Various UP seniors will be presenting their final projects, theses and capstones from 10:15 a.m. to 4:05 p.m.
(The Beacon)
By Kate Peifer
Founders Day dates back to the origins of the University and was revamped in 2001 for the celebration of the University's 100th anniversary.
It is celebrated annually on a Tuesday in April to commemorate the University's rich past and to look forward to its bright future.
On this day, all are welcome to attend various presentations that display the hard work and vast research from seniors.
"It's a chance for the University community to learn from our students," Assistant to the Provost John Orr said. "It's obviously intended to showcase some of our best and brightest students."
Also included are panel discussions, recitals, an awards breakfast and the Scholarship Luncheon where students who receive financial aid meet their benefactors.
"It carries with it the additional opportunity for students to have a different kind of pedagogical experience apart from being lectured to by a professor," Orr said.
Founders Day Schedule
8:30 a.m. - Breakfast & Awards for Graduating Seniors in Bauccio Commons *By invitation only
10:15-11:15 a.m. - Session 1
11:15-12:05 p.m. - Session 2
12:15-2:00 p.m. - Lunch in the Commons; Scholarship Luncheon in the Chiles Center
2:15-3:05 p.m. - Sesson 3 - Posters/Presentations
3:15-4:05 p.m. - Final Session 4 - Posters/Presentations
Seach Founders Day on the University's homepage for classrooms hosting presentations.
