tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51410722530737141522024-03-24T07:35:59.830-04:00Center for International Sport BusinessA blog about the business of sport in the global economyCurt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.comBlogger767125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-70239374456865637902018-07-16T06:52:00.005-04:002018-07-16T06:52:49.724-04:00Music Vid of WNE at 2018 FIFA World Cup<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyTvRdW8cDo9U3QNQ9Xxb82wMgPPGTrlJe8nH2QXn83aUGJxgvMQX3biaQaEAlqwdxJlUz1_Y5-n-0DVAopMwWi-OuV8uldI411mkibS1WODpHDAQv_2QNxpp9FZCXk8F0PxZn8oJornE/s1600/Screen+Shot+2018-07-16+at+6.51.08+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; display: inline !important; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="236" data-original-width="424" height="111" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyTvRdW8cDo9U3QNQ9Xxb82wMgPPGTrlJe8nH2QXn83aUGJxgvMQX3biaQaEAlqwdxJlUz1_Y5-n-0DVAopMwWi-OuV8uldI411mkibS1WODpHDAQv_2QNxpp9FZCXk8F0PxZn8oJornE/s200/Screen+Shot+2018-07-16+at+6.51.08+AM.png" width="200" /></a><br />
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<br />Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-49472993911633263412018-06-26T07:10:00.002-04:002018-06-27T05:30:42.900-04:00A Word from Alum, Nick Prue '15<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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As a Western New England University alum who attended the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, I wanted to reach out and share my thoughts with the group of students that are with you for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. I am forever grateful for the experience I had four years ago when I was a part of the group that traveled to Brazil, and I hope this group of students has the same positive, life-changing experience in Russia. Being able to participate in such an amazing program is hands-down one of the most memorable experiences and memories I have from my time at Western New England! If I can provide any type of words of wisdom to the students, it would be to go into every day with an open mind and even on the days where you are exhausted, push yourself to step out of your comfort zone and enjoy the entirety of the trip without any regrets! --Nick Prue</div>
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Andrea Canales: "This experience was another memorable milestone in my life; definitely different from my first World Cup in Brazil 2014, but equally incredible and life changing."<o:p></o:p></div>
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Connor Decker: “I loved every second of this trip; it was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I will remember forever!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Kes Husselbeck: “It was truly amazing. Four great matches and learning about a culture that I did not know much about were unbelievable. I wish I could have stayed longer!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Joe Kaminskas: “Just happy to have had the chance to go to Russia for the World Cup.”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Patrick Perzanowski: “This trip was unbelievable, from the matches to the cultural tours and events, to being able to share these experiences with classmates. I had the time of my life!”<br />
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Steven Perzanowki: “The matches were exciting, the atmosphere was electric, and the culture and history of the country were amazing. This experience made me want to travel more!”<o:p></o:p></div>
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Val Wagner: “My childhood dream to go to the World Cup has been realized . . . one of the best experiences of my life!” </div>
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Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-30913219533371628372018-06-24T06:39:00.001-04:002018-06-24T07:29:46.668-04:00Saturday, June 23<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Delegation's last day in Russia began with a 3 a.m. hotel check out and bus transfer to the St. Petersburg Rail Station for our four-hour train ride to Moscow Station, followed by another bus transfer to Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport for our return flights home. The student's had their last meal together at TGI Friday's at the airport departure concourse before Frenchie caught his flight to Paris and the rest of us boarded our plane for our ten-hour flight to JFK.</div>
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Arrival at JFK, less Frenchie, who is spending the remainder of his summer in France; Connor, who was picked up by his parents at the Arrivals Terminal; and Patrick and Steven, who along with Prof. Sugermeyer went to find a restroom before the three-hour bus ride back to WNE. But of those in this photo evidencing our safe return, their expressions speak volumes about the nature of this experience, exhausting and exhilarating at the same time! </div>
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Students attend the last morning seminar of the CISB Seminar Abroad V: 2018 FIFA World Cup/Russia! </div>
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Golden Bears kitted out in Costa Rica unis by New Balance!</div>
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Patrick and some Brazilian friends hold a mini-bear convention outside St. Petersburg Stadium.</div>
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Alex readies to enter the stadium for the last of four matches in Russia!</div>
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Coincidentally, this Brazilian fan and I share the same wedding anniversary!</div>
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Connor sporting his new face tattoo!</div>
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Students at the "From Russia with Love" cooking class.</div>
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Chef Alexander's Kitchen at the Food Loft.</div>
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Reindeer, it's what's for dinner!</div>
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Connor and Ryan prep the first course.</div>
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Chef Alexander brings everyone up to speed on Cooking 101.</div>
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Chef Alexander invites Andrea to give a toast.</div>
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Kes and Andrea show their delight and joy in partaking in this new and different experience.</div>
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Chef Alexander giving everyone step-by-step instructions...including warnings about the hot stove and sharp knives!</div>
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Joe making fresh ricotta cheese.</div>
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Alex giving a toast (but forgetting to raise a glass)!</div>
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More wine, anyone?</div>
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Nothing like being surgically clean in the kitchen!</div>
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Kes cleaning up a spill as she goes.</div>
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"Guys, this is what it is supposed to look like."</div>
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Those orange things on the plates are baked carrots...yum!</div>
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"Hey, look what I made!"<br />
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"Ours looks better than yours!"<br />
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Chef Alexander's plated first course.<br />
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Good enough to eat!<br />
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Steven gives it the thumbs up!<br />
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Patrick is happy about something.<br />
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Connor looks happy, too!<br />
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Students enjoying their first course.<br />
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The guys can't wait to get home to try their new cooking skills!<br />
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Prof. Sugermeyer demonstrates the proper use of utensils.<br />
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"Is this my good side?"<br />
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"Or is it this side?"<br />
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Ryan and Connor team up to make the special sauce.<br />
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Ditto Patrick and Alex.<br />
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Notice that only the Chef gets to wear the black ninja gloves.<br />
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More instructions while the cabbage simmers.<br />
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Just a dash -- not sprinkle -- of salt!<br />
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Steven searing the reindeer cuts.<br />
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Patrick checking the cooked readiness of his reindeer.<br />
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Alex and Patrick preparing the first course.</div>
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Joe G throwing some salt on the garnish.<br />
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"Okay, everybody still with me?"<br />
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Alex and Joe grill their reindeer.<br />
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First course is looking good.<br />
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Prof. Sugermeyer enjoying a little red wine with his meal.<br />
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"From Russia with Love."<br />
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"Okay, students, are you ready for the next course?"<br />
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Joe and Natasha work as a team.<br />
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Kes and Andrea show their creations.<br />
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First course plate with fresh ricotta cheese in foreground.<br />
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Andrea and her first course.<br />
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Steven gives his starter a thumbs up!<br />
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Now, on to the second course.<br />
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How's the reindeer look in the marinade?<br />
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Okay, now let's get the sauce going.<br />
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Nate and his creation.<br />
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Connor's not big into cooked carrots.<br />
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Nate and Steven pan fry their cuts of reindeer.<br />
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I can't remember, "Is this my good side?"<br />
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Just a pinch of salt.</div>
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"Let us pray."<br />
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"You think it looks done?"<br />
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"Like this, not like that!"<br />
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A toast...to us!<br />
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Steven enjoying the apres-meal.<br />
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Chef's prize student, Andrea!<br />
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Chef Alexander with the Golden Bears.</div>
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Penultimate Morning Seminar</div>
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Western New England students outside of Catherine Palace in Pushkin.</div>
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Our Russian guide, Angelina, in the grand ballroom of Catherine Palace.</div>
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Now how did he do that?!</div>
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Ryan welcomes guests at the grand staircase balcony.</div>
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Taking a break at the lake of Catherine Palace.</div>
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Kes and Andrea make friends with a Russian Black Bear!</div>
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Climbing the spiral staircase to the dome of St. Isaac's Cathedral.</div>
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Connor at the Cathedral Dome catwalk overlooking St. Petersburg.</div>
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Patrick and Golden Bear send their love from atop St. Isaac's Cathedral.</div>
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Nate obliges Alex with a message from the CISB's "Explore the world around you!" video project.</div>
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France 1, Peru 0!</div>
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This guy is a phony! (It is a mechanical facsimile of what it appears to be.)<br />
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During our morning run, we stopped by the site of the former U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg, which was ordered closed in April by the Russian Government in retaliation for the United States' shuttering of Russian sites in the U.S.</div>
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Prof. Sugermeyer at the entrance to what was the U.S. Consulate General in St. Petersburg.</div>
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Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-1523489808396779532018-06-20T16:35:00.001-04:002018-06-21T11:37:58.857-04:00Wednesday, June 20Today, the students got a "day off" from seminar and planned activities, so they had the whole day to explore on their own. Fortunately, our hotel is situated in the city center, so there are lots of things to see and do within a short walking distance. Since I did not have students with me today, I just took some photos of the street scene and some buildings.<br />
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Crazy guy doing this on a balcony with many people walking below!</div>
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Morning seminar at the M-Hotel in St. Petersburg.</div>
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Joe K: "Just happy to be here."</div>
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Alex: "Grateful for the chance to do what we've been doing in Russia."</div>
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Patrick delivers his presentation on "FIFA's Corruption and Managerial Incompetence."</div>
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Out for a morning stroll on the streets of St. Petersburg.</div>
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Students get cozy in front of the Hermitage Museum at Dvortsovaya (Palace) Square.</div>
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"Covell was here."</div>
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Police officers at the Hermitage Museum carry guns, but are also fashionable in heels!</div>
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If you look carefully, you can see "Tsar" Frenchie Wagner atop the Grand Balcony welcoming supplicants to his Winter Palace.</div>
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You can see Frenchie better in this close-up.</div>
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Kes checks out one of the 1,500 rooms and 3 million artifacts at the Hermitage Museum, second in size and scope only to the Louvre.</div>
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"Put me in, Coach!"</div>
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Students inspect the malachite vase, made of tiny ceramic pieces.</div>
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Andrea admires her would-be throne from a distance.</div>
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Students get up close to one of two Da Vinci pieces in the Hermitage collection.</div>
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Getting a glimpse of Da Vinci's "Madonna and Child" and "Madonna and Child with Flowers" is akin to seeing "Mona Lisa" at The Louvre.</div>
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Joe G. takes a pose in contemplation of Michelangelo's "Crouching Boy" sculpture.</div>
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Joe G. admires Rembrandt's work, "<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Danaë." </span></span></div>
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Joe G. "lifts" this 19-ton stone vase, made of jasper stone.</div>
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Joe G. angles for a photo of this ancient Egyptian mummy from the 10th century B.C.</div>
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Steve and a gigantic Matryoshka doll!</div>
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This evening, the Delegation was treated to a near-private audience with the Russian Cossacks and Dance Troupe, "Bagatitsa," in St. Petersburg. Photos to follow, with more costume changes than a Kes Husselbeck!</div>
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This street scene of revelers celebrating Russia's 3-1 victory over Egypt was taken around midnight, but you can still see light in the night sky. Crazy! #russianwhitenights </div>
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Nate at Isaakievskaya Plaza in St. Petersburg.</div>
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Golden Bears with Peter and Catherine -- of the Great fame -- with St. Isaac's Cathedral in background.</div>
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Our St. Petersburg guide, Angelina, with her trusty tour beacon, Dr. Dan Covell!</div>
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Dr. Covell feeling the spirit in St. Isaac's Cathedral.</div>
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Kes across the Neva River from the Imperial Winter Palace.</div>
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Alex discovers a loo on wheels!</div>
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Andrea sizes up her future home.</div>
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Joe G. rocks his shades!</div>
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If you look at this photo carefully, you can see Dr. Covell "standing out" in the crowd.</div>
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Andrea gets a hug while Kes waits her turn.</div>
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It's all Greek, er Russian, to me!</div>
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Peru in celebratory mood in advance of its June 21 match-up against France.</div>
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Prof. Sugermeyer navigating the streets of St. Petersburg with his "new" flip phone!</div>
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Steven kicks off morning seminar with his presentation on "The Historical Context of Football in Russia."</div>
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Today's agenda included a field trip to Sergiev Posad, about an hour's drive outside of Moscow, where the Delegation toured several cathedrals that comprise the religious heart of the Russian Orthodox Church.</div>
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Joe G. at Sergiev Posad</div>
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Alex buys some Matryoshka dolls, symbolic of Russia and made in Sergiev Posad.</div>
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A local shopkeeper welcomes "Comrade" Patrick Perzanowsky to Sergiev Posad.</div>
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Andrea facilitates a meeting of the Golden Bears!</div>
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Joe G. and Nate give the borscht a try.</div>
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Ryan is kitted out for Germany v. Mexico</div>
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Bryan Gross leads the Delegation through the scrum to enter Luzhniki Stadium. Note the guy in the green shirt taking a photo of Bryan, who is now a celebrity in his own right in Moscow!</div>
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The Golden Bears assemble after clearing security.</div>
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About to enter Luzhniki.</div>
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Kes waves the flag for Germany against Mexico.</div>
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Since our group was seated in the Germany fan section, I found some fellow Americanos for a photo. #outnumberedBUTundaunted</div>
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Steve celebrating Father's Day in grand fashion at the World Cup!</div>
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Team introductions and the playing of national anthems before kickoff.<br />
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Mexican winger Hirving Lozano (22) at left in green, scored the lone goal to upset the reigning World Cup champion, Germany, 1-0.</div>
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El Tri's defense held off a relentless German assault to reward its fans in Luzhniki -- and elsewhere -- with the win! </div>
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Steven Perzanowski</div>
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Steve Sugermeyer</div>
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Frenchie Wagner</div>
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Nate Wallek</div>
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Joe Kaminskas</div>
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Alex Weir</div>
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Ryan Zajaceskowski</div>
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Connor Decker</div>
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Curt Hamakawa</div>
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The Delegation's version of "Man/Woman of the Match" for today goes to Joe G, for being the first student to join the professors on their morning run. Way to go, Joe! </div>
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At a grand sculpture in one of Moscow's celebrated subway stations, Conner is "crowned" by an important figure in the country's 19th century history.</div>
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The Delegation, with our guide, Yulia, at Belorusskaya Station. </div>
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Another one of Moscow's many palatial metro stations.</div>
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Russian Bear meets a Golden Bear.</div>
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It was Peru Day at Spartak (Otkritie Arena) in Moscow, though unfortunately, Peru fell short in its match against Denmark, 0-1. </div>
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Coincidentally, it was also France Day, with Les Bleus besting Australia, 2-1.</div>
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Prof. Sugermeyer, Kes, and Nate extend goodwill to both sides. </div>
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Patrick and Golden Bear mug with two Russian lasses dressed in traditional Russian folk garb.</div>
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Andrea sends her dad Father's Day greetings from the World Cup.</div>
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Steven and Nate throw their lot with Argentina before today's match.</div>
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Alex is just happy to be here repping the Golden Bears of Western New England University!</div>
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Joe G. decides it is cooler to be on the side that does the Viking clap.</div>
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New York Yankees, the best team in MLB with a .692 winning percentage as of today, but I digress... </div>
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Whenever Messi (in dark jersey with green shoes) touched the ball inside the box, the entire stadium grew nervous in anticipation of a possible goal.</div>
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Although Messi did not score, his footwork and wizardry with the ball did not fail to amaze.</div>
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Dr. Dan Covell was "on the job" in the subway train after the match.</div>
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Brian Gross was also on duty at the other end of the same train.</div>
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Kes and Prof. Sugermeyer at the public entrance to the Kremlin.</div>
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Patrick does his best imitation of a Russian sentry protecting the Kremlin.</div>
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Connor sticks his finger on the star tip of one of the Kremlin's 20 towers.</div>
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The WNE contingent at Cathedral Square inside the Kremlin.</div>
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Golden Bears doing the Beatles' Abbey Road thing at the Kremlin.</div>
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Tatiana Kupryukhi, our helpful guide for the afternoon, with Patrick and me at Gorky Park.</div>
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Muscovite Susanna Esina '15 (front row, center) hosts the WNE Alumni Association reception and dinner at Jon Joli Restaurant in Moscow for current students and alumni Andrea Canales '16, Steve Sugermeyer '78, MSA'80, and Curt Hamakawa L'84. Anastasia Ilyukhina '16, also of Moscow, was out of the country and thus unable to attend.</div>
Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-49477911654192947872018-06-14T16:03:00.003-04:002018-06-14T16:03:52.190-04:00Post Script to June 14On our second day in Moscow, we pushed back morning seminar to 8 a.m. and the daily run to 6 a.m. (from 7 a.m. and 5 a.m., respectively), to give student some extra sleeping time. Meanwhile, Prof. Sugermeyer and I did a five-mile jog along the Moscow River in the still of early morning, where we also did reconnaissance of the area surrounding our Moscow headquarters hotel. We heard the first of five student presentations at morning seminar, which are 20-to-30 minute verbal reports on a research topic that teams of two students each worked on prior to the trip. The students then had some down time to get in a bit of exercise by kicking a soccer ball around at a nearby pitch, and the whole group decided to head out to the stadium early to take in the pre-game atmosphere of the World Cup opening match, four hours before kick-off. Now that everyone has been to their first World Cup match (except for Andrea who is on her second tour), I'll be interested to hear their first impressions at morning seminar.Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-86377452166034160102018-06-14T04:29:00.000-04:002018-06-14T15:49:43.941-04:00In case you missed it . . . .<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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CISB Seminar Abroad X: FIFA World Cup/North America</div>
Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-56271755133334436482018-06-14T04:14:00.000-04:002018-06-14T22:27:43.390-04:00Thursday, June 14<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Joe G. was the early-to-breakfast man today and held space in the cafe for our morning seminar. </div>
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Connor and Ryan were first to present at morning seminar on their topic, "Impact of Athlete Doping Bans on Russian Sport."</div>
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Although none of the students joined Prof. Sugermeyer and me today for our morning run, the students got in a brief workout at a nearby football pitch. </div>
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Our students even made friends with a friendly Russian football player, who asked to be in our photo-op! </div>
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Team photo of the fearsome Golden Bear side! (Note: two players were missing due to a schedule mishap.) </div>
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Bears in warm-up drills while awaiting the Russian side for their morning friendly.</div>
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Steve plays "catch" with a friend.<br />
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The search for khachapuri has ended. As good as advertised!<br />
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Prof. Sugermeyer at Luzhniki Stadium for the opening match of the 2018 World Cup!<br />
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A Golden Bear contingent "waves the flag" of WNE at the World Cup.<br />
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Joe K. sends his love from Russia.<br />
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While not physically present, Dr. Dan Covell was "virtually there," courtesy of Nate Wallek.<br />
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Kes sends love and kisses to her friends and family back home.<br />
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Only our second day in Russia, but Alex is already running low!<br />
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An added treat to attending Match 1 is the opening ceremonies that immediately precede the kick-off. While not the spectacular productions that Olympic opening ceremonies have become, they are still fun to see and hear.<br />
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Ryan and Alex take in the view while sporting their Team Russia jerseys.<br />
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Nate gets to the bottom line. Now that's what we're talking about!<br />
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Always and ever, Golden Bear was there, with Patrick, his keeper!<br />
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Steven and Patrick show their solidarity with Russia in hosting the World Cup.<br />
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"Dr. Covell" leads us out of the scrum after the match, attended by 81,000 people!</div>
Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-12266470635091529732018-06-13T15:48:00.001-04:002018-06-14T04:31:46.782-04:00Post Script to June 13What a day (and a 36-hour day at that)! After an early morning rise on June 12 to catch a bus, connecting flight, or car ride to JFK for the early afternoon flight, we landed just after 6 a.m. Moscow time, where it took more than an hour before we were able to clear Customs and meet our local guide, Yulia. From there, we loaded our luggage and boarded our mini-bus for a city tour, consisting of visits to Red Square, St. Basil's Cathedral, Victory Park, and the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. We were able to check into our hotel at around 3 p.m., but then Andrea and I, along with Yulia, took the Metro to the Luzhniki Stadium, to get Andrea's FAN ID replaced at the FIFA Accreditation Centre, as it did not arrive at her home address in time. Notwithstanding that the subway stops are in Cyrillic and the trip involved a transfer of lines, we were able to figure out where we needed to go and get back to the hotel in about an hour. Then, after a quick shower and change, everyone (except one who shall remain nameless) met in the lobby at 6 p.m. to go to dinner at a nice nearby restaurant for some Georgian cuisine. Everything was great, including the food, service, company, and shared first-day reflections of fellow Golden Bears! Day One on the ground is in the book, and we are looking forward to tomorrow's opening ceremonies and World Cup kick-off match between Russia and Saudi Arabia. By the way, you can also check out our Twitter feeds at @CISBatWNE and @wneRUSSIA2018.Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-29662830069405403332018-06-13T15:09:00.001-04:002018-06-14T04:33:37.046-04:00Wednesday, June 13<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Frenchie is all smiles upon de-planing Aeroflot's Boeing 777 after the nine-hour flight from New York/JFK to Moscow!</div>
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Kes decides to have some fun with fellow travelers from Mexico!</div>
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Andrea takes her first pose with Zabivaka at Moscow's Sheremet Airport!</div>
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Steven, Alex, and Joe K. take in Moscow's fresh air while awaiting the bus.</div>
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Not so good on the High School Musical re-boot in front of St. Basil's Cathedral at Red Square. . . and this was the fifth take!</div>
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Golden Bears tour Red Square plaza in front of the Kremlin's Clock Tower.</div>
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Here, Patrick, Joe K, Ryan, and Nate listen attentively to our guide, Yulia, in front of the international broadcaststers' remote studio booths at Red Square.</div>
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Connor and Alex take at pic in front of St. Basil's Cathedral.</div>
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The brothers Perzanowski also get their mugs taken in front of St. Basil's.</div>
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Connor, Alex, Joe G, Frenchie, and Steven give a plug to Nick Starr '13 and New Balance!</div>
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Joe K at the bridge near Christ the Savior Cathedral overlooking the Moscow River.</div>
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Steve taking in the sun with a view of the Moscow River and the Kremlin in the background.</div>
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Joe G making like Christopher Columbus overlooking the Moscow River.</div>
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Taking a stroll in front of the Christ the Savior Cathedral.</div>
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Andrea at the CONMEBOL Hospitality House.</div>
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The entire crew at Victory Park, home of Russia's War Memorial and Museum of the Great Patriotic War in Moscow.</div>
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Tuesday, June 12, has finally arrived, and the Golden Bears shortly will board Aeroflot 101 from New York's JFK for the nonstop, nine-hour flight to Moscow, arriving Wednesday morning. Next post will be from the other side of the Pond!Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-48875778728632870382018-06-11T05:58:00.000-04:002018-06-11T05:59:29.086-04:00World Cup Essentials<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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With leaders of the world's largest economies in Quebec this past weekend, one cannot help but think that if the football teams of those nations were to advance to the World Cup's knockout round, national fervor would build to a fever pitch, giving those G-4 countries an additional economic dividend. For example, Business Matters Magazine reports that England would stand to gain $1.8 billion in additional consumer spending on food, drink, and team shirts, to all manner of affinity products; and even TVs, furniture, and BBQs. Sadly, there will be no such dividend this time for Italy, U.S., or Canada, eh?Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-43876739523810332842018-06-09T05:33:00.001-04:002018-06-10T10:59:49.561-04:00FAN ID, Anti-Scalping Solution?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Notwithstanding FIFA's reputation for corruption and financial mismanagement, the international governing body for football can be credited on one level for devising a system that requires spectators at this year's World Cup to present both a FAN ID and match ticket in order to gain admission into stadiums. This requirement allows the government to conduct background checks on fans to screen for potential trouble makers, but this document-pairing policy effectively eliminates ticket scalping because tickets are useless unless the bearer also has the requisite FAN ID. Of course, this also prevents fans from spontaneously attending matches because they would not in all likelihood have a FAN ID. The new system was piloted at the 2017 Confederations Cup, apparently without great distress; but there will be more than double the number of fans at the World Cup. If this system catches on elsewhere, ticket resellers such as StubHub and Viagogo, which are part of an $8 billion a year secondary-market industry, will be very unhappy campers.</div>
Curt Hamakawahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10856030159943070859noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141072253073714152.post-52638289233194087472018-06-08T07:03:00.000-04:002018-06-08T10:08:25.491-04:00Flash Sale<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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FIFA announced it is releasing the last of its ticket inventory today, June 8, that had been held back for its constituents including sponsors, team delegations, and guests. About 100,000 tickets (out of 2.6 million) are available for all matches, including the World Cup Final, so don't say you weren't told. Get them while you can! </div>
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