Come hear about Stephen King’s short story “Trucks” and the film adaptation “Maximum Overdrive” feat. 80s heartthrob Emilio Estevez! James Myers will present, exploring such things as: how these works represent the malaise of the 70s and 80s and the rejection of liberal optimism regarding technology; the slow and steady maturation of King’s anti-militarism and…

The first Town Hall of the Fall will be Monday, September 10th, 6:30pm. We’ll meet in the Captain’s Lounge, in the basement of the RMC, next to Willy’s Pub. Dinner will be served!   The Town Hall is a great chance to chat with your fellow HUMA Grads and share updates, voice concerns, and start…

The HGSA is excited to remind you about the HGSA/SSGSA Travel Grant. This grant, which is separate from the new Dean’s Fund, offers “last resort” funding for Rice Graduate Students in the Humanities and Social Sciences. We’re especially happy to announce that this year, the grant will not be limited to expenses related to conference…

Join us for a welcome back social on Thursday, August 23rd.  Drinks and snacks will be served, 5:30-7:30pm.  

Come join us for coffee, pastries, and other goodies, immediately following the HUMA info session at Grad Orientation. We’ll be in the HUMA Lounge, Fondren 506, from 2:30-4.

Join us August 14th, from 5-7, for the new HUMA grad meet-n-greet. Come to Valhalla to have a drink on the HGSA, and then follow us to the President’s BBQ for some dinner.  Sure to be a fun night — See you there!

On Monday, August 13th, an open HGSA meeting was held during which revisions to the HGSA Constitution were discussed and brought to a vote. The vote passed! Find the newly revised document on the Constitution page of our website. Congrats to all involved!

Join us on May 17th @ 1pm in the Humanities Courtyard for an end-of -the-year popsicle party catered by SteelCityPops! This event is kid friendly, so bring the entire family!    

Join us on April 26 at 11:30 at for a Grants Workshop. Learn how to search for Humanities grants and how to effectively write grant proposals from Dr. Molly Slattery. Lunch will be provided!! RSVP here! Where: Anderson Hall Rm 117 When: April 26, 11:30 am Email ldg2@rice.edu with any questions!  

On April 20, we will host an informal session discussing how you can become involved in the HGSA for the upcoming academic year! Join us in the English Department lounge in Herring Hall (on the 2nd floor) at noon for pizza! Bring any questions and/or ideas you have for next year’s HGSA board!