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Research Week at USD 2017

Please join us for Research Week — a celebration of the many research activities at USD. This multi-faceted showcase will focus on the importance of research at the university, and will include various events, open houses and demonstrations.

April 18 - April 21

Research Week 2017

Student-Faculty Research, Scholarship, Creative Works. Research Week is free and open to the public, so please join us! By teaching we learn. Through research we grow.

12 - 2 p.m. | Hahn University Center Forums
Creative Collaborations Undergraduate Research Conference (CCURC)
The 27th Annual Creative Collaborations Undergraduate Research Conference will feature multidisciplinary presentations of student-faculty research, scholarship and creative works. CCURC 27 will be held in the Hahn University Center, Student Life Pavilion Exhibit Hall and La Gran Terraza patio during Research Week.

12 - 2 p.m. | Hahn University Center Foyer
Mulvaney Center
The Mulvaney Center and the Changemaker Hub partner with the community to cocreate community-based research that fosters civic-minded leaders by supporting students and faculty to engage locally and globally. This year’s research project will highlight the work of faculty and students through the Impact Linda Vista Initiative.

4 - 5:30 p.m. | Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Garden of the Sea
Research Week Kick-Off Reception (Invitation Only)
USD community members who have submitted proposals in the last year will be honored by the offices of Sponsored Programs, the Vice President and Provost, and the President. Wine and cheese will be served.

5:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Conference Rooms ABC
"Meet the Professors" Graduate Business Open House
At this exclusive prospective student event, you will meet professors and admissions staff and enjoy a personalized roundtable Q&A about your specific program of interest. USD representatives will also be available to discuss financial aid, scholarships, career services, and study abroad options. The event will begin with a special presentation by Alan Gin, associate professor of economics, on the "Local and National Economic Outlook."