On the 10/11/23 edition of Dr. Andy’s Poetry and Technology Hour:
Barbara Ruth Saunders begins the episode by describing herself as an “accidental poet and reluctant memoirist.” She then shares the details of her life that pulled her towards poetry, from a former romantic partner to her admiration for rhythm as a singer. She then reads a selection from her memoir in progress about her first full-time job. Saunders imparts the fulfillment of serving as a writing coach and working with writing coaches to find the ideal organization and presentation of language. Joshua Hori rounds out the hour by describing his role bringing accessibility and accommodations to UC Davis students and helping faculty and staff provide solutions for students with disabilities. His mission is to bring awareness to the necessity of accessibility and how awareness can improve interactions between everyone. He then expresses his views on virtual reality and AI, highlighting his concerns about these technologies while also recognizing their usefulness.This episode ends with a pre-recorded interview with Gwendolyn Brooks and her experience learning that she was awarded a Pulitzer Prize in Poetry.
Barbara Ruth Saunders writes about the intersections between (auto)biography, history, and myth.
Joshua Hori is the Accessibility Coordinator for IET’s Academic Technology Services at the University of California, Davis campus. The past 10+ years he has been involved at the Student Disability Center with alternate media, web accessibility, and accessible technology implementations across the campus for students with disabilities. He has served as tech consultant for the UC Davis MIND institute in research on mobile apps and organization for students with learning disabilities and students on the spectrum. Joshua is now leading efforts to change the culture of accessibility with training and awareness; forming a more inclusive experience for the diverse populations attending the UC Davis campus.
Poetry Night Press Release
Dear Friends of Poetry,
The Poetry Night Reading Series is excited to feature DR Wagner and Dave Boles at 7 PM on Thursday, October 29th, 2023, on the roof of the John Natsoulas Gallery, 521 1st Street in Davis.
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Find out more about Dr. Andy's Poetry Night Reading Series in Davis, California by visiting http://www.poetryindavis.com. Invite your friends to sign up for the mailing list. To learn more about Dr. Andy’s tiny media fiefdom, visit his weekly newsletter at https://andyjones.substack.com and follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/andyojones.