Final Coffee House of the 2022-2023 School Year
At St. Thomas University on Thursday, April 11th, the last coffee house of the 2022-2023 school year took place. Although there were only a few performers, it was still enjoyable for everyone who attended. Coffee houses at St. Thomas University is a way to get students and faculty together to enjoy the talent of our peers.
You can find details on events at St. Thomas University on their website, Events at STU.
Along with performances, there are baked goods, coffee and tea offered.
Jeremey Fowler, a residence supervisor, hosted the evening coffee house.
“Tonight will be the last coffee house of the 2022-2023 academic year. I think everyone here is looking forward to summer,” said Fowler.
They started the night off with some jokes, and reminders of the free food and refreshments.
The STU coffee house brings together students, faculty, and staff from across the university, which creates a sense of community and connection. For the people participating, it is a way to step outside their comfort zone.
The first brave performer was a STU student, Emanuelle. She started off the show with a tap dance to the song “Almost There”, from the Disney movie Princess and the Frog.
She explained that she had not tap danced in a while, but that did not bother Alexander Gallan, who was in the audience. “It was definitely my favorite part of the coffee house, it was a unique talent.” After her performance she received support and applause from her peers.
Performing in front of an audience can be a great way to build confidence. By participating in a university coffee house, performers can develop their skills in a supportive and encouraging environment.
Another student performer, Joseph, thanked everyone who put on the coffee house events, “it’s been a really hard year for me and a lot of you guys, and these events are such a great way for us all to get together and just preform and have fun, and not worry about anything, and plus there’s free coffee and snacks. It’s a safe environment which I really appreciate.”
He confidently sang a Dua Lipa song, and the audience applauded his performance.
Support from eachother in a place like university is so important; Joseph expressing his respect for the coffee house, is a respect most students who attended also have. “I enjoy being around other students in a fun environment. It is a great way to meet people, especially with similar interests, like singing, dancing,” said Gallan.
The evening ended with a song called “Digital Star” sung by Chloe, another student. She was also nervous at the beginning of her performance, but overcame that and sang not once but twice.
Gallan, respected the bravery of the performers, “I hope one day I’m able to perform a song on the guitar at a coffee house.”
The university coffee house performers showcased their skills and creativity through a diverse range of performances, including singing, dancing, and some comedy. The supportive and energetic audience added to the atmosphere, creating an exciting and inviting environment for all who attended.
Coffee house was a great example of the talent and creativity that exists within the university community and demonstrated the importance of supporting and encouraging artistic expression. It also adds an important social aspect to the university atmosphere.
“I enjoy getting together with peers at social events, especially people who I may have not had the chance to meet yet. It makes me feel closer to my peers, seeing their talent can tell you a lot about them, for example what music they like, if they enjoy dancing or singing, or if they have any other cool talents, ” said Gallan.