Archive for November 2013

English and Textual Studies major, Ana Selby (A&S ’15) is using her Crown Wise so that she can work on her novel over the summer, editing the draft she wrote this past summer scene by scene, chapter by chapter, in order to make it the best book it can possibly be. And she has a…

Meet Crown Wise Award winner, Erica Clapp (PC ’14). Erica has monitored and researched the media coverage and legal ramifications of Colorado’s legalization of marijuana and has come up with quite an interesting Capstone project: “to create an all-encompassing marketing plan for recreational marijuana in the state of Colorado. To elaborate upon the ‘all-encompassing’ aspect,…

As a communications student with a special passion for writing and production management, Alison Joy (AS/PC ’14) has created a Capstone which will give her professional experience using both these specialties. Alison is creating a screenplay—a dramedy set in New York City. Once the screenplay is complete, Alison is creating a production plan including shooting…

Biology major, Amanda Catchings (AS ’14), is conducting research which will contribute to a better understanding of cyst breakdown and oocyte development in mammalian organisms, which will, in turn, aid us in better understanding infertility and developing treatments for it. Amanda’s research will also contribute to her hands-on experience as an active member of the…

Wondering how you can incorporate your semester abroad experience with your Capstone project? Talk to Ellen Moore (AS ’14) who spent a semester in South Africa and has since won a Crown Wise Award which will fund a return trip during which she’ll complete her field work and data collection. Ellen is using focus groups…