Missions to the seniors

Ms. Gardner and Catholic Charities of Ft. Worth discussing International foster Parenting

Selling Peruvian treasures to benefit the Miramar Ursuline School in Peru

The Bear Facts

We'd like to thank our journalistic friends at The Bear Facts who have done a wonderful job interviewing our international guests and covering the many activities of the exchanges. Take a moment to check out the "Partner Schools" section of The Bear Facts online and learn more about our sisters from around the globe!

http://uabearfacts.com/category/partner-schools/