Brazilian Student Association at SEMO

05/06/2017

Brazilian Student Association Executive Board 2016-2017

Karen Muramatsu - President
Ricardo Ashimi - Vice President
Hugo Machida - Public Relations Coordinator
Juliana Satsumi - Secretary
Marlon Amorin - Treasurer
Enzo Kuba - Event Coordinator
Gabriel Andrade - Social Coordinator
Jen Rhodes - Advisor

See you all next year!

05/05/2017

Check out the Brazilian Carnaval Night Highlights!!!

04/22/2017

We are very proud of our President and Advisor. They were recognized as awards recipients tonight at the Student Life and Leadership Awards Banquet for their outstanding contributions to the university!

Karen Muramatsu, BRASA's founding president, received both the President's Sprit of Southeast Award and Provost Award. The President's Spirit of Southeast, one of the most prestigious award a student can receive, is awarded to five students who exemplify the "Spirit of Southeast" through leadership and involvement. It is selected by the president of Southeast Missouri State University. The Provost award is awarded to one undergraduate from each College who demonstrated academic excellence.

Jennifer Rhodes, BRASA's founding advisor, received the Outstanding Advisor Award. This award is awarded to one of two volunteer advisors who are staff, faculty, or graduate assistant who shows a strong commitment to not only a student organization but to the development of student leaders.

We are all very proud of our president and advisor for representing us!

04/21/2017

Brazilian Carnaval Night on the Arrow. We hope everyone enjoyed the event.
http://www.southeastarrow.com/story/2404142.html

The Brazilian Student Association at Southeast Missouri State University hosted its second annual Brazilian Carnaval Night on Friday, April 7, at Centenary United Methodist Church. The event welcomed guests into the culture of Rio once they walked in. Guests tried appetizers such as Pão de queijo,…

04/10/2017

Photograph Credits: Saha Photography, Hugo Machida (Brazilian Student Association), and Tiffany at Southeast.

03/17/2017

Don't Miss Out!!! Brazilian Carnaval Night!!!

02/10/2017

Study Abroad in Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Do you want to study abroad, learn more about Brazil, and meet new people?

The Federal University of Minas Gerais is offering you a great opportunity! This Summer, they will be hosting a free Summer school for students interested in learning more about Brazil. The lectures will be in English. See the program below:

Lecture 1 (07/03) - A short history of Brazil
Lecture 2 (07/04) - Brazilian geography
Lecture 3 (07/05) - Brazilian society
Lecture 4 (07/06) - An introduction to Brazilian culture
Field Trip (07/07) - Visit to Inhotim
Lecture 5 (07/10) - Brazilian law
Lecture 6 (07/11) - Foundations of the Brazilian political system
Lecture 7 (07/12) - Brazilian economy
Lecture 8 (07/13) - Key aspects of Brazilian foreign relations
Field trip (07/14) - Visit to Ouro Preto
+20 hours of Portuguese for Foreigners (afternoon)
Extra-classroom activities: Brazilian movies; Seminars on selected topics.

There will be no tuition fees for the courses. Accommodation and meals will also be provided for all students selected to the Summer School. Applications are due April 13th, 2017.

You can find more information through the link below

https://www.academia.edu/31349158/UFMG_Summer_School_2

02/02/2017

Our members promoting cultural diversity at Oran Elementary School in Oran, Missouri.

http://www.semissourian.com/story/2382444.html

A big world opened to some small students Wednesday in a familiar setting -- the gymnasium at Oran Elementary School. Leslie Corn, the director of communications for the Cultural Exchange Network (CENET), held up a world map with help from two of the third- and fourth-graders assembled...