Flame
The First-Year Seminar Celebration of Student Learning
What is Flame? At Flame, FYS students present their work. It's a chance to contribute to the FYS theme, The Greater Good. Each student (or group) is assigned a table.
Where and When? University Library. Flame is typically in early December and mid-April--after Thanksgiving and Easter--and the date will be announced to all FYS faculty once it's scheduled. In fall 2024, Flame is Tuesday, December 3, from 4:30 to 6:00 PM.
Is presenting at Flame a requirement? Can it be done voluntarily or for extra credit? FYS faculty decide for their class how they will arrange it. They might also require students to visit other presentations.
Do students present as a group or as individuals? This is up to the individual FYS faculty members.
How do presenters sign up? FYS will provide an on-line form students to sign up.
What is the evening like? Doors open for set-up at 4:00pm. After a brief welcome at 4:30pm, visitors will walk around the hall and stop to ask presenters to tell them about their projects. We'll have snacks and dessert. The evening will conclude by 6:00.
What should presenters do? FYS recommends a 2- or 3-minute presentation in which presenters refer to a poster or slides, but not a long formal presentation. Some students create handouts that they distribute and explain. Others have taken surveys or performed music. Presenters should aim to have a conversation their audience and prepare to answer their questions. Depending on the instructor, some presentations are the culmination of research, and others are in the process of developing their ideas and will want to ask for feedback. Please note: it is difficult to hear computer audio in this room, so a presentation should not depend upon audio.
I'm a presenter. Should I also visit other presenters? Yes! You will be scheduled for a half-hour presentation slot. When you're not scheduled to present, go up to presenters and ask them to tell you about their project. Ask questions about the project: how did they think of it? What sources did they use? What was the biggest challenge? Feel free to politely disagree or probe their ideas.
Do I stay at my poster or table the whole time? You will be assigned a half-hour time to present, so that you can visit other presenters during the rest of the evening.
What about computers? If you need a computer, you should bring a computer and make sure it is charged. You can rent them at the Connection Center. Please note: we cannot be responsible for computers. Do not leave yours unattended.
What else? Flame is a fun and collegial evening. Invite your friends. After all, it is a celebration.
Questions? Contact:
Prof. Randy M. Browne, FYS Director, at browner[at]xavier.edu