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Emma Daugherty
  • Daugherty is majoring in commercial art.
  • Class of 2016
  • West Jefferson, OH

Emma Daugherty Presenting at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium at Ashland University

2016 Mar 17

Emma Daugherty of West Jefferson, OH, will be presenting at the 2016 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium at Ashland University on Tuesday, April 12. Daugherty's poster presentation is titled, "Graphic Designers are Problem Solvers."

Daugherty is majoring in commercial art. She is the daughter of Leo and Theresa Daugherty of West Jefferson. Daugherty is a 2012 graduate of Jonathan Alder High School.

According to Dr. Diane Bonfiglio, assistant professor of psychology, the April 12 symposium, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Myers Convocation Center. The symposium will feature the works of approximately 70 students from 11 departments in the College with oral presentations, performances, poster presentations and art exhibitions.

Dr. Dawn Weber, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, will provide the welcome and opening remarks. She said the symposium will showcase the many and varied talents of the students in the College of Arts and Sciences.

"This event provides students in the College of Arts and Sciences the chance to present the results of independent research, exhibit their artwork, or give literary readings, musical or theatrical performances in a professional setting," Weber said. "And we are excited that the public as well as all faculty, staff and students will be able to attend these presentations and performances."

For a complete listing of presentations, go to: http://ashlandurca.blogspot.com/search/label/2016%20Symposium

Ashland University, ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report's National Universities category for 2016, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students. ###