The Humanities Engagement Scholars (HES) program enables undergraduate students from all majors to enroll in humanities courses, cultivating a deeper understanding of the human experience. The program equips undergraduate students with essential skills for success within and beyond the university setting. Its vision is to enhance students’ professional capabilities while also helping them envision a brighter future.
This year, during a spooky Halloween party, advisors, coordinators, and directors shared resources on opportunities for research, internships, and study abroad. A series entitled “Everything You Wanted to Know About ‘X’ but Were Afraid to Ask” explored how the humanities provide students with a range of hard and soft skills.
Two events addressed how these skills support careers outside academia. In the fall, HES students attended a panel of UF alumni whose degrees in the humanities paved the way for careers in medicine, communications, and art curation. In spring, collaborating with the Sankofa African American Studies Society, the program spotlighted the role of diversity in careers such as healthcare, local government, and law.
Students in the program volunteer for humanities events. Some assisted with preparing lectures and workshops held at CHPS as well as outside the university. One student served their community by beautifying Glen Spring Elementary School with a group of peers. The work of the undergraduate students enriched the 2022-2023 cycle of humanities programing. At the end of spring semester, the Center celebrated the achievements of five graduating HES students: Sam Boyal, Ava Diercksen, Isabella Kemp, Brian Marra, and Leah Rogers.
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