The Student Union now hosts a Coffeehouse and Karaoke Series once a month on Thursdays from 3-5 p.m. The most recent installment of the series took place Thursday, March 22 on the stage near Jazzman’s Cafe. Both students and faculty can enjoy freshly brewed coffee, study for upcoming exams or chat with friends in a relaxed atmosphere. “The idea for the series was developed as part of the Union Programming Task Force,” Director of Student Involvement Angie Cottrell said. “This group is one of the strategic planning groups for the university.” Cottrell emphasizes anyone is eligible to participate in the performances. Students, faculty and staff who would like to perform can either sign up in advance or show up during a coffee house session. Those wanting an opportunity to perform karaoke can pick out a song to sing on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Coffeehouse Series pleases a variety of interests. Recently, attendees and passers-by … Read entire article »