April 27: Lunch & Learn on the Metaverse

Topic: The Metaverse: A New World of OpportunitiesPresented by Dr. Cesare Wright, Director of Digital Media Initiatives at University of St. Thomas The Metaverse, a term coined by Neal Stephenson in his 1992 novel “Snow Crash”, refers to a collective virtual shared space that is completely immersive and interactive.  In this session, we will provide…

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March 30: Luminary Lecture on Dante’s Commedia

Topic: Dante’s Divine Comedy: The Perfect Companion for Holy WeekGuest Speaker: Dr. Dominic Aquila, Professor of History at University of St. Thomas The Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri (1265-1321) is the greatest literary work of the Christian tradition, and the perfect accompaniment for our Lenten and Easter meditations. Suffering a bitter exile from his beloved…

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Train for a HealthCare Career at USTMAX Center in Conroe

Students interested in earning a certificate to secure a good-paying job in some of the most in-demand job sectors in healthcare can take classes at USTMAX Center, the University of St. Thomas’ micro-campus located at 336 N. Main Street, Conroe, Texas. These programs prepare busy adults for employment in as little as three weeks, so…

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Announcing Return of Popular Creative Writing Workshop at USTMAX Center

One of the most popular educational opportunities at the USTMAX Center is a Creative Writing Workshop taught by 2011 Texas Poet Laureate Dave Parsons. So, here is some exciting news: The workshop is back! From March 1 through April 26 (no class March 15 for Spring Break), writers and aspiring writers can again learn from a master.

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The Annual Reading of Frost Poetry at USTMAX Center

The much-anticipated 2nd Annual Vince D’Amico Memorial Poetry Reading event is set for Jan. 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the USTMAX Center in downtown Conroe. Once again, the gathering of people reading Robert Frost is delighted to have 2011 Texas Poet Laureate Dave Parsons serving as emcee.

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A Feel-Good Lunch and Learn to Follow that Post-Holiday Season Over-Eating

If you are a busy professional who likes food and could use more energy and productivity—and who couldn’t?—don’t miss the next free Lunch and Learn at the USTMAX Center called “Elevate Your Plate for MAXimum Energy & Productivity” on Jan. 26 from noon to 1 p.m. The expert presenter will be Founder and Owner of Nutrition Sessions LLC, Nathalie Sessions…

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