Charlestown Student Presents Research at Assumption College's Undergraduate Symposium

2014 May 1

Marie Theroux of Charlestown, RI, a member of Assumption College's class of 2014 presented her projects "Poetry in the Style of the Women of Spain in Opposing Eras: Dictatorship and Democracy" and "The Untold Stories of Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Immigrants: Seeking Home Through Service" at Assumption's 20th Undergraduate Symposium on April 14-15. In her first project, Marie wrote two original poems inspired by Spanish women writers in two influential periods in Spanish history. She used techniques such as free verse, no rhyme scheme, and references to everyday life that an audience reading each poem in its respective time period would easily understand. In her second project, she examined the rising issue and prevalence of Latin American immigration to the United States, specifically focusing on its effects on children under the age of 18 who immigrate without a parent or guardian., through historical, legal, psychological, humanitarian, and social justice perspectives.

The Undergraduate Symposium is a celebration of student research and creative works, and provides the campus community with an opportunity to gain a greater appreciation of the individual and collective, intellectual accomplishments of the College's faculty and students from all disciplines, including the humanities, fine arts, biological sciences, physical sciences and social sciences. This year, over 80 students presented their work.

"Our Undergraduate Symposium highlights the research and scholarly achievements of Assumption students working in collaboration with dedicated faculty mentors," said Assumption College Provost Francis M. Lazarus. "These collaborations represent a model for integrating teaching, original research and the beneficial effects of peer review in promoting intellectual development and professional growth."

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