SPARK! Research Week

SPARK! (Showcase of Projects, Art, Research, and Knowledge) is a re-imagining of Research Week. 

Be sure to join us for some (or all) of our exciting events April 13-17, 2026 and May 5, 2026.

Monday, April 13, 2026

Annual Faculty Fellowship Lecture, Featuring Dr. Benedetto Piccoli

11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room

Faculty Research Reception and Symposium

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Office of Scholar Development & Fellowship Advising Student Workshop

12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room

Graduate Creative Flash Talks

12:45 -1:45 p.m.
Fine Arts Building, Black Box Studio Theater

Graduate School Poster Exhibition

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Clare Boothe Luce Distinguished Lecture & Panel, Featuring Dr. Deirdre O’Carroll 

11:20 a.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room

School of Business Raptor Rise Pitch Competition

3:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Fine Arts Building, Room 110

DICE/WRI/CURE Engaged Scholarship & Research Session

4:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room A

Thursday, April 16, 2026

Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity (CURCA)

12:45 – 1:45 p.m.
Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room

Paul Robeson Library Undergraduate Research Awards & Lightning Talks

4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
Campus Center, Executive Conference Room 

Friday, April 17, 2026

Faculty Development in Action: Lessons from SAS & DICE Fellows

9:30 -11:30 a.m.
Campus Center, Multi-Purpose Room

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

Honors College IMPACT Night, Senior Dinner, & Stole Ceremony 

5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Campus Center, Lounge and Multi-Purpose Room