Posted in Uncategorized on Jan 23rd, 2013 No Comments »
For Spring Break 2012, three professors and more than 40 students traveled to Cuba for an in-depth exploration of the dynamic, multi-dimensional country. The trip was part of the International Studies course “Cuban Transitions: Heritage, Ecotourism, and Cultural Transformations in the 21st Century.”
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Posted in Uncategorized on May 6th, 2012 1 Comment »
One of the triumphs of the Revolution was the access to a free health care system to the entire population regardless of income, race, occupation, etc. In the government’s view, to be healthy and receive treatment when you are in need of it is a human right, not a privilege. Therefore, after their triumph they […]
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Posted in Uncategorized on Mar 2nd, 2012 No Comments »
Recent news coming out of Cuba shows promising signs for growth in Cuba’s economy. The two main markets that have been opened are in housing and car sales. This past November, Cuba lifted a half-century ban on the sale of used cars and the trading of properties on the island. The move by Raul Castro […]
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