Join us for the 5th year of our Poetry Slam, hosted by the Â鶹´«Ã½ Libraries and the MFA Program!

April 20, 2017

12:30-2:30 PM

Learning Commons @ Perry Library

Light refreshments will be provided.

To register to compete in the Poetry Slam, email learningcommons@odu.edu. Please register by 11:59 PM on Monday, April 17 . Attendees do not need to register!

Poetry Slam Rules:

  • Each poet must have three poems prepared.
  • Each poem must be the poet's own original work.
  • Please refrain from using explicit language or content.
  • Each poet gets three minutes to read one poem. If the poet goes over time, points will be deducted from the total score.
  • Poets may not use props, costumes, or musical instruments.
  • Three judges will be selected from the audience. The three scores will be added, giving the poet a total score from 0-30.
  • There will be three scored rounds. The scores will be tallied for all rounds with the top three scorers receiving recognition.