April 20, 2024

Research and Creativity Day Celebrates Excellence Friday

The 12th annual Student Research and Creativity Symposium is set for Friday beginning at 8 a.m. in the Hurley Convergence Center.

The campus-wide event recognizes the excellence of undergraduate research at UMW thanks to the expert guidance of faculty members.

A culmination of a year of work by UMW students, the day-long celebration includes short oral presentations, artwork, original music compositions and research across nearly all disciplines.

Additional exhibits and sessions will take place in the HCC Convergence Gallery, the Ridderhof Martin Gallery, Trinkle Hall, University Center and Monroe Hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. The annual student art exhibit is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in duPont Gallery.

New Perfectland, an original play with puppets, will take place in Studio 115 on the basement floor of duPont Hall at 4 and 7 p.m.

For a complete schedule of events, as well as abstracts of student projects, see the Student Research and Creativity Day schedule.