2020 Academic Calendar
Here are some of the fun adventures planned for the 2020 Semester Program. This is our anticipated calendar, however changes could be made at any time!
| DATES | ACTIVITY |
| JANUARY 4 | Students Arrive to San Jose, Costa Rica |
| JANUARY 5-10 | QERC Orientation and Tropical Field Research Orientation
Dr. David Hoekman and Matthew McNiel |
| JANUARY 13-17 | Biogeography Module of Tropical Ecology and Sustainability
Dr. Bruce Hoagland |
| JANUARY 20- FEB 2 | Central American History and Culture, Spanish Coursework
Dr. Dennis Williams, Catalina Retana |
| JANUARY 22-29 | Home Stays in San Gerardo de Dota
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| JAN 31 – FEB 2 | San Jose Orientation
Dr. Dennis Williams, Brendan and Emely Blowers De León |
| FEBRUARY 3-12 | Panama Central American Field Studies Trip
Dr. Dennis Williams, Brendan and Emely Blowers De León |
| FEBRUARY 13-16 | SPRING BREAK |
| FEBRUARY 17-22 | Entomology (CAPI Weekend Feb 21-23)
Dr. David Hoekman |
| FEBRUARY 21-23 | CAPI Lowland Trip: Entomology and Ornithology Focus
Dr. David Hoekman, Dr. David Hille, Brendan and Emely |
| FEB 24 – FEB 27 | Herpetology Module of Tropical Ecology and Sustainability
Dr. John Cossel |
| FEB 28 – MAR 1 | Hacienda Barú Lowland Trip: Herpetology and Ornithology Focus
Dr. John Cossel, Dr. David Hille, Brendan and Emely Blowers De León |
| MARCH 2-6 | Ornithology Module of Tropical Ecology and Sustainability
Dr. David Hille |
| MARCH 9-13 | Biblical Theology and Global Stewardship (Introduction)
Dr. John Bechtold |
| MARCH 16-20 | Tropical Medicine
Dr. Caio França |
| MARCH 25-APRIL 3 | Biomes Tour: Capstone of Tropical Ecology and Sustainability (La Selva Biological Station, Arenal Volcano, Rincon de la Vieja Volcano, Palo Verde Biological Station, Matapalo Mangroves) Dr. Bruce Hoagland, Dr. David Hoekman, Brendan and Emely |
| APR 6-10 | Biblical Theology and Global Stewardship (Conclusion)
Dr. Lena Crouso |
| APR 13-17 | Tropical Field Research Reports, Final Papers
Dr. David Hoekman |
| APRIL 20-21 | Finals, Presentations |
| APRIL 22 | Community Goodbyes |
| APRL 23-24 | Semester Debrief
Brendan and Emely Blowers De León |
| APRIL 25 | Students Depart |