Activities and Events

The Biology Department offers a variety of activities and events that expose students to a broad range of scientific knowledge, allowing them to interact with professors and fellow students.

BioLunch

All biology students and faculty members are invited to BioLunch, an informal event held on Friday's at 12:30 p.m. at Vail Commons.

Biology Newsletter

The biology newsletter is a weekly electronic newsletter distributed to biology majors and students currently or recently enrolled in a biology course. It provides information on events, seminars, scholarships, research opportunities, and accomplishments of Davidson biologists. To suggest announcements or subscribe to this newsletter please contact the department assistant.

Biology Seminars

The Biology Department Seminar Series invites guest speakers from research institutions around the country to share their research results. Davidson thesis students also present their work. Seminars are typically held during the common hour or in the late afternoon. Contact Prof. Debbie Thurtle-Schmidt, Seminar Series coordinator, with speaker suggestions and questions.

Darwin's Birthday Celebration

Since 2002, the Biology Department has been celebrating Darwin Day, an international event held on or around Darwin's birthday, February 12. The celebration at Davidson includes dinner, birthday cake, and scientific door prizes.

Biology Banquet

Near the end of each spring semester, senior biology majors are invited to a banquet to celebrate the year and announce the Sigma Xi and Tom Daggy award winners.

Beta Beta Beta Induction Ceremony

New members of Beta Beta Beta (BBB), the biology honor society, are inducted during a short ceremony. Invitations are sent to all eligible declared biology majors during the spring semester.