Fall 2026 First Half - First-half grades due
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu. Thrive in Daunting Times Through Hopefunk Futures: Book Talk with Becky Chambers
Join radical hopepunk author, Becky Chambers, for a powerful lecture on thriving in daunting, fascist times through the audacity of joy, community, and imagined futures. Four of Utah's incredible queer organizations have teamed up to celebrate the release of her new book, AS YOU WAKE, BREAK THE SHELL - a sci-fi novel about surviving through found family and tenacious hope amidst environmental collapse. Two-time Hugo Award-winning author, Becky Chambers is one of the most prominent and impactful science fiction authors of our time. This is her first visit to Salt Lake and first novel in years, so embrace this rare opportunity to hear her on tour!
The event is hosted in collaboration with The Legendarium, Under the Umbrella, the Queer Student Union of Utah, and the University of Utah Gender Studies Program. Legendarium and Under the Umbrella are sponsoring $5 admission for students, with any school ID (code: hopepunk).
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Lectures. Meetups. Public Event. Seminars. Theatre. Other. Campus Locations: Kingsbury Hall - Joseph T. (KH). Cost: $5.00. Ticket URL: https://utahpresents.org/event/guest-presenter/becky-chambers. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, October 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit utahpresents.org. FY27 1U4U Informational Town Hall
College of Humanities
Learn more about the 2027 1U4U Collaborative Seed Grant Program, this year’s Disasters & Extreme Environments theme, and what to know before applying.
Faculty interested in applying—and staff who support applicants—are encouraged to attend a virtual informational town hall led by Jake Jensen, senior associate vice president for research. The session will provide an overview of the 2027 program and themes, application information and an opportunity to ask questions.
RSVP for the 1U4U informational town hall. Registration is required to receive Zoom access information.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 16, 2026, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM.
For more info visit luma.com. Fall 2026 Second Half - Classes begin
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, October 19, 2026.
Festival of Cultures
The Festival of Cultures celebrates various traditions, histories, and communities through cultural performances, art, cuisine, and interactive activities. This event fosters connections, encourages dialogue, and creates a welcoming space for learning, appreciation, and celebration of global cultures. This event is open to all students, staff, faculty, and community members who love the cultures found at the University of Utah!
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Dance. Employer Campus Visits. Exhibitions. Info Sessions. Kids/Family. Lectures. Meetups. Music. Public Event. Seminars. Student org. Theatre. Workshops & Training. Other. Campus Locations: Union - A. Ray Olpin (UNION). Cost: Free and Open to all. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, October 19, 2026, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM.
For more info visit culture.utah.edu. Owning Your Professional Skills | Career Workshop Series
College of Humanities
Recognize, articulate, and confidently own the professional skills you bring to the table. Led by the Goff Institute, this interactive workshop will help you identify the skills you’ve developed through your academic, work, and life experiences and learn how to communicate them effectively to employers. You’ll also learn about internship and practicum opportunities through the Goff Institute and hear directly from students who have completed Goff programs about their experiences and how those opportunities gave them an advantage.
Handshake signup.
Zoom link.
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Virtual. Alternate Location: https://utah.zoom.us/j/94263501015. Ticket URL: https://utah.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1980939. Contact Name: Cameron Vakilian. Contact Email: cameron.vakilian@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM.
For more info visit utah.zoom.us. Humanities Recognized Student Government Meeting
College of Humanities
Hum RSG (Humanities Recognized Student Government) meets monthly to talk about issues important to students in the College of Humanities. Open to all students interested in joining. Info.
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Contact Name: Karen Marsh. Contact Email: karen.marsh@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to add, drop (delete), elect CR/NC, or audit classes
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to wait list
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 23, 2026.
Lessons from Recently Published Book Authors, with tea and treats!
College of Humanities
Please join us for the next College of Humanities Research Event, “Lessons from Recently Published Book Authors, with tea and treats!” In recent years, College of Humanities faculty have published a record number of acclaimed academic books.
This afternoon gathering will celebrate their work and make the publishing process more visible. It will take place on Friday, October 23rd from 3-4:30 pm in LNCO 2110. Presenting authors include: Leandra Hernández, Ashton Lazarus, Joe Metz, Melissa Parks, Susie Porter, Jeremy Rosen, Natalie Stillman-Webb, and Thomas Swenson.
For questions and to RSVP, please contact Robin Jensen at r.e.jensen@utah.edu.
Campus Locations: Language & Communication Bldg (LNCO). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM.
Salt 18: Amor Muñoz’s UMFA Public Opening
College of Humanities
Amor Muñoz is a Mexico City-based artist who works at the intersections of technology, craft, labor, and biology. In her expansive, research-driven practice, she traces how technology is deeply embedded in our material and cultural lives.
For her salt exhibition, Muñoz turns to corn (also known by the Nahuatl name elotl, or elote in Spanish). Corn is more than a food: it is a carrier of memory, a record of cultural exchange, and a living system of knowledge that has been passed across generations. The exhibition features an immersive installation called KaleidescopElote. Using enlarged resin kernels as building blocks, the central sculpture can be an observatory, a lighthouse, a seed bank, or an oracle. With an interactive digital kaleidoscope of stars and seeds inside, the work explores ancient relationships between agriculture, architecture, and celestial observation.
Attend the free Public Opening, October 23!
Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 23, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
For more info visit umfa.utah.edu. Gender & Social Expectations | Fall 2026 Brave Conversations
College of Humanities
What expectations about gender are there in your family, in your culture, on our campus, in your major, in your religion, in our country? Share a meal with people with diverse backgrounds and beliefs to listen, learn, and discuss.
Campus Connect RSVP Link:
https://cglink.me/2zF/r384720
Co-Sponsor: Center for Campus Wellness.
Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit cglink.me. The National Humanities Center invites proposals for events to be included in the 2027 Being Human Festival (US)
College of Humanities
The National Humanities Center invites proposals for events to be included in the 2027 Being Human Festival (US), a public humanities initiative for diverse, non-academic audiences across the United States. Events for the 2027 Festival will take place from April 17 to May 1, 2027, and will be organized around the theme of “Crossroads.” Successful proposals will receive modest grants and other forms of support from the National Humanities Center. All proposals must be received by October 30, 2026. Interested in learning more? Register now for a virtual information session on October 6, 2026 at 12pm MT. For further information, see the application form or email the Public Engagement team with questions.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 30, 2026.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, October 30, 2026.
Race for Campus Safety 2026 LAUREN MCCLUSKEY FOUNDATION
College of Humanities
The Lauren McCluskey Race for Campus Safety will be held on October 31, 2026, at McCarthey Family Track and Field in Salt Lake City, Utah. This annual, community-driven event raises awareness and funds to improve how colleges respond to relationship violence and stalking. Inspired by Lauren McCluskey’s life and legacy, the race brings together students, families, advocates, and campus communities in a shared commitment to creating safer campuses.
Taking place on Halloween morning, this year’s event will also have candy available for kids trick-or-treating at vendor booths as a part of the race festival.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, October 31, 2026, 9:00 AM.
For more info visit runsignup.com. Applications are now being accepted for the College of Humanities’ Scholarly Conference and Research Convening Program
College of Humanities
Applications are now being accepted for the College of Humanities’ Scholarly Conference and Research Convening Program, which provides College of Humanities faculty with up to $5,000 to host conferences, symposia, workshops, and other scholarly convenings that bring leading researchers, community partners, and prospective collaborators to the University of Utah. The Dean’s office privileges events that: (a) create interdisciplinary and cross-institutional partnerships, (b) increase the national or international visibility of University of Utah scholarship, and (c) generate opportunities for future publications, externally funded projects, and sustained research collaborations. Applications should include a two-page narrative describing the event and addressing how the convening meets the above criteria. They should include a detailed budget for the event as-a-whole inclusive of costs related to venue, speakers, and supplies, earmarking how the requested funds from the College will be used specifically. Applic…
Campus Wide Event: No.
Monday, November 2, 2026.
Humanities Recognized Student Government Meeting
College of Humanities
Hum RSG (Humanities Recognized Student Government) meets monthly to talk about issues important to students in the College of Humanities. Open to all students interested in joining. Info.
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Contact Name: Karen Marsh. Contact Email: karen.marsh@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Job Searching and Networking | Career Workshop Series
College of Humanities
Take a more proactive approach to your job search by using networking, outreach, and professional connections to uncover opportunities and get your foot in the door. Through live, real-time simulations, we’ll walk through examples of students searching for opportunities in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences, demonstrating how to identify potential employers, find the right people to connect with, and reach out effectively. You’ll leave with practical strategies you can immediately put to work in your own job or internship search.
Handshake signup.
Zoom link.
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Virtual. Alternate Location: https://utah.zoom.us/j/94263501015. Ticket URL: https://utah.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1980943. Contact Name: Cameron Vakilian. Contact Email: cameron.vakilian@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM.
For more info visit utah.zoom.us. Spring 2027 - Registration dates begin
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 5, 2026.
Crimson Conversations
College of Humanities
Crimson Conversations (CC) is an educational program created to enhance the cultural education and awareness of University of Utah campus community. CC will provide opportunities for students from all backgrounds to learn with and from one another and promote community success.
For room location and any questions, please reach out to the center at culture@utah.edu.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit culture.utah.edu. How Do We Feel About Politics? | Fall 2026 Brave Conversations
College of Humanities
Something both Democrats and Republicans agree on: We have a shared responsibility to engage with people whose backgrounds and viewpoints are different from our own.
Come share a meal and a structured conversation about politics, where the goal is to understand one another better and to learn from each other—not to change one anyone’s minds.
Campus Connect RSVP Link:
https://cglink.me/2zF/r384721
Co-Sponsor: The Hinckley Institute.
Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit cglink.me. Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to withdraw from classes
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, November 13, 2026.
Career Opportunity: Gardner Institute Survey Data Dictionary and Mapping Intern
College of Humanities
The Gardner Institute is accepting applications for a Spring 2027 Graduate Internship.
The intern will support the Gardner Institute’s efforts to improve the documentation, consistency, accessibility, and effective use of survey data. The primary project will involve developing a comprehensive data dictionary and business glossary for survey-related files.
This internship is fully remote, with an expectation of 10-15 hours per week during the Spring semester, and includes a $1,500 stipend.
Applications are due November 14, 2026. Learn more about the Gardner Institute Spring Graduate Internship. .
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, November 14, 2026.
For more info visit forms.cloud.microsoft. Applications are open and due for long- and short-term Huntington Fellows, as well as travel grants and exchange fellowships
College of Humanities
Applications are open and due for long- and short-term Huntington Fellows, as well as travel grants and exchange fellowships, on November 15th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
The Huntington—a collections-based research institute—awards over 150 research fellowships annually. Recipients of all fellowships are expected to be in continuous residence at The Huntington and to participate in, and contribute to, its intellectual life. Find more information, including how to apply, HERE.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Sunday, November 15, 2026.
For more info visit www.huntington.org. Level up your grant writing!
College of Humanities
Level up your grant writing! Discover proven strategies and practical tips to make your grant proposals stronger and more competitive. You’ll leave with actionable insights you can apply right away to your proposals. Join Jenna Taylor on the afternoon of November 17 for an in-person proposal writing workshop from 1-3 p.m. presented by the university’s Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations (CFR). The workshop is designed to support participants at all levels of experience, and the content is applicable across a wide range of funders and proposal types. Open to all UU faculty, research professionals, and staff involved in developing or supporting funding proposals.
RSVP by emailing jenna.taylor@utah.edu.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.
What the Great Salt Lake Means to Us | Fall 2026 Brave Conversations
College of Humanities
A conversation about how the Lake affects Utah, and how it affects our future together. You don’t need to be a Great Salt Lake expert—come share a meal with people of all viewpoints and discuss the past, present, and future of the Lake.
Campus Connect RSVP Link &:
https://cglink.me/2zF/r384722
Co-Sponsor: COMM 5150.
Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM.
For more info visit cglink.me. The Power of Internships | Career Workshop Series
College of Humanities
The Power of Internships Wednesday, November 18 | 3:00 - 4:20 PM |GC 2575/Virtual
Discover the many ways an internship can become part of your college experience and help prepare you for what comes next. This workshop will explore different types of internships and experiential opportunities, where to find them, how to successfully secure one, and why they matter for your future career. You’ll also learn about funding opportunities and university resources that can help make internships more accessible, along with practical tips for finding an experience that aligns with your interests and goals.
Handshake signup.
Zoom link.
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Virtual. Alternate Location: https://utah.zoom.us/j/94263501015. Ticket URL: https://utah.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1980954. Contact Name: Cameron Vakilian. Contact Email: cameron.vakilian@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM.
For more info visit utah.zoom.us. Humanities Recognized Student Government Meeting
College of Humanities
Hum RSG (Humanities Recognized Student Government) meets monthly to talk about issues important to students in the College of Humanities. Open to all students interested in joining. Info.
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Contact Name: Karen Marsh. Contact Email: karen.marsh@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
Holiday: Thanksgiving Break
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, November 26, 2026 – Friday, November 27, 2026.
Spring 2027 - Open enrollment
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, November 30, 2026.
Grant Opportunity: FLAG Initiative Announces $5,000 Research Grants
College of Humanities
The University of Utah’s Federalism, Law, and American Governance Initiative (FLAG) is accepting applications for its inaugural Research Grant Program, which will support research by scholars across the university on federalism and related questions of American governance.
Faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows are eligable to apply, and approximately 15 grants of up to $5,000 each are expected to be awarded. Applications are due Dec. 1, 2026. Learn more on the FLAG grants.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, December 1, 2026.
For more info visit attheu.utah.edu. Humanities Recognized Student Government Meeting
College of Humanities
Hum RSG (Humanities Recognized Student Government) meets monthly to talk about issues important to students in the College of Humanities. Open to all students interested in joining. Info.
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Contact Name: Karen Marsh. Contact Email: karen.marsh@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM.
Program/Project Management Networking Panel
College of Humanities
More info coming soon!
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Gardner Commons - Carolyn and Kem (GC). Contact Name: Cameron Vakilian. Contact Email: cameron.vakilian@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, December 2, 2026, 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM.
Crimson Conversation
College of Humanities
Crimson Conversations (CC) is an educational program created to enhance the cultural education and awareness of University of Utah campus community. CC will provide opportunities for students from all backgrounds to learn with and from one another and promote community success.
For room location and any questions, please reach out to the center at culture@utah.edu.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 3, 2026, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM.
For more info visit culture.utah.edu. Fall 2026 Full Term - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 4, 2026.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Last day to reverse CR/NC option
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 4, 2026.
Humanities Recognized Student Government Meeting
College of Humanities
Hum RSG (Humanities Recognized Student Government) meets monthly to talk about issues important to students in the College of Humanities. Open to all students interested in joining. Info.
Event Categories: Community Engagement. Campus Locations: Tanner Irish Humanities Building - Carolyn (CTIHB). Contact Name: Karen Marsh. Contact Email: karen.marsh@utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, December 7, 2026, 5:15 PM – 6:15 PM.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Classes end
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Fall 2026 Second Half - Classes end
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Thursday, December 10, 2026.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Reading day
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 11, 2026.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Final exam period
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, December 14, 2026 – Friday, December 18, 2026.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu. Fall 2026 Second Half - Second-half grades due
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, December 15, 2026.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu. Graduate Research Fellowship Application Due Today
College of Humanities
The Graduate Research Fellowship provides PhD and MFA students the opportunity to focus on their research/creative scholarly projects, conducting their research, and writing their dissertations. Applicants must be on track to pass their qualifying exams prior to the start of the fellowship year (by Fall 2027). Applications require a department endorsement. Graduate Research Fellowship – December 16, 2026,
All applications are on the University of Utah’s scholarship application platform, Scholarship Universe.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship in Political Economy Application Due Today
College of Humanities
The Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship in Political Economy is a dissertation completion opportunity for PhD students whose research intersects with politics/economics, and is open to students from any discipline, provided the political economy component is a part of their research. Common areas of research include business administration, economics, sociology, history, communication, political science, social work, health & social policy, and education policy. Students must be on track to defend by the end of the 2027-2028 academic year.
Marriner S. Eccles Graduate Fellowship – December 16, 2026
All applications are on the University of Utah’s scholarship application platform, Scholarship Universe.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
University Teaching Assistantship Application Due Today
College of Humanities
The University Teaching Assistantship provides seasoned teaching assistants with the opportunity to develop a new undergraduate or graduate course for their department. In the application, students will propose a new and innovative course that, if approved, will be taught during the 2027-2028 academic year. Applications will require a department endorsement.University Teaching Assistantship – December 16, 2026, All applications are on the University of Utah’s scholarship application platform, Scholarship Universe.
Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, December 16, 2026.
Holiday Recess (Dec 19 - Jan 10)
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Saturday, December 19, 2026 – Sunday, January 10, 2027.
Fall 2026 Full Term - Semester-length grades due
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Wednesday, December 23, 2026.
For more info visit registrar.utah.edu. Holiday: Christmas Day
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Friday, December 25, 2026.
Spring 2027 - House Bill 60 registration
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Tuesday, January 5, 2027.
Spring 2027 First Half Classes - Classes begin
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, January 11, 2027.
Spring 2027 Term Length - Classes begin
Academic Deadlines
Event Categories: Academic & Holiday. Campus Wide Event: Yes.
Monday, January 11, 2027.