UC Davis Humanities Institute

08/31/2026

As the wars in Ukraine and Iran continue to unfold, what can we learn from the experience and perspective of those with disability who are navigating the conflicts? Join us at International House on Tuesday September 29, 2026 for a conversation about two of the world’s most significant, ongoing conflict zones with leading scholars of war and disability, Professors Sarah Phillips and Sona Kazemi. Reception to follow. Open to all, registration required (link in bio 🔗).

08/04/2026

NEW DATES! Looking for a quiet place to think and write this summer? Join the DHI for a series of mini writing retreats at the Manetti Shrem Museum museum, Wednesday mornings throughout August! Open to L&S faculty and graduate students. Light snacks provided. Registration required (link in bio). 🔗🎟️

07/07/2026

Looking for a quiet place to think and write this summer? Join the DHI for a series of three mini writing retreats at the Manetti Shrem Museum museum, Wednesday mornings from July 15 to 29! Open to L&S faculty. Light snacks provided. Registration required (link in bio). 🔗🎟️

05/20/2026

Come learn from and about UCD faculty and student research initiatives on Puerto Rico! Includes a noontime film screening and lunch. All are welcome.

05/18/2026

Join the DHI at International House on May 27 at 4:30pm for its inaugural Faculty Research Showcase! Hear from this year’s Faculty Fellows about their process and projects, and continue the conversation over refreshments during the reception. All are welcome, registration required (link in bio).

05/13/2026

Join the DHI and Shields Library for a conversation with Professor Ryan Lee Cartwright (UCD American Studies) about his book, “Peculiar Places”. The event will feature a conversation on the intertwining of race, disability, and queerness in rural America, and will be followed by a reception. For those with an interest in disability studies, the event will also be an opportunity to connect and converse with others on campus who share similar research interests.

04/13/2026

NEW LOCATION! Today’s talk with Carlo Lucarelli was moved to Sproul 912 to accommodate overflow.

04/19/2023

Punjabi Week -

04/18/2023

See what people are saying about our 22-23 Public Humanities programming! https://lettersandscience.ucdavis.edu/news/cultivation-celebrates-asian-and-south-asian-cultural-contributions-region

UC Davis College of Letters and Science

As the fruit trees bloom, seeds sprout and gardens fill with flowers, the UC Davis Humanities Institute will delve into the rich cultural landscape of California in the next few months with its year-long public initiative, “CULTIVATION: Food, Farming, and Heritage in the Sacramento Valley and Beyo...

04/18/2023

DHI Digest -

Apr. 18 @ 2:00-3:30 p.m. On zoom This small-group discussion workshop will focus on how to establish good communication habits and boundaries when mentoring undergraduate students.