The Festival of Scholars showcases scholarly work of undergraduate and graduate students from the College of Arts and Sciences, the Graduate School of Education, the Graduate School of Psychology, the School of Management, and the School for Professional and Continuing Studies.

Schedule of Events

Monday, April 28, 2025

Perspectives in Political Science - 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm - HUM 116

Religion, Culture, and Society - 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm - Kingsmen Room, Student Union

In Community: Unpacking Research for Change - 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Kwan Fong Gallery

Lambda Pi Eta Induction Ceremony - 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm - SWEN 101

Festival of Scholars Theater Presentations - 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Preus-Brandt Forum

Bachelor’s Degree for Professionals Program Session - 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Overton Hall

Tuesday, April 29, 2025

Honors Convocation - 11:15 am - 12:15 pm - Samuelson Chapel

Writing Center Pedagogy and Research - 11:30 am - 12:30 pm - LIB 132 (The Writing Center)

Social and Behavioral Sciences Research Poster Session - 2:15 pm - 4:15 pm - Soiland Arena

English Major Capstone Presentations, Part I - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - HUM 119

Psi Chi Psychology Honors Society Induction Ceremony - 6:45 pm - 9:00 pm - Lundring Events Center

Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Experiential Learning in Criminology and Criminal Justice - 

10:30 am - 11:35 am - Nygreen 2

3rd Annual Sport Management Research Symposium: Sport And Research, a Plurality of Perspectives - 

10:30 am - 12:30 pm - SWEN 101

McNair Research Showcase - 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm - Nygreen 1

Philosophy Capstone Presentations - 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm - SWEN 118

2025 Student Film Showcase - 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm - Overton Hall

Thursday, May 1, 2025

Sociology Department Student Research Spotlight - 9:35 am - 11:15 am - Swenson 120

Violent Offenders and Their Crimes - 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm - Alumni Hall

Sabbatical Presentations - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Zoom

Languages and Cultures: National Honor Societies Induction Ceremonies, Department Distinction, 2025 Graduates Recognition, and Reception - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm - SWEN 101

Graduate School of Education Research Symposium - 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm - Soiland Gym

English Major Capstone Presentations, Part II - 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - HUM 119

Friday, May 2, 2025

Science Showcase Poster Session - 11:00 am - 12:30 pm - Swenson Science Center, 2nd floor lobby

Community Scholars for Black Lives Fellowship Program - 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Overton Hall

Natural Sciences Oral Presentations - 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm - ASCI 214

Date: April 28- May 2, 2025

Location: Various Venues in Thousand Oaks, CA

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