“Pookie-Purr in Kr-uh-CHEE-buh”

The American Academy (AA) is a dual-enrollment program offered jointly by and the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR), located in Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil.

Curitiba is pronounced “Kr-uh-CHEE-buh” and PUCPR is called “Pookie-Purr” or just “Pookie,” for short.

February 13-17 is I Heart Travel Week at Kent State, celebrating Kent State's Education Abroad Program with fun and informative activities each day.  View the event schedule here.

PUCPR - Kent State's academic partner in Brazil.

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POSTED: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 07:30 AM
Updated: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 07:29 AM
WRITTEN BY:
Phil B. Soencksen