Slam poetry is a form of performance poetry that occurs within a competitive poetry event, called a “slam,” at which poets perform their own poems that are judged on a numeric scale by randomly picked members of the audience.
Each year, ACUI produces the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational (CUPSI) offering an opportunity for campuses with new or existing Poetry Slam programs to compete for top honors and to share their wit and talent. And everyone is enriched by sharing poetry, embracing the value of inclusivity, and supporting a program in which “Everyone’s voice is welcome.”
Save the date!
The 11th College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational will be in California at the University of La Verne, April 18–21, 2012. Visit the event homepage for more information. .jpg "2012CUPSIWEBLOGO")
Interested in presenting a workshop in 2012? Submit your idea here.
2012 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational resources:
Interested in hosting? ACUI now is accepting bids from member institutions to host the 2013 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational. Bid forms are due by March 2.
Other Poetry Slam resources:
Questions about the program
If you have questions about getting involved with ACUI's Poetry Slam programs, those can be directed to the program team leader:
Robb Thibault
Director, Hunt College Union
SUNY–Oneonta
thibaurr@oneonta.edu
607.436.3013
If you have questions about obtaining certification, eligibility, or event registration, those can be directed to:
Brian Magee
Association of College Unions International
brimagee@acui.org
812.245.8088
Updated Dec. 13, 2011