Welcome! 

SPAN has moved! We have moved from Heller Hall to the Social Sciences Building on the University of Miinesota West Bank campus; we are next door to the office of our Executive Director, Prof. Theo G. Stavrou.Our new address is:

SPAN - 331 Social Sciences Bldg., 267 - l9th Avenue South,

Minneaplis, MN 55455(Campus delivery code: 7173) 

SPAN, offers a one-of-a-kind international learning experience. Students travel abroad to conduct research on a self-chosen topic and to build bridges of understanding across borders, cultures, and continents.

SPAN is Minnesota's oldest study abroad program and is open to students from all of Minnesota's colleges and universities.

Since the program began in 1947, more than 2,500 SPANners have visited 93 countries on six continents. 

SPAN students are conducting research in Russia and in South Korea this summer.

Check out the Blogs section for detailed journals from our 2009 students.

Alumni: We need your help. Check out the new Volunteer section!

 SPAN is a registered 501(c)(3) organization. All donations to SPAN are tax deductible and are not in any manner connected with the receipt of goods or services.