Student Scholar Day 2024 Events


Imani Perry, South to America

Tuesday, April 9, 2024 SSD Keynote

Dr. Imani Perry, National Book Award-winner South to America: A Journey Below the Mason Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation
4:00 p.m., lecture followed by reception
Pere Marquette Room, 2204 Kirkhof Center

“If there were one impact I’d like my work to have, it would be that people would cease talking about African American history and culture in terms of deprivation or inadequacy and actually acknowledge its depth and complexity and beauty.” 

―Imani Perry

SSD Abstract Book Cover

April 10-28, 2024 SSD Art Exhibit

SSD Art Exhibition
Artist Reception: Thursday, April 11 at 5:00 p.m., Calder Art Center

During the 2024 Student Scholars Day event, the Department of Visual and Media Arts will curate exhibits that highlight the high standards of student scholarship in the department. Showcased in the atrium gallery of the Calder Art Center will be exceptional drawing work from a variety of different classes. The exhibit will be on display from April 10-28, 2024.

SSD 2023

Wednesday, April 10, 2024 SSD Presentation and Performances

Student Scholars Day (SSD) presentations and performances are scheduled for Wednesday, April 10 from 9 AM - 5 PM. Oral presentations will be presented In-Person or as recorded presentations. All poster presentations will be In-Person on the Allendale campus. Sessions and Extended Sessions can be either In-Person or Live via ZOOM.


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