About Humanities Days

The School of Humanities is proud to announce and invite you to Humanities Days, an annual showcase and celebration of our undergraduates’ intellectual curiosity and creative expression. This event will highlight the critically innovative and vibrant work our students are known for on a platform conceived to connect and share this work with the larger Rice community.

Humanities Days are part of the Office of Undergraduate Research and Inquiry’s (OURI) Inquiry Weeks. The mission of Inquiry Weeks is to recognize and celebrate the ongoing research, design, and creative work by undergraduate students. The two-week event aims to provide an opportunity for students to showcase their projects and achievements in a variety of settings while giving students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to learn more about the projects occurring at Rice.

Event Details

All events will be hosted April 14-15th, 2025

Medical Humanities Practicum Showcase and Exhibit:

Date: April 14
Time: 10 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Location: Rice Memorial Center (RMC), Farnsworth Pavilion.

Oral and text-based Presentations:

Date: April 15
Time: 11 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Location: Rice Memorial Center (RMC), Farnsworth Pavilion

Art Showcase: Pecha Kucha/ 20x20 Presentations

Date: April 15
Time: 11 a.m.-2-pm
Location: Rice Memorial Center (RMC), Farnsworth Pavilion

Poster Presentations

Date: April 15
Time: 10 a.m.-2p.m.
Location: Rice Memorial Center (RMC), Grand Hall

What to Expect

Attend panels of students presenting their latest research findings and creative and artistic works in the fields including but not limited to, History, English, PLST (Politics, Law, and Social Thought), Religion, and Art at Farnsworth Pavilion.

• Research and Pecha Kucha Art Presentations (Farnsworth Pavilion)
• Poster Sessions (Grand Hall): Engage with research projects displayed in the Grand Hall. Students will be present to talk about their work with attendees.
• Medical Humanities Practicum Showcase and Exhibit (Farnsworth Pavilion): Attend short oral presentations from students in the medical humanities practica. Students will share highlights from the research they conducted in conjunction with mentors and organizations in the Texas Medical Center and local institutions related to health. Students enrolled in the medical humanities special topics class on pain will also display the alternative pain scales that they have developed.
• Come celebrate our students’ research and creative works and participate in honoring this year's awardees at the ceremony and reception immediately following the Research and Pecha Kucha Art showcase on April 15th .
• Free Snacks and Stickers: Enjoy complimentary treats and music, and grab some exclusive Humanities Swag. Available at the Grand Hall throughout the event!

Join us!

Whether you're presenting your work or learning more about the humanities scholarship and artistic work being developed here at Rice, don't miss the opportunity to be a part of Humanities Days!

Showcase Your Work

We invite undergraduate students to be a part of Humanities Days by presenting your research or showcasing your creative work. This is your chance to share your insights and passion with the Rice community.

How to Participate:

• Eligibility: Only research and creative work completed in the context of a class or under faculty mentorship is eligible.
• Application: (Application: Deadline February 19th 5:00 p.m. Prior to the application deadline, interested students apply by filling out our application form. Faculty members can also submit applications on behalf of their students.
• Commitment: Selected participants presenting their work on posters or planning to share their findings using PowerPoint will be provided with poster and slide templates, respectively. All posters and slide decks must be submitted no later than noon on March 24th.
• The Medical Humanities Practicum Showcase and Exhibition will feature students in MDHM 310, MDHM 403, MDHM 420, and MDHM 430. Students in different Medical Humanities classes or electives should apply for the general Humanities Showcase (10-2 PM) using the application form linked below.

Application Deadline: February 19th at 5:00 p.m. Application form >

Submission Deadline: March 24th at 12 p.m. for participants presenting research on posters, PowerPoint, or other digital media to share their research.

Be a Spectator

Not presenting this time? No problem! Humanities Days are open to everyone at Rice University. Join us to engage with the incredible contributions our undergraduate students are making in the humanities and the arts.

Save the dates and mark your calendars. We look forward to celebrating Humanities Days with you on April 14th & 15th!