The State of Teaching at Bushnell University

In the Fall 2025 term, a call went out for nominations of Bushnell students who had demonstrated by their observable behaviors that they were committed to approaching their classes as opportunities to learn, not simply to manipulate the class environment for high grades or other indirect rewards. Those nominees were named Bergquist Laureates. The award is named for Dr. Tim Bergquist, the founder of ACE Day, who loved to encourage students to be scholars. At noon, the Bergquist Laureates will participate in a panel whose topic is the elements of Bushnell classes that help them learn, things that do not help them learn, and things they wish they would see that would help them learn. Bushnell faculty are invited to attend to listen.

The panelists:

  • Ana Augusto
  • Deborah Leos
  • Noah Mancione
  • Carolyn Ruiz-Moreno
  • Martha Valverde

Noon – 1 PM

Goodrich 104

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Jesús Aguilar, Emilio Alfaro, Katie Belitz, Kaleb Burnett, Francisco Cayolla, Alexus Hernandez, Turner Livingston, Sara Martin, Jace Meyer, Hayleigh Michael, Lauren Sprengeler, Kaleo Wellman & Lilli Williams

Branding Competition for CAFA’s Emotional Support Cancer Center

This year, the students have created branding and promotional elements for Christians As Family Advocates (CAFA) counseling center. CAFA has developed a new cancer emotional therapy support center that will provide support groups, therapy and neurofeedback for those in the area experiencing cancer as well as support services for loved ones. 

This Ace Day is a competition. Students will pitch their branding and promotional items to the client and the client will pick and use their favorite campaign. There will also be a Visitor’s Choice Award.

MKTG 432, Branding, Advertising & Promotion

Christy Silverthorne

L203

10 AM – Noon

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Emilio Alfaro, Isabella Baker, Dylan Carson, Savaun Deng, Amariah Deschenes, Gabe Evans, Nathan Farris, Santi Galindo, Jah’lin Green, Gregory Joe, Talon Larson, Turner Livingston, Maria Velarde Manzanilla, Jace Meyer, Corben Simon, Mikiah Southmayd, Lauren Sprengeler, Savannah Tomlinson, Lilli Williams, Austin Wolfe

Main Street Sweets Digital Marketing Plan Competition

Each group has created a complete digital marketing plan and pitch for a local Springfield client, Main Street Sweets. The client will pick her favorite group. Visitors will also vote on their favorite digital marketing plans.

MKTG 235, Digital Marketing

Christy Silverthorne

Bucher Room

10 – 11:30 AM

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