WORCESTER, MA — Marisa Butler, of Wilmington, was one of 90 students selected to present an original academic research project at Assumption College’s 23rd Annual Undergraduate Symposium, held April 24-25 on the College’s Worcester Campus.
The undergraduate symposium serves to highlight the research and scholarly achievements of Assumption students working in collaboration with dedicated faculty mentors. These collaborations represent a model for integrating teaching, original research, and the beneficial effects of peer review in promoting intellectual development and professional growth. The symposium provides the campus community with the opportunity to gain a greater appreciation of and applaud the individual and collective accomplishments of the College’s faculty and students.
Butler, a member of the Class of 2020, presented “Memories of a Woman Who Works for Social Justice”. This project, sponsored by the Worcester Women’s Oral History Project and was presented in collaboration with a classmate, examines the life of Isabelle Amy Jenkins, who currently works at the College of the Holy Cross as the Associate Director of Community Based Learning. This program engages students in hands-on work to deepen their understanding of what they are learning in the classroom. Her passions lie with making students encounter difference in the community of Worcester. Each day, she deals with various social justice issues and tries to fix as many as she can. She believes that women should never stop trying to advance and believes each should “Surround yourself with your people because being a woman is really hard and you’re going to need people to let you persist.”.
“The Symposium is one of my favorite moments of the academic year, as it highlights the quality of our students’ work and research,” said Louise Carroll Keeley, Ph.D., provost and vice president for academic affairs. “This is an occasion of great pride not only for our students and their families, but for the entire Assumption community-especially the faculty advisors who lend their expertise to the students as they puruse research that helps them grow intellectually.”
About Assumption College
Founded in 1904 by the Augustinians of the Assumption in Worcester, Mass., Assumption College offers 43 majors and 48 minors in the liberal arts, sciences, business, and professional studies, through an educational experience grounded in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition coupled with professional programs. The curriculum enables students to gain a depth and breadth of knowledge that lead to professional success and personal fulfillment. Students become engaged participants in Assumption’s classic liberal arts education – exploring new ideas and making connections across disciplines. To prepare for the workforce, students learn cutting-edge theory and best practices, and development excellent communication and critical-analysis skills. Assumption graduates are also known for their thoughtful citizenship and compassionate service to their community. For more information, please visit http://www.assumption.edu.
(NOTE: The above press release is from Assumption College via Merit.)
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