This year three separate Ronald O. Kapp Honors Day prizes will be awarded for the best oral presentations in each academic division (i.e., arts and humanities, social sciences and natural sciences). A panel of judges from each division selected the prizewinners after assessing the presentations for quality of scholarship as well as how well the material was presented. The prize recipients, who will each receive a $500 check, will be formally announced on April 3 at a reception beginning at 5:15 p.m. in the Remick Heritage Center Lobby.
The prize is named for the late Dr. Ronald O. Kapp, Alma biology professor for 32 years and provost and vice president for academic affairs from 1969-89. The competition is open to all students and groups, including Greek organizations, clubs and other campus groups.
For last year’s prize, students were asked to produce a video that depicted how Alma College transforms and challenges students. Jacob Hanley ‘09, won with his film The Alma Experience, which explored the history of the college as well as the daily experiences of Alma students in and outside of the classroom.
