UAF
College students from the College of Arkansas at Fort Smith conquered stage fright to throw themselves into poetry through the Division of World Languages’ Spanish Poetry Slam Nov. 10 on the UAFS Windgate Theater. Over 120 college students attended the slam, lots of whom participated themselves.
Psychology main Jaylin Barroso received the grand prize along with her rendition of Argentine poet Alfonsina Storni’s poem, “Tú me Quieres Blanca.”
Studio Artwork Main Drew Clements and Spanish Main Dwayne Loughridge took second and third place respectively with their renditions of Rafael Alberto Arrieta’s “Noche de Enero” and R. Olivares Figueroa’s “Sembrador.”
The primary-time occasion was so successful that Mary Sobhani, head of division and affiliate professor of world languages, stated she hopes to host a poetry slam every semester.
The good thing about poetry slam is not only for college students, Sobhani stated.
“Not solely can our college students shine, however our group may expertise the great thing about poetry that they might not be accustomed to. It is studying for everybody,” Sobhani stated.
The poems recited have been from well-known Latin American and European poets.
The opposite college students who participated have been:
Megan Brewer, deciphering “Dame la mano” by Gabriela Mistral; Gabriella-Noel Stokes, performing “La plaza tiene una torre” by Antonio Machado; Demonte Jamison, deciphering “Arte poética” by Vicente Huidobro; Paige Harris, performing “Hombre pequeñito” by Alfonsina Storni; Jenny Díaz, performing “Viento, agua, piedra”, by Octavio Paz; Connor Swaim, performing “Cuadrados y ángulos” by Alfonsa Storni; Cameron Sprinkle, performing “Cultivo una rosa blanca” by José Martí; Evelyn Soriano, performing “Desde mi pequeña vida” by Margarita Carrera; and Juliette Flanagan with “White Moon” by Paul Verlaine.
Data: uafs.edu.
Hobbs
Hobbs State Park-Conservation Space hosts the Residing Wholesome in Nature December Assembly at 10 a.m. Dec. 1 on the Schmieding Middle, 2422 N. Thompson St. in Springdale. “Residing Wholesome in Nature” provides month-to-month outings and wholesome residing suggestions for seniors.
Born from the mixed experience of the Schmieding Middle for Senior Well being and Schooling and Hobbs State Park, this system meets on the primary Thursday of every month at numerous areas. Every month includes a totally different matter and can finish with a “carry your individual lunch” choice, questions and a social time. The December assembly will concentrate on the despair and contributors will find out about observable wildlife.
This system is free and no reservation is critical. Members ought to come dressed for the climate and ready to exit and produce ingesting water and an elective lunch bag.
Data: (479) 789-5000 or e-mail [email protected]
Hope Most cancers
The Hope Wellness Middle at Hope Most cancers Sources provides a yoga, meditation and health class for most cancers sufferers and caregivers in particular person, through Zoom and YouTube.
Their staff of counselors and social staff helps most cancers sufferers and their households every day with a concentrate on emotional well being regardless of the circumstances.
An authorized tobacco remedy specialist is accessible to assist these seeking to give up smoking with nicotine alternative remedy and recommendation.
These in want of medical provides, liquid diet or sturdy medical gear, akin to bathe chairs or walkers, are requested to achieve out. Donations of recent or frivolously used gadgets are additionally accepted.
Data: (479) 361-5847 or hopecancerresources.org.
OLI
The Osher Lifelong Studying Institute on the College of Arkansas has introduced the next programs:
• November 29: Demise and Dying in Historic Israel — In historical Israel, household ties have been of paramount significance. Nevertheless, it was not solely the residing who held nice affect, but additionally the deceased. Ancestor veneration was a flourishing apply within the historical Close to East. On this course, you’ll uncover how the traditional Israelites perceived and reacted to dying and dying. Drake Airfield. 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. $25 members, $40 non-members.
• November 30, December 7 and 14: Primary Latin — Latin will not be useless, simply an historical language nonetheless utilized by English and Romance languages around the globe. Be part of Latin teacher Joshua Bland on this three-session introduction to this lovely language. Workplace OLI. 1 to three p.m. $29 members, $44 non-members.
• December 1: Longevity Well being and Wellness — Angela Beaulieu, well being and wellness coach, will train contributors how you can keep match and lively as they age. She is going to share the significance of sleep, meals to eat, and train to advertise flexibility and steadiness. Workplace OLI. 1 to 2:30 p.m. $19 members, $34 non-members.
• December 2, 9: Winter Botany — Luckily, even throughout this darkish time of yr, crops present many clues to determine their species. Environmental scientist Eric Fuselier will reveal these clues each at school and through a botanical stroll at Lake Fayetteville. Drake Airfield and Lake Fayetteville. 1 to three p.m. $29 members, $44 non-members.
Data: (479) 575-4545 or olli.uark.edu/register.
