UW Humanities Summit 2024

Watch the recordings of the 2024 UW Humanities Summit on YouTube here.

Join the nation's leading minds at the University of Wyoming Humanities Summit! On October 8-9, 2024, the University of Wyoming College of Arts and Sciences will host a landmark event—the UW Humanities Summit. This national gathering promises to be a pivotal moment for scholars, educators, and advocates of the humanities.

The Summit will spotlight the transformative power of the humanities at UW and beyond, exploring groundbreaking developments and innovative approaches in the field. This event is a call to action for shaping the future of humanities research and education at UW. Together, we'll brainstorm strategic initiatives to elevate the humanities. This summit is a unique opportunity to engage with successful strategies from across the nation, focusing on securing external funding, enhancing opportunities for students, building strong graduate programs, and fostering collaborative networks both within and beyond the humanities.

Don't miss this chance to be part of a dynamic conversation that will help further define the role of the humanities in higher education. This event is free and open to the public. Register below and be part of this transformative experience.

This event is funded by the following University of Wyoming units: President’s Office, Provost’s Office, Research and Economic Development Division, Student Affairs, UW Libraries, Honors College, Modern and Classical Languages, College of Arts and Sciences, and School of Computing.

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About the Summit

The first day of the summit will be national in scope, and feature thought leaders from major national funding and research agencies (NEH, Mellon, the State Department, the National Humanities Center) and directors of state and university humanities institutes and centers. The second day will shift focus to local and regional themes, applying national-level insights to humanities and outreach issues for UW and the state of Wyoming, with invited public sector leaders and representatives from the Wyoming Humanities Council, the UW Foundation, UW faculty, graduate and undergraduate humanities students, alumni, and other Wyoming stakeholders.

With these topics on the table, and an array of thoughtful speakers in the house, we hope that the humanities summit will be a forum for robust discussions that can energize the humanities on our campus and also inspire guests as they engage in further conversations nationally and at their home institutions. Register for this event below.

Registration for this event has closed. For questions, please email akelly13@uwyo.edu.

Watch the UW Humanities Summit Recordings Here

Schedule of Events

Join us for an exciting three-day exploration of the humanities at the University of Wyoming from October 7-9. This event offers a deep dive into the world of grants, innovative initiatives, and the positive future of the humanities, featuring distinguished guests from national organizations and universities. The event kicks off on October 7 with a special focus on "Grants and Grant-Writing in the Humanities."

On October 8, we shift to a national perspective at the Gateway Center. A series of panels will explore the humanities' future, successful initiatives, and the intersection of humanities and STEM, with contributions from leaders across the country. The day concludes with a networking reception in Legacy Hall.

The event culminates on October 9, shining a spotlight on local and university-based humanities efforts. Panels will highlight public humanities initiatives in Wyoming and the significant role of the humanities at UW. The day will also include discussions on engaging the public and humanities' global impact, culminating in a unique session featuring student voices. Meet the speakers here.

Guests can also join the Humanities Summit via Microsoft Teams. Click here for October 8, and click here for October 9.

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