The 2022 NCC Honors Day occurred on April 21 and contained an entire day of events. The day’s purpose was to celebrate the outstanding students on campus. Events ranged from student or visitor presentations to award ceremonies and receptions. It began at 8 a.m. with coffee and conversation and ended at 7 p.m. with the conclusion of honor society events. Above all, the festivities honoring NCC’s tradition of excellence were open to all students.
Keynote speaker
After coffee and conversation, the keynote program began. The keynote address this year was presented by Dr. David Keith, a Gordon McKay professor of applied physics at Harvard University. His presentation in the Wentz Concert Hall covered innovative ideas to curtail the effects of global warming. Shortly after, the Rall Symposium began. The symposium granted students the opportunity to present their undergraduate research and theses through oral or posters presentations.
“I think it’s important because it gives students a chance to dive deep into an issue that they care about in a way they wouldn’t in any other class,” said Honor Thesis presented Anthony Grammich, ’23.
Honors convocation awards
Afterward, the luncheon put the day on a short break before resuming with the 46th Honors Convocation at 1:30 p.m. The purpose of the event was to award individual NCC students for academics, community and personal character. The campus presented over 60 awards, in areas ranging from journalism to student life. The convocation took place in the Wentz Concert Hall. A reception with desserts came afterwards in the concert hall’s lobby.
Lastly for the day’s events was the honor society events, which occurred throughout the campus, each honor society hosted ceremonies to induct new members. Overall, the day celebrated NCC’s hardest working and most dedicated students. Additionally, the day not only focused on what students have accomplished so far, but also on what they are looking forward to in their immediate futures.
