CSI to host 18th annual poetry slam on March 18
CSI’s 18th annual poetry slam (Courtesy of the Center for Student Involvement)
The Center for Student Involvement will host its 18th Annual Poetry Slam at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 18. The event will provide a platform for students to share their diverse experiences through poetry and to create connections with the community.
The Poetry Slam has been one of CSI’s most popular on-campus activities since it began in 2003. Usually, students pack the seats of the Old Main’s small theater to watch their fellow Buffs perform original slam poems; however, due to COVID-19 restrictions, this year’s event will be held virtually, opening the door to an even larger audience.
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