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Join the Interdisciplinary Humanities Committee (IHC) to learn more about the new Public Humanities Graduate Fellows Program. Through seminars, practical experience, and a capstone project, Public Humanities Graduate Fellows become conversant with the history, theories, and methods of public humanities. Read on to find out more about the program and info sessions!

By Daina Tagavi, Professional Development Peer
Tuesday, January 29th, 2019 - 8:00am


Join the Interdisciplinary Humanities Committee (IHC) to learn more about the new Public Humanities Graduate Fellows Program.

The public humanities are collaborations between scholars and communities that generate new knowledge and creative work to strengthen civic agency and cultural life. Through seminars, practical experience, and a capstone project, Public Humanities Graduate Fellows become conversant with the history, theories, and methods of public humanities. They gain insight into the social reach and relevance of their scholarship and learn how to be publicly-engaged academics. Graduate Fellows will also have the opportunity to use their skills in a variety of social and professional environments, including museums and other cultural institutions, government, education administration, and non-profit organizations.

The program consists of three components: two seminars, a practicum, and a capstone project.

Attend one of the following info sessions to explore the course requirements, hear about the paid internships and fellow-designed community projects, and find out more about the capstone project:

  • Wednesday, January 30, 11:45-1:00 PM | 6020 HSSB
    • Lunch from South Coast Deli provided
  • Tuesday, February 5, 4:00-5:00 PM | 6020 HSSB
    • Light refreshments provided

IHC aims to ​prepare students for careers as dynamic, socially-engaged humanists both within and beyond the academy. Find out more about IHC here and the program here.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. To be eligible for 2019 internships, apply to the program by February 25, 2019.