Monday, August 3, 2020

Readings from "Mowing Leaves of Grass"by Matt Sedillo, poet and author

I'm thrilled that ICUJP will be hosting this Latinx poet during our Friday Forum on August 7 at 7:30 am. Be there or be square!

Please join us online

ICUJP Friday Forum
August 7, 7:30-9:30 am PDT

Matt SedilloCourtesy of Matt Sedillo

Readings from Mowing Leaves of Grass
Matt Sedillo, poet and author

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Meeting ID: 845 8962 765
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Matt Sedillo has been described as the "best political poet in America" as well as "the poet laureate of struggle" by academics and journalists alike. Join us this Friday as Matt reads from his latest poetry collection, Mowing Leaves of Grass.
 
Matt SedilloMatt has appeared on CSPAN and in the Los Angeles Times, and has spoken at Casa de las Americas and the University of Cambridge. He is the current literary director of the dA Center for the Arts in Pomona, CA.
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Start your morning with us!
Reflection: Daryn Kobata
Facilitator: Anthony Manousos
Zoom host: Daryn Kobata
** Link to this week's agenda.**
 
** Meetings begin promptly at 7:30 am PDT. **
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ICUJP Friday Forum 8/7
Time: 07:30 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Option 1: Join Zoom Video Meeting:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84589627650
Meeting ID: 845 8962 7650
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Meeting ID: 845 8962 7650
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Meeting controls for call-in attendees:
To mute/unmute yourself: *6
To raise hand: *9
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Zoom Update: Password Starts Oct. 3

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UPCOMING EVENTS
FRIDAY, SEPT 11: Save the date! The Friday Forum will commemorate the 19th anniversary of 9/11. From 5:30-7 pm, the 2020 George F. Regas Courageous Peacemaker Award will be presented in a special online program. Details coming soon!
FRIDAY FORUMS
AUG 14: Nuclear Abolition and Climate Justice - Timmon Wallis and Vicki Elson

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