Tim Lawrence Presents Undergraduate Research at Beloit College Symposium Day

BELOIT, WI (04/24/2012)(readMedia)-- Tim Lawrence '12 of Glenview, Ill., presented his research on "Between Active and Passive: Making Sense of Self in Modern Society" at the 36th Annual Beloit College Student Symposium on Thursday, April 12. He is a history major.

Symposium Day at Beloit College is an academic forum at which students publicly present their research to the college community. All classes are cancelled to allow students, faculty and staff to attend the presentations. Topics range from scientific studies to interpretations of literary works. Each of the nearly 90 students participating in the program prepare a half-hour oral presentation or make poster presentations of original research conducted during the 2011-2012 academic year. Symposium Day participants are honored at a closing reception.

Lawrence's presentation asks what the desire to use the active voice means for a society and the individuals living within that society.

Beloit College is a residential, liberal arts college offering 40 majors to its 1,250 students. Located 90 miles northwest of Chicago, Beloit is one of the nation's most international colleges, drawing students from 41 nations as well as 49 states.