Day of Scholarship
We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Day of Scholarship, when we culminate the Pillar days and anchor the mission to cultivate the intellectual growth and development of our campus community.
April 9th, 2026
Day of Scholarship Overview Schedule
| Time: | ||||||
| 7:30 am - 8:00 am | Check-in for Participants - Brady Courtyard and Peeler Crystal Lounge | |||||
| Welcome, Registration & Overview of the Day (Breakfast and Coffee provided) | ||||||
| Session 1 (staff) | Session 2 (student) | Session 3 | Session 5 | Session 6 | ||
| Location: | CENV 313 | CENV 300 | CENV 301 | CENV 308 | Peeler Crystal Lounge | CENV 302 |
| 8:00 - 8:15 AM | From Paper to Power: Building Resumes That Tell Your Story | Masters' Thesis Presentations - View Full Schedule |
CRCS Poster Symposia | CRCS Creative Performances | ||
| 8:15 - 8:30 AM | ||||||
| 8:30 - 8:45 AM | Planes, Papers & Peace of Mind: Travel Smart and Know Your Rights | |||||
| 8:45 - 9:00 AM | ||||||
| 9:00 - 9:15 AM | Gamify Your Classroom with Kahoot! | What’s Your Path? Discover Your Major & Career with Focus2 | ||||
| 9:15 - 9:30 AM | Transition Time | |||||
| 9:30 - 9:45 AM | We Need to Talk About AI: A Multi-Viewpoint Conversation | CRCS Poster Symposia | CRCS Creative Performances | |||
| 9:45 - 10:00 AM | ||||||
| 10:00 - 10:15 AM | Ace the Interview: Real Talk from the Hiring Side | Honors Thesis Presentations - Luke Roberts | Masters' Thesis Deliberations | |||
| 10:15 - 10:30 AM | ||||||
| 10:30 - 10:45 AM | Impact Awards: Current Model, Outcomes, and Future Possibilities | Honors Thesis Presentations - Ila Deese | ||||
| 10:45 - 11:00 AM | Transition Time | |||||
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Gaming Hour (22 Students- Student Center) | |||||
| 12:00 - 12:15 PM | Scholarship Shapshots | |||||
| 12:15 - 12:30 PM | ||||||
| 12:30 - 12:45 PM | ||||||
| 12:45 - 1:00 PM | ||||||
| 1:00 - 1:15 PM | ||||||
| 1:15 - 1:30 PM | Intermission (15 min) | |||||
| Time: | Session 1 | Session 2 | Session 3 | Session 5 | Session 6 | |
| Location: | CENV 302 | CLB Library (2nd Floor) | CENV 301 | CENV 300 | Peeler Crystal Lounge | CENV 302 |
| 1:30 - 1:45 PM | Path to Tenure: Understanding the Process and Making Progress | Level Up Lab: Your Professional Toolkit in Action | Honors Thesis Presentations - Laurel Keasler | CRCS Poster Symposia | CRCS Creative Performances | |
| 1:45 - 2:00 PM | ||||||
| 2:00 - 2:15 PM | Promotion in Focus: Strategies for Advancement and Success | Honors Thesis Presentations - Mason McLain | ||||
| 2:15 - 2:30 PM | ||||||
| 2:30 - 2:45 PM | I3: Coffee Talk | Honors Thesis Presentations - Cheyenne Leger | ||||
| 2:45 - 3:00 PM | Transition Time | |||||
| 3:00 - 3:15 PM | CETLL: Faculty Food for Thought | Break | CRCS Poster Symposia | CRCS Creative Performances | ||
| 3:15 - 3:30 PM | ||||||
| 3:30 - 3:45 PM | Planes, Papers & Peace of Mind: Travel Smart and Know Your Rights | Honors Thesis Presentations - Jacy Noble | ||||
| 3:45 - 4:00 PM | ||||||
| 4:00 - 4:15 PM | Travel: International & Scholarships | Honors Thesis Presentations - Abigail (Nikki) Franz | ||||
| 4:15 - 4:30 PM | Transition Time | |||||
| 4:30 - 4:45 PM | Day of Scholarship Celebration & Social Hour (Peeler Crystal Lounge) | |||||
| 4:45 - 5:00 PM | ||||||
| 5:00 - 5:15 PM | ||||||
| 5:15 - 5:30 PM | ||||||
| 5:30 - 5:45 PM | Bus Departure for Charlotte Knights Game! Ticket purchase required. | |||||
