Week 11 Check-in/Reminders/Updates

Hi Everyone!

We're really sorry that we had to cancel class this past Wednesday, and that we sent an email out without any sort of explanations last minute. We were having trouble sending a detailed email to the listserve. Anyway, here are some things you should know and do before our last class on Wednesday, November 28th.


I. Art Posts

I didn't want to put people's first and last names in a public domain, so I have sent an email. Be on the lookout for that, if you didn't get it, please email the facilitators. Remember that everyone is required to do one art post. Since our next class will be the final day, just remember that if you haven't done an art post, bring it in or post in on the blog by Wednesday, November 28th before class.


II. Fieldtrip Reminder

It is a class requirement that everyone attend at least one art event outside of {m}aganda and one {m}aganda event, and then post pictures or write a paragraph or two about it on the blog. If you cannot make it to a {m}aganda event (there's only one left, details below) please let the facilitators know that you will be replacing that event with a second art event outside of {m}aganda. If you have trouble posting on the blog, send your pictures/paragraphs to mdecalfacilitators@gmail.com and we'll put them up for you. Don't forget to include your name in the email, if it isn't clearly indicated in your email address, that is.


III. Final Group Project Presentations

Since we had to cancel class this week, we won't be assigning the final group projects anymore. We did, however, want to leave you with an interesting link about Guerilla Theatre, since that was supposed to be our topic of discussion this week. We know that some people already got into groups last week, so if you were all excited about doing a group project and wanted to share one anyway, feel free. But please let us know ahead of time so we can be sure to incorporate your project in our agenda for the final class session.

IV. Last Class November 28th

We figured that most people will probably be gone next Wednesday at the time of our class, so we have canceled it. This means that you must have everything done (the art posts, the fieldtrip reflections, etc.) by our last class on November 28th. If any problems with this, please email the facilitators.

V. Attendance/ Previous Group Projects (not everyone has done them yet!)

We have been keeping track of attendance, and the policy as it stands is that you can't have any more than two excused absences. We'll personally email those who may have missed more than two, and let you know how you can make up for it. Also, not everyone has done their previous group projects-- the photo essay and the group poem. Please email the facilitators if you still need to make up for this and we can put you into our agenda for the last class. You will not pass if you do not make up for you absences or for the projects!

VII. Upcoming Events/ Save the Dates

Maganda Fall Reception/Open Mic
featuring poet, Barbara Jane Reyes
When: Saturday, November 17th, 2-5pm
Where: Naia Lounge (lower Sproul)

COME TOGETHER [A Concert for the Conscious]
a line-up of dance, music, poetry
When: Monday, November 19th, 4-5pm
Where: Lower Sproul

3rd Annual Poetry After the Storm
An event to benefit Hurricane Katrina Relief
When: Thursday, November 29th, 7pm
Where: Heller Multicultural Lounge (in MLK Student Union Building)
(more information to come)

If there are any other events you'd like to share, please let us know by posting it on the blog or sending an email to the facilitators.

I think that's it for now. Direct your questions or concerns to mdecalfacilitators@gmail.com and we'll respond to you all accordingly.

Have a good Thanksgiving break!!!