Students to present research at Randolph’s Symposium of Artists and Scholars

More than 80 Randolph College students will present their academic, scientific, and creative research at the College’s Symposium of Artists and Scholars, which will be held April 21 and 22.

Modeled after a traditional academic conference, the event begins with a luncheon, followed by oral presentations, a keynote speech, readings of creative works, musical performances, exhibitions of student artwork, and poster presentations.

This year’s keynote will be delivered by John d’Entremont, the Theodore H. Jack Professor of History. D’Entremont will discuss the life of John Randolph during his lecture Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. in Wimberly Recital Hall (inside Presser Hall). The public event is part of the College’s celebration of the 125th anniversary of its founding.

Student presentations begin Thursday at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Center and continue through 5:15 p.m. Friday.

For more information about the Symposium of Artists and Scholars, please visit http://www.randolphcollege.edu/research/sas/.