Michael Uy demonstrates a baroque figured bass improvisation on a descending C scale, as a music major friend plays the melody on cello, during Michael's presentation at the conference. Click HERE for more pictures from Friday morning.

Bob Haas grills Nick Riggle, 06-07 scholar, and Jordan Troeller, 07-08 scholar, about their projects, and each rises to the challenge. Click HERE for more pictures from the lunch and reception.

Nika Cyrus, Jihoon Lim, and Dang Lam share a laugh as Dang prepares to give his presentation. Click HERE for more pictures from Friday afternoon.

Sarah Stone is intrigued by a question inspired by her presentation on the poetics of gender in Elizabeth Bishop's work. Click HERE for more pictures from Saturday morning.

Dashal Moore opens her presentation on "Richmond's State of Emergency and the Politics of Violence" with an anecdote from her childhood. Click HERE for more pictures from Saturday afternoon.