Mayda del Valle
Acclaimed Poet and Spoken Word Artist Coming to UMBC!!
Friday, March 8, 2013 · 7 - 9 PM
In recognition of National Women's History Month, acclaimed Poet and Spoken Word Artist, Mayda del Valle is coming to UMBC to enlighten us with words on “The Passion of Poetry and the Power of Artistic Expression.”
Date: Friday, March 8th, 2013
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Commons Sports Zone.
Mayda del Valle was chosen by Oprah’s O Magazine as one of 20 women on the first “O Power List,” She has been described by the Chicago Sun Times as having, “a way with words. Sometimes they seem to flutter and roll off her lips.” A proud native of the South Side of Chicago, she began performing her own writing while in high school and relocated to New York City after graduating from Williams College with a B.A. in Art.
A “question and answer“ period will follow the presentation. All UMBC students, faculty, staff and their guests are welcome.
Date: Friday, March 8th, 2013
Time: 7-9pm
Location: Commons Sports Zone.
Mayda del Valle was chosen by Oprah’s O Magazine as one of 20 women on the first “O Power List,” She has been described by the Chicago Sun Times as having, “a way with words. Sometimes they seem to flutter and roll off her lips.” A proud native of the South Side of Chicago, she began performing her own writing while in high school and relocated to New York City after graduating from Williams College with a B.A. in Art.
A “question and answer“ period will follow the presentation. All UMBC students, faculty, staff and their guests are welcome.
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