CLARION UNIVERSITY’S 12TH ANNUAL

ACADEMIC Excellence SERIES

A CELEBRATION OF UNIVERSITY RECOGNITION AND SCHOLARSHIP
MONDAY, APRIL 17

VENANGO NIGHT OF EXCELLENCE

TUESDAY, APRIL 18

FACULTY AND STAFF SCHOLARSHIP RECOGNITION

Recognizing academic excellence and civic engagement in the community
6:30 P.M., ROBERT W. RHOADES AUDITORIUM, VENANGO



Recognition of faculty and staff research, scholarship, professional development and external grants and creative endeavors
3 P.M., CARLSON LIBRARY CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

HONORS PROGRAM SENIOR HONORS PRESENTATIONS


Honors students present their capstone projects
5:30 P.M., CARLSON LIBRARY CENTER OF ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE AND FOUNDERS HALL

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

BETA GAMMA SIGMA INDUCTION*



The premier honor society recognizing business excellence, lifetime members are considered the “Best in Business”
5 P.M., MOORE HALL

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

PHI ETA SIGMA INITIATION CEREMONY



Honors those who, at the beginning of their college careers, give promise of continued excellence in scholarship
2 P.M., GEMMELL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

TUESDAY, APRIL 25

SCHOLAR AND DONOR RECOGNITION DINNER*



An event celebrating the donors and supporters who make student success possible at Clarion University
5 P.M., GEMMELL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 PLANNING ASSESSMENT IMPROVEMENT DAY


A day of learning about the progress, assessment and improvement of university and student learning efforts
9 A.M.–4 P.M., 9A/9B SUITES ON MAIN SOUTH

REINHARD AWARDS


Recognition of the accomplishments of students and student organizations. Hosted by Student Senate
7 P.M., GEMMELL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE



Undergraduate and graduate student research presentations
10 A.M.–2 P.M., GEMMELL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

VENANGO HONORS NIGHT*


Recognizing scholarship recipients, donors and high-achieving students
5:30 P.M., CROSS CREEK RESORT, TITUSVILLE, PA

SATURDAY, APRIL 29

MINORITY STUDENT SERVICES RECOGNITION DINNER



Recognition of students for their achievements in academic, leadership, athletic and service areas
6 P.M., GEMMELL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

SUNDAY, APRIL 30

PHI KAPPA PHI HONOR SOCIETY INITIATION CEREMONY



The nation’s oldest, largest and most selective honor society for all academic disciplines
12:30-1:30, P.M., HART CHAPEL



ACADEMIC CONVOCATION WITH REFRESHMENTS



Student awards including Syed Ali-Zaidi nominees and outstanding graduate students
2 P.M., GEMMELL MULTI-PURPOSE ROOM

TUESDAY, MAY 2

ROTC LEADERSHIP EXCELLENCE AWARDS CEREMONY



Recognizes the top 10% of ROTC Cadets that demonstrates outstanding qualities of leadership, moral character
and a high aptitude for military service, as well as academic achievement and participation in campus activities
6 P.M., SUITES ON MAIN NORTH THEATER
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* BY INVITATION ONLY

It is the policy of Clarion University of Pennsylvania that there shall be equal opportunity in all of its educational programs, services, and benefits, and there shall be no
discrimination with regard to a student’s or prospective student’s gender, gender identity, race or color, ethnicity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability,
religion or creed, genetic information, affectional or sexual orientation, veteran status, or other classifications that are protected under Title IX of the Education Amendments
of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries
to the Title IX Coordinator, Clarion University of Pennsylvania, 103 Carrier Administration Building, sfenske@clarion.edu or phone 814-393-2351, or the Director of Social
Equity, 210 Carrier Administration Building 16214-1232; Email asalsgiver@clarion.edu or phone 814-393-2109. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for
Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.