Visit from Cross International

Yesterday and today the College was honored to receive Claudio and Stephanie from Cross International, a Christian relief and development ministry that supports good works all over the world. We are pleased to be a recipient of their efforts!

They visited the student-run food program that Cross Int'l supports, and visited some local students in their homes. Here Stephanie interviews an agronomy graduate from the College, Gerónimo Álvarez.




Thank you, Cross International!

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I visited the Cross International office last month -- and they featured us on their blog this month!

Engineers Without Borders

This week, the South Dakota State University chapter of Engineers Without Borders arrived on campus. They are here to help the College and the community analyze and find solutions for problems with water. Welcome!


Photo: SDSU's Engineers Without Borders chapter, lead by Professor Bruce Berdanier.

Day of the Bolivian Farmer

Today is the day that indigenous farming communities honor the role they played -- and play -- in the development of the country. From the War of Independence, to the Agrarian Reform, to the establishment of the first indigenous school of Warisata, to the foundation of the College in Carmen Pampa, farmers come from all around the area came to Carmen Pampa to remember the sacrifices they make for a better life for their children and their communities.




And it centers on education. Students recite poems to the campesino and to the indigenous leaders who helped them win freedoms. Whole communities parade with the Bolivian and the Indigenous Nation flag, the wiphala. Whole classes at the school organize dances that remember Bolivia's history and native customs.




Our students, products of this evolution toward ever more justice and equality, particiate with pride.





It is an amazing day.