In Brief: September 21

Undergraduates to share their global experiences at conference

BGSU undergraduate students will share their experiences Oct. 7 during the second undergraduate research conference “Embracing Global Engagement: Internships, Service- and Experiential Learning in BGSU Education-Abroad Programs.” The event is sponsored by the Center for Undergraduate Research and Scholarship (CURS) and will begin at 9:30 a.m. in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Theater.

Following opening remarks in the theater, the conference will move to 208 Union, from 9:45 a.m. to 3 p.m., for short panel discussions by undergraduates in a variety of disciplines who participated in study abroad during the 2014-15 academic year. The top presenters will receive an original glasswork by BGSU alumnus Austin Littenberg.

While CURS does not specifically fund education abroad, it can provide support for a student’s research or scholarly activity during international study, said director Dr. Cordula Mora.

“The conference is designed to acquaint undergraduates with the process of presenting their experiences in a scholarly manner to students, faculty, community members and prospective BGSU students,” she said. “It will also help them build their CVs.”

Last year’s conference featured more than 15 undergraduates in sessions moderated by graduate students, on a variety of topics and countries.