Event Calendar

CAS Conference Schedule

The College of Arts & Sciences welcomes you to the first CAS Conference! The College of Arts & Sciences is home to many diverse programs with dedicated students and faculty. We are honored to celebrate them in this special event highlighting research presentations, lectures, and demonstrations from UPIKE CAS students and faculty.

All UPIKE students, faculty, and staff are welcome to enjoy a day of academic excellence, as well as enjoy the snacks and activities in the Allara Library!

4:00 – 6:30 (Featured Event)
“And Other Legends” Artist Reception with Derrick Riley
Location: Weber Art Gallery, 2nd Floor, Record Memorial Building

11:00 – 1:00
Research Presentations
Location: 2nd Floor, Allara Library

1:00 – 2:00
Growing the Writing Center: Metacognitive Strategies in Action
Presented by Dr. Beth Topping & UPIKE Writing Center Students
Location: 1st Floor Conference Room, Allara Library

2:00 – 2:30
Wukong Escape: Game Building and Gameplay Demonstration
By UPIKE Film & Media Arts Students
Location: 1st Floor Conference Room, Allara Library

2:30 – 3:00
The Surprising Health Benefits of Prayer
Presented by Rev. Dr. Rob Musick
Location: 1st Floor Conference Room, Allara Library

3:00 – 3:30
“They Promised Her The Moon” Scene Study with Q&A
With cast and student director Amanda Tharp
Location: 1st Floor Conference Room, Allara Library

3:30 – 4:00
Towards a New Liberalism: Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s Critique of the State
Presented by Dr. Jeffery Tyler Syck
Location: 1st Floor Conference Room, Allara Library