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| Dr. Ruth Kauffmann, presenting the faculty position on "The Life of the Mind" at the morning convocation. |
The Duke Colloquium
Celebrating the Life of the Mind involves students presenting their scholarly works to faculty, staff, and the community through oral presentations, performing and visual arts, public speaking and readings of creative writing. No classes are held on this day, thus allowing the entire campus to focus on the accomplishments of its students and to enhance the sense of community.
“Colloquium is an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their scholarly activities,” says Dr. Blane Baker, this year’s Colloquium Chair. “For the Jewell community it has become one of the highlights of the academic year.”
The event is named in memory of Dr. David Nelson Duke, professor of religion at William Jewell who died in December of 2000 following a long battle with cancer. Dr. Duke’s life and work exemplified the highest principles of intellectual inquiry.
Dr. John Westlie, Interim Dean of the College, states: “All of us at William Jewell College are very proud of the student achievement and scholarship in evidence in the Duke Colloquium. The Colloquium shows the commitment of our campus to academic excellence.”
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