SCW Conference - 2026 Highlights

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2026 Keynote & Schedule | Presenter locations, times, abstracts, and more

All Dominican students and their families, as well as faculty, staff, and guests, are welcome to attend.

This annual student event showcases the culminating Dominican student experience through research papers, posters, creative writing, artwork, dance, music performance, and/or polymodal expression of reflective learning experiences, all presented to a live audience.

Oral presentations are held in Guzman classrooms
Poster presentations are held in Guzman Lecture Hall
Artist showcase in the Barbara D. Goodman Gallery, Library, 1st floor

Student Presenter Guide

Notice of Photography and Recording

Photography, video, and audio recording may take place at this event hosted by Dominican University of California.

By entering this event space, you consent to the use of your image, likeness, and voice for educational, promotional, and informational purposes, including use on the University’s website, social media, and publications.

If you prefer not to be recorded, please inform event staff. We will make reasonable efforts to accommodate your request.

Thank you for helping us share the Dominican Experience.

TUXEDO

LITERATURE & ARTS JOURNAL

Rhizome Writes!

2026 Poetry & Prose Writing Contest

Rhizome (n.): an underground root system, helping communities of plants survive and persist in harsh environmental conditions.

PROMPT: Write about rhizomes! Community, culture, ecosystems, human-nature relationships, or anything else that comes to mind!

DEADLINE: APRIL 21, 11:59 PM

All submissions are free.
Only open to undergraduates.
Entries must be no more than 2 pages single-spaced.

Winners will be awarded publication in the next issue of Tuxedo, a certificate, and DUC memorabilia.

For more info & to submit, please email claudia.morales@dominican.edu

Tuxedo flyer with clipart of penguins in top hats and bowtie at header with a spring green background, text reads: TUXEDO LITERATURE & ARTS JOURNAL Rhizome Writes! 2026 Poetry & Prose Writing Contest Rhizome (n.): an underground root system, helping communities of plants survive and persist in harsh environmental conditions. PROMPT: Write about rhizomes! Community, culture, ecosystems, human-nature relationships, or anything else that comes to mind! DEADLINE: APRIL 21, 11:59 PM All submissions are free. Only open to undergraduates. Entries must be no more than 2 pages single-spaced. Winners will be awarded publication in the next issue of Tuxedo, a certificate, and DUC memorabilia. For more info & to submit, please email claudia.morales@dominican.edu

Art and Design Senior Thesis Exhibition Reception

April, 23 | 4:00PM – 6:00PM PDT | Goodman Gallery in the Alemany Library

A R T

& DESIGN

THESIS SHOW 2026

Join us for an evening of art and conversation at this year’s Senior Thesis Exhibition Reception. This showcase features diverse works from our graduating class, representing the next generation of art and design.

Featured Artists:

Sarah Brosseau
Heather Boehnke
Brandon Giron
Tieler Jones
Lusi Tapasa
Melanie Sontay Vicente

The Art and Design Senior Thesis Exhibition will be open from April 13 – May 17.

SCHOLARLY AND CREATIVE WORKS CONFERENCE TEAM 2025/26

Dr. Bill Phillips, Conference Co-Organizer, Psychology, School of Liberal Arts and Education

Christina Mayes, Conference Co-Organizer, Student Success Center

Jessica Moitt, Assistant to Vice President of Academic Affairs

Louis Knecht, University Archivist and Librarian

Dr. Laura Griess Hess, Occupational Therapy, School of Health and Natural Sciences

Deborah Meshal, Research Methods Faculty, Nursing, School of Health and Natural Sciences

Dr. Mojgan Behmand, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the Faculty

Dr. Lindsey Dean, Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs

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