👻 Humanities Research is Spooktacular 👻

Humanities Undergraduate Research

While research is commonly associated with STEM subjects, Humanities research thrives at UW. As a UW student, you have access to special programs only available to UW as an R-1 Flagship university, as well as expert faculty who regularly engage in research in their fields. 

Interested in getting started with Humanities research? Check out these options: 

• Summer Institute of Arts & Humanities (SIAH): Specifically designed for Arts and Humanities students, SIAH gives students the opportunity to spend summer quarter creating a research paper/project that is presented at a closing symposium.
• Departmental Honors Programs: Many departmental Honors programs require students to engage in original research under faculty supervision. Explore your department's Honors program's requirements here to learn more about possible research opportunities.
• Research Cafe: Join the Office of Undergraduate Research for the Research Café in MGH 171! Enjoy free coffee and donuts while connecting with the UW research community and discovering how to get started with undergraduate research opportunities. Find the dates for the upcoming events here.
• Undergraduate Research Symposium: Showcase your original research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium every spring! Open to all undergrads, this is your chance to present your work with faculty supervision and be a part ow the UW research community. Register for an upcoming info session to learn more!

Key Dates & Events

Oct. 21: Virtual Job & Internship Fair

Join this fair where you can meet employers representing all industries on a virtual platform to learn more about available internships and jobs. Register for this event and learn how to prepare for this fair here.

Oct. 29: Nonprofit & Government Career Fair

At this fair, you can expect to see employers representing Nonprofit and Government industries. Join to connect with them and find opportunities to launch a career in this space. Please register for this event here.

Nov. 2: Huskies@Work Application Deadline

Huskies@Work is a UWAA program that matches UW students and alumni to discuss career journeys and job experiences in one-time, low-commitment talks. Apply by Nov. 2 to get paired with a mentor by mid-November.

Upcoming Key Dates

• Oct. 10: Time Schedule for WIN quarter classes available on web.
• Oct. 14: Late Add Period ends. Late Add Petition required after this date.
• Oct. 24: Full tuition due if withdrawing for the quarter on/after this date.
• Oct. 30: Registration Period I begins for winter quarter.
• Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day. No classes on this day, and most offices and buildings closed.

Career Corner: Gaining Relevant Experience

Have you ever seen an entry level position that requires "relevant experience" and not known how to gain that experience? This month, we're focusing on some UW opportunities that help develop career preparation:

• Board positions in Registered Student Organizations or the Associated Students of UW (ASUW) can develop advocacy, organization, and marketing skills.
• The Community Engagement & Leadership Experience (CELE) Center focuses on strengthening leadership skills through community advocacy and the leadership minor.
• Increase your global perspective by joining UW CIRCLE programs like Unite UW and CIRCLE of Friends.
• Strengthen skills in public speaking and communication as a FIG Leader, Orientation Leader, or Campus tour guide (applications open now - close on October 17).