On Wednesday, April 20th at 8 p.m, SGA will be sponsoring a concert in Shamblin Theater to benefit the writing center.
Daniel and the Lion, a band from Wisconsin, is the opening act, stopping in for their second of three trips on their Fall 2011 tour. The main act, John Paul Roney in the Boom Forest, is self-described as “Beach Boys meet Depeche Mode.”
“The event is a benefit concert for the writing center, not just to raise funds for the program but also to raise awareness of what they do,” said Ale Dalton, event coordinator. “A lot of people have this misconception that the writing center is a remedial service for students who don’t like writing.”
That is not the case, however. Students shouldn’t feel the need to utilize the writing center only because they produce low-quality papers. It’s actually the opposite of that.
“The truth is that some of the best students on campus go to the writing center to better their work,” Dalton said. “The students who serve as writing consultants are some of the brightest people I’ve met on campus and they’re genuinely passionate about helping students better their work.
The actual writing center is like a lounge instead of a classroom, comfy couches are everywhere and it’s a really neat place.”
This event is not about the writing, though. It is about getting the word out about the Writing Center and hearing some good music as well.
“It’s going to be an incredible event full of good music and good fun, so come out for a night of good music with your friends,” Dalton said. “Share it with everyone you know. It’s going to be a great event for a great cause!”
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $3 for students and $10 for non-students. Free admission is available to anyone who donates a book to the Tennessee Prison for Women LIFE Program at the event.