Spanish speaker gives presentation
Speach one of several events being held on campus to promote language
Nathan Knox
Issue date: 10/2/08 Section: News
Dr. Jaime Boero, M.D. gave a speech Tuesday night to a group of students and professors entitled "The Role of Language in Business Development: A Neurologist's Perspective." The event was sponsored by the Spanish Business Association (SBA).
Boero is the director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the Marshfield Clinic. He is a practicing neurologist who specializes in sleep disorders such as apnea, restless legs and insomnia. In his presentation, Boero discussed his background and how the Spanish language has impacted his career.
The event, which was held completely in Spanish, was one of several SBA events being held on campus this year. SBA has more events with Spanish speaking professionals coming up Oct. 28 and Nov. 18. SBA and the Student Organization of Latinos also work together to put on an event called "Noche de Salsa," a night of salsa dancing held twice a month at El Patio on 228 Water St.
SBA and faculty advisor, Juan Carlos Chaves, are passionate about students constantly speaking the Spanish language. They share a desire for students to come to events and learn from professionals whose careers have been influenced by speaking Spanish.
"It provides a very vital link to the Spanish speaking community that we don't have," senior Jamie Daley said.
Daley, who is a very active member of SBA, said students typically hear English all day long and are set up with jobs through English speaking professionals, only hearing Spanish for an hour or two a day in Spanish class.
"Even though we're not studying abroad, we can still capture a part of that experience by communicating solely in Spanish," Daley said.
Senior Jessica Hoel, director of public relations for SBA, says SBA is a really great way to meet employers and people who have careers one would be interested in. SBA members have used Spanish to help them along the way.
Hoel said that with SBA members communicating only in Spanish, it might be intimidating and challenging for students. She added that there are people from all levels of Spanish speaking ability at the meetings.
"I think one of the best ways to learn Spanish is to listen to a native speaker," Hoel said. "Class can only take you so far."
Both Hoel and Daley said that it is important for students to challenge themselves. They said if a student was a little scared of attending the events, they should bring a tape recorder or take notes on what is understood, bring a friend and don't be afraid to ask questions.
Hoel and Daley both attend every SBA event to expose themselves to more Spanish and to network with Spanish speaking professionals.
Daley said "I love these meeting because I'm exposed to things that aren't taught in the books."
Boero is the director of the Sleep Disorders Center at the Marshfield Clinic. He is a practicing neurologist who specializes in sleep disorders such as apnea, restless legs and insomnia. In his presentation, Boero discussed his background and how the Spanish language has impacted his career.
The event, which was held completely in Spanish, was one of several SBA events being held on campus this year. SBA has more events with Spanish speaking professionals coming up Oct. 28 and Nov. 18. SBA and the Student Organization of Latinos also work together to put on an event called "Noche de Salsa," a night of salsa dancing held twice a month at El Patio on 228 Water St.
SBA and faculty advisor, Juan Carlos Chaves, are passionate about students constantly speaking the Spanish language. They share a desire for students to come to events and learn from professionals whose careers have been influenced by speaking Spanish.
"It provides a very vital link to the Spanish speaking community that we don't have," senior Jamie Daley said.
Daley, who is a very active member of SBA, said students typically hear English all day long and are set up with jobs through English speaking professionals, only hearing Spanish for an hour or two a day in Spanish class.
"Even though we're not studying abroad, we can still capture a part of that experience by communicating solely in Spanish," Daley said.
Senior Jessica Hoel, director of public relations for SBA, says SBA is a really great way to meet employers and people who have careers one would be interested in. SBA members have used Spanish to help them along the way.
Hoel said that with SBA members communicating only in Spanish, it might be intimidating and challenging for students. She added that there are people from all levels of Spanish speaking ability at the meetings.
"I think one of the best ways to learn Spanish is to listen to a native speaker," Hoel said. "Class can only take you so far."
Both Hoel and Daley said that it is important for students to challenge themselves. They said if a student was a little scared of attending the events, they should bring a tape recorder or take notes on what is understood, bring a friend and don't be afraid to ask questions.
Hoel and Daley both attend every SBA event to expose themselves to more Spanish and to network with Spanish speaking professionals.
Daley said "I love these meeting because I'm exposed to things that aren't taught in the books."
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