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Presidential Plenary
A plenary is a session that students and faculty from all fields are welcome to participate in. The first Presidential Plenary was in 2017, and the theme was solar eclipses. The session included student presentations ranging from mathematics to poetry as well as a special introductory lecture. The showcase team has continued this tradition in AES.
2025 Presidential Plenary
Keynote Speaker: Michael Larson, founder of Humans for Housing
Humans for Housing is a non-profit organization whose mission is to help educate the public on issues about homelessness and housing issues. In September of 2024, Housing for Humans produced the film “No Place to Grow Old”. Directed by Davey Schaupp, “No Place to Grow Old” tells the stories of three older adults navigating life without a home. As well as the growing housing crisis in America today. You can view the “No Place to Grow Old” trailer below, along with a few videos on the Academic Excellence Showcase’s 2025 Presidential Plenary Speaker: Michael Larson.
Western Oregon University faculty speaking:
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Dr. Jay Schwartz, Psychological Sciences Department
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Dr. Kristen Pratt, Education & Leadership
