KAMLOOPS – Calling all aspiring academics!
The 2nd annual TRU Undergrad Conference committee invites students to send in their presentation proposals for this year’s conference, to be held on Saturday March 10 at the TRU Kamloops campus.
“The TRU Undergrad Conference is an opportunity for students from all backgrounds and disciplines in the arts and sciences to give papers or make other presentations discussing and sharing their intellectual experiences and opinions with their peers,” explained co-organizer Chantal MacDonald.
Students may present on any topic, but it is suggested that students provide intellectual insight into their topic and that the papers be thought-provoking in their concepts. Although it is not mandatory, students are asked to plan their session with feedback from a professor beforehand.
Presentations should not exceed 20 minutes in length, and in order to encourage a dynamic, engaging and creative atmosphere, presenter are strongly encouraged to design their presentations with an interactive component (visuals, technology, music etc.) that will engage participants in the student’s topic.
“This is the second undergraduate conference to take place at TRU and we are seeking to make the event better acclaimed throughout TRU itself and its community, which can only occur through student and faculty participation and interest,” said MacDonald. “This is an opportunity for students to demonstrate their academic capabilities portray TRU’s potential to its community.”
Interested students may send a proposal of their presentation as a word-processed document via email to Kendra Staruiala. The subject line should read “TRU Undergrad Conference” and the proposal should contain presenter’s name, department of study, phone number and e-mail address, title of presentation, and an abstract of a maximum 250 words which will include a brief description of the topic, how it will be presented interactively, and what participants will learn by the end of the session. Potential presenters should also note whether they will require audio visual equipment or other materials.
Deadline for submissions is Feb. 16. Questions about the presentations can be directed to either Kendra or Alizée.
For more information, please contact Chantal MacDonald.
