The Lone Star College-Carver Center is celebrating National Poetry Month with its Seventh Annual Poetry Slam, hosted by the Learning Center. Scheduled for April 25th at 1:00 p.m., the poetry slam will feature captivating performances by students, faculty and staff. LSC-Carver Center is located at 2330 S. Victory Street in Houston, Texas.

Throughout the month, poetry lovers are invited to stop by the center for an ongoing display of poetic literature, to enjoy “art house cinema” in the student gallery, and to experience the soul-stirring work of talented staff and students. Aspiring poets can also bring their work to the writing center for professional feedback and advice.

LSC-Carver Center students may be able to earn extra credit in their classes by participating in the poetry slam. For more unformation, contact Tawana Burke at 281.618.5818.

Lone Star College-North Harris is located at 2700 W.W. Thorne Drive, one-half mile south of FM 1960 East, between Aldine-Westfield and Hardy Roads. For more information about the college, call 281.618.5400 or visit LoneStar.edu/NorthHarris.

With more than 69,000 students in credit classes for fall 2010, and a total enrollment of more than 85,000, Lone Star College System is the largest institution of higher education in the Houston area, and the fastest-growing community college system in Texas. Dr. Richard Carpenter is the chancellor of LSCS, which consists of five colleges including LSC-CyFair, LSC-Kingwood, LSC-Montgomery, LSC-North Harris, and LSC-Tomball, six centers, LSC-University Park, LSC-University Center at Montgomery, LSC-University Center at University Park, Lone Star Corporate College, and LSC-Online. To learn more visit LoneStar.edu.

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