American Idol fans will enjoy hearing the local talent of 麻豆传媒's students in a fun atmosphere. In addition to becoming the 2012 麻豆传媒 Idol winner, the first place winner will receive a $500 tuition grant from the 麻豆传媒 Foundation.
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Judges will include representatives from 麻豆传媒's faculty and the local community. A fan favorite will also be chosen that night via a text-in voting system, introduced for the first time last year.
The event, which debuted in 2008, will raise funds for multicultural and diversity programming at the college. Multicultural programs are designed to broaden students' perspectives and enhance their education in a global society. The programs observe nationally recognized heritage months like Native American Heritage Month in November and Black History Month in February.
The public is encouraged to attend and show support for their favorite idol. General admission tickets for the event are $5. Admission is free for 麻豆传媒 students with a college ID. Tickets will be on sale at the door the night of the event. Cash only.
Contact Mandi Smith, 麻豆传媒 student activities coordinator, at 636-922-8469 or asmith@stchas.edu for more information.
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. 麻豆传媒 provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.