Schedule
9:00 AM Doors Open & Registration Begins
Global Forum (JOHN 100 lobby)
Poster presenters should arrive early to set up boards in Library 3rd Floor Special Collections.
Session Details
Please see Abstracts here.
Location
Johnson Hall
Johnson Global Forum (JOHN 100): Registration, Reception
Choi Auditorium
Choi Auditorium (JOHN 200): Opening & Closing, Keynote, Oral Session 1
Library
Library 3rd Floor Special Collections: Poster Session
Program Sessions
9:00 AM — Doors Open & Registration Begins
Johnson Global Forum (JOHN 100 lobby)
Sign-ins will be open ALL DAY. Poster presenters should arrive early to set up boards in Library Special Collections.
9:30 AM - 9:40 AM — Opening Ceremony
Choi Auditorium (JOHN 200)
Welcome remarks from OCURA President, acknowledgment of sponsors, E-Board, faculty, and guests. Brief overview of the day’s schedule and logistics.
9:40 AM – 10:15 AM — Keynote Address
Choi Auditorium (JOHN 200)
Introduction of keynote speaker, Prof. Sasha Sherman, PhD, followed by brief Q&A. All attendees will automatically enter a raffle for gift cards and other promotional items
10:25 AM – 11:00 AM — Poster Session I
Library 3rd Floor Special Collections
FOR PRESENTERS ONLY: Coffee and snacks in Fishbowl (grab and go).
11:00 AM – 12:20 PM — Oral Presentations Session I
Choi Auditorium (JOHN 200)
FOR PRESENTERS ONLY: Coffee and snacks in Fishbowl (grab and go).
12:20 PM – 1:20 PM — Lunch Break
Feel free to explore Eagle Rock or try out campus dining hall.
1:20 PM – 2:40 PM — Oral Presentations, Session II
Choi Auditorium (JOHN 200)
FOR PRESENTERS ONLY: Coffee and snacks in Fishbowl (grab and go).
2:40 PM – 3:10 PM — Break & Judging
Finalizing score and select award winners.
3:10 – 4:10 PM — Awards & Closing Speech
Choi Auditorium (JOHN 200)
Raffle announcement.
4:15 – 5:00 PM - Reception & Networking
Choi Atrium and Fishbowl
Refreshments available. Informal networking available with URC, faculty, and students.
Session Details
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Contact Details
OCURA, c/o Student Life, Occidental College, 1600
Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA 90041
Program Sessions
9:00 AM — Doors Open & Registration Begins
Choi Auditorium Atrium (JOHN 200 lobby)
Poster presenters should arrive early to set up boards in Library Special Collections.
9:30 – 9:50 AM — Opening Ceremony
Choi Auditorium (JOHN 200, 170 seats)
Welcome remarks from OCURA President, acknowledgment of sponsors, E-Board, faculty, and guests. Brief overview of the day’s schedule and logistics.
9:50 – 10:25 AM — Keynote Address
Choi Auditorium (JOHN 200)
Introduction of keynote speaker, ~25–30 minute talk, followed by brief Q&A. All attendees will automatically enter a raffle for $50 Joy of York gift card.
10:25 – 11:10 AM — Poster Session I
Library 3rd Floor Special Collections
Presenters stand by their boards for informal Q&A. Attendees browse gallery-style. Coffee and snacks in Fishbowl (grab and go).
11:10 AM – 12:30 PM — Oral Presentations, Session I
JOHN 100 / Global Forum
(125 seats)
12:30 – 1:30 PM — Poster Session II
Library Special Collections
Faculty judges finalize poster scores. Raffle drawing at 1:00 PM in Choi Atrium.
1:30 – 2:50 PM — Oral Presentations, Session II
JOHN 100 / Global Forum
People’s Choice voting open – attendees cast votes for their favorite poster or talk via QR code.
2:50 – 3:20 PM — Break & Judge Deliberation
Faculty judges gather in JOHN 314 to finalize scores and select award winners.
3:20 – 4:25 PM — Awards Ceremony & Closing Keynote
Choi Auditorium (JOHN 200)
Followed by closing keynote address (~35 min), closing remarks from OCURA leadership, and final raffle drawing.
4:25 – 5:15 PM - Reception & Networking
Choi Atrium and Fishbowl
Refreshments available. Informal networking among students, faculty, and alumni.
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