LAMONI — Graceland University student scholars from a variety of academic disciplines were selected to present their research and work to an audience of fellow students, faculty and visitors.
Jordan Newburg of Osceola was selected for an oral presentation in humanities with the title, “You’ve Got Rhythm!.”
Austin Halls of Murray was selected for an oral presentation in business with the title, “Operations Management: Swarm Inn Kaizen.”
Truly Mothershead of Grand River was selected for an oral presentation in fine/performing arts with the title, “TrulyBlessed Cakes: My Journey.”
The goal of the annual event is to develop a culture of high quality research, scholarship and creative activities.
The showcase is an opportunity for students and professors to professionally demonstrate their scholarly works for the entire campus to see, and enables all schools to see each other’s work in one place. Scholarly works are represented by posters, presentations, demonstrations, senior projects, art shows, musical instrument recitals and more.
The keynote speaker for the 2016 Scholars’ Showcase was Graceland alumnus Roger D. Launius, who is senior curator in the Division of Space History at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum in Washington, D.C., where he was division chair from 2003-07. Between 1990 and 2002, he served as chief historian of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
Graceland University is a liberal arts university located in Lamoni, and is sponsored by Community of Christ. It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as a top school in the Midwest and fosters academic excellence in a caring community with over 50 academic programs and a 15:1 student to faculty ratio.
The community of faculty, staff and remarkable people believes in educating the whole student. For more information visit www.graceland.edu and find Graceland University on Facebook and Twitter to follow additional student achievements.