EMU Symposium

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UGS45 participants + Symposium fans: Please accept the following important reminders from the UGS Team!

Reminder the Symposium Scholarship Application for Undergraduate and Graduate Scholarships closes tomorrow, Friday, April 11th at 11:59 p.m.!

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Thank you all for a wonderful 45th Annual Undergraduate Symposium! Congratulations to all of our presenters and a big shoutout to all the faculty, staff, and guests who came out to support! What was your favorite part of this year’s event? Let us know in the comments!

See you tomorrow at the EMU Student Center for #UGS45 Our full schedule and program book can be found at: emich.edu/symposium

We are excited to announce that your peer Jesse John will serve as the 45th annual Undergraduate Symposium student emcee for the Keynote Luncheon. Swipe to learn a little bit more about Jesse. We’ll see you in a week!# #UGS45

#UGS45 Attendees: Please see this year’s event program book below. We look forward to seeing you on March 28th! emich.edu/undergraduate-…

#UGS45 presenters: don’t forget! The (free) Career Closet event for Symposium presenters is today! We’ll see you in McKenny at 3:00 p.m.

#UGS45 participants: Don’t forget to join us for tonight for a quick chat to help you prepare and visualize for the 45th annual event. You have been invited to the SOS Canvas Shell (but of course you may email us with any specific questions).

While EMU is on Winter Break, the Symposium Team stays busy! Please know we’re available over break if you have any Symposium specific questions. Feel free to email emu_ugs@emich.edu. We look forward to celebrating your hard work on 3/28 at #UGS45

Next up for our SURFS spotlight is Loani Rea B. Williams! Our Symposium Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURFS) are selected students who applied for the fellowship, which will help lead them to participate in the Undergraduate Symposium in March!

UGS45 PRESENTERS!! We hope you will join us for this awesome opportunity! Please RSVP by Friday, February 21st. You can find the link to RSVP in your most recent email from us! 🛒🛍️

UGS45 Presenters!!! Make sure you have checked your email and reviewed the documents we sent along with your acceptance. There are two important RSVP links for you to fill out! Please fill out the RSVP forms by the dates below! Questions? Email us at emu_ugs@emich.edu! 💚

Next up for our SURFS spotlight is Aubree Vipond! Our Symposium Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURFS) are selected students who applied for the fellowship, which will help lead them to participate in the Undergraduate Symposium in March!

Next up for our SURFS spotlight is Valentina Calderon Perez! Our Symposium Undergraduate Research Fellows (SURFS) are selected students who applied for the fellowship, which will help lead them to participate in the Undergraduate Symposium in March!

Let us introduce Joe Brown, a past symposium presenter! We asked Joe the following questions: 1. What was your favorite part about participating in the UGS? and 2. Why should students consider submitting to the UGS? Read above to see his responses!

#UGS45 applicants: Please check your email for notification of acceptance and schedule for the 45th annual Undergraduate Symposium. Congratulations to the 278 students who will be featured on Friday, March 28th!

Let us introduce Brooke Lopo, a past symposium presenter! We asked Brooke the following questions: 1. What was your favorite part about participating in the UGS? and 2. Why should students consider submitting to the UGS? Read below to see her responses!