The A. Paul and Carol C. Schaap Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity is a culminating event for many students to showcase their work to students, faculty, family and community members.
Friday, April 17, 2026  35 p.m.
Richard & Helen DeVos Fieldhouse
                     
                     
- Timeline for presenters
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Find an overview of the events and deadlines leading up to the Celebration.
 - Registration for presenters
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Every project must be registered. If there is more than one student researcher on a project, the group should pick a "lead student" to enter project information. See guidelines on who, when and where to register.
 - Posters
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Students will work with their faculty mentors to determine the best presentation mode for their project(s). For poster information, see this webpage on poster formats and templates.
 - Abstracts
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Upon registration you will be asked to create an abstract for your project. A book will be published, both in print and on , at the beginning of May that includes abstracts from the projects presented at the Celebration. Find abstract requirements and samples.
 - Presenting
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Learn tips on everything you need to know for presenting:
- Putting together a great poster
 - Printing the poster
 - Where and when to set up
 - What to wear
 - Taking breaks to view other posters at the event
 - Free food and drinks
 
 
Questions?
Contact Maricela Mireles at celebration@hope.edu
workP. 616.395.7026
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