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A Week-Long Celebration of Academic Work and Commitment to Service

April 24-28, 2023

The Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium (LASS) is an annual event that brings together Oglethorpe University students and faculty in a celebration of exemplary scholarly work produced by Oglethorpe students under faculty mentorship. This year’s event will include events throughout the week of April 24 and a full-day program on Friday, April 28. Friday’s sessions provide a forum for students and faculty to present, discuss, and learn from outstanding student endeavors. Paper and poster presentations, art exhibitions, and scholarly musical presentations showcase undergraduate research across the curriculum.

Important Dates

Monday, February 27, 2023: Call for proposals goes live
Monday, March 10, 2023: Sign up for Book Club: “The Parted Earth”
Monday, March 27, 2023:  Proposal and abstract submission deadline (11:59pm)
Friday, March 31, 2023: Notification of proposal or abstract acceptance

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Call for Proposals

In addition to the Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium, this year we are accepting submissions for “Making a Difference:” Highlighting OU Student Activism and Service. This session provides a dedicated space to celebrate and highlight the achievements of our students beyond the classroom, including:

  • student clubs/organizations
  • internships
  • community service

Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium

 

The 2023 Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium (LASS) Committee invites student proposals for participation in Oglethorpe University’s annual event, to be held on Friday, April 28. Students wishing to present are required to submit a proposal or abstract of their work for consideration. The deadline for proposal submissions is 11:59 PM on Monday, March 27, 2023.  A committee of faculty from a variety of disciplines including the humanities and sciences will convene to review proposals and abstracts. Notification of proposal acceptance will be Friday, March 31st.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Submit a Proposal

“Making a Difference:”

Highlighting OU Student Activism and Service

Taking place on Tuesday, April 25, “Making a Difference:” Highlighting Student Activism at OU is an event spotlighting the various ways Oglethorpe students are making a difference in their communities (whether on campus or beyond) that are not necessarily captured through academic work.

Any Oglethorpe University student can submit a proposal to present their contributions in a poster or panel session. Panel sessions will consist of brief (5-7 minute) presentations.

The deadline for proposal submissions in 11:59pm on Monday, March 27. An organizing committee comprised of students, faculty and staff will meet to review proposals and notify students of their inclusion in the event.

Email [email protected] with any questions.

Submit a Proposal

Schedule

Monday, April 24: Keynote Address from Atlanta-based author and activist Anjali Enjeti, 1-2 p.m.
Monday, April 24: Public Health mixer, 4-5:30 p.m., Cousins atrium
Tuesday, April 25: “Making a Difference”: Highlighting OU Student Activism and Service, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., TLCC
Wednesday, April 26: Persuasive Speech Competition, 1-2 p.m.
Thursday, April 27: Hammack School of Business Internship Presentations, 1–2 p.m.
Friday, April 28: Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium (LASS), 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

This year’s events will be held in-person at various campus locations.

More details coming soon!

FAQs

The Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium (LASS) 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 below.

Events will run throughout the week of April 24, but the primary day of LASS will be held April 28, 2022.

The university strongly encourages attendance at LASS. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the Oglethorpe Community and experience the motto “Make A Life. Make A Living. Make A Difference” up close. Your instructor may require attendance for a particular class, so please check with your individual professors.

If you’re interested in your subject and proud of your commitment to the topic, that will show in your abstract and proposal. Any course-related subject with a faculty mentor is open to consideration by the LASS committee.

The Student Guide includes detailed information on writing an academic abstract or proposal. In addition, the Student Guide includes detailed information including presentation skills, preparing a poster, and dress code.

Resources: 

Poster Template

The 2022 Liberal Arts and Sciences Symposium (LASS) Committee invites student proposals for participation in Oglethorpe University’s annual event. Students who wish to present on Wednesday, April 27 are required to submit a proposal or abstract of their work. The deadline for proposal submissions is Wednesday, March 30, 2022 (extended deadline). A committee of faculty from a variety of disciplines including the humanities and sciences will convene to review proposals and abstracts. Notification of proposal acceptance will follow shortly thereafter.

Yes, you must work with a faculty mentor to write your proposal or abstract and to prepare for your presentation.

Business casual. Formal wear, party clothes, or clothing with slogans are generally not appropriate unless relevant to the content or tradition of your presentation. Follow these guidelines compiled by the A_LAB:
  • 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.

LASS/PRISM participation puts you ahead of your peers in graduate school and in your profession when it comes to conference skills. Attending symposia and conferences and presenting research or speaking in your chosen field is a part of professional life. According to the ASAE (American Society for Association Executives), there are nearly 100,000 different organizations for professions in the United States alone. https://www.npr.org/2011/05/25/136646070/time-for-associations-to-trade-in-their-past. Graduate students routinely speak and present at academic conferences throughout their course of study.

Yes, this is a public, free virtual event.

 

LASS 2022

 

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2022 LASS playlist