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.
"Quest is legendary – a celebration of talent and innovation, which I’ve always admired." AUNRÉE J. HOUSTON of Paramount Creative & Strategy, the 2024 keynote speaker
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.
Quest 2024 highlights:
April 16th, 5:30-7 PM:
- SUNY-Oswego Syracuse Campus Poster Session
April 17th, SUNY-Oswego:
- 8 AM to 8:45 AM: Display to Archives Celebration at Penfield's Speaker's Corner
- 9 AM to 12 PM: Morning Sessions: student and faculty presentations, panels, awards, movies, etc.
- 1 to 2 PM: "From 2000 to the AI-based Renaissance: Crafting a Career Tapestry in Marketing, Coaching, and The Arts"- the Keynote Address by AUNRÉE J. HOUSTON of Paramount Creative & Strategy at the Campus Auditorium, 132 Marano; also available via Zoom. RECORDING
- 2:00 to 3:00 PM: Campus Poster Session at the DFS Ice Arena, Jazz in Tyler
3:00 to 6:00 PM: Afternoon Sessions: music, art, & theatre shows, student and faculty presentations, panels, awards, movies, etc.
Details are available for download and print:
Syracuse: Posters(docx)
Oswego: Presentations (docx) Posters (docx)
Hourly Agenda
Click on the tab below to see the sessions, locations, and active Zoom links.
- 4/16, 5:30pm-7pm
- 4/17, 8am-9am
- 4/17, 9am–10am
- 4/17, 10am-11am
- 4/17, 11am-12pm
- 4/17, 12pm- 1pm
- 4/17, 1pm-2pm Keynote
- 4/17, 2pm-3pm posters
- 4/17, 3pm-4pm
- 4/17, 4pm-5pm
- 4/17, 5pm-6pm
- 4/17, 6pm-7pm
Display to Archives Celebration: Penfield's Speaker's Corner
Morning snacks are available in Marano and Shineman from 8:30 to 10:30 am
- Anthropology: 132 Marano
- Art and Design: 201 Marano
- Biological Sciences: 122 Shineman
- Cinema and Screen Studies: 133 Marano
- Curriculum & Instruction: 196 Shineman Zoom link
- EconomicsHistory: 225 Marano
- Health Promotion & Wellness: 174 Shineman Zoom link
- History: 211 Marano
- Induction to the French and Spanish Honor Societies: 242 Marano
- Mathematics: 306 Marano
- Physics: 172 Shineman Zoom link
- Theatre, Exhibit: Penfield, Archives and Special Collections Room 8
Morning snacks are available in Marano and Shineman from 8:30 to 10:30 am
- Anthropology: 132 Marano
- Art and Design: 201 Marano
- Biological Sciences: 122 Shineman
- Chemistry: 175 Shineman
- Cinema and Screen Studies: 133 Marano
- Computer Science: 174 Shineman Zoom link
- Counseling and Psychological Services: 142 Marano
- Creative Writing Awards: 114 Marano
- Curriculum & Instruction: 196 Shineman Zoom link
- Economics: 225 Marano
- French Forum: 242 Marano
- HistoryHistory: 211 Marano
- Mathematics: 306 Marano
- Physics: 172 Shineman Zoom link
- Anthropology+Awards: 132 Marano
- Art and Design: 201 Marano
- Biological Sciences: 122 Shineman
- Chemistry: 175 Shineman
- Cinema and Screen Studies: 133 Marano
- Computer Science: 174 Shineman Zoom link
- Creative Writing Awards: 114 Marano
- CSTEP Annual Showcase: Atrium, Shineman
- Curriculum & Instruction: 196 Shineman
- Linguistics: 242 Marano
- Office of International Education and Programs: 306 Marano
- PhilosophyHistory: 211 Marano
- Physics: 172 Shineman Zoom link
- School of Business: 225 Marano Zoom link
- SOE: Why Teacher Diversity Matters: 142 Marano
Lunch on your own.
Keynote Address: 132 Marano, Campus Auditorium; From 2000 to the AI-based Renaissance: Crafting a Career Tapestry in Marketing, Coaching, and The Arts"- the Keynote Address by AUNRÉE J. HOUSTON of Paramount Creative & Strategy; Zoom.
Campus Poster Session: DFS Ice Arena, 41 posters from 7 departments
Music Department (Music we love and create): 50 Tyler Zoom link
- Art and design showcases, posters, demonstrations, and awards: Tyler Hall Lobby and 2nd floor
- Atmospheric and Geological Sciences: 172 Shineman Zoom link
- Biological Sciences: 122 Shineman
- Cinema and Screen Studies: 133 Marano
- Communication Studies Department: 201 Marano Zoom link
- Counseling and Psychological Services: 142 Marano
- Deans' Writing Awards: Penfield, Speaker's Corner
- Electrical and Computer Engineering: 174 Shineman
- EXCEL: 175 Shineman
- Music Department (Music we love and create): 50 Tyler Zoom link
- Poetry Reading and Art TalkHistory: 211 Marano
- Psychology: 132 Marano
- Theatre, backstage tour: Tyler, Waterman Theater
- Advancing Completion through Engagement: 114 Marano
- Art and design showcases, posters, demonstrations, and awards: Tyler Hall Lobby and 2nd floor
- Atmospheric and Geological Sciences: 172 Shineman Zoom link
- Biological Sciences: 122 Shineman
- Cinema and Screen Studies: 133 Marano
- Communication Studies Department: 132 Marano Zoom link
- Communication Studies Department: 201 Marano Zoom link
- Counseling and Psychological Services: 142 Marano
- Electrical and Computer Engineering: 174 Shineman
- Music Department (Music we love and create): 50 Tyler Zoom link
- Professional Development Schools History: 211 Marano
- Theatre, Senior Showcase: 46 Tyler (Lab Theater)
- Advancing Completion through Engagement: 114 Marano
- Art and design showcases, posters, demonstrations, and awards: Tyler Hall Lobby and 2nd floor
- Cinema and Screen Studies: 133 Marano
- Communication Studies: 132 Marano
- Counseling and Psychological Services: 142 Marano
- Professional Development Schools History: 211 Marano
- Theatre, Senior Showcase: 46 Tyler (Lab Theater)
- Advancing Completion through Engagement: 114 Marano
- Lambda Pi Eta Spring Ceremony: 132 Marano Zoom link
