What is Quest?
Quest is an annual symposium dedicated to sharing the scholarly and creative pursuits of students, faculty, and staff of SUNY at Oswego. Presentations include talks, competitions, panels, debates, shows, posters, readings, recitals, and demonstrations.
Did you know?
- Quest started in 1980 under the leadership of Dr. Helen Bohmer Daly with 77 presentations. In 2024, students and faculty presented 102 posters and 177 talks.
- Classes were canceled for Quest for the first time in 1982, and the practice has continued ever since.
- You can get generous financial support for your scholarly and creative activities (SCA): up to $500 using rolling-deadline student mini-grants, $1,000-$5,000 using regular student SCA grants, and up to $500 to present your work at conferences, exhibits, or performances. Please find more information at the Student Office of Research and Creative Activities.
Keynote speaker - Dr. Lars Rudstam
Dr. Lars Rudstam is a professor in fisheries and aquatic sciences at Cornell University. His talk connects nicely with SUNY Oswego's recent establishment of the Great Lakes Institute and as a partner in the landmark Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary, which earned federal approval in 2024.
The title of his talk is: “Ecological interactions in one of the world’s largest lakes – next door Lake Ontario – and thoughts on ecological forecasting”
His talk will be on Wednesday, April 23 in the Marano Campus Center auditorium from 1-2pm.
Quest 2025 Highlighted Schedule:
Tuesday, April 22, 5:30-7 PM:
SUNY-Oswego Syracuse Campus Poster Session
Wednesday, April 23, SUNY-Oswego:
Click here for the QUEST 2025 Schedule Spreadsheet or scroll below to the Hourly Agenda
Click here for the QUEST 2025 Poster Spreadsheet (Download to filter, sort, & search!)
- 8am-7pm - Presentations, Talks, Showcases, Demonstrations, Ceremonies, Exhibitions, Panels, Recitals, Readings, Shows, Screenings, & More!
- 12-1pm - Lunch
- 1-2pm - Keynote speaker, Lars Rudstam, MCC 132 Auditorium (join via Zoom webinar)
- 2-3pm - Posters, MCC Ice Arena
- 730pm - Tuck Everlasting (Get your tickets here!)
Refreshments:
- 830-11am - Shineman Atrium: Coffee, Tea, Water, & Donuts
- 830-11am - (outside of the) MCC Auditorium: Coffee, Tea, Water, & Donuts
- 2-3pm - MCC Ice Arena: Beverages & Assorted Snacks
Quest Spotlight!
Check out these articles on some of our highlighted Quest presenters! Check back later - more to come!
- Student’s Quest project looks at college readiness, ways to support student success (Patterson, Harris, Keida)
- Student's Quest presentation to promote greater understanding of neurodiversity (Karlen)
- Student’s Quest presentation looks at microaggressions, education and solutions (Hoyt, Friedman, Sotak)
- The Tuck Everlasting musical opens on Quest Day!
Quest Schedule & Posters
Click here for the QUEST 2025 Schedule Spreadsheet or scroll below to the Hourly Agenda
Click here for the QUEST 2025 Poster Spreadsheet (Download to filter, sort, & search!)
Hourly Agenda
Click on the tab below to see the sessions, locations, and active Zoom links.
- 4/22, 5:30pm-7pm
- 4/23, 8am-9am
- 4/23, 9am–10am
- 4/23, 10am-11am
- 4/23, 11am-12pm
- 4/23, 12pm- 1pm
- 4/23, 1pm-2pm
- 4/23, 2pm-3pm
- 4/23, 3pm-4pm
- 4/23, 4pm-5pm
- 4/23, 5pm-6pm
- 4/23, 6pm-7pm
Syracuse Campus Poster Session and Social
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- Anthropology, MCC 132 (930-1030am)
- Art and Design, MCC 201 (930-11am)
- Chemistry, Shineman 175 (9-10am)
- Cinema and Screen Studies, MCC 133 (Presentations 9am-4pm with a lunch break from noon to 1pm)
- Electrical and Computer Engineering, Shineman 194 (9-10am)
- History, MCC 211 (9-10am)
- Modern Languages & Literatures: French Honor Society Induction Ceremony, MCC 255 (930-10am)
- Modern Languages & Literatures: Spanish Induction Ceremony, MCC 242 (930-1030am)
- Physics and Astronomy, Shineman 170 (9-11am)
- Anthropology, MCC 132 (930-1030am; 1030-1130am)
- Art and Design, MCC 201 (930-11am)
- Biological Sciences, Shineman 122 (10-11am)
- Chemistry, Shineman 175 (10-11am)
- Cinema and Screen Studies, MCC 133 (Presentations 9am-4pm with a lunch break from noon to 1pm)
- Communication Studies, Shineman 132 (10-11am)
- Curriculum & Instruction, MCC 323 & Online (10-11am)
- Economics, MCC 306 (10-11am)
- English & Creative Writing: Creative Writing Awards Ceremony, MCC 144 (10am-12pm)
- Experiential Learning (Formerly EXCEL), MCC 145 (The Compass Resource Center) (10-11am)
- Health Promotion and Wellness Management, MCC 225 & Online (10am-12pm)
- History, MCC 211 (10-11am)
- Mathematics, Shineman 185 (10-11am)
- Modern Languages & Literatures: Spanish Induction Ceremony, MCC 242 (930-1030am)
- Modern Languages & Literatures, Poucher Hall 255 (10-11am)
- Physics and Astronomy, Shineman 170 (9-11am)
- Psychology, Park 315 (10-11am)
- School of Business (MBA), Online (10-11am)
- School of Business (M&M Department), Rich Hall 221 & Online (10-11am)
- Sociology, Mahar 111 & Online (10-11am)
- Anthropology, MCC 132, (1030-1130am)
- Anthropology: Honors Society Induction, MCC 132 (1130am-12pm)
- Art and Design, MCC 201 (11am-12pm)
- Biological Sciences, Shineman 122 (11am-12pm)
- Cinema and Screen Studies, MCC 133 (Presentations 9am-4pm with a lunch break from noon to 1pm)
- Computer Science, Shineman 170 & Online (11am-12pm)
- Curriculum & Instruction, MCC 323 & Online (11am-12pm)
- English & Creative Writing: Creative Writing Awards Ceremony, MCC 144 (10am-12pm)
- Experiential Learning (Formerly EXCEL), MCC 145 (The Compass Resource Center) (11am-12pm)
- Health Promotion and Wellness Management, MCC 225 & Online (10am-12pm)
- Linguistics, Wilber B5 (11am-12pm)
- Modern Languages & Literatures, Poucher Hall 242 (11-1130am)
- Modern Languages & Literatures, Poucher Hall 242 (1130am-12pm)
- Philosophy, MCC 211 (11am-12pm)
- School of Business (M&M Department), Rich Hall 221 & Online (11am-12pm)
- Sociology, Mahar 111 & Online (11am-12pm)
- Theatre, Tyler Hall Room 42 (11am-12pm)
- Cinema and Screen Studies, MCC 133 (Presentations 9am-4pm with a lunch break from noon to 1pm)
- Criminal Justice, MCC 210 (12-1pm)
- Psychology: Honors in Psychology Reception, MCC 114 (12-1pm)
- Sociology, Mahar 111 & Online (12-1pm)
- Theatre, Lab Theatre, Tyler Hall (12-2pm)
- KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Lars Rudstam, MCC Auditorium
- Cinema and Screen Studies, MCC 133 (Presentations 9am-4pm with a lunch break from noon to 1pm)
- Theatre, Lab Theatre, Tyler Hall (12-2pm)
- Art and Design, Tyler Hall (Look for Signage) (2-4pm)
- Cinema and Screen Studies, MCC 133 (Presentations 9am-4pm with a lunch break from noon to 1pm)
- Communication Studies, MCC 208 & Online (2-3pm)
- Counseling and Psychological Services/ Mental Health Counseling Program, MCC 225 (2-3pm)
- Music, Tyler Room 50 (2-3pm)
- Political Science and Global & Intl Studies | Great Lakes Institute, MCC 174 & Online (2-3pm)
- School of Business (MBA Healthcare), Online (2-3pm)
- School of Business (M&M Department), Online (2-4pm)
- Poster Session, MCC Ice Arena (2-3pm)
Click here for the QUEST 2025 Poster Spreadsheet (Download to filter, sort, & search!)
- Art and Design, Tyler Hall (Look for Signage) (2-4pm)
- Art and Design: Showcase, Tyler Hall Lobby (3-6pm)
- Atmospheric and Geological Sciences, Shineman 172 (3-4pm)
- Career Services, MCC 323 (345-5pm)
- Communication Studies, Online (3-4pm)
- Counseling and Psychological Services/ School Psychology, MCC 142 (3-4pm)
- English & Creative Writing: Awards Presentation Ceremony, MCC 114 (3-4pm)
- Music, Tyler Room 50 (3-4pm)
- Political Science and Global & Intl Studies | Great Lakes Institute, Shineman 194 & Online (3-4pm)
- Professional Development Schools (School of Education), Shineman 170 (345-630pm)
- School of Business (M&M Department), Online (2-4pm)
- Art and Design: Showcase, Tyler Hall Lobby (3-6pm)
- Art and Design: Student Studios, Tyler Hall, 2nd Floor (Look for Signage) (4-530pm)
- Atmospheric and Geological Sciences, Shineman 172 (4-5pm)
- Career Services, MCC 323 (345-5pm)
- Cinema and Screen Studies, Lanigan 105 (4-5pm)
- Communication Studies, Online
- English & Creative Writing: Deans' Writing Awards Reception, Lake Effect Cafe (Penfield Library) (4-430pm)
- Professional Development Schools (School of Education), Shineman 170 (345-630pm)
- Art and Design: Showcase, Tyler Hall Lobby (3-6pm)
- Art and Design: Student Studios, Tyler Hall, 2nd Floor (Look for Signage) (4-530pm)
- Art and Design, MCC 133 (5-7pm)
- Art and Design: Awards Ceremony, Tyler Hall Lobby (530-6pm)
- Communication Studies, Online (5-6pm)
- Professional Development Schools (School of Education), Shineman 170 (345-630pm)
