Wayne Community College will hold its annual showcase of work from the Scholars of Global Distinction and Honors Program students.
“A Glocal Experience Honoring Your World” will be held from 6 p.m. to 8, on Apr. 10, in the Wayne Learning Center (.
The event is free and open to the public to attend.
This “glocal” event highlights the interconnection of global and local issues.
Honors students and Global Scholars are preparing immersive experiences, interactive and informational displays, research posters, presentations, and more related to one or more of the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
The event’s aim is to inspire participants to value international and community connections, solutions, and culture.
This year, 86 students will showcase more than 35 presentations with topics such as “A Global Perspective of Artificial Intelligence,” “Food Waste: More Than Meets the Eye,” “The Fountain of Health,” “A Fishy Frequency: Underwater Noise Pollution,” and “Little Learners, Big Dreams.”
The presentations and displays are the result of research and projects completed for biology, communications, English, statistics, sociology, and leadership development courses.
All guests will receive a passport and earn stickers as they learn about the Sustainable Development Goals and the many global and local topics students have been investigating.
Those who complete their passports will receive a souvenir prize.
For more information, contact Allyson Daly (919-739-6868 or [email protected]) or Lynn Swafford (919-739-6857 or [email protected]).
WCC encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities.
If you anticipate needing accommodations or have questions about access, contact the Accessibility Counselor at (919) 739-6729.
About the Scholars of Global Distinction Program
WCC’s Scholars of Global Distinction Program provides students with the competencies and skills needed for an increasingly diverse workforce.
Students gain an understanding of global cultural, political, and historical information through intensive courses and activities.
Those who complete program requirements are entitled to have “Graduated with Global Distinction” printed on their transcripts.
WCC joined the North Carolina Scholars of Global Distinction Program, a partnership between community colleges in North Carolina and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s World View program, in 2020.
About the Honors Program
The Honors Program focuses on learning, leadership, and service as integral components of a well-rounded education.
It is open to Associate in Arts and Associate in Science students.
Those enrolled in the program who complete honors-based projects in addition to required coursework earn Honors credits, an Honors Certificate, “Honors Scholar” notation on their transcripts, and a medallion to wear at graduation.
