AN INSIDE LOOK AT
URAC More than a Celebration
By THOMAS E. FIELDS ’14
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performances to illustrate their varied academic achievements from previous semesters. During URAC, classes are suspended and nearly one out of every four students presents while the rest of the campus community comes out to support their work.
URAC is a daylong event highlighting the collaborative work between Westminster students and faculty. Students display posters and art studio pieces, offer oral presentations and video productions, and give poetry readings and live musical
URAC has its own unique history. For more than 10 years, Westminster has honored the time and dedication students have put into their undergraduate research projects by celebrating their achievements at URAC. What started as a Saturday morning of select students presenting their honors research has grown into an event that involves most of the Westminster community.
pring semester is a celebratory season for many reasons at Westminster. The hustle and bustle of another academic year quickly draws to an end as our community springs to life, thanks to coveted springtime traditions. One tradition in particular: the Undergraduate Research and Arts Celebration (URAC).
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