Scholars Week
May 17 - 18, 2012
The Anthropology Department and the Anthropology Club are putting out a call for Scholars Week papers and posters.
This is fantastic opportunity to build your resume, gain some recognition, and get some experience with a conference like atmosphere!
The Deadline for entry submission is April 16th.
Anthropology Department Symposium Days are May 16th and 17th.
Scholars Week is an annual celebration of undergraduate student work research at WWU. Participants in the Anthropology Department portion of Scholars Week present a paper or poster with the Department as well as the general campus community.
Description of the Paper Presentations:
You will be placed in a Session of 5 people with a similar topic. You will have 12 minutes to present using Power Point or other Visual Media with 3 minutes for Question and Answer.
Description of Poster Presentations:
The Scholars Week Organizing Committee announces the annual
All-University Scholars Poster Session held on Thursday, May 16 (10 am – 2 pm) and Friday, May 17 (10 am – 2 pm). Anthropology Department posters will be showcased in Artzen Hall 3rd floor, specific date and time TBA.
If you are interesting in submitting a paper or poster, please follow the directions below:
To Submit Your Paper Presentation:
Email us at: wwuanthropologyscholarsweek@gmail.com
With the following REQUIRED information:
1. Full Name
2. Email Address
3. Title of the Paper
4. Presentation’s Anthropological Subfield
5. 3-5 Key Words for Your Presentation
6. A Paper Abstract (must be 100 words or less)
To Submit Your Poster Presentation:
Go to: http://west.wwu.edu/scholarsweek/create.aspx
And follow the directions on the website.
Then send an email to: wwuanthropologyscholarsweek@gmail.com
With the following REQUIRED information:
1. Full Name
2. Email Address
3. Title of the Poster
4. Poster’s Anthropological Sub field
5. 3-5 Key Words for Your Poster
For more information on the campus-wide scholar's week: http://www.wwu.edu/depts/scholars/about.html?sw=16-20
*Please note, all parts must be completed to be considered.
*Scholars Week is a celebration of undergraduate work. Graduate students may apply, but they will be the last to be chosen.
Scholars Week
May 19-20, 2011
Anthropology Scholars week will have several different
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Times and dates of the following workshops to be announced:
Graduate School Considerations
Thinking about graduate school? Get inside information on choosing the right program for you, the application process, and an assessment of your strength as a candidate.
Writing a Professional Job Resume
Your professional resume is a potential employer’s first impression of you. Learn how to maximize this important document.
Internships and Experiential Learning
Learn about the value of internships and experiential learning in applying for graduate school or professional jobs upon graduation.
How to Give a Presentation
(Pre-Scholars Week event, May 13th)
We will have a workshop on "How to Give a Presentation" for everyone who is presenting, to teach professional presentation skills.
The Anthropology Department and the Anthropology Club are putting out a call for Scholars Week papers and posters. The Deadline for entry submission is Scholars Week is an annual celebration of undergraduate student work research at WWU. Participants in the Anthropology Department portion of Scholars Week present a paper or poster with the Department as well as the general campus community. Description of the Paper Presentations: You will be placed in a Session of 5 people with a similar topic. You will have 12 minutes to present using Power Point or other Visual Media with 3 minutes for Question and Answer. Description of Poster Presentations: University Scholars Poster Session and Reception is held in the Harry Potter Room with representatives from all departments presenting their work. It will last for 2 hours. |
If you are interesting in submitting a paper or poster |
To Submit Your Paper Presentation:
Email us at: wwuanthropologyscholarsweek@gmail.com
With the following REQUIRED information:
1. Full Name
2. Email Address
3. Title of the Paper
4. Presentation’s Anthropological Subfield
5. 3-5 Key Words for Your Presentation
6. A Paper Abstract (approx 100 word brief overview)
To Submit Your Poster Presentation:
Go to: http://west.wwu.edu/scholarsweek/create.aspx
And follow the directions on the website.
Then send an email to: wwuanthropologyscholarsweek@gmail.com
With the following REQUIRED information:
1. Full Name
2. Email Address
3. Title of the Poster
4. Poster’s Anthropological Sub field
5. 3-5 Key Words for Your Poster
Anthropology Scholars Week
|
Times and dates of the following workshops to be announced:
Graduate School Considerations
Thinking about graduate school? Get inside information on choosing the right program for you, the application process, and an assessment of your strength as a candidate.
Writing a Professional Job Resume
Your professional resume is a potential employer’s first impression of you. Learn how to maximize this important document.
Internships and Experiential Learning
Learn about the value of internships and experiential learning in applying for graduate school or professional jobs upon graduation.
How to Give a Presentation
(Pre-Scholars Week event, May 13th)
We will have a workshop on "How to Give a Presentation" for everyone who is presenting, to teach professional presentation skills.
HISTORY - UPDATE 4/1/10
Call for Papers and Posters
Scholars Week: Thursday and Friday
May 20-21, 2010
Scholars Week is a campus wide showcase of student work and research at Western Washington University. Participants in the Anthropology Department portion of Scholars Week receive recognition of their work by presenting a paper/poster that they are passionate about and want to share with the Department as well as the general campus community. And if this is not reason enough, it is also fantastic opportunity to practice public speaking and build your resume.
To submit your abstract for consideration:
post a 100 word abstract and answer the short survey found on the Survey Monkey link below:
If you will be submitting a poster, please be aware of the following:
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Your poster will be hung in the 3rd floor of Arntzen Hall during Scholars Week.
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You will be responsible for a short, scheduled "Poster Session" during which you will answer questions about your poster.
To Submit Your Paper or Poster:
Send the title of the paper or poster, and an abstract (approx 100 word brief overview of information to be presented).
Include your name, contact info, and indicate whether you would prefer to present on Thursday (20) or Friday (21).
Also let us know if you will require any media (powerpoint, video, etc), and what size or format your poster is.
Please suggest a session for your paper to be included in. We will group presentations into sessions, but could we could use your help in figuring out where your work would best fit.Papers: 15 minutes, PowerPoints encouraged
Posters: free-standing or hanging
We also welcome any ideas for Roundtable Disscussions.
Send your submission to: Malina Hubler
Malina Hubler hublerm@students.wwu.edu
For more information on WWU's Scholars Week: http://www.wwu.edu/depts/scholars/
For more information on the Anthropology Department
http://www.wwu.edu/anthropology
For more information on the Anthro Club:
http://www.wwu.edu/anthclub
