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War & Disability: Interdisciplinary Perspectives on Iran and Ukraine

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?

  • Sep 29, 2026 @ 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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  • International House (10 College Park, Davis CA)
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Sing for Our Time Too: The Odysseys of Homer and Christopher Nolan

In this noontime talk, Dr. Anna Uhlig, chair of the UC Davis Classics Department, explores the relationship between Christopher Nolan's film and Homer's epic poem. She’ll provide context and historical insight while diving into the timeless themes of longing and the power of storytelling.

  • Oct 16, 2026 @ 12:00pm - 1:30pm
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  • Wellman Hall Room 102
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Of Monsters and Men

As Halloween approaches, join Professors Kathleen Cruz and Michael Dylan Foster for a conversation about monsters across cultures–what they mean and why we remain attracted to horror, despite the nightmares that might ensue.

  • Oct 22, 2026 @ 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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  • Sudwerk Brewery (2001 2nd St, Davis, CA 95618)
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Funding Deadlines

Mellon/ACLS Innovation Dissertation Fellowship

October 28, 2026 | Link

Luce/ACLS Dissertation Fellowship in American Art

October 28, 2026 | Link

MLA Pathways Steps Grant

October 30, 2026 | Link

Graduate Working Groups Awards

October 30, 2026 | Link

Humanities Labs Awards

October 30, 2026 | Link

NEH Public Humanities

December 9, 2026 | Link

NEH Collection Stewardship

December 15, 2026 | Link

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Faculty Research Fellowship

Our flagship award, to support faculty whose work centers humanistic methodology or artistic practice and who are at an inflection point in a major research project.

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Humanities Labs

Our newest award, pilot funding for interdisciplinary research projects centering the arts and the humanities and engaging students in new ways

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DHI Encounters: The Odyssey

A public event series examining one work of art or culture through multiple disciplinary angles.

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Arts and Humanities News

Sven-Erik Rose Wins 2026 Eva Reichmann Book Prize

  • by Center for Research on Antisemitism
  • September 17, 2026

Director Letter: Fall 2026 Updates

  • by Jenny Kaminer
  • September 08, 2026

UC Davis Students Help City Translate Documents for Local Spanish Speakers

  • by Maria Sestito
  • May 18, 2026

Davis Humanities Institute Officially Relaunches with Film Premiere at Pitzer

  • by Maria Sestito
  • April 03, 2026

Maceo Montoya Wins American Book Award

  • by College of Letters and Science
  • October 10, 2025
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