2020 brought many changes for all of us. "Adapt" may be the word of the year. As the possibility of holding in-person events became less likely, discussions around the annual scholarship event shifted. The event became a panel discussion with a select group of scholarship recipients. How to hold a panel discussion while maintaining social distance? Transform the Rick and Penny Conner Architectural Engineering Teaching Laboratory into an ad hoc TV studio!

Students Camille Hamilton, Christopher Henderson, Mackenzie Henson and Anthony Phan were selected to participate on the panel with Eric Putman, chief development officer, moderating the discussion. In true 2020 fashion, Hamilton participated from her home in Edmond, Oklahoma. Guests who joined the livestream submitted questions throughout the event with topics ranging from how the pandemic has affected campus life to the impact that receiving scholarships has had on the students’ academic careers.

In addition to the live panel, several students shared stories through pre-recorded videos. Despite a small technology hiccup, the event was a great success! We invite you to watch all of the videos on our YouTube channel.

We offer our heartfelt thanks to all scholarship donors who support the academic careers of these and many more deserving students in the Lyles School of Civil Engineering. This event would not be possible without YOU!

Camille Hamilton	Christopher Henderson
Mackenzie Henson	Anthony Phan