Symposium

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Ever thought about how 9/11 impacted your favorite sitcom? Or what Ypsilanti really thought about abolishing slavery? Students who were set to present at Eastern Michigan University’s 40th Undergraduate Symposium hold answers to questions you never knew you had.

  1. 04/08/2021

    Bernie Sanders and Socialism in the 21st Century

    Bernie Sanders' 2019 speech regarding ideology aimed to dismantle Americans' negative perceptions of democratic socialism. Valentyna Stadnik presents her analysis of Sanders' use of "socialism" as an ideograph. Access the Undergraduate Symposium Virtual Event Page here.View the event program here.Learn more about the Symposium here. Reported: Kaila Trefil Produced: Ronia Cabansag

    9 min

  2. 04/03/2021

    Microplastics in our local waterways

    Senior Biology major Morgan Chaudry has spent the past couple years researching the impact of rainfall and snowmelt as sources of microplastics in local streams. She teaches us what microplastics are, where they come from, and where they can end up. Access the Undergraduate Symposium Virtual Event Page here.View the event program here.Learn more about the Symposium here. Reported: Ethan Myers Produced: Ronia Cabansag

    10 min

  3. 03/26/2021

    A conversation on gender & sexuality

    Tre Briscoe shares his experience conducting an oral history project with Felix, a young trans man. He shares his biggest takeaways, and lends advice on having personal conversations. The Q&A portion of Tre's presentation is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. on March 26. His presentation is prerecorded, and can be viewed all day. Access the Undergraduate Symposium Virtual Event Page here.View the event program here.Learn more about the Symposium here. Written & Reported: Kaila Trefil Produced: Ronia Cabansag

    11 min

  4. 03/24/2021

    Implementations of the 14th Amendment

    Political Science student Jack Swartzinski shares his research regarding the evolution of the implementation of the 14th Amendment. He also explains why he believes the 14th is the most critical Amendment in the American legal system. Jack's presentation will take place on the virtual event page at 1:40 p.m. on March 26 during live session C. Access the Undergraduate Symposium Virtual Event Page here.View the event program here.Learn more about the Symposium here. Produced & Reported: Ronia Cabansag

    11 min

  5. 09/18/2020

    Free Speech and the Internet

    Social media has made it possible for any individual to publicly present their thoughts to a large audience. The rise of this modern form of communication has made it more difficult for American courts to define the boundaries of both protected and unprotected speech. EMU graduate Gwenyth Andrusiak analyzed different court cases and literature to better understand how courts decide whether something that’s said on social media should be allowed, or suppressed. Reported: Justus Maddox Produced: Ronia Cabansag

    12 min

  6. 09/11/2020

    The Perfect Storm

    In comparison to every other population in the U.S., African American woman face disproportionately high rates of diabetes and death attributed to hypertension. McNair Scholar, EMU senior, and Psychology major Jada Childs shares her research on the effects of stress on the mental health of African American women and low-income neighborhoods. She also offers an original solution to the unique wellness challenges that African American women face. --- The Eastern Echo’s newest podcast features students who were set to present their projects at EMU’s 40th Annual Undergraduate Symposium. Subscribe to Symposium wherever you get your podcasts, and listen to students answer question you never knew you had! --- Reported: Justus Maddox Produced: Ronia-Isabel Cabansag

    15 min

  7. 07/28/2020

    Children and Childhood in the Bhagavata Purana

    Krishna, a major Hindu deity, is widely perceived to be a wise, cosmic figure. However, the Bhagavatam Purana reveals a more complex character that also delights in mischief and playfulness. English Language and Religious Studies student Makoto Takata analyzes the contrast between stories of Krishna's early life, and other sections of the text that discourage playfulness and birth. She discusses a theatrical tradition that appears to balance these two portrayals of childhood. Takata also wrote a play titled "Bala Gopal." Bala Gopal is a name for young Krishna, and the play follows some of the major stories of Krishna's life. She organized a staged reading of the work, bringing in two friends who practice traditional Southeast Asian instruments to accompany the performance. You can find a video of this on our website. --- Written & Produced: Ronia Cabansag

    20 min

  8. 07/21/2020

    Symposium: Haydn Cello Concerto in C Major

    Joseph Haydn’s Cello Concerto in C Major was written for Joseph Weigl, a renowned cellist and a dear friend of Haydn. Athena Goppold performs the first movement and discusses the history of the piece, which went missing for about 200 years. --- The Eastern Echo’s newest podcast features students who were set to present their projects at EMU’s 40th Annual Undergraduate Symposium. Subscribe to Symposium wherever you get your podcasts, and listen to students answer question you never knew you had! Written: Kaila Trefil Produced: Ronia Cabansag

    8 min
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Ever thought about how 9/11 impacted your favorite sitcom? Or what Ypsilanti really thought about abolishing slavery? Students who were set to present at Eastern Michigan University’s 40th Undergraduate Symposium hold answers to questions you never knew you had.

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  • Creator
    The Eastern Echo
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
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