CCSP BELIZE FALL 2013: Philosophy, Fall migration, Football

Last week was the second installment of our "God & Nature" course. Professor Rolf Bouma (University of Michigan) helped us consider and analyze views of God and His creation through the lenses of the bible, philosophers, theologians, poets, scientists, social scientists, and artists. It was a thought-provoking and worldview-challenging week that certainly could have been more difficult if not for Rolf's knowledgeable and confident leadership.

In light of marveling at God's creation, we couldn't help but notice that many of the birds (most obviously tanagers and warblers) that live in North America have recently migrated down here for a few months of warmer temps. Because we love all the beautiful and ubiquitous birds in Belize, we threw a party to celebrate their fall migration.

Everyone came dressed as their favorite warblers,

Becca the blackburnian warbler, Michaela the Canada warbler, Lindsay the mangrove
warbler, Jacque the American redstart, Alex the yellow-throated warbler, Dorothy
the black-throated blue warbler, Mark the golden-winged warbler; Josh the
cerulean warbler, Gellie the hooded warbler, and Anna the black-and-white warbler
(photo taken by Sandy Bouma, courtesy of Alex Nordquist)

we played "pin the tail on the warbler,"

or "pin the tail on the wall," as it were...
(photo by Alex Nordquist)

hunted for paper warblers outside, had warbler karaoke, and more! It was quite the event. If the migrant warblers don't feel special, it certainly isn't due to lack of our efforts.

Another extracurricular event we enjoyed this week was mini indoor soccer (or football, here in Belize). Encouraged by the success of the sport during Michaela's birthday celebration back in September, the Student Life Coordinators organized a tournament. It was a fierce battle of The Elements, but team Wind eventually winned-- er, won -- the championship!