Activities for students of Hispanic Studies Program
ACTIVITIES
VISIT TO THE OLDTOWN OF VALENCIA SEPTEMBER 13, 2008
Most of Valencia's historical monuments dating from Valencia's golden years,
13th-15th C. are located in today's Old Town. We're going to take stroll
through the city's remaining narrow streets, small squares and become
acquainted with today's historical downtown area:
Exteriors: Plaza de la Virgen, the Cathedral, the Basilica, Lonja, Central
Market.
Interiors: l'Almoina Museum, Baños del Almirante.
Minimum 10, máximum 30 people.
There is no charge for this activity.
Signup deadline: 2 p.m. Tuesday, September 9
Study Center hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We will meet at 11:00 p.m. at the Plaza de la Virgen’ s fountain.
Activity date and hour could be subject to change.
MUVIM SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
The MUVIM has a permanent exhibition " The Adventure of Knowledge". This is a sight and sound carrousel trip through history that is both entertaining and informative. It is a " journey through a time tunnel" that traces the world through history in the science, literature, philosophy , war and peace up to the present day.
Minimum 10, máximum 38 people.
There is no charge for this activity.
Signup deadline: 2 p.m. Monday, September 15.
Study Center hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We will meet at 10:30 a.m. at C/Guillem de Castro, 8.
Activity date and hour could be subject to change.
FLAMENCO LESSONS OCTOBER 6 AND 13, 2008
GALÁN - MOEDANO
C/ Castán Tobeñas nº 60
days:
Monday 6 and Monday 13 of October.
Time: from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Price per person: 40 €
MINIMUM 10, MAXIMUM 20 PEOPLE.
Signup deadline: 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1, at Study center office
Study Center hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sorry, cash only.
No refunds after 2 p.m., October 1.
We’ll meet Monday October 1, by 7:15 p.m. at:
Galán – Moedano
C/ Castán Tobeñas, 60
Activity dates and hours could be subject to change.
OCEANOGRAPHIC PARK OCTOBER 10, 2008
The Oceangraphic Park invites us to get to know the most representative flora and fauna in the world, and immersion to the depths of all the oceans of the world, from the Arctic Ocean to the Antarctic, passing through the temperate and tropical latitudes of the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Indian Oceans.
Don't miss it!
PRICE: 11 €
Minimum: 15 people.
Signup deadline: 2 p.m. Wednesday, October 1.
Study Center hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sorry, cash only. No refunds after 2 p.m., October 1.
Activity hour: TBA
Activity date could be subject to change.
SPANISH FANS NOVEMBER 4 AND 11, 2008
Learn the language of fans and paint your own fan!
It’s easy. You don’t need to have any special talent.
Minimum 10, máximum 25 people.
Price: 4 €
Includes materials: basic fan, paint
Singup deadline: 2 p.m. Thursday, October 23
Study Center hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sorry, cash only. No refunds after 2 p.m., October 23.
Activity dates and hours could be subject to change.
CIUDAD FALLERA NOVEMBER 7, 2008
We’ll visit the area of the city, where artists work year round making figures for “Las Fallas”, the most popular festival in Valencia. We’ll visit the museum where we’ll see “ninots indultats”, figures that have been saved from the flames. We’ll also see workshops that make figures for wax museums, Paris Disney, and for the New Orleans Mardi Gras!
PRICE: 2,30 € for museum admission. Transportation not included (Bonobus valid).
Sing up deadline:2 p.m. Monday, November 3.
Study Center hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sorry, cash only. No refunds after 2 p.m., November 3.
We'll meet at 10:15 a.m. at the main entrance of the Study Center.
Activity date and hour could be subject to change.
LA ALBUFERA NOVEMBER 14, 2008
The Albufera Natural Park is one of the most representative and interesting
areas within the Comunidad Valenciana, acclaiming national and international
fame. The Albufera, located 15 km. south of Valencia, is the largest lake on
the Iberian Peninsula, and is a good example of the interaction of man and
nature in creating interesting scenery and valuable forms of flora and
fauna. The visit includes a boat ride around part of the lake to the Gola de
Puchol, and take a short hike around the immediate area to take in this
charming nature spot.
PRICE: 7,50 € for the boat. Transportation not included (Bonobus no valid), PRICE transportation: 2,50 €.
Minimum: 15 students
Signup Deadline: 2 p.m. Friday, November 7.
Study Center hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sorry, cash only. No refunds after 2 p.m. November 7
We'll meet at 10:30 a.m. at Plaza de Toros de Valencia (C/ Xàtiva).
Activity date and hour could be subject to change.
LLADRO FACTORY / MUSEUM DECEMBER 5, 2008
We will visit the “City of Porcelain” with its’ handcrafted porcelain figurines of the famous company Lladro. If you’re interested in buying you can do so after the tour at the shop located on the grounds. Also you can buy seconds at a shop nearby.
The cost of this trip will be the public transportation roundtrip (bonobus valid).
Minimum 10, máximum 50 people.
Signup deadline: 2 p.m. Friday, November 28.
Study Center hours: Monday through Thursday from 8:45 a.m. to 7 p.m and Friday from 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m.
We will meet at 10:00 a.m. at Plaza del Ayuntamiento.
Activity date and hour could be subject to change.
END OF TERM BANQUET DECEMBER 17, 2008
This activity is open only to Program students, professors and staff.
There is no charge, but IN ORDER TO ATTEND YOU MUST SIGN UP on the numbered sheets attached to the signs on the bulletin boards, before 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 10th. Sorry, but we cannot accept reservations after that time.
Lunch will be either “paella de pollo” or “paella de verduras”. Please sign up at the bulletin board for one preference or the other. (Plan on sticking with this preference on the day of the banquet.)
We’ll meet at 1:45 p.m. at the main entrance of the restaurant.
Most of Valencia's historical monuments dating from Valencia's golden years, 
The MUVIM has a permanent exhibition " The Adventure of Knowledge". This is a sight and sound carrousel trip through history that is both entertaining and informative. It is a " journey through a time tunnel" that traces the world through history in the science, literature, philosophy , war and peace up to the present day.
GALÁN - MOEDANO
The Oceangraphic Park invites us to get to know the most representative flora and fauna in the world, and immersion to the depths of all the oceans of the world, from the Arctic Ocean to the Antarctic, passing through the temperate and tropical latitudes of the Atlantic, the Pacific and the Indian Oceans. 
Learn the language of fans and paint your own fan!
We’ll visit the area of the city, where artists work year round making figures for “Las Fallas”, the most popular festival in Valencia. We’ll visit the museum where we’ll see “ninots indultats”, figures that have been saved from the flames. We’ll also see workshops that make figures for wax museums, Paris Disney, and for the New Orleans Mardi Gras! 
The Albufera Natural Park is one of the most representative and interesting 
This activity is open only to Program students, professors and staff.