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Basque Studies Program Newsletter · Issue 48, 1993 Teresa Laxalt Memorial Scholarship Awarded The 1993-94 Teresa Laxalt Memorial Scholarship has been awarded to Carmen Sarratea, who will be attending the University of Nevada, Reno for the 1993-94 school year. Ms. Sarratea plans to major in pre-veterinary medicine. She will receive $1,000 to help defray the costs of her education. The Teresa Laxalt Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a Nevada resident of Basque descent attending the University of Nevada, Reno. Tutorial Ph.D. Alive and Well The Basque Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary Tutorial Ph.D. in Basque Studies, and this year four graduate students are taking advantage of this program to specialize in this area. Cameron Watson (from England) is pursuing his degree with an emphasis in history. He is currently doing field work in Euskadi. Magda Czajkowska (from Poland) is in her second year of class work toward the degree and is interested in folk literature. Pauliina Raento (from Finland) is pursuing her degree with an interest in human geography. Linda White (from the U.S.) is specializing in Basque language and literature. The tutorial Ph.D. requires a great deal of self-motivation and a deep and abiding interest in Basque Studies. If you would like information on the Tutorial Ph.D. in Basque Studies, please contact: Assistant Coordinator Basque Studies Program University of Nevada, Reno Reno NV 89557-0012 Elderhostel Success Once again the Basque Studies Program hosted an Elderhostel on Basque topics May 16-22, 1993. This year two of the highlights included an evening program by the Zenbat Gara dancers and a Basque cooking demonstration by Marcelino Ugalde. Classes (and instructors) included: Language and Basque Music (with Lisa Tipton-Corcostegui and Enrique Corcostegui); the Basque Studies Program and a tour of the library (Marcelino Ugalde); Basque Mythology, Basque History, History of the Language, and a field trip to the Sheepherder's oven (with Jose Mallea); and Basque Troubadours, Old World Basque Culture, and Basque Art (Joseba Zulaika). Information about future Elderhostels may be obtained from: Carolyn Vaught Elderhostel Continuing Education/048 University of Nevada, Reno Reno NV 89557 (702) 784-4046 Calendars Available North American Basque Organizations, Inc. is selling calendars for 1994. They are 8 1/2" x 11" in size and include fourteen full-color photographs, half of them from Euskadi and half from Basque events in the U.S. Dates of festivals given by N.A.B.O. member clubs are noted. The cost per calendar is $8.44 (this includes tax and postage). To order, please send a check or money order made out to N.A.B.O. to: NABO Calendars c/o Martin Minaberry P.O. Box 640037 San Francisco CA 94164 |
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