"Open Mike Night" for Writers Draws All Ages

Center for Personal & Professional Development Hosts First "Open Mike Night for Writers" at Rockland Community College

Writers ranged from students to senior citizens

Suffern, NY - Writers of all genres and ages networked and read their work at the first "Open Mike Night" hosted by the Center for Personal & Professional Development (CPPD) at Rockland Community College on December 8.

Writers shared everything from poetry to memoirs and published authors made their books available for sale. Oscar White, an editor of the magazine, Still Kickin’, and author of a book about his work photographing U.S. presidents and celebrities, told the audience he was looking for submissions to his magazine. Other writers included an RCC student who introduced his poetry by saying he had grown up on the streets and a retired dentist from Monsey who shared an unusual answer to a prayer in his short story.

If you are at least 55-years-old and would like to make a submission to Still Kickin’, the literary magazine sponsored by RCC’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), e-mail Gerri Zabusky, Director, at gzabusky@sunyrockland.edu

The next "Open Mike for Writers" is planned for the spring. To be notified of the date, contact Lisa Saunders, Writer, Campus Communications, at lsaunde2@sunyrockland.edu, (845) 574 - 4244.

To learn about writing, publishing, illustrating, and all other non-credit courses offered through the Center for Personal & Professional Development, contact the CPPD at (845) 574 - 4151 or conted@sunyrockland.edu. For a full CPPD course listing, visit www.sunyrockland.edu/go/cppd

To stay informed of upcoming events and news through the CPPD, sign up for the free e-newsletter at www.sunyrockland.edu/go/cppd

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Rockland Community College, a unit of the State University of New York, is located 25 miles northwest of NYC. The majority of its students transfer to four-year colleges, and many find immediate employment upon earning their associate's degree or certificate. The College also offers others, from preschoolers to senior citizens, the opportunity to simply learn something new. Quality education...at a price you can afford.