HBO Def Poet Joaquin Zihuatanejo performs at Lourdes College

“In my classroom, I make my students press their pencils down hard when they write so as to make an impression on things that they were not intending to impress. In my classroom, I make my students ask the biggest question of all: why. And more importantly, I make them answer it.” – Excerpt from a poem by Joaquin Zihuatanejo

On Tuesday, September 22, Lourdes College is hosting a performance by spoken word artist Joaquin Zihuatanejo. Born and raised in a barrio of East Dallas, Joaquin infuses his Latino culture as well as his experience teaching inner city students in much of his poetry.

A National Poetry Slam Finalist, Grand Slam Spoken Word Champion and HBO Def Poet, Joaquin has performed at universities, conferences and poetry slams throughout the United States, Canada Europe and Mexico. As a professional performance poet, Joaquin has shared the stage with well known artists Saul Williams, E. Lynn Harris, Alicia Keys and Maya Angelou.

Prior to committing to spoken word full time, Joaquin was an award-winning English and creative writing Teacher for ninth and eleventh grade students. As a teacher, he inspired his students to produce a collection of poems titled Stand Up and Be Heard. Additionally, he has self-published two collections of written poetry, Barrio Songs and I of the Storm as well as a spoken word CD, Barrio Songs: A Spoken Word Collection.

Joaquin will perform in the Ebeid Student Center of Delp Hall at 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 for the general public or free with a Lourdes College ID. For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact Becky Tobias, Program Coordinator of Student Activities and Recreation, at 419-517-8946.

Lourdes College is a private, four-year educational institution of professional studies and arts and sciences providing a values-centered education in a caring and supportive community. More than 2,200 students are enrolled in programs such as Business, Education, Environmental Science, Nursing, Social Work, Criminal Justice and the Arts & Sciences. In addition to undergraduate and pre-professional programs, Lourdes offers Master degrees in Education, Nursing, Organizational Leadership and Theology through its Graduate School. Lourdes’ Community Outreach Programs include The Appold Planetarium, Lifelong Learning Program, The Life Lab and Theater Vision. Discover us online at www.lourdes.edu or by phone at 419-885-3211. Lourdes College is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of St. Francis of Sylvania.

Not singing idols but star scientists sought

We’re not searching for singing idols; instead, we want science stars! Join us for the 2010 Northwest Ohio District 2 Science Day’s “Science Star Search,” scheduled from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 10 in the McMaster Center of Main Library, 325 Michigan St. Registration is required by September 8. Free underground parking in the garage for all participants. *New teacher-only presentation added this year!

This event is designed for parents, teachers, and students in grades 5 through 12.

Workshop topics include:
For Everyone:
Your Science Fair Experience (Learn, develop skills and have fun!)

For Students and Parents:
· You & Your Science Topic – Finding the right fit
· Take it From Us – Science Club Students share their Science Fair experiences

For Teachers *(New teacher-only presentation added this year! – Attention all teachers!)
· Teacher-to-Teacher Science Fair Tips – Learn from colleagues! ) Veteran teachers share wisdom and success stories from their many years of science fair instruction. You and your students will benefit.)

*Check-in and refreshments are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 10!*

“Science Star Search” is sponsored by Northwest Ohio District 2 Day, and the Toledo-Lucas County