The University Program Council is giving students a chance to show off.
UPC will be hosting its annual Open Mic Night at Starbucks in the Student Center Aug. 25 starting at 7 p.m.
"The night will be entirely dedicated to the student body," said Sara Joy Richards, UPC director of fine arts. "Any and all students are welcome to participate. There will be no tryouts. The students will perform in the chronological order of the sign-up sheet. Most times a student will decide on the spot to get on stage and perform."
UPC wants to bring students of all ages, majors and backgrounds together to mingle. It is also a great opportunity for freshmen to meet other students.
"Being a freshman at a school as huge as Auburn can be very intimidating," said Abigail Yuzenas, sophomore in early education. "Events that UPC hosts like Open Mic Night is and was a great way for me to meet other students with similar interests."
All artists are welcome to perform. Singers, songwriters, poets and musicians have all taken the stage at previous Open Mic Nights.
Tiger Catering will co-sponsor and Starbucks will serve as the venue because of its popularity.
"Starbucks is one of the most popular spots on campus, so the students feel at ease and right at home," Richards said.
In the last two years, UPC has held four Open Mic Nights at the campus Starbucks.
"The weather plays a huge role as to how popular this night will be," Richards said. "Hopefully even if it rains, we'll have a large turnout. If it ends up being slow, that's OK too. As long as the students who do attend have a great time, our mission will be accomplished."
Will Acrond, general manager of the campus Starbucks, has worked the event before.
"It was very successful last semester," he said. "UPC does an exemplary job with organizing Open Mic Nights and bringing in artists to showcase their talents and entertain the student body."
Starbucks will remain open while students perform.
"I really enjoy Open Mic Nights at Starbucks," Yuzenas said. "There's nothing better than enjoying a great cup of coffee while watching your friends put on a great show."
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