The Barge Oratorical Prize for Thesis Presentations is awarded to seniors who demonstrate excellence during the oral presentation of their honors theses. The prize has a rich tradition at Lafayette and was originally endowed by Benjamin F. Barge in 1900.
Professors and advisers can nominate students for consideration by sending the name(s) and email(s) of all nominees via email to Scott Placke by 5 p.m. Thurs., March 26.
Students will be required to submit an eight- to 10-minute video that presents their thesis to the prize committee in order to be considered for the prize. Their thesis is not required to be complete at the time of recording. Nominees will be contacted with detailed instructions after the nomination period ends.
Submitted by: Scott Placke