Faith Prichard Participated in Buena Vista University's Eleventh Annual Scholars Day

2015 May 22

Buena Vista University's eleventh annual Scholars Day was held Friday, April 24. The event provided students from all disciplines an opportunity to present their best presentations, original research, academic posters, artistic creations and performances to their peers, professors and the public.

This year's Scholars Day event featured 43 presentations from 86 students, exploring topics from art and business to science and history.

Faith Prichard, a senior communication studies major from Northfield, Minnesota, was one of the students who participated. Prichard's presentation was titled Buena Vista Women in Leadership , and the project's abstract is as follows:

This project is a documentary focusing on the success stories and lessons learned by Buena Vista University female alumni. It focuses on five women alumni who have gone on to become leaders in their careers and in their community. Each of these women share their personal stories, lessons they have learned throughout their professional journeys, advice for future graduates, and opinions on topics relating to what it takes to be woman leader in the workplace. These women offer valuable insight into the work world, as well as a deeper understanding of what leadership is and how to go about leading those around you. Through the combination of these stories students are exposed to varying paths to success, and lessons in empowerment, equality, and authenticity.

The keynote speaker for the event was Jeff Anderson, Class of 2003, who is the executive director of communications for the Minnesota Vikings. Anderson is entering his thirteenth season with the Vikings and plays a lead role in the organization's external and strategic communications.

"For some Scholars Day is the culmination of their work at BVU, and for others it becomes the springboard that sends them into a field they had not previously anticipated," said Dr. Steven Mills, assistant professor of Spanish and chair of the events committee who organized the event. "Either way, those who participate find in it a valuable growing experience and a strong sense of accomplishment."

Photos from this year's and previous Scholars Day events, along with a video from this year's event, are available online at www.bvu.edu/scholarsday.