STLCC plans unique events for students on Blackboard and Zoom
BY: JACOB POLITTE
Online Editor
Despite the effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, STLCC-Meramec is still hosting events for students, albeit virtually. According to STLCC, some of the events will be hosted on Blackboard Collaborate, and some will be hosted using Zoom. More details about the events will be released soon, and students can find out more details about them from the STLCC Events Calendar or Campus Life and Community page.
Thursday, Sept. 3, 6-7 p.m.
Text Breakers Game Show
“Text Breakers is a virtual game show that includes trivia, Guess the Picture, Fill in the Blank, and more. Students play on any laptop, tablet or mobile device with the Zoom app. All answers are sent by text from your device and displayed on screen for everyone to see and laugh at together.”
Tuesday, Sept. 22, 6-6:45 p.m.
Maya May – Comedy Show
“Maya May is a high-energy and positive performer who keeps audiences engaged with carefully crafted jokes that combine her life experiences with observations on race, politics, class and gender. She has performed at Boston Comedy Festival, Women in Comedy Festival, Lady Laughs, All Jane and Chicago Women’s Funny Festival, cubicles, and for all the cashiers at Trader Joe’s.”
Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6-8 p.m.
Dance Like Magic Dance-Off
“Dance Like Magic brings the energy of dance and you are the stars of the show! The team, Dance-Off Magic, will teach students some moves. Once the lesson is over, students create small teams, request the song of their choice and battle it out. The Dance-Off Magic DJ will spin LIVE! Students can participate through Zoom Interface.”
Thursday, Oct. 29, 11 a.m.-noon, 6-7 p.m.
Conversation and Connection: STLCC Student Forum
“Students are invited to join a conversation with College administrators to discuss topics of social unrest, injustices and equity. The forum seeks to gain insight and perspective from students.”
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 6-7 p.m.
Joan Leslie the Poet, Spoken Word
“Joan ‘Lyric’ Leslie is an author, a slam poet, a back-to-back Queen of the South Poetry Slam Champion and storyteller whose work journeys through self-discovery and self-love while incorporating a fair share of humor and wit. She uses poetry to challenge systemic injustice.”
*Event information provided by STLCC.
