2025 Connected Learning Symposium: Soaring to New Heights

On-Campus Events Online Events Streaming Events Index by Topic

We invite the Lasell Community to join us on-campus on Thursday, April 24, 2025. To plan your day, see our Campus Maps and parking information.

For a preview of the day's events, have a listen to this AI-generated podcast, created through NotebookLM:

Thursday, April 24th

9:45am

President Eric Turner's Welcome Address, Brennan Library Atrium (streaming option)

Indigenous Land Acknowledgement

10:00am

Senior Capstone: Health Science & Exercise Science, Brennan Library Atrium

☆ Adam Haytayan, Alyson Barnes, Bianca Silve, Camdyn Lamarre, Emily VanHouten, Jake Flad, Jenna Bazow, Jeremy Blackwood, Julianna Nealy, Juliana Medini, Kamren Sicard, Karim Belhouchet, Lezly Acevedo, McKenna McCool, Meg Alakesan, Mikayla Bokis, Owen Bond, Princess Wright, Ryan Stone, Shaelyn Avery, Taylor Thompson, Veronika Kantor

Expected length of presentation is 75 minutes (10:00-11:15am)

Forensic Science Capstone Projects, Brennan Library

☆ Carley Ellis, Brooke Ewing, Sophie McCusker, McKayla Zambrotto, Golda Figaro

Expected length of presentation is 75 minutes (10:00-11:15am)

Quiet Together, Hepburn Room 103

The room is available from 10:00am-3:00pm.

10:10am

De-stress & Connect: A restorative circle with Sharyn Lowenstein's honors students, Kraft Room 203 in the Winslow Academic Center

Expected length of presentation is 50 minutes (10:10-11:00am)

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10:15am

Style in Motion: Icons, Accessories, and Everyday Innovation, Fashion History Exhibitions in the AR/VR Lab, Winslow Academic Center

☆ Jordyne Almeida, Elijah Antoine, Kayleigh Bollin, Kayla Comiskey, Grace Martin, Laila Mullgrave

Expected length of presentation is 45 minutes (10:15-11:00am)

10:30am

Interdisciplinary Ten Minute Take Away Presentations, Sargent Hall 201, Winslow Academic Center (streaming option)

Psychopathy and Criminal Behavior

☆ Lavynya Gomes

Service Learning: Action in Antigua

☆ Josephine Saide

Expected length of presentation is 20 minutes (10:30-10:50am)

11:00am

The Best Worst Year - An Artistic Response to a Year of Crisis, Sargent Hall Room 201 in Winslow Academic Center

☆ Olivia Slaughter

Expected length of presentation is 60 minutes (11:00am-12:00pm)

studio1851 will be open from 11:00am-4:00pm

11:15am

Layers of Expression: Global Influence and Intimate Style Fashion History Exhibitions in the AR/VR Lab, Winslow Academic Center

☆ Gabriela Acebo, Carla Alves, Kat Kohtala, Jonah Rubin-Salzberger, Carly Zubin

Expected length of presentation is 45 minutes (11:15-12:00pm)

12:00pm

The Impact of Environmental Racism, Glow Lounge in the Winslow Academic Center

☆ Student Government Association Senators

Expected length of presentation is 3 hours (12:00-3:00pm)

Presentations and Demonstrations, de Witt Hall in Winslow Academic Center

Moral and Ethical Reasoning
- Survey of Ethical Arguments from PHIL302
- Denim Day - Claudiana Barbosa, Alena DAntonio, Bryanna Ducey, Reana Duran, Kaylene Ellis, Kelsey Gallagher, Morgan Healey, Caroline Morrell, Daniel Newhall, Olivia Post, Shyanne Raccio, and Lataya Simmons
Individuals & Society Knowledge Perspective
- Modern Antisemitism: Persistence and Evolution in the 21st Century - Annalee Messina
- Know Your Rights! - Jesany Ribeiro
- Human-Animal Interaction Research: Are There Mental Health Benefits of Taking "Awe Walks" with Pets? - Ava Murphy
- LU Campus Pantry Website - Atllas Stone
- 3 Years of Growth: The Spanish for Educators Program Journey - Mandy Brochhausen, Emilio Magdon, Julian Calvo, Emilio Molina, Julio López
- Reflections on Technology and Society - Kara Hoffman, Ayovi Gilreath, Kaylee Gillis, Rebecca Ramos, Ximena Mendoza-Galvan
Aesthetics & Creativity Knowledge Perspective
- Ceramics I: Explorations - Students in ARTS111
- Ceramics II Personal Explorations in Clay - Jenna Wildman, Regan Atchue
- Wheel Throwing: Beginning & Advanced Students - ARTS111 & 211
- Empty Bowls: Grassroots Effort to Fight Hunger - Many, many talented Lasell students
- Designing Creative Solutions - Forrest Ellis
- Las Vegas - A Place to Explore - Giovanni Salvador
Capstones & Professional Experience
- Using Excel Modelling to Determine a Safe Investment Withdrawal Rate for Retirees - Bianca Chaves
- COM495 Communication Capstone Projects - Kieran Oliver, Kayla Popovich, Cole Kovacs
- POLISHED Magazine - Spring/Summer 2025 edition - Madeline Young, Eva Parker, Spencer Villinski, Ella Rivera
- TARNISHED Magazine Vol 14 - Erin Tilley, Aaliyah Wyman, Bella Schlim, Lindsay Scalese, Atllas Stone, Joslyn Barger-Niemz, Chloe Galipeau
- studio1851 x Fashion Thrift - Morgan Healy, Patrick Rigaud
- LCTV Lasell Community Television- Emily Cerasani
- WLAS 102.9FM- Elliot Pototsky
- The 1851 Chronicle - Hanna Babek, Caitlin Orsino, Michael Curran, Jacob Lustig, Ryan Ruff

Expected length of presentations are 90 minutes (12:00-1:30pm).

12:15pm

Feminine Codes: Bridal, Beauty, and the Designer's Eye, Fashion History Exhibitions in the AR/VR Lab, Winslow Academic Center

☆ Sierra Berry, Lila Carpenter, Emma Harbec, Victoria Grosfeld, Ryan Sullivan

Expected length of presentation is 45 minutes (12:15-1:00pm)

1:15pm

Fashioned for Life: Outerwear, Workwear, and the Everyday, Fashion History Exhibitions in the AR/VR Lab, Winslow Academic Center

☆ Ayovi Gilreath, Victoria Kepler, Eva Parker, Andres Saenz, Astara Shubert, Thomas Zurkan

Expected length of presentation is 45 minutes (1:15-2:00pm)

2:00pm

Senior Psychology Major Interns Present Class Grant Projects, in Sargent Hall Room 201, Winslow Academic Center

☆ Sara Beauchamp, Kelly Chaglla, Ella Clarkson-Willig, Jade Durkee, Ashley Gochinski, Sara Gonzalez, Jonathan Leone, Alasia Maxwell-Perkins, Ellen McWilliams, Sabine Milton, Alyssa Monahan, Lauren Pelletier, Caitlyn Smith, Emily Spertner, Julia Vaillancourt

Expected length of presentation is 60 minutes (2:00-3:00pm)

Colonialism versus Postcolonialism: from Tagore to Coetzee, in Brooks Room 102, Winslow Academic Center (streaming option)

☆ Students in Literature of the Postcolonial World

Expected length of presentation is 60 minutes (2:00-3:00pm)

Ruth Paetz Braun Connected Learning Writing Awards, Lasell Village Ballroom (streaming option)

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Expected Length of presentation is 60 minutes ( 2:00-3:00pm).

Light refreshments will be offered.

3:00pm

Student Art Award Ceremony and Award Showcase in Wedeman Gallery, Yamawaki Arts Center

Expected length of the showcase and awards is 1 hour (3:00-4:00pm).

3:30pm

Lasell Village Poetry Reading, Lasell Village Ballroom (streaming option)

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Expected length of presentation is 60 minutes (3:30-4:30pm).

4:00pm

Graphic Design Senior Show, 2nd floor Wedeman Art Gallery, Yamawaki Arts Center

☆ Jasmine DePina, Perrin Grubb, Bryant Lopez, Paige Mesropian, Alexis Perkins, Anthony Stancato, Erin Tilley, Cameron Villnave, Aaliyah Wyman

Expected length of show is 60 minutes (4:00-5:00pm).

7:00pm

Spring Chorus Concert featuring the Musical Theatre and Vocal Coaching Students, Auditorium, 3rd floor, Yamawaki Arts Center

☆ MacKenzie Transue, Sarah Brown, Meghan Clair, Evie Crudele, Helen Dormah, Will Festa, Ashley Kang, Alicia Karunaratne, Juliette Lanier, Kayla McDaniel, Caden McLaughlin, Caitlin Orsino, Kayla Popovich and Ryl Valiente

Expected length of performance is 60 minutes (7:00-8:00pm).

Friday, April 25th

RUNWAY 2025 Tickets: Ticket Information for Friday April 26th Undergraduate Show, Saturday April 26th Senior Collection

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