Join SAB this Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Rough Draft for a seminar-style poetry workshop with Joseph Garnjobst, chairman and professor of classics and Elizabeth Fredericks, assistant professor of English. 

Garnjobst will teach a 45-minute seminar on black-out poetry, a style of poetry in which the author redacts parts of other texts to compose a new poem. 

Fredericks will pull from her studies of religion and literature at Regent College to present a seminar on devotional poetry. Each professor will work with small groups of students and give them the chance to practice these niche styles of poetry. 

“SAB is committed to encouraging the growth and development of friendships on campus,” SAB creative team member Tatum Linde said. “This is a really unique event for students to get to work intimately with professors in small groups.”

Early arrivals will enjoy a one dollar discount on any Rough Draft drink, events lead Katie Weis said. Starting at 7 p.m., students will split into two small groups for the writing tutorials. 

“We hope that students enjoy relaxing for the evening at Rough Draft and allowing their creativity to flow through poetry,” Linde said. “It’ll be a wonderful evening, and we hope everyone who attends enjoys the fun of practicing poetry in fellowship with their peers and professors.”

The event is RSVP only, and currently has a waiting list.