Extra Credit
Opportunities
Spring 2010:
College and Community Events
By attending one of the following events and
writing a 500-word review of the event (typed and following MLA
guidelines),
students may earn up to 25 points of extra credit for each event (up to a total
of 50 points).
Reviews are
due no later than two weeks after the event.
Guidelines for cultural event reviews can be found at:
TOOLS FOR WRITING AND RESEARCH
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Swampside Poetry March 25, 7 pm Student Union Swampside Express March 31, 1-2 pm 123 Slam! April 15, 7 pm
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2009 Pulitzer Prize for Drama RUINED "A glimpse into the Democratic Republic of Congo during a decade of civil unrest. Mama Nadi, owner of a canteen, serves up everything from a cold beer and a warm meal to the company of a woman. The women overcome adversity of war through hope, love, and survival"
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UNIFEM
Through Women's Eyes April 9 - 18, 2010
Regal Cinemas Hollywood 20 |
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a discussion by author 7 p.m., Wednesday, April 14, at SCF Venice, 8000 S. Tamiami Trail, building 800, Selby Room. Sponsored by Swamp Scribes, the event is free and open to the public. Dorsey, author of Florida-based mystery novels, will discuss his writing experience and his works, including his latest novel, Gator A-Go-Go, released in January. The novel chronicles the adventures of main characters Serge A. Storms, a Florida serial killer, and his sidekick, Seymore "Coleman" Bunsen, as they make a film about spring break in Florida.A former newspaper journalist and editor who grew up in Florida, Dorsey combines his experience covering crime and courts with his knowledge of Florida history to create light-hearted mystery novels. His other novels include “Hurricane Punch,” “Atomic Lobster” and “Nuclear Jellyfish.” Dorsey will be available to sign autographs of his latest book on sale at the event. For more information, call Dr. Doug Ford, club adviser, at 941- 408-1501, or e-mail Matthew Masucci, SCF instructor, at masuccm@scf.edu or Rich McKee, SCF adjunct instructor, at mckeer@comcast.net . |
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An exhibit of African-American sports photographs and Latin American art will be on display at the
Family Heritage House Museum at
The exhibit, “Latin Art, Passion & Identity,” features a variety
of artwork by Puerto Rican artists including oil, watercolor, abstract and
portraits.
Alma L. Vega, an art curator and Puerto Rican native, will be present at the
reception to discuss the exhibit, which is on loan from ArtCenter Sarasota.
The portion of the exhibit on African American sports titled,
“From Obscurity to Excellence,” chronicles the accomplishments of the
Negro League baseball players and the transition to playing in the major
leagues.
Also featured in the exhibit is former Pittsburgh Pirates right fielder Roberto Clemente, the first Latin American player elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. Clemente, a Puerto Rican native, was killed in a plane accident while attempting to deliver food, clothing and medical supplies to Nicaragua following an earthquake in 1972. A brief video about his story will be shown at the reception.
The exhibit will be on display until April 15.
Museum hours are 11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Tuesday-Thursday and Saturday by appointment.
For more information, call the Family Heritage House Museum at 941-752-5319 or
e-mail familyheritagehouse@scf.edu.
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Share footage from a poetic pilgrimage, or go the extra mile by capturing the experience on video while you read the poem on location. Tag submissions with a short note on what the poem, place, or poet means to you, and upload geotagged content to the Academy's Poem on the Range group page on Flickr or the Academy's Facebook Page, add it to the "Poem on the Range" Google Map, or email your videos or photos to OntheRange@poets.org. |
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past events -- you had your chance, now they are over....
 by Bertolt Brecht, translation by David Edgar DECEMBER 11–FEBRUARY 17 A thrilling dramatic masterpiece! Filled with a complex blend of drama and biting humor, The Life of Galileo investigates the very nature of knowledge itself. Don't miss the unforgettable work about the conflict between reason and faith in this, the "International Year of Astronomy." http://www.asolo.org/Plays/TheLifeofGalileo/tabid/362/Default.aspx
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Studio 84 Productions presents Dracula directed by Kenneth Erickson, Jr. Howard Studio Theatre, SCF Bradenton 5840 26th St West, Bradenton February 19, 20, 25, 25, 27 at 8 pm February 21 and 28 at 2 pm |
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General admission is $10.
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On March 16, Sarasota County will hold a special election and residents must decide if the Sarasota County School Tax should be extended for another four years to fund public schools in the county. This tax money is in addition to that provided by the State and it is assessed through property taxes. In order to learn more about this issue, the History/Politcal Science Club is hosting a nonpartisan debate at SCF Venice. Please join us to learn more about this important referendum and why your vote is important! Pizza will be provided on a first come first serve basis! |
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What:
Sarasota County School Tax When: Thursday, March 4 at 11am Where: Selby room, SCF Venice Campus Speaking in favor of the tax: Mr. Don Hay, Mrs. Casey Clinch Speaking in opposition to the tax: Dr. Richard Swier, Mr. Walt Augustinowicz Moderator for the debate will be Professor Mary Felt |
Peace Corps Celebration / Presentation
Come and learn
about the traditions and cultures of Afghanistan, Brazil, Niger and Paraguay
from Returned Peace Corps Volunteers
Kristen Anderson, Robert Donovan, Matthew Keirle, and Anita Rogers.
There will be a display of artifacts and an opportunity to sample food.
Thursday, March 4th
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Venice: Selby Room
In Celebration of Black History Month
Join the Diversity and Multi-Cultural Awareness Committee
for a Discussion of Toni Morrison’s A Mercy
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Discussion Schedule
Pp. 1-83,
Feb. 18th from 11:30 to 12:30 The book discussion will occur at all locations via video conference technology:
Bradenton:
Board of Trustees Conf. Room ALL ARE INVITED AND WELCOME |
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From Random House: A Mercy reveals what lies beneath the surface of slavery. But at its heart it is the ambivalent, disturbing story of a mother who casts off her daughter in order to save her, and of a daughter who may never exorcise that abandonment. |
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