Seniors took the stage at Gonzaga University’s third annual Story Slam

March 26, 2019 The Gonzaga Bulletin

On March 25, Gonzaga University Story Slam presented six stories under the theme ‘loose change’ to a packed audience in Wolff Auditorium. The student speakers offered snippets of privilege, depression, danger and even a moment to reflect on bigger issues.

Members of the ‘loose change’ story slam crew were each introduced with a story that describes them before they told their own tale. Courtesy of Colleen Donoghue

Past storyteller GU senior, Ethan Kane from the ‘swoon’ theme last month, reflected on his own experience as a speaker and audience member.

“I think [story slam] really fits what Gonzaga is about; holding space for community to share a part of themselves and learn from each other,” Kane said. “[You are] seeing people for who they really are, you know. And not just another face on campus, but someone with a deeper story behind them.”

Dr. Joe Albert is the Associate Dean of External Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives in the School of Leadership Studies and is the man responsible for making Story Slam come to life.