Academic Announcements

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Repeating History 201
We have noticed that several students are taking a History 201 course for a second time.  You should know that History 201 is not repeatable for credit.  This means that if you have already completed a 201, you do not earn credit if you take it a second time and it will not count in your major or degree.  If you are taking 201 for a second time, we would urge you to drop it and enroll in another course that will grant you credit.  If you have any questions on this, please let us know.
Research Fellowships With Open Applications

Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships and Holstrom Environmental Research Fellowships

 

These fellowships support undergraduate research done in collaboration with UW–Madison faculty or research/instructional academic staff during summer 2025 or the 2025-26 academic year. The student researcher receives $3,000, and the faculty/staff research advisor may request $1,000 to help offset research costs. Students must have at least junior standing at the time of application. The Holstrom Fellowships require an environmental focus. Apply by February 12, 2025.

 

Sophomore Research Fellowships

 

These fellowships support undergraduate research done in collaboration with UW–Madison faculty or research/instructional academic staff during summer 2025 or the 2025-26 academic year. The student researcher receives $3,000, and the faculty/staff research advisor may request $500 to help offset research costs. At the time of application, the student must be a second-year undergraduate, a first-year undergraduate who will have more than 24 credits after May 2025, or a transfer student in their first year of attendance at UW–Madison. Apply by February 24, 2025.

 

Lakeshore Nature Preserve Student Engagement Grants

These grants, of up to $1,000 each, are available to facilitate the use of the Lakeshore Nature Preserve as a resource for education among UW undergraduates. Any student, faculty or staff member at UW–Madison may apply. Groups of individuals may submit a proposal as a team. Every individual or team must have at least one faculty or staff member, who is expected to play an active role in overseeing the project. Apply by March 1, 2025. Funds should be expended by October 31, 2025, when a final report is due.

 

Public Humanities Exchange for Undergraduates (HEX-U)

This high-impact program for undergraduate students funds humanities-based projects that support a need in the Madison community beyond the university. The program provides training in community partnership, support for project development and implementation, and funding. Participating students receive a $600 stipend award and up to $2,000 in project funding. Students are encouraged to propose new, innovative ideas for engagement with the local community through a project. Apply for the spring 2025 cohort by February 10, 2025, and the fall 2025 cohort by March 31, 2025.

 

Wisconsin Idea Fellowships

These fellowships are awarded annually to undergraduate student projects that address a challenge identified in collaboration with a local or global community partner. Fellowships are awarded to semester-long or year-long projects designed by an undergraduate student (or group of students) in partnership with a community advisor at a community organization and a UW–Madison faculty or academic staff member. Projects can receive up to $7,000 in total funding, and students receive 3 academic credits. Apply for 2025-26 fellowships by February 9, 2025. There is a priority deadline of January 5, 2025 for applicants seeking proposal feedback from the Wisconsin Idea Fellowship Advisor.

Calls for Papers and Conference Presenters
Spring 2025 Undergraduate Symposium

The 2025 Undergraduate Symposium will be held on Friday, April 25, 2025 at Union South.

 

Applications to present at the event will be accepted from January 21 – March 16, 2025. Communications announcing the start of the application period will be shared through various campus and student communication channels starting in January.

 

Why Present?

 

  • Gain experience presenting your work in a professional setting.
  • Build valuable communication, public speaking, and networking skills.
  • Learn about and be inspired by other undergraduate projects both in and outside of your field.
  • Share your work with and get feedback from faculty, staff, and other students from across campus.
  • Celebrate your achievements and those of your peers!

 

More Info and How to Apply

Madison Undergraduate Conference on the Humanities
The Madison Undergraduate Conference on the Humanities (MUCH) is calling for papers for their conference in March!
Virginia Tech Undergraduate Historical Review

The Virginia Tech Undergraduate Historical Review is a peer-reviewed research journal committed to providing undergraduate students the opportunity to publish outstanding original historical research.

 

They are announcing their Call for Papers for our Spring 2025 issue. To view their submission requirements and submit a paper, please visit: www.vtuhr.org.

 

Any questions can be sent to vtuhr@vt.edu.

Conference Travel Support Available (Rolling as per availability of funds)

The History Department has some funding available to support undergraduate History majors who have been accepted to present their work at a professional conference in the 2024-2025 academic year.  Support is limited to one request per student and is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis until our funding runs out. Due to high demand, we are only able to support students who are confirmed presenters on the conference program; we cannot support general attendance.  For more information, please contact Christina at christina.matta@wisc.edu.

Academic Advising

Scott Burkhardt, Academic Advisor

Jim Graettinger, Academic Advisor

Arielle Barber, Undergraduate Peer Advisor

Celeste Deale, Undergraduate Peer Advisor

Lauren Kelly, Undergraduate Peer Advisor

To make an appointment with an advisor, visit the History Starfish page.

More about the advising team