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Small sculptures, drawings, recycling and the process for ceramic work can be seen in this exhibition by two academics from the house of studies.

In the Exhibition Hall of the University of La Serena, the exhibition ''Telúrico Grado 14'' was inaugurated, works belonging to the academics of the Department of Arts and Letters of the higher education institution, Luis Rivera and Hernán Godoy. With attendees of various ages and musical accompaniment, the exhibition was inaugurated that exhibits an alternative way of making art through recycling and focused mainly on caring for the environment and regional art. 

In the third exhibition of the 2014 cycle of the ULS Extension Directorate, visitors can find around 25 works from different disciplines with mixed technique and the entire process of ceramic sculpture entitled ''From the simple to the complex'', which goes from drawing to sculpture itself. In addition, you can find the installation titled ''elections'' and interventions with ceramics based on a traditional relief, to ''Playground'', small plaques that according to their author are a bit far from the traditional. 

telluric 2''I found it to be an aesthetically very interesting exhibition and educationally very valuable, because in addition to appreciating the works, it can be taught to those who are just starting out, to be able to know in part what art is and what the members of the group are capable of doing. this community of the University of La Serena and the members of this region, because it has a regional imprint,'' commented the academic vice-rector of the state campus, Dr. Jorge Catalán.

This exhibition was very well received by the attendees and also by the academic, Francisco Roco, who attended with his Journalism students. ''It is a very interesting exhibition for several reasons, as an official of the University of La Serena I am very interested in the University projecting itself beyond the classrooms, so I congratulate the two exhibitors because the work they are doing is not only with his students but rather with the community of La Serena; Secondly, they have been kind enough to talk with us about what has motivated them in their creation and the steps that artistic creation follows, that is, there is also a pedagogical component, but above all, they collect materials that They are typical of the region, it is a show of art from what we are, it is an art anchored in our region, in our city, in our traditions, with our identity and I think that is very valuable,'' he highlighted. 

Finally, one of the exhibitors, Luis Rivera, extended the invitation to visit the exhibition. ''I would like to invite (...) to reflect on this that is so necessary for human beings, so that they think a little about what is happening with artistic education in Chile especially. There is a very big void and it has taken a lot to fill it and I believe that with contributions like these a lot can be done, I insist, for artistic education in this country.'' The academic also referred to how he balances his time between teaching and his love for art. ''Art is on the road, it is in my house, it is in any corner of the University, therefore on this occasion I intend to show what I am doing or producing at all times,'' he stated.

On the other hand, the Director of Extension, Dr. Catalina Cvitanic, referred to the objective of the room and the cycle in general. ''We intend that the spaces that the University opens in the artistic field contribute to the development of the people of our city and also of other cities that visit us, but mainly for the student sector. We are focused as a University and particularly as an Extension Department, on bringing our University closer to people, particularly students. We are interested in having school students visit us with their teachers, where they can do an art class in the field. In this case, I am doubly pleased because the speakers are academics from this University and of course as Management our role is to bring academic work to the community,' she highlighted. 

''Telúrico Grado 14'' will remain open to the public in the ULS Exhibition Hall (Benavente 950) until June 12, from Monday to Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. and from 16:00 p.m. to 18:30 p.m.

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Some of the writers included in the publication shared part of their verses with the attendees.

The Television Studio of the Journalism major at the University of La Serena was packed with people, during the presentation to the regional community of the book ''In Praise of the Bar: bars and poets of Chile'' (Editorial Etnika, 2014), published by the national poet Gonzalo Contreras and which contains nearly a hundred works, including poems and chronicles prepared by authors from all over the country.

The activity was organized by ULS academics, Drs. Francisco Roco and Walter Hoefler, along with the poet Jaime Retamales. The day had a massive presence of Pedagogy students in Spanish and Philosophy and Journalism from the higher education institution, as well as young people from other majors and the community in general. 

After the presentations of the academics and the review of the work by Contreras, there was an interesting discussion with the attendees and the reading of some verses of the poems by the authors themselves from the Coquimbo Region, incorporated in the publication and who were present.

As Gonzalo Contreras explained, the intention of preparing this work ''is the rescue of a memory. Somehow, those chronicles, if they are not written, are lost. (…) In this case, I found that it was important for the artists themselves to write a testimony about their experiences with a place so transversal to our society (…). There are as many bars as there are patrons and, basically, each artist tells his experience, what he lived, what he imagines of what a bar is like as a poetic, mythical, utopian territory.'

praise book 2The reason why he decided to make this anthology, he points out, ''is very simple. The bar, in its most traditional conditions, practically disappeared. There must be some left, very few. And the other thing is that the poet, also in his most traditional characteristics, is practically extinct. Poets like Teillier, Cárdenas, Stella Díaz Varin, poets who could be said to be 'in their pure state', that poet has also disappeared. So they are two figures that in some way are in extinction. What I wanted was to rescue that memory and leave it as a heritage for future generations. It's like a tribute to those clubs that gave so much life and where first-rate cultural milestones were developed."

Despite the change of era and new customs, Contreras emphasizes that ''poetry continues its course. What disappeared was that universe, that remarkable imaginary that existed until the 70s, where it was a school. That was the bar. Far beyond going to have a drink, it was a school where one attended, could spend hours, in silence or participating. And one learned. It was a remarkable learning experience. One could afford not to go to a university. In fact, many writers did not go to university, they did not even have a fourth grade, but the intellectual training that these people had was from conversations in bars.

In this regard, he specifies that ''you couldn't come and sit at a table either, or, if you sat at that table, you had to listen and couldn't talk any nonsense, there were implicit demands that forced you to study and read to be up to date. height of these people who, evidently, had no pretensions, was absolutely natural. Now there is competition, who appears in the newspaper, the criticism, the award. There are poets who are not yet 50 years old and already want the national award, which seems absolutely idiotic to me. The poet changed his mind, now he is worried about the AFP, about an early retirement. Not before, they were people who lived practically in the abyss, but they lived with an intensity that was truly surprising and, obviously, I miss that a lot. And there this humble tribute is born."

Finally, Gonzalo Contreras declares that ''the bar is the ecumenical oasis par excellence. There is no religion, creed or ideology that has more followers who profess the goodness and virtues of this universal cult, where complex tolerance must admit, as the only possible currency, the complementarity of contradictory truths. Any conduct outside this scope has no destiny. 

'''Praise of the Bar' fulfills in some way with that will, with that longing for communion that allows that unusual encounter of the sewing machine with the umbrella to finally take place in the bar, an encounter that is nothing other than a old love story that dates back to time immemorial. That's pretty much, in essence, what a bar could also be. The fraternal meeting of a utopia. In this case, tolerance among men, which is manifested of course in all the fundamental aspects of the human condition,'' the editor points out.

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An artist with great experience will teach drawing, oil or acrylic classes depending on the student's preference. 

There are only a few days left to enroll in the drawing and painting workshop that will be taught at the University of La Serena by the visual artist Silvia Jeria Hernández, to be held from June 3 to September 4, on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 16:30 p.m. and 18:30 p.m., with a total of 48 chronological hours.

Silvia Jeria has previously participated in workshops at the ULS Extension Center and in other regional instances, spreading her love for art and giving her knowledge especially to people who have no notions about drawing and painting and are just starting out in the disciplines. 

The methodology is personalized and registration can be paid in two payments of $45.000 or a single payment of $85.000 for the total hours that make up the course. Students will be able to choose between the different disciplines in order to find the one that best suits them.

The invitation is to register until June 2 or until the available spaces are exhausted at the institution's Extension Center, located at Prat 446, La Serena.

For questions or registration, go to the aforementioned university campus, call 220-41-71, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or on social networks on Facebook such as: centroextensionuls and on Twitter: @Extension_ULS

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How to improve the quality of life was the central theme of the activities presented at the first ''Healthy Body Expo'', held in La Serena. The activity brought together audiences of all ages around various alternatives that showed how to lead a healthy life, including food, phytocosmetics, therapies, recycling, natural decoration, vegan cosmetics, alternative medicine, among other options. 

In the activity, which took place over two days, a fair of healthy products was presented and for a whole day there were workshops on tai gymnastics, 7-metal singing bowls, yoga and natural and conscious parenting, as well as introductory talks to Chinese medicine, an encounter with Bach flowers and a live Bossa Nova performance.

Ignacio Saavedra, in charge of Vitalízate, co-organizer of the activity together with the ULS Extension Directorate, pointed out that the exhibition sought to "make known the different actors who are generating this movement around ecology and healthy living in the region, in addition to other guests who have come from Santiago to accompany us.'' 

healthy body 2For her part, the Director of Extension, Dr. Catalina Cvitanic, emphasized that ''the contemporary world is becoming aware of the deterioration of the human species due to its bad habits and the need to reverse this process has become apparent. Many organizations, institutions and governments have echoed this imperative and are taking steps in this direction. There is no doubt that the University of La Serena, as an institution specialized in education, must make its contribution to this purpose. This fair was a magnificent opportunity to learn about natural products and services related to healthy living and alternatives to improve the quality of life.''

The activity was very well received by both attendees and exhibitors of workshops and products at the fair. ''When they told me that this was going to be done, I was super surprised because normally people don't worry about the health of the body and by meaning health of the body, not just physical health, yoga works from the inside out and they have Concerned about having yoga, I also find it super positive (…) congratulate those who came up with this great idea of ​​giving at least one day of health to people, mental and physical,'' highlighted Macarena Ortiz, Yoga teacher. 

Finally, one of the activities that caught the most attention was the Natural Parenting workshop. ''I think it is very good that from academic bodies such as the University, these spaces begin to be promoted, because many times they are looked down upon as holistic perspectives, or hippie or outside the system, and the truth is that if one Look at it carefully, they have scientific bases and it is worth looking at and paying attention, since they can be a super good contribution in what constitutes parenting, for example, in children today,'' commented Georgette Sir.

The activity was part of the activities of the cultural area of ​​the Extension Directorate of the University of La Serena and was carried out at the institution's Extension Center.

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The cultural embassies seek to show the results of the workshops held throughout the year in the group. 

On Wednesday, May 28, at 16:00 p.m., the initial activity of the Cultural Embassies cycle organized by the Circle of Active Seniors (Amaya) will take place. The activity will take place at the Caleta San Pedro school in La Serena and, as usual, the Imán theater group, the choir, the literary group and the Amaya folklore group will participate, as well as some guests. 

Every year, this activity is transformed into a celebration that is held four times and in different places in the region or other cities, which allows older adults to meet and share with people of different ages and spend an afternoon of joy and entertainment. . The objective is to make the community aware of the results of the workshops held in the group and bring older adults closer to young people, as indicated by the president of Amaya, María Eugenia Rojas. ''Always when we go to different locations, we try to incorporate students, the participation of school students and a group of older adults from the town, so the idea is to integrate the community in the activities that we do, and to be able to share a pleasant moment,'' he said. 

This activity is part of the XXIV School for the Elderly, belonging to the ULS Extension Directorate in conjunction with the Amaya group, thus carrying its message with joy and enthusiasm. 

For more information on this activity, with free entry, go to the ULS Extension Center, Prat 446, La Serena, call 051-2-204171, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or on social networks.

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The activity will provide attendees with a warm moment of creation and dissemination of poetry and literature.

At the Extension Center of the University of La Serena, it will be held this Thursday the 29th at 19:00 p.m. the Poetic Café of the month of May, an activity aimed at all audiences interested in sharing with other people their writings, favorite texts or delving deeper into a writer of their choice.

Since its inception, the activity has been directed by Dr. Rolando Manzano, director of the Mistralian Center of the institution, who meets with attendees over a warm coffee and a pleasant conversation. 

The activity is organized jointly by the Extension Directorate and the Mistralian Center of the house of higher studies and is free of admission.

For more information, you can call 204174, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., go to the aforementioned university campus, located at Prat 446, La Serena, or on the unit's social networks.