A Brief History of Student Scholars Day
Student Scholars Week began in 1998 as a way of showcasing the outstanding research projects of York College students in two departments, Biological Sciences and Physical Sciences. It also was a way for faculty and students to interact as professionals, breeding discussions about the shared interests of their disciplines. In many ways, this early version of “Scholars Day” represented what is best about York College: students and faculty working together closely to produce high quality work. An idea like that was bound to spread. And spread it did.
The event has now grown from Student Scholars Day to Student Scholars Week. It now showcases student work from each academic department and breeds both disciplinary and interdisciplinary discussions. Throughout the year, students in upper level courses work together with faculty sponsors to create projects to represent their academic work. Then, during Scholars Week, held during the last week of April each year, over one hundred posters can be found lining the hallways of Campbell Hall, with their authors nearby ready to discuss the work they’ve produced. Oral presentations by students allow them to articulate the results of their research and writing, inspiring future scholarship. Artists and musicians show off their talents, bringing an appreciation of the aesthetics and power of the arts in all their forms. And in the expanded format, the week continues to show off the many talents of our students: Poets read from their work, filmmakers screen their creations, scientists demonstrate the social role that true research plays. The week has become a grand celebration of learning—a celebration that will go on for many years to come.
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