April 15, 2020
The Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium/Posters of Research in Science and Mathematics (LASS/PRISM) is an annual event that brings together Oglethorpe University students and faculty in a day-long celebration of exemplary scholarly work produced by Oglethorpe students under faculty mentorship. The symposium’s sessions provide a forum for students and faculty to present, discuss, and learn from outstanding student endeavors. Papers, oral and poster presentations, art exhibitions, and scholarly musical presentations present the fruits of both Oglethorpe’s liberal arts curriculum as well as science, technology, and math research.
The submission portal for proposals and abstracts to present at LASS is now open. Submit your proposal or abstract.
Locations
- Conant Performing Arts Center
- Philip Weltner Library Atrium, Oglethorpe University Museum of Art, Earl Dolive Theatre
- TLCC Atrium, Student Commons, Trustee Room
Tentative Schedule
- 8 A.M. – Grab-n-Go breakfast
- 8 A.M. – 9 A.M. – Meeting of the Majors
- 9 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. PRISM, Poster Presentations, and Art Exhibition
- 9 A.M. – 9:45 A.M. – Poster Session I
- 9:45 A.M. – 10:30 A.M. – Poster Session II
- 10:45 A.M. to 11:30 A.M. – Keynote Address
- 11:45 A.M. to 1:15 P.M. – Honors & Awards Ceremony
- 1:30 P.M. to 2:45 P.M. – Session 1
- 3:00 P.M. to 4:15 P.M. – Session 2
- 4:30 P.M. to 5:45 P.M. – Session 3
Important Dates
- January/February TBA: Snack and Learns for LASS/PRISM Preparation
- Monday, March 9, 2020: Proposal and abstract submission deadline
- Wednesday, March 18, 2020: Notification of proposal or abstract acceptance
FAQs
The Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium/Posters of Research in Science and Math (LASS/PRISM) is an annual event that brings together Oglethorpe University students and faculty in a day-long celebration of exemplary scholarly work produced by Oglethorpe students under faculty mentorship. The symposium’s sessions provide a forum for students and faculty to present, discuss, and learn from outstanding student endeavors. Papers, roundtables, oral and poster presentations, art exhibitions, and scholarly music presentations present the fruits of both Oglethorpe’s liberal arts curriculum as well as science, technology, and math research. You can explore programs and schedules from prior years at https://oglethorpe.edu/symposium/
- You may want a tailored jacket over a professional dress or pantsuit.
- Shoes should be plain and not too tall (no platforms, sandals, or sparkle.)
- No ‘club wear’ — short skirts, low-cut blouses, or tight-fitting clothes.
- Hair, makeup, jewelry should be conservative. Pull your hair back if you play with it when nervous.
- Hair and facial hair should be trimmed and neat; clean-shaven is generally best.
- Shoes and belt should match in color.
- No white socks.
- No polo shirts, t-shirts, hats, athletic wear, sneakers.
- No chewing gum, food, take-out cups, or cell phones.
Past events:
View the 2019 Symposium program (PDF)
2019 Liberal Arts and Science Symposium
This annual event brings together students and faculty in a day-long celebration of exemplary analytic and creative work produced by Oglethorpe students during the academic year. 4/24/19
2019 Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium Keynote Speaker – Dr. Iona Wynter Parks
Dr. Iona Wynter Parks, French and Core Instructor, at Oglethorpe University, on disrupting our systems of knowing, and moving from the “measure of the man” to the “measure of the world,” during the keynote address at Oglethorpe’s Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium
View the 2018 Symposium program (PDF)
2018 Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium
Explore this photo album by Oglethorpe University on Flickr!
View the 2017 Symposium program (PDF)
2017 Liberal Arts & Science Symposium
This annual event brings together students and faculty in a day-long celebration of exemplary analytic and creative work and research produced by Oglethorpe students during the academic year.
2016 Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium
This annual event brings together the entire Oglethorpe community for a day-long celebration of exemplary analytic and creative work produced by students during the academic year.
View one of the 2016 panels below:
Our Books for Benin: The Benefits of Service Learning at Oglethorpe
From the 2016 Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium Moderator: Professor Iona Wynter-Parks Student presenters: Victoria Lindbergh: “The Bigger Picture of Giving Back”; Kayla Stone: “A Cultural Dip in Benin”; Rebecca White: “Improving Language Skills through Creative Outlets”.
View the 2015 Symposium program.
2015 Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium
This annual event brings together the entire Oglethorpe community for a day-long celebration of exemplary analytic and creative work produced by students during the academic year.
View the 2015 LASS YouTube Playlist below:
2015 Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium – YouTube
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View the 2014 Symposium program.
2014 Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium
This annual event brings together students and faculty in a day-long celebration of exemplary analytic and creative work produced by Oglethorpe students during the academic year. April 11, 2014.
View the 2014 LASS YouTube Playlist below:
2014 Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium – YouTube
Communications & Rhetoric Studies, Meeting of the Majors | Liberal Arts & Sciences Symposium 2014
View the 2013 Symposium program.
See our coverage of this event
2013 Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium
The Symposium in the Liberal Arts and Sciences is an annual event that brings together students and faculty in a day-long celebration of exemplary analytic and creative work produced by Oglethorpe students during the academic year. The symposium’s sessions provide a forum for students and faculty to recognize, discuss and learn from these outstanding student endeavors.
View the 2012 Symposium program.
See our coverage of this event
2012 Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium
A time when OU students are able to present there hard work to the Faculty and Staff but also to their fellow students and incoming admitted students. Check it out!