The 2026 "Strike-a-Spark" and "Celebration of Scholarship" events celebrating the research, scholarship, and creative pursuits of our students will take place on each of the PennWest campuses in April 2026.
California: Wednesday, April 15, 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Clarion: Wednesday, April 22, 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Edinboro: Wednesday, April 29 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Strike a Spark/Celebration of Scholarship is open to all undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in presenting and discussing their research, scholarship, or works of creativity.
Appropriate proposals include faculty-supervised independent research or creative projects, independent study and scholarly or creative projects conducted by either an individual or a small group of students.