Wrapping up a hectic first week back to class, UTM students enjoyed a professional comedy show in the Watkins Auditorium, Thursday, Jan. 19th at the University Center.

Comedian James Smith, a native of Australia and a resident of New York City, performed at 9:09 p.m. He humored the college crowd with extemporaneous jokes concerning politics, education, and current events.

“He is no doubt talented,” says Lamar Stenson, a junior Communications major. “For the most part, he was unscripted. He just took subject matter from the audience and ran with it.”

After the show, students were given the opportunity to buy a copy of Smith’s latest CD. Smith, a world-wide entertainer, has performed on such television shows as Comedy Central.

“I’ve enjoyed my visit to UTM,” Smith said before leaving the stage. Laughing, he added, “I can’t wait to get on the phone and tell everyone how much fun this has been.”

The UTM SAC Entertainment chair, Amber Niblock, is credited for the organization of the comedy show. The comedy shows are a regular campus event; there is no admission charge for students, faculty, or staff. Usually there are 3 or 4 shows per semester.

For information on upcoming comedy shows, contact the SAC or look for flyers posted in the University Center. You can also find a date and time for all of the comedy shows and other upcoming SAC activites at the UTM homepage under Campus Calenders. The next show will be on Jan. 26, and will feature comedien “Big Sean”.