AU to Host 12th Annual Scholars’ Day April 27
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Anderson, Ind. — Anderson University is set to host its annual Scholars’ Day Tuesday, April 27, from noon to 2 p.m. in the lobby of Reardon Auditorium. The event, which is in its 12th year, allows the AU community and beyond to celebrate AU students’ original research and scholarship.
Due to COVID-19, this year’s Scholars’ Day will be in person, featuring back-to-back hour-long presentation sessions. With a total of 43 student scholars, half will present during the noon hour and the remaining students will present at the 1 o’clock hour. All presentation posters will be displayed for the duration of the event.
“Scholars’ Day is an essential outlet for students to present the research they have produced for their majors,” said Dr. Joel Shrock, associate provost and dean of the School of Humanities & Behavioral Science. “These presentations are the culmination of their undergraduate work and provide a tangible way to demonstrate the skills and knowledge they have gained while at Anderson University. By presenting their research to faculty, staff, and other students, they also hone their verbal presentation skills and learn to explain not just the details of their work, but why it is important.”
AU’s first Scholars’ Day began in 2010 when Dr. Chad Wallace, dean of AU’s School of Science and Engineering, suggested that the university set aside a time to highlight current student research within any academic area on campus, in addition to faculty taking their own students to various conferences for research presentations.
Seniors and non-seniors alike will be presenting at this Scholars’ Day, though many of these scholars are seniors presenting research conducted through their capstone courses. This year’s topics are wide-ranging, falling within the School of Science and Engineering, the Falls School of Business, the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance, the Department of Teacher Education, the School of Nursing and Kinesiology, and more.
“Learning at AU is not done in silos,” said Wallace. “AU is a place for collaboration. This day gives me an opportunity to discuss research from students in all disciplines of the university. I always learn something, but most importantly, I get to celebrate the students’ accomplishments with them.”
AU students from 14 different departments are scheduled to present, and anyone is welcome to attend to learn from these scholars’ research findings and to celebrate their hard work.
Anderson University is on a mission to educate students for lives of faith and service, offering more than 60 undergraduate majors, 30 three-year degrees, 20 NCAA Division III intercollegiate sports, alongside adult and graduate programs. The private, liberal arts institution is fully accredited and recognized among top colleges for its business, computer science, cybersecurity, dance, engineering, nursing, and teacher education programs. Anderson University was established in 1917 in Anderson, Indiana, by the Church of God.