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WPU hosts 18th annual Showcase

Raleigh, NC (04/13/2023) — Raleigh, NC -- William Peace University (WPU) students will share their academic accomplishments at the 18th annual Showcase event on April 18.

The event runs from from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. at various locations on campus, and is open to visitors. See the full schedule at bit.ly/WPUShowcase.

This year, students will present at a total of 21 panels in a format similar to an academic conference, including "Taking the Leap into Immersive Learning," "Race, Gender, and Sport," and "Healthcare Informatics." Students do not have classes on Showcase day.

"Hopefully imaginations get stirred by all of the work that's done in the various majors and the disciplines," said Dr. Eliza Laskowski, an English professor at WPU and chair of the speakers and events committee, which plans Showcase. "The opportunity that everyone here has for this specific kind of event and academic style conference is really special."

New to the schedule this year are evening events, including a mocktail class and a student musical performance, "In Full Swing: Music of the 30s, 40s, and 50s." The event also includes an academic awards ceremony and community lunch on the lawn.

This event is important for all students, whether presenting or observing.

"For presenters, you get to show off your best work, you get to stretch and show your academic and professional skills in a more professional setting than just a classroom," Laskowski said. "For those who are coming as audience members, they get to see what they could be capable of in a semester or next year or a couple of years."

Benjamin Gonzales, a senior in the simulation and game design program, is presenting at Showcase for the first time and has attended the event in the past.

"There's always something interesting to see, it's nice to see what my fellow students are doing either in classes or on their own time," Gonzales said. "It's nice to see people have passion for something."

About WPU
William Peace University is a co-ed, four-year university in downtown Raleigh, offering Bachelor's degrees in more than 35 majors for traditional undergraduate and professional studies students. Learn more at peace.edu.

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