Oct. 17, 2011
Contact: Megan McIntyre
805-756-1405; mcc@calpoly.edu
http://multicultural.calpoly.edu
Cal Poly MultiCultural Center to Host All Open-Mic Poetry Event Nov. 2
SAN LUIS OBISPO – The Cal Poly MultiCultural Center will host Another Type of Groove: Spoken Word Poetry at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 2 in Chumash Auditorium located in the University Union on campus.
This event will be an all open-mic, during which community members, students and faculty can share their poems on the same stage.
Another Type of Groove is a held the first Wednesday of each month throughout the school year. This event is free and open to the public.
The MultiCultural Center cultivates a campuswide community that represents and celebrates the diversity of Cal Poly's student body. The center fosters a sense of belonging while empowering students to grow beyond their personal barriers, strengthen their understanding of diversity and social responsibility, and develop leadership skills. Through cross-cultural dialogues and examining the issues relevant to diversity and social justice, the center aims to nurture a generation of ethical and knowledgeable leaders who contribute to a global society.
For more information, contact Megan McIntyre at 805-756-1405 or mcc@calpoly.edu, or visit the MultiCultural Center Web site at http://multicultural.calpoly.edu.
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San Luis Obispo, California 93407