With Canadian Consul Michael Flaherty speaking in Martin this week and in the midst of Canadian federal elections, the UTM Center for Global Studies and International Education announced a travel-studey program to two Canadian provinces.

UTM has developed a travel-study to Eastern Canada, slated for May 15-29, 2006.

Participants will first visit the capital, Ottawa, then go to Montreal, one of North America’s most dynamic cities and Quebec City, a walled city with a distinct European flavor overlooking the St. Lawrence River. Other points of interest include Fredericton and Saint John, the oldest city in Canada, and the “Acadian” country, settled by French colonists four centuries ago.

Paul Crapo, director for the Center for Global Studies and International Education, says the trip will be good for students interested in learning more about the culture of Canada, one of the United States’ most valuable trade partners. Crapo also teaches classes in UTM’s newest minor, Canadian Studies. Crapo said the travel-study complements the new minor, which has already begun to be implemented.

The cost of the travel study is $2,500 which includes all transportation, double-occupancy hotels, admissions to all planned activities and a daily buffet breakfast.

For more information, contact Dr. Paul Crapo, director of the Center for Global Studies and International Education, at 731-881-1023 or pcrapo@utm.edu.