SHSU Common Reader Program Events

SHSU Common Reader Deliberative Dialogues Scholarship Event

Registration due prior to event. Click here to register.

Groups will compete for prizes (up to $250 per 1st place winning team member, up to $100 per 2nd place team member).

Location: LSC White Ballroom

Date: April 16th

Time: 4:00-7:00pm

Food will be provided for participants.

Questions? Email: cce@shsu.edu

Slam for SAAM

Poetry Slam bringing awareness to Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Prompt: Write and perform a poem that illustrates or explores central themes of humanity’s impact on the world. Possible themes could include but are not limited to: (a) human impact on each other, (b) the spirit and strength of human survival in the face of adversity, ( (c) overcoming adversity to pursue your dreams, (d) the retreat into fantasy and delusion to mitigate the harshness of the real world.

Registration for performers is highly encouraged prior to event. If time permits, entries will be taken from the audience.

Audience members do not need to register. All are welcome!

Registration link

Students will compete for scholarship prizes.

Scholarships valued at a total of $700 will be awarded to students submitting the top four voted on by the judges and the audience.$300 First Place, $200 Second Place, $100 Third Place and $100 People's Choice awards.

Location: LSC Kat Klub

Date: April 18th

Time: 6:00-8:00pm

Questions? Email: commonreader@shsu.edu

(The poetry shared at this event may contain descriptions of abuse, sexual abuse, self-harming behavior, and other sensitive content due to the theme and purpose of the event.  This content is included in order to provide awareness to sexual assault and to give victims of abuse a voice. Please plan accordingly.)