What can research look like in the Humanities? Whether you’re just beginning to explore what research means or you’re gearing up to write a senior Honors thesis, this event is for you.

Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A with faculty members and a current undergraduate researcher as they share about their scholarship and research experiences. Topics covered by the panelists may include how to ask a compelling research question, examples of real faculty research projects, and what doing undergraduate research or a thesis can actually look like.

Bring your curiosity, connect with faculty, and find out more about the real work of the humanities!

Event Speakers:  

Jeffrey Beneker | Classics
Raquel Kennon | English
Hank Southgate | Philosophy
Claire Hoppe | Undergraduate Student Participant

Event details: 

• Tuesday, October 27, 2026
• 5:00 PM (food, drinks, conversation); 5:30 PM panel begins
• Washburn Observatory Library, 1401 Observatory Drive

Registration: All L&S Honors students are encouraged to attend. Please complete our RSVP form. Please RSVP by Sunday, October 25.

If you previously RSVPed but are no longer able to attend, please sign back in and update your RSVP using this form.

Other events currently in this Research 101 series:

• November 10 – Life Sciences Edition

The Research 101 series has received generous financial support from the Cronon Funds – thank you!