A Night at the Museum
“Art offers us an opportunity to slow down and look at things a little differently,” Annette Carlozzi, deputy director at the Blanton Museum, told Free Minds students when they toured the museum on January 19. It was a busy night, with groups taking in the last days of the striking exhibit, El Anatsui: When I … Continue reading
Volunteers needed next week!
We need volunteers at two different recruitment events this month: Wednesday, January 25, 2-7pm, is the City of Austin and Travis County Community Job and Resource Expo, a one-stop shop for jobs, community services, volunteer opportunities, and networking opportunities (Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Road). Saturday, January 28, 10am-3pm, is the 6th annual Feria … Continue reading
City of Austin Austin Job Fair
Belinda Guzman ’08, a Free Minds alum and City of Austin employee, sent us word about a job and resource expo taking place later this month: City of Austin and Travis County Community Job and Resource Expo A one stop shop for: Jobs Career Development Community Services Volunteer Opportunities Networking Opportunities Visit with more than … Continue reading
Minds on Fire
The Alcalde, the alumni magazine of The University of Texas, just published a beautiful article about Free Minds that we think captures the spirit and purpose of the program: “Minds on Fire: What happens when disadvantaged adults learn to read Shakespeare and debate philosophy? How the Free Minds Project is changing lives through the humanities.” … Continue reading
Featured Writer: Fern Viking
Fern Viking, a 2011 Free Minds graduate, joined our fall writing workshop to continue honing her creative writing skills and to meet other developing writers. “As with my Free Minds experience,” she says, “I have felt a sense of community with my classmates, a meeting of like-minded individuals who are very different from each other … Continue reading
Fall Writing Workshop Wraps Up
Our fall writing workshop at Foundation Communities’ Trails at Vintage Creek apartments wrapped up on December 6 with a reading of original works by the writers in the group. One woman shared an experience of racial self-awareness; another read a story about the time her pregnant mother had such a strong craving for turnips, she … Continue reading
Meet Free Minds student Jennifer Reyes
At 24, Jennifer Reyes is one of the youngest Free Minds students, but when she came to interview for a spot in the program in July, she said she had already waited too long to start college. “The way my caseworker explained this program to me, it helps you get started, so you’re ready when … Continue reading
Playing Shakespeare! A Saturday morning workshop for children ages 8-14
The University of Texas Shakespeare at Winedale program invites you to join us for a special “Playing Shakespeare” workshop for children on Saturday, Dec. 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, on the UT campus. We will enjoy some “Winedale warmup” games, sing, and play Shakespeare! The session is free of charge, but it would help … Continue reading
Meet Stacey Kennedy ’12
Stacey Kennedy, Free Minds ’12, and her son Richmond talk about their journey from homelessness to college: [kml_flashembed movie=”http://www.youtube.com/v/EgP-ITMtJF0″ width=”425″ height=”350″ wmode=”transparent” /]
Free Minds in the Austin-American Statesman!
The Austin-American Statesman published an article about Free Minds in late October, highlighting students’ exploration of Shakespeare: Making college accessible to those who might skip it. We love the photos. Thanks to all who help tell the story of Free Minds. Keep spreading the word!
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