Posts by Gary Fine
Immunology Spring ’22
Welcome to the Immunology Curriculum. You’ll learn in this newsletter how viruses have wreaked havoc on humans from a biological lens. The pandemic has made this topic very relevant and important to make yourself aware of, and I invite you all to read this packet and learn about the human immune system, antibodies, vaccines, and…
Read MoreFilm Story Spring ’22
Speak to your inner writer. Put the story living in your head to paper. This packet provides a spark to help you in your creative work to bring those ideas to life and excite your writing interests. This curriculum contains concepts and exercises that will help you begin crafting a story for film or television.…
Read MoreChess Spring ’22
New to chess or a seasoned expert? No matter what background you have, this chess packet will satisfy your interest in the sport. In this packet, you will review the basics and special moves, read about historic tournaments and players, and practice with some chess challenges. Click the link below to open, view, and download…
Read MoreArtKnows Spring ’22
Welcome to this new edition of DRAWING FROM LIFE. In this curriculum, you will learn about three things: drawing from life, light/shadow/form, and art history. If you are interested in studying art and improving your personal drawing and art skills, this curriculum will guide you through the process. Click the link below to open, view,…
Read MoreStory House – Prisoner Express Event
Curious about Prisoner Express and how it all started? Come to the Durland Alternatives Library in beautiful Anabel Taylor Hall to learn about Prisoner Express, a program founded by Gary Fine more than 20 years ago to help break the isolation and despair of incarcerated people through writing, reading, and art. Through newsletters, book exchanges,…
Read More“Opening Windows into Other Worlds,” an article about Volunteering at Prisoner Express
Interested in volunteering at Prisoner Express, but not sure yet? Wondering how community engagement can impact your life? Learn more about how volunteers at PE found personal growth and transformation through their experiences in “Opening Windows into Other Worlds,” an article written by the Einhorn Center for Community Engagement at Cornell. Opening windows into other…
Read MoreWinter 2022 Newsletter
Here is the latest Prisoner Express newsletter, being sent to over 4,000 subscribed members. Every issue contains stories, poems, and art submitted by the prisoners participating in our distance learning programs. Every issue of the newsletter we mail to prisoners brings us a cascade of responses letting us know at PE how meaningful our engagement…
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