[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 56 (Thursday, April 2, 2009)]
[House]
[Page H4399]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          RECOGNIZING THE UNIVERSITY STUDIES ABROAD CONSORTIUM

  (Ms. TITUS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. TITUS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the University 
Studies Abroad Consortium. USAC developed out of an informal exchange 
of students and professors between the Basque Studies Program at the 
University of Nevada, Reno, and the University of the Basque Country in 
San Sebastian, Spain. Under the excellent leadership of Dr. Carmelo 
Urza, USAC has evolved into one of the largest and most successful 
study abroad programs in the United States today. Currently, there are 
33 U.S. member universities offering programs in 25 countries at 39 
sites, with an annual enrollment of about 2,500 students.
  USAC is presently holding its annual meeting at the University of 
Nevada, Las Vegas. This brings together staff from the U.S. member 
universities and the resident directors of all USAC sites around the 
globe.
  I salute them for their hard work and dedication, because we know 
that studying abroad provides students with a unique opportunity to 
develop the knowledge, skills, experience, and attitudes to succeed in 
the global society of the 21st century.
  I offer this in memory of a key member of the USAC team and a dear 
personal friend, Dr. Felix Menchacatorre, who passed away last August.
  Estas en el corazon--you are in our heart--Felix.

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