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Dr. Cheryl Strand
Ph.D. in Hispanic Languages and Literatures
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As a young woman, Cheryl crossed the Atlantic to study at the University of Valencia in Spain, where
she became enamored of the Spanish culture and made it the focus of her life work. She returned a few
years later as a Fulbright Scholar to conduct research on Miguel de Unamuno's poetry. When she began
teaching at Western Oregon University, she developed the Spanish major, sharing her passion for the
Spanish-speaking world with students. Professor Strand has worked to promote and facilitate study
abroad and has enjoyed working with colleagues to create new international opportunities for students
and faculty. She taught specially designed literature classes in Oviedo, Spain, and led students on
overnight excursions to Spanish cities related to the content of her class. Her interest in global awareness
carried her as far as Seoul, Korea, where she spoke to university students about cultural values in the
U.S. Closer to home, she studied Mexican culture at a Faculty Development Seminar in Puebla, Mexico.
Current teaching and research interests include several contemporary writers from Spain, poetry, literary
movements and generations, Spanish civilization, and pedagogical topics. On campus, you will see
displayed approximately a dozen Chicano murals painted by students in her "Chicano Life and Culture"
class. Mentoring students has given Cheryl immense joy and satisfaction throughout her career.