Cost - Free and open to the public Email - poetry@sfsu.edu Phone - 4153382227 The Poetry Center presents the fourth iteration of its New Voice Series, featuring poet Jennifer S. Cheng, with Karla Myn Khine, and Evelyn Jo. The New Voice Series brings together a poet alum of SF State's Creative Writing MFA program, a current graduate student in that program, and an undergrad poet (any major) selected from across the SF State campus. Poetry Center student staff select the undergraduate poet, based on an open call for work, and introduce the writers. Following the poets, we'll turn it into a party, with music by Neblinas del Pacfico whose members include current MFA candidate in Creative Writing May-Li Khoe and Federico Ardila, Professor of Mathematics at SF State. Join us!

Friday, May 10

Cost - Free Email - at@sfsu.edu Curious about AI and what it might mean for you as a student? Generative AI has become a topic of interest in the popular media, business, and at colleges across the country that may have left you wondering what the hype is about. ChatGPT and other emerging AI tools are quickly evolving and are soon to become vital in professional and personal environments. Come learn about types of AI, the ethics surrounding it, and AI tools you may have already encountered. We will also discuss appropriate usage of Generative AI and introduce the "stoplight" method to help you navigate this emerging technology. Register now: https://sfsu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sbHND8cEQT2xDpKQebqvPQ

Cost - Free Email - asussman@sfsu.edu After moving back home to Southern California, Aaron, a young novelist, meets Archie, a 12 year-old boy who lives next door with his father, and they bond over a shared love of the Los Angeles Lakers. As Archie spends more time with him, Aaron notices tell-tale signs of abuse that bring him face to face with his own childhood trauma. Set against the backdrop of the Lakers 2010 championship season, Memories is a character drama that explores the way men scar boys with their actions, and how those boys heal.

Cost - Free Email - asussman@sfsu.edu Kevin is a closeted, gay, trans man discovering and exploring his new identity by studying and emulating his husband, Steven. When Stephen struggles to understand a new employee who is hired at his company, Kevin realizes hes got some work to do before his straight, cis husband is ready for him to come out. Written by Joshua Graves Directed by Kieran Beccia

Cost - Free Email - asussman@sfsu.edu Is it worth it to leave home with a fragile hope for a new possibility in an unknown land? "Saffron Stain" follows the journey of Avat, a woman in her late twenties, as she immigrates to USA from Iran with her seven-year-old daughter, Bahar, in search of a better life. Avat navigates the complexities of identity and cultural assimilation here, and grapples with the challenges of surviving as a single mother and an immigrant. Through moments of heartache, humor, and revelation, the play invites audiences to bear witness to Avat's journey as she confronts her past and forges a path towards. Written by Ferdos Heidari Directed by Hasti Jafari