👻 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. We encourage you to explore the following options to begin your journey in undergraduate research: 

• 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 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.
• 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!
• UW Libraries’ people, places, collections and services support Arts and Humanities research in many ways! Bookmark their Student Guide for all the tips, and chat with a librarian 24/7 to get started.

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? You're not alone. The good news is you don't need a formal internship to start building your résumé. This month, we're focusing on some UW opportunities that help develop career preparation:

• Get involved in clubs and student government. Board positions in Registered Student Organizations or the Associated Students of UW (ASUW) can develop advocacy, organization, budgeting, and marketing skills.
• Develop leadership skills through the Community Engagement & Leadership Experience (CELE). Whether you pursue the Leadership Minor or take part in programs like the Husky Leadership Certificate. CELE provides structured pathways to develop and document your leadership growth.
• Expand your global perspective through engaging with UW CIRCLE programs that build cross-cultural competency and community. One of those programs is Unite UW, a quarterly, student-led cultural exchange program that connects domestic and international students through shared experiences; developing the intercultural communication skills employers increasingly value.

Upcoming Events & Key Dates

Oct. 15: The Boys from Fengkuei Movie Screening

Hou Hsiao-hsien’s The Boys from Fengkuei, a landmark work in the emergence of Taiwan New Cinema. Register here to join the screening at 6:30 PM, followed by a discussion with profesors Beth Tsai from Hunter College and James Tweedie from UW's CMS department.

Oct. 15: Campus Tour Guide Applications Due

Gain communication and presentation skills, all while building community and participating in a fun working environment. Student tour guides share their stories with more than 40,000 campus visitors each year. Learn more and apply here.

Nov. 1: 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 November 1st to get paired with a mentor by mid-November.

Other Key Upcoming Dates

• Oct. 20: Late Add Period ends. Late Add Petition required after this date.
• Oct. 30: Full tuition due if withdrawing for the quarter on/after this date.
• Nov. 5: Registration Period I begins for winter quarter.
• Nov. 11: Veteran’s Day. No classes on this day, and most offices and buildings are closed.