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Can I present in your class?

Mar 19, 20253 min read

Students often reach out to me asking whether they can present in one of my classes. Here are answers to this question and related questions.

What should I do after reading this page?

Send me an email using the following template.

Subject: [<course code>] Present <thing> on <date> from <start time>-<end time>?
 
Hi Gabe,
 
Could I present <thing> during your <course code> class on <date> from <start time>-<end time>?
 
Here are more details about my presentation:
[ ] Other dates would work / [ ] I can only present on this specific date
[ ] I can present without the projector / [ ] I absolutely need the projector
[ ] My presentation is not on a campus holiday or the Wednesday before Thanksgiving
[ ] I would like for you to make an announcement / [ ] I am not requesting an announcement
[ ] I understand that you will only post plain text announcements
 
Announcement text:
...
 
Other info:
...
 
Thanks,
<name>

Here is an example. Please note that the course times and club are made up.

Subject: [ECS170] Present AggieNano on Thu Nov 21 from 10:58-11:00AM?
 
Hi Gabe,
 
Could I make a presentation about AggieNano (see announcement) during your ECS170 class on Thursday Nov 21 from 10:58-11:00AM?
 
Here are more details about my presentation:
[x] Other dates would work / [ ] I can only present on this specific date
[x] I can present without the projector / [ ] I absolutely need the projector
[x] I would like for you to make an announcement
[x] I understand that you will only post plain text announcements
 
Announcement text:
AggieNano is a UC Davis club where students interested in nanotechnology meet for newtorking, presentations, games, and more.
 
Our meetings are from 5-6pm in Bainer Hall.
 
Other Info:
None
 
Thanks,
<name>

Can I present in one of your classes?

I usually say yes. If you are a UC Davis student presenting to promote university-related organization or initiative, yes. If you are a UC Davis student promoting a personal project or other non-affiliated organization or initiative, maybe.

What should I do when presenting?

  • Please arrive early, at least 5 minutes before the start of lecture.
  • On dates without an exam, you may use up to 1 minute of lecture time to make the presentation.
  • Be prepared to make a compelling presentation without using the projector (see below).

Can I use the mic?

Yes.

Search this site for “Microphone Placement” for tips on how to not hurt everyone’s ears :)

Will you show my slide while I present?

No.

Can I use the projector myself?

I would prefer not.

Which of your classes can I present in?

ClassCan you present?
ECS188No. You probably don’t want to anyway, as the class size is only 30 students.
ECS132Yes.
ECS170Yes.
Other classes with large (100+ student) lecturesUsually yes.

When and where are your classes?

You can find the answer to this question using SISWEB or Schedule Builder.

Are there dates that I should avoid?

  • Campus holidays
  • The Wednesday before Thanksgiving Holiday

Can you make an announcement on Canvas about my thing?

Maybe. I decide this on a case-by-case basis. Usually this comes down to how busy I feel and how straightforward it is for me to share your content.

I will be more inclined to say yes if you can provide a brief, factual, plain text message that I can copy and paste as an announcement.

I will be less inclined to say yes if your announcement involves media, if it’s long, or if it’s overly sensational.