Kristen Herrick Presenting at the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium at Ashland University

2015 Feb 27

Kristen Herrick of Mansfield, OH, will be presenting at the 2015 Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium to be held at Ashland University. Herrick is presenting her project titled "The Importance of Sexual Reputation in Evelina, or the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World." She will be presenting in the Myers Convocation Center Faculty Room from 2 to 3 p.m.

She is the daughter of Shawn and Denisa Herrick of Mansfield. Herrick is a 2012 graduate of Madison Comprehensive High School.

Ashland University's College of Arts and Sciences will be hosting the Undergraduate Research and Creativity Activity and Symposium that will feature the works of approximately 60 students from 14 departments in the College.

According to Dr. Diane Bonfiglio, assistant professor of psychology, the April 8 symposium, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 9:15 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. in the Myers Convocation Center. The symposium will feature 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/2015%20Symposium

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