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Contact: Carolyn Gonzales 277-5920 cgonzal@unm.edu

Nov. 3, 2006

Foreign Languages Poetry Reading Set

“A Feast of Poetry,” scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Ortega Reading Room on the third floor of Ortega Hall, is an opportunity to read original work, a translation or a favorite poem. Spots can be scheduled for 10 minutes or less. This event, organized by the Ortega Poetry Brigade in Foreign Languages and Literatures, is designed to encourage students and faculty to participate in this unofficial and informal poetry reading where participants set limits, choices and style.

“Help us to celebrate the magic of language for its own sake, but also as therapy for the stress of the season. We would like to have contributions from each language in our departments. Translations are especially sought, but originals and favorites are welcome,” said Byron Lindsey, foreign languages professor and member of the brigade.

For more information or to schedule a slot, email Lindsey at bliny@unm.edu .

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