Gina Mayer
  • Class of 2011
  • Alliance, OH

Gina Mayer to present academic research Tuesday

2011 Apr 18

Gina Mayer of Alliance, Ohio will present " The Effect of Socioeconomic Status (SES) on the Vocational and Educational Aspirations of Elementary Students " at the University of Mount Union's fourth annual Student Celebration Honoring Our Latest Academic Research (SCHOLAR) Day on Tuesday, April 19 on the university's campus.

Mayer, a senior early childhood education major is a graduate of Marlington High School.

SCHOLAR Day, which began in 2008, is a campus-wide day filled with presentations showcasing academic excellence and scholarly research conducted by Mount Union students. This academic-focused event gives students a chance to share their latest research with faculty, staff, students, family, friends and the surrounding communities. The continued success of this academic tradition is made possible through the generous support of George '58 and Sally (Shrake '59) Stradley of Hartville, Ohio and the Donald and Alice Noble Foundation of Wooster, Ohio.

SCHOLAR Day is free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.mountunion.edu/scholarday.

About the University of Mount Union

The University of Mount Union, founded in 1846, is a four-year, private institution grounded in the liberal arts tradition. Mount Union offers an array of broad-based and career-specific undergraduate and graduate programs to its 2,200 students who experience outstanding opportunities for success after graduation. Ranked as one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News & World Report, the University is committed to providing a student-centered approach and an exceptional educational experience, as evidenced by its mission to prepare students for fulfilling lives, meaningful work and responsible citizenship. The University's 115-acre campus is located in Alliance, Ohio, 80 miles of both Cleveland and Pittsburgh, and more than $100 million has been invested in the construction and renovation of modern facilities throughout the course of the past decade. For more information, visit www.mountunion.edu.