Berry Symposium
Thursday, April 15, 2027
Berry Symposium
A day to share what Bears discover
Each spring, classes pause for a full day of posters, talks, performances and exhibits. Students from every major present work they have built over a semester or more, and the whole campus is invited.
Abstracts are due Friday, February 26, 2027, at 11:59 PM. Submit through the Research tab in BerryLink. Your faculty mentor must approve your abstract by March 5.
Ways to present
Choose the format that suits your project
Poster session
Bramble Commons, 10 AM–12 PM
A 36 by 48 inch poster with time to talk one-on-one with visitors. Printing is free through Hollis Library.
Oral presentation
Larkspur Hall, 1–4 PM
A 12-minute talk followed by 3 minutes of questions, grouped by theme in sessions of four.
Creative showcase
Creative Arts Lofts, 4–6 PM
Readings, performances, films and studio work with a short artist statement.
Lightning talks
Larkspur Auditorium, 6 PM
Five minutes, three slides, one big idea. Open to first- and second-year students only.
- January 11: Submissions openAbstracts of up to 250 words are accepted in BerryLink.
- February 3: Abstract writing workshopHollis Library, room 214, 4 PM. Bring a draft and get feedback from the Writing Center.
- February 26: Abstracts dueSubmit by 11:59 PM. Mentors approve by March 5.
- March 19: Schedule postedSession times and room assignments appear in BerryLink and the events calendar.
- April 15: Symposium dayAfternoon classes are canceled. Awards are presented at 7 PM in Larkspur Auditorium.
The 2026 symposium
Our biggest showcase yet
- 418Student presentersFrom all four colleges and 51 majors.
- 263ProjectsPosters, talks, performances and exhibits.
- 1,600VisitorsStudents, families, faculty and community partners.
- 24AwardsIncluding $500 Berry Prizes in each college.
Symposium questions
Questions not answered here? Email symposium@tumbleberry.site or call (541) 555-0206.
