UTSA hosts College of Liberal and Fine Arts Spring Research Conference March 19
(March 19, 2015) -- The UTSA College of Liberal and Fine Arts will host its 15th annual COLFA Spring Research Conference from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, March 19 in the University Center on the Main Campus.
More than 80 undergraduate and graduate students pursuing majors in the College of Liberal and Fire Arts will have the opportunity to present their top-tier work. Discussions and poster presentations will cover a variety of fields including anthropology, art and art history, communication, English, modern languages and literatures, music, philosophy and classics, political science and geography, psychology and sociology.
Winners will be recognized at a ceremony following the presentations for research papers, posters, multimedia projects, artwork, creative writing and musical performance.
Presentations will include:
9-10:30 a.m.
"The Advancing Hosts of Liberty: Origins of the Republican Party"
Matt Arendt, Graduate History Major
Redeye Room (UC 2.01.38)
9-10:30 a.m.
""Half a Billion: Discussing Variability of Agency of Muslum Women"
Ayesha Malik, Undergraduate Sociology Major
Paloverde Room (UC 2.01.36)
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
"Alleviating Stress: Single Parents and Different Avenues for Social Support"
Julian Culver, Graduate Sociology Major
Magnolia Room (UC 2.01.30)
10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.
"Godzilla from Critique to Icon"
Joshua Reyna, Graduate Communication Major
Paloverde Room (UC 2.01.36)
12:30-2 p.m.
"Otra Cosa: Exploring Latin-America's new musical identities"
Winston Rivas, Undergraduate Communication Major
Ash Room (UC 2.03.06)
For more information, visit 2015 COLFA Spring Research Conference.
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Events
At this memorable celebration, UTSA graduates will be introduced one-by-one to cross the stage and accept their doctoral degrees.
Arts Building Recital Hall, Main CampusRoadrunner Walk is an event for graduating students to have a memorable walk on campus to celebrate an important milestone and their achievements. Graduates will walk along the Paseo while being celebrated by the UTSA community, friends, and family members.
Student Union Paseo, Main CampusJoin us for a tribute to Willie Velásquez, honoring the legacy of Willie Velásquez, a pivotal figure in shaping the history of Latino and Hispanic participation in the American voting process. Delve into his life and contributions as a champion of Latino voting rights. Moderated by UTSA's Teresa Niño, the event will feature influential voices, including Jane Velásquez, María Antonietta Berriozábal, Dora Oliva, and Anthony Gonzales.
Buena Vista Building, Gregory Luna Room, Downtown CampusCelebrate the accomplishments of College of Education and Human Development, College for Health, Community and Policy, College of Sciences and University College.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.Celebrate the accomplishments of Alvarez College of Business, College of Liberal and Fine Arts and Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design.
Alamodome, 100 Montana St.