The 7th Annual Symposium on Diversity, hosted by The Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS), offers undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to share findings on critical issues related to diversity within their respective fields.

Call for Proposals

Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines may submit proposals to give a poster presentation on research, scholarly, or creative work related to diversity in the broadest sense (including topics related to diversity, including culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, age, disability and socioeconomic status). Both group and individual presentations will be accepted. Presentations can be based on work completed either as part of a course or as an extra-curricular project under the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Deadline: Extended to Friday, March 18.

Submit your proposal for the Symposium on Diversity.

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7th Annual Symposium on Diversity

Wednesday, March 30, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lenhart Grand Ballroom Bowen-Thompson Student Union

Agenda:

9:30-9:45 a.m.
Welcome and Opening Remarks

9:45-10:30 a.m.
Keynote Speaker
Laura Sanchez, Ph.D.
Professor of Sociology

"Strong Hearts, Diverse Minds: How Liberal Education focused on Inclusive Diversity Helps a World on Fire"

10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Poster viewing and creative presentations

The top presenters will receive an original glasswork piece designed by BGSU faculty member and glass blowing artist, Dr. Joel O'Dorisio. All presentations are encouraged to be also presented at the annual BGSU Undergraduate Research Symposium.