WKU students are encouraged to attend an open mic night Thursday, where they can share their own work and appreciate the work of others in Grise Hall, room 235. 

Independently organized by Heather Neidlinger, a poetry Master’s of Fine Arts candidate, the space is meant to encourage students to come share any type of creative work.

“We take all genres,” Neidlinger said. “I’ve had people read screenwriting, bits of dialogue, if you’ve got a sense of humor, cool, and if not… we’ll still give you the space.” 

She said the space is especially meant for undergraduates to share their work, as graduate students have opportunities to share their work in class, but many undergrads don’t get that experience. 

“I feel like they’re the ones that need the space the most,” Neidlinger said. 

Neidlinger said if you’re nervous or unsure about sharing to “just do it, we’re all on the same team.” 

Students who want to read can sign up via flyers in Grise or by a QR code posted on the creative writing program’s Instagram. 

There will be two more open mic nights the rest of the semester, on March 26 and April 23.