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Dr. Polly Kloster and Dr. Gay Rawson have been working, teaching, and traveling together for over fifteen years. They share a passion for women’s issues, access to healthcare, and cultural diversity. To them, responsible engagement in the world means fostering in themselves and others an awareness of the rich diversity that surrounds us. Hands-on opportunities to interact and learn from neighbors both locally and around the world are hallmarks of their classes and travel seminars.



Dr. Kloster, PhD, RN, has focused her research on women’s health issues, complementary and alternative therapies, and faith-community nursing.  Dr. Rawson’s PhD research examines representations of traditional medical and alternative therapies from 1865 to the present in Francophone literature as a reflection of self and societal developments.  The intersections in their research have provided rich collaborations throughout the years, including new course ideas as well as travel seminars from Guadeloupe to Vietnam.  They have long-term partnerships in Cambodia and Vietnam, where they have been leading seminars for ten years.  In 2017, they developed new ongoing student and alumni programming in Haiti in partnership with TeacHaiti, founded by nursing alumna Miquette Denie McMahon.  Their shared passions provide the framework for memorable travel learning experiences.  They invite you to share your vocation and talents on this vocation and vacation adventure.

 

“The place God calls you to is the place where your deep gladness and the world’s deep hunger meet.” 
― Frederick Buechner, Wishful Thinking: A Theological ABC