University Programs invites students to hear Carlos Robson perform poetry and spoken word at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in the Anne Kittrell Art Gallery located on the fourth floor of the Arkansas Union.

Robson is an award-winning spoken word poet, playwright, and teaching artist. As a "slam" poet, he has competed in local, regional, national, and international competitions, winning the National Poetry Slam championship in 2007 and 2008 as a member of the North Carolina-based team, SlamCharlotte. He has performed in all corners of the nation and on Broadway.

This event is sponsored by University Programs through the Office of Student Activities and supported by the Student Activities Fee. For questions or for accommodations due to disability please contact the Office of Student Activities, osa@uark.edu or call 479-575-5255. University Programs is a program in the Division of Student Affairs.

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