Cuban professor to speak at Sandburg next month

Carl Sandburg CollegeA visitor from Cuba will speak at Carl Sandburg College next month as a result of President Dr. Lori Sundberg’s trip to the country in February.

Dr. Mario Masvidal, a professor of semiotics and communication at the University of the Arts in Havana will speak in Galesburg.

Hasvidal has worked in education for more than 40 years. He has also hosted a radio show in Havana since 2009 and frequently participates on Cuban TV shows as an interviewer, presenter and writer.

In a press release, Sundberg says presentations she has seen by Masdival are “the most insightful thing” she has heard on Cuba.

Sundberg adds that the Cuban educator “has a perspective of Cuba that is unique.”

Masdival will come to Sandburg on November 18th. He will give presentations on the country from 12:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the Main Campus. Presentations are open to the public.

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