A SERIES OF FREE traditional Mexican health fairs (Ferias de Salud) and workshops will be held in the Albuquerque, Alcalde, Espanola and Santa Fe areas July 27 – 29, in conjunction with the 10th annual Traditional Medicine without Borders: Curanderismo in the Southwest and Mexico class at the University of New Mexico. For Schedule follow Web Link.
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Topic explores the long and interesting history of diabetes first discovered during ancient times and yet only became treatable less than a hundred years ago through the discovery of insulin. Special programs will be offered with the exhibit to coincide with American Diabetes Awareness Month in November. Open Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm.
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A new exhibit of 26 mixed media prints by artist Kathamann, a Santa Fe artist and retired registered nurse and histology technician. These colorful and sometimes whimsical artist interpretations of histological slides are a study into the human form. Auditorium lobby open Monday-Friday, 8am-6pm..
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Leaflets and photographs from the Korean War give a sense of the subtle, inner war that was waged carefully along side the shooting war. The “quiet” combat saw both sides using words and images to extinguish their enemies’ will to fight.
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The UNM Santa Fe Bachelor & Graduate Program is excited to announce a group exhibit of artwork by UNM Art and Art History students. The students have displayed artwork, both drawings and paintings, created for the exhibition in the BFA-Studio program offered through UNM on the SFCC campus. Participants in this show include: Barbara Bloomberg, Martha Cooke, Beryl Markowitz, Bethany Stephens, Katherine Forrest, Karin Hall, Scott Shuker, David Warren, and Joanne Speicher. The show will be on display until August 16.
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The Women’s Resource Center offers “Traditional Medicine without Borders: Curanderismo in the Southwest and Mexico,” a two-week course about customary medical techniques and practices. The instructors, Eliseo “Cheo” Torres and Arturo Ornelas, are healers and health practitioners who will lecture on the history of Curanderismo, the practice of Mexican folk healing, and how this convention has been incorporated into various modern-day traditional and holistic techniques. Students and community members can take the course for credit through UNM or Continuing Education. The class is offered through the UNM registrar as Women Studies 379, section 010; Anthropology 340, section 10; Latin American Studies 593, section 10; and Chicano Studies 393, section 10. Through Continuing Education, the class will be offered as Continuing Education Course #38409. For more information follow Web Link.
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Open to children ages 6-12. No UNM affiliation necesary. $395 for four two-week camps of your choice or $175 for one four-day intersession. Prices include lunch and snacks. Forms available on line. Register by phone or mail to: 1210 University Blvd. NE, ABQ 87131. Follow Web Link for details.
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