Ovation Festival
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Ovation is 海角社区's annual celebration of student achievement, showcasing student success in research, scholarship, experiential learning, the arts and more.
Ovation 2026 highlights activities that demonstrate how 海角社区 prepares students to be leader-ready, career-ready, and future-ready.
This signature event highlights student achievements from every school of the university. Students demonstrate their achievements by performing original musical compositions or short plays; reading original essays, stories or poems; giving video or slide presentations; exhibiting artwork; or presenting research posters.
Participants in the Day of Excellence must complete the submission process and have a faculty mentor who sponsors their work and gives approval to present.
Schedule of Events
11:00 a.m.
Welcome Ceremony
Hear remarks by President Lee Fisher and Interim Provost Cathy Dollard.
Atrium,
11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Poster Session 1
and
Noon – 3:00 p.m.
Oral Presentations
107, 109, 213 and 248,
105, 106, 107 and 108,
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Lounge
Meet student entrepreneurs and alumni founders at this interactive trade show.
Atrium,
AI Playground
Learn about new AI tools and how to use them from Digital Marketing Center student business consultants.
海角社区 Trivia Zone
Win prizes with your knowledge of 海角社区 and help to create content for our sponsor, .
Photo Voice
First-year students express their 海角社区 experience.
1:30 – 3:00 p.m.
Poster Session 2
and
3:00 – 4:30 p.m.
Engineering Capstone Presentations
Surrarrer Auditorium,
Lunch and Snacks
Special Ovation $10 lunch available in from noon – 1:30 p.m.
Ice cream and snacks will be available in the area between the and from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.