Umecit – University in Panama

- Annual Reading Club Program -

The Metropolitan University of Education, Science and Technology (UMECIT) It develops its annual Reading Club program as a training space aimed at strengthening the reading habit, critical thinking and the construction of criteria in the university community.

Through this program, academic, cultural and extracurricular experiences are promoted that integrate reading as part of the educational process, in conjunction with the Library and strategic partners.

Lines of action 2026

International Book Day

International Book Fair

Meetings with readers

Visits to national and specialized libraries

Bookmobile – spaces promoting reading with the National Library

“A Smile for Grandparents” Campaign – Visits to Elderly Care Homes

Approach
formative

 

The Reading Club promotes the development of critical thinking, dialogue, and reflection, as part of the hallmarks of the institutional educational model, consolidating itself as a sustainable program that contributes to the academic and personal growth of students.

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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".