Umecit – University in Panama

University Cultural Welfare

Annual Reading Club Program

The Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology (UMECIT) begins a new year of activities with its National Reading Club, aimed at the entire university community.
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Objective:
Promote the habit of reading, critical thinking, creativity, and cultural dialogue.

Calendar of Activities 2025

DATEEVENT
April 29First club meeting, presentation of the activity plan.
May 10Comics as a Means of Introducing Reading. -Héctor Rivera, M.D.
May 14Webinar: Writing to Transform - Writer Rosmeri Tapia
May 31stLiterary analysis of the All Star Superman comic - Mr. Héctor Rivera
June 7A smile for grandparents (Visit nursing homes, to give a reflective reading of life and its stages)
June 10Beginning of reading "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz.
June 21Storytelling for children (activity to attend with children)
June 24Literary analysis of "The Four Agreements"
July 8Start reading "Fix Your Mess" by Sarah Knight - Mgtr. Ariadna Berguido
July 11Movies Adapted from Books - Comic Book Premiere: All-Star Superman. We'll Go to the Movies - Along with the Film Club.
July 22Literary analysis of "Fix Your Mess" - Mgtr. Ariadna Berguido.
August 12Start reading "Emotional Intelligence" by Daniel Goleman.
August 14Participation in the International Book Fair (Atlapa).
August 26Literary analysis of "Emotional Intelligence".
September 9Start reading "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.
September 11Creative writing workshop.
September 23Literary analysis of "The Midnight Library."
October 7Start reading "The Boatman's Coins" by Luis Suárez.
October 10Visit to libraries.
October 21Literary analysis of "The Boatman's Coins."
November 11Free reading: Each member chooses their personal development or spirituality book.
November 25thFinal reading analysis meeting.
December 2Start reading "The Divine Comedy" by Dante Alighieri.
December 13Community donation of toys and books.
December 16Literary analysis of "The Divine Comedy".

Dates and activities are subject to change due to unforeseen circumstances.