The art exhibit showcased pieces from students of Magoffin High School in Salyersville, Ky., on storm stories that were a result of a tornado that struck the Salyersville area in March of 2012.

Lina Crocker, faculty member in the CESL, contends that face-to-face interaction with American students is one of the best tools for both English-speaking practice and orientation into American culture. She facilitates partnerships with various departments across campus, which give international students like Sultan the opportunity to meet American students.