English Professor Launches Poetry Open Mic Night

Waxahachie, TX – March 22, 2011 – Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) English Professor Amy George partners with Zula’s Coffee House to launch "The Circle" poetry open mic night this Thursday, March 24 at 6 p.m. The event will occur weekly and is open to the Waxahachie community.

George explains that the event will be a place for poets to receive exposure, but will be in a workshop/critique format. George holds a master's degree of fine arts in creative writing with a specialization in poetry. She feels her education is a means to give back to the community. “Open mic night is beyond just a course or even the walls of the university. It’s purpose is to bring the students and poets of the community together.”

Southwestern Assemblies of God University (SAGU) is a private, Christian university located in Waxahachie, Texas. The University was established in 1927, and now offers more than 60 associate, bachelor’s or master’s degrees on campus or online. More information is available at www.sagu.edu or by calling 1-888-YES-SAGU.