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NEWS
| OCTOBER 27, 2005
Campus Briefs
Authors to talk about their work,
give advice on writing
The UTA Writing Center is sponsoring a poetry reading at 3 p.m.
today in the Rady Room on the sixth floor of Nedderman Hall.
Bill Allegrezza, author of The Vicious Bunny Translations and editor
of http://www.moriapoetry.com;
and Ray Bianchi, author of Circular Descent and editor of http://chicagopostmodernpoetry.com
will speak about their work and answer questions.
According to Chris Murray, English professor and the center’s
director, the center has hosted poetry readings each semester since
spring 2004 and has brought 15 contemporary authors to the university.
“I like them to see people who are writing right now,”
she said.
The two authors will also meet for an informal discussion in the
center at 3 p.m. Friday to speak with students and answer specific
questions, Dr. Murray said.
For information, e-mail Murray at cmurray@uta.edu.
— Alicia Kania
Halloween Casino Night starts at 8 tonight in UC
The Campus Recreation Department is holding its 11th annual Halloween
Casino Night from 8 p.m. to midnight tonight in the University Center
Palo Duro Lounge.
Carrie Lutter, Quest wellness assistant director, said the event
will feature casino games including blackjack, craps, war and between-the-sheets,
with casino tables closing at 11 p.m. There will also be food, music,
karaoke and prizes, such as a DVD player and an iPod awarded for
best costumes and more.
All students are welcome and need their Mav Express cards.
For information, call Lutter at 817-272-3277.
— Alicia Kania
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