Agora Student Conference and Journal

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Welcome to the AGORA Conference!

The Agora Undergraduate Student Conference showcases student work in Humanities and Social Sciences, Creative Arts, Social Work, and Justice Studies classes, bringing together the Ð԰ɵ¼º½ community to celebrate student excellence.

We are thrilled to unite Ð԰ɵ¼º½'s community in celebration of student ideas, innovations and art. Join us as we learn from, enlighten and inspire each other!

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Event Highlights

Enjoy a special performance by the Red Deer Indigenous Dance Troupe, celebrating cultural tradition and artistic expression.

Round Table Discussions:
Engage with local leaders and experts as they share insights on key topics affecting our community. 

Our esteemed presenters include:

  • Dieulita Datus-Hall – Red Deer Local Immigration Partnership (RDLIP)
  • Rob Lewis – YouthHQ
  • Carrie Dennett – Ð԰ɵ¼º½ (Ð԰ɵ¼º½)
  • Corky Larsen-Jonasson – Elder
  • Mitch Thompson – Red Deer Food Bank

Contact agora@rdpolytech.ca for more information about the conference

View the full event program here.


IMPORTANT:

Some topics addressed during the conference may cause distress or raise feelings connected to trauma. If you are struggling, please connect with Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Counselling Services:


Agora Journal

The Agora Journal, inaugurated over a decade ago by Heather Marcovitch, PhD (English), publishes outstanding work presented at the Agora Conference.

Through the journal, and under faculty supervision, student editors receive applied instruction and experience in fact-checking, copyediting and building professional relationships with authors.

During the spring and summer months, editors work diligently alongside their conference authors to prepare student papers for publication.

The Agora Journal also publishes a sister journal that showcases the work of students who are recipients of Ð԰ɵ¼º½'s Student Writer Awards. This includes awards for Research Papers, Analytical Papers, and Creative Work, all of which have been adjudicated by a team of Ð԰ɵ¼º½ faculty. Both of these journals are traditionally printed in hard copies with original cover art designed by Ð԰ɵ¼º½ student artists.

The Agora Conference Proceedings and Student Writer Awards papers are in .

About the event
Saturday, Apr 12 | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cenovus Energy Learning Common
Ð԰ɵ¼º½, Main Campus
Ð԰ɵ¼º½ Community
Applied Research