SOURCE
The Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression (SOURCE)
What is SOURCE?
SOURCE, short for Symposium of University Research and Creative Expression, strives to provide a university-wide opportunity for Central students to present their mentored research, scholarship, and creative works. SOURCE strives to create an equitable, diverse, and inclusive environment that applauds and values demonstrations of all disciplines and experience levels. SOURCE simulates the professional environment in which you may find yourself presenting within your discipline later in your career.
Get Involved!
SOURCE is designed to include a variety of students and community members in a plethora of ways! SOURCE is for everyone, and we hope that you will join us in some way!
- Become a judge for SOURCE! (Faculty, Staff, Administrators, and graduate students can be judges!)
- Information for CWU Students! Types of presentations to present your research, scholarship, or creative expression. How to prepare for your presentation.
- SOURCE abstract submission
- Student Volunteers! Help us make sure each SOURCE event runs smoothly and is the best possible experience for our presenting students!
- Faculty and Staff! Participate as mentors for students engaging in SOURCE or as judges for the event!
SOURCE 2024 Calendar
April 1 & 5: Workshop: How to Record your presentation (To register, click here and go to "Current Quarter Workshops.")
April 14: Online SOURCE abstract submission due
May 1: Mandatory Volunteer Training in Samuelson 253 (2-3 pm). Pls attend one of the two trainig sessions.
May 2: Mandatory Volunteer Training in Samuelson 253 (2-3 pm). Pls attend one of the two trainig sessions.
May 3: Walk-in SOURCE Presentation Rehearsal (Samuelson 253: 11-3 p.m.)
May 3 - 8: Online recorded presentation PowerPoint file uploading.
May 6: Walk-in SOURCE Presentation Rehearsal (Samuelson 253: 3-6 p.m.)
May 9: Assistance Uploading your Oral Presentation PowerPoint (SURC Corridor: 4-7 p.m.). Also, you can upload it online (Until 5 pm on May 13).
May 13: Assistance Uploading your Oral Presentation PowerPoint (SURC Corridor: 1-4 p.m.). Online uploading of your oral presentations ends at 5 pm.
May 15 & 16: SOURCE (May 15 for oral presentations at SURC. May 16 for poster presentations at the library)
May 17: Invitations to the SOURCE Award Ceremony for presenters who receive SOURCE-related awards.
May 21: The SOURCE Award Ceremony in SURC.
Why Present?
SOURCE provides opportunities for students to
- pursue your interests
- learn something new
- engage with individuals and information from your field
- hone your problem-solving skills
- challenge yourself in new ways
- gain experience in your field
- work with mentors who are highly skilled in your field
- create a product that is representative of your interests, studies, and knowledge
SOURCE Highlights
SOURCE has been an annual symposium at CWU since 1995. Over the past (nearly) 30 years, SOURCE has seen amazing successes. To learn more about past SOURCE proceedings, you can visit SOURCE archives or explore our SOURCE Hall of Fame!
SOURCE Event Details
More about this years' SOURCE event, including dates, times, locations, and the support we are still looking to receive!
For more informationSOURCE-Related Events
In addition to the annual SOURCE event, OUR hosts a variety of other events throughout the academic year to support students through the process. Each event is designed to aid students in a different way as SOURCE approaches.
For more informationCWU News
CWU employees reminded to manage records efficiently and effectively
April 12, 2024
by University Relations
Lion Rock Visiting Writers Series continues Thursday and April 25-26
April 10, 2024
by University Relations
Contact SOURCE
Office of University Student Research (OUR)
Barge Hall 305