University of Colorado Denver College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

​We are excited about a new design for our Advanced Institute this summer. We will meet at the Auraria Campus on four Wednesdays, from 9am to 1pm. Each meeting will feature a guest speaker, and time to share writing with colleagues over lunch on your own. (Lunch is not included in the cost of the event.)

June 12 – Presentation by Slam Nuba Poet Jovan Mays - $25.00

Jovan's Bio

Jovan Mays exemplifies the true spirit of community that is the basis of the poetry slam. A member of the 2011 Denver Slam Nuba Poetry Slam Team that won the National Poetry Slam in Boston, Massachusetts & the 2010 Nuba Squad which finished within the top eight teams at NPS in St. Paul, Minnesota  as well as a participant in the 2010 Individual World Poetry Slam. He has achieved notable success as a slam competitor not only locally but also throughout the Midwest (2010 Utah Arts Festival Slam Champ, Finalist at The Great Plains Poetry Pile up) but it is his commitment to community and education in both urban and rural communities that distinguish him as an organizer and artist. More information at http://www.jovanmays.com.

June 26 – Presentation by Shari Caudron: Magazine Writer, Essayist, Published Author, Owner of The Narrative Group, and instructor at Lighthouse Writers Workshop​ - $25.00

Shari's Bio​

Shari Caudron is founder of The Narrative Group, a firm that provides support and direction for emerging authors. A well-published author, speaker, and writing coach, Shari is happiest when she is sitting down, pen in hand, asking people about their lives--and then connecting the dots to help them--and others--understand their own unique stories. She's put this talent (some might call it nosiness), to work as a journalist, writing coach, executive speechwriter, corporate communications consultant, and university professor.

Today, she speaks regularly about the power of personal narrative, teaches customized training courses for a diverse range of organizations, and works on a wide variety of book projects with thought-leaders involved with business, education, the arts, medicine, financial services, management consulting, and the non-profit arena.

See www.TheNarrativeGroup.com.

Independence Writing Marathon - July 3rd - Downtown Denver

During Independence Writing Marathon in Lower Downtown, we'll travel through the energized streets in small groups with pens and notebooks, stopping at recommended parks and businesses to find writing inspiration on location. Don't worry, we won't be walking 26.2 miles. The term "marathon" just refers to the extended timeframe for writing and socializing. The goal is to get words on the page and to write in the presence of the bustling city. Wear comfortable shoes, and bring a notebook and pen.​​

Reserve your space in one or all of the Wednesday workshops by clicking the registration link below. Certificates for CDE will be provided for teachers interested in receiving credit toward relicensure. You don't have to be a teacher to attend. Bring family, friends, and co-workers who like to write. 

Please be sure to register in advance to reserve your space in these small workshops. Space is limited for each event. Attend all four events for $85.00 or register a-la-carte for single-day fees listed above. 

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Enter with ideas about using technology in your classroom.

Leave with usable lessons plans. 

Bring a technology question or tech tools that you want to explore. Over the course of the week, we’ll coach each other, share, and produce a project or set of lessons that uses the technology that interests you. In the afternoons, we’ll deepen our understanding of digital literacy.