Celebration of Scholars encourages students to submit work for annual symposium

Northwest Missouri State University students and faculty sponsors are invited to submit their best work for presentation at the Celebration of Scholars, an interdisciplinary academic symposium spotlighting exceptional student work throughout campus.

“The Celebration of Scholars symposium gives the University community a chance to see the work students are completing across disciplines, and it gives participating students an audience beyond the classroom,” Dr. Mohammed Meziani, a professor of chemistry and the sponsor of the Society of President’s Scholars, said. “Inviting students and faculty into this event to see the work students have completed, sharing knowledge and skills are all significant ways to recognize students for their hard work and effort. With this type of event, the students also sharpen their knowledge and skills, gain new ideas and best practices, and learn about the latest innovations and insights.”

A student gives a presentation during Northwest's 2022 Celebration of Scholars. (Photos by Andrew Bowman/Northwest Missouri State University)

Students discuss a poster presentation during Northwest's 2022 Celebration of Scholars.

Sponsored by the Society of President’s Scholars, the Honors Program, the Office of the Provost and Career Services, the symposium is open to all Northwest students. Submissions may include work completed either this semester or any time during the previous year.

In past years, students have presented creative writing, original research and analytical papers. Participants have given speeches, conducted panel discussions and displayed original works of art or visual summaries of their projects in science, education and business. They have also presented dramatic readings and played or analyzed music. Original work or projects completed through coursework or during internships also have been presented.

Submissions for this year’s Celebration of Scholars are due by midnight Wednesday, March 1. Click this link to complete the application.

The symposium is 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 14, at the J.W. Jones Student Union. Sessions will take place throughout the event. Posters, artwork and other projects also will be displayed throughout the event. Awards will be presented for the top project presentation and include door prize drawings for attendees.

For more information about the Celebration of Scholars, contact Meziani at meziani@nwmissouri.edu, or Ethan Shutts, president of the Society of President’s Scholars, at S543345@nwmissouri.edu.