Drop-In Office Hours
Spring 2026 Days and Times TBA
Curiosity Hours
Undergraduate Mentors will be available to meet in a more informal environment for open discussions about undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity. Meetings will take place in Posvar 1400.
Dates for Spring meetings are the following Wednesdays from 6 - 7pm:
- February 18
- March 18
- April 8
Spring 2026
Forbes & Fifth Release Party (Volume 27)
Stop by Nordy's Place to celebrate the publication of the 27th Volume of Forbes & Fifth. This student-led undergraduate journal features interdisciplinary works of writing and art. Pick up free copies of the journal, chat with the editors and designers, or just partake in the slushies and soft pretzels. All are welcome to attend this fun and informal event!
Saturday, January 24 | 4 - 6 PM
Nordy's Place
Mini OUR Info Sessions (Virtual)
Are you interested in pursuing a research project or internship opportunity this summer? Whether you're looking for more information on a specific OUR program or would like to learn a little more about available opportunities, we welcome you to join the OUR team for an upcoming "mini" info session. We'll walk you through some of our programming, including several awards with spring application deadlines, including the Ambrosio Internship Award, Summer Undergraduate Research Awards (SURA), and David Bartholomae Grant.
- Wednesday, January 28 | 12 - 12:45 PM
- Tuesday, February 3 | 5 - 5:45 PM
Register here to receive the Zoom link!
Research Story Slam
Thursday, February 12 | 3 - 5 PM
1400 Suite, Posvar Hall
POSTERPALOOZA
Let's talk research posters! Join the OUR staff and Undergraduate Mentors for this poster workshop. Feel free to bring your poster, no matter what stage it's in—whether you're just beginning to brainstorm or need help with the printing settings.
Thursday, March 26 | 3 - 5 PM
1400 Suite, Posvar Hall
Celebration of Research
An end-of-term research poster presentation where FE-R program participants share their semester's work. We welcome all students, staff, faculty, and other members of the Pittsburgh community to come and celebrate the work of these undergraduate researchers!
Sunday, April 12
University Club, Ballroom B
Archival Scholars in Conversations
Join us for a conversation with the 2026 winners of the Archival Scholars Research Award (ASRA)! Students will talk about their research into the ULS’s collections of archival, rare, or special collections. Following the conversations a reception will be held in the A&SC gallery to officially launch the ASRA Digital Interactive Wall exhibit. Light refreshments will be served.
Friday, April 17 | 2 - 3:30 PM
Hillman Library
Forbes & Fifth Release Party (Volume 28)
Saturday, April 18 | 4 - 6 PM
Nordy's Place