The 2025 AZ Undergrad History Research Symposium - "Prospecting the Past," held on April 25-26, 2025, brought together undergraduate researchers from across the university for two days of scholarly presentations and historical conversations.
Explore a gallery of images below that capture just some of the fantastic moments from this event!
April 25, 2025 -- Group photo of undergraduate presenters, graduate student volunteers, and faculty and administrative panel chairs and guests at the Keynote Dinner
April 25, 2025 -- Guest speaker Dr. Megan Kate Nelson giving her talk, "Adventures in the Archives—and Beyond", at the Keynote Dinner.
April 25, 2025 -- Dr. Katherine Morrissey, chair of the UA History Department, and Dr. Amy C. Kimme Hea, Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Student Success in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, at the Symposium's Keynote Dinner.
April 26, 2025 -- History department graduate students, Timothy Anthony and Gwyen Raamat, work at the registration table for the symposium.
April 26, 2025 -- History and Global Studies student Madeline Boose responds to questions about her research, "Mortal Memories," in the panel, "Contagion, Curiosity, and Cruelty: Exploring Human Experiences through the History of Medicine." Photo courtesy of the University of Arizona.
April 26, 2025 -- Panel chair Dr. Katie Hemphill shares comments on Nathan Davis's project, "Coverage of the Sectional Crisis in Richmond Newspapers, 1860-1861."
April 26, 2025 -- Student presenters take a moment to chat with a faculty member during one of the symposium's breaks. Photo courtesy of the University of Arizona.
April 26, 2025 -- Student presenting at the panel "I Saw Lizzie Proctor Speaking with the Devil!: Exploring Social History Through Arthur Miller's The Crucible."
April 26, 2025 -- The audience listens thoughtfully as Interdisciplinary Studies student, Elizabeth Watson, presents her work, "Chigo, Entertainment, and Government in Edo Japan," in the panel, "Imperial Symbols, Cultural Memory, and Gendered Narratives in East Asian History." Photo courtesy of the University of Arizona.
April 26, 2025 -- Engineering student Milan Riha presenting her research, "Roman Food and the People: The Opulent and The Common."
April 26, 2025 -- Members of the panel, "All History is Local: Community Organizing, Corporate Interests, and Campus Culture in Arizona" listen attentively to an audience question.
April 26, 2025 -- Art History and Creative Writing student, Grace Waldrip, presents her research "Performed Labour: Tracing Wifehood through Hendrick Goltzius" as her fellow panelists listen and panel chair, Dr. Ute Lotz-Heumann takes notes. Photo courtesy of the University of Arizona.
April 26, 2025 -- Students, including presenter Tillie Douglas, speaking with a professor during a break in the symposium.
April 26, 2025 -- History student James Christensen presents his work, "A Silent Rogue Elephant: The Church Committee and Secret NSA Operations 1960-1976," in the panel, "Democracy vs. Authoritarianism on the World Stage: From Individual Resistance to Institutional Complacency," as Dr. David Gibbs listens.
April 26, 2025 -- Presenters Quinn Kiesow (left) and Cymone Van Mater (right) go over their notes during the lunch break. Kiesow would present at the panel "Roll the Dice, Check the King, and Loose the Hounds: Medieval Recreation Reimagined through Maker Projects," while Van Mater presented at "Imperial Symbols, Cultural Memory, and Gendered Narratives in East Asian History."
April 26, 2025 -- Matthew Lee presents his work, "Rivers, Lakes and Streams: the Waterways of Medieval People's Backyards," in the panel "Creatures Great and Small: Environmental and Animal History in Medieval Europe."
April 26, 2025 -- History student Aurora Levy speaks about her research, "NAGPRA's Legacy: Repatriation in the Era of Decolonization," as panelist Alyssa Wood and panel chair Dr. Katherine Morrissey listen during the panel, "Land, Identity, and Colonialism in North America."
April 26, 2025 -- Table display showcasing some of the many publications from The University of Arizona Press. Several students took the opportunity to browse through these books during breaks between panels.
April 26, 2025 -- Dr. David Pietz, chair of the symposium planning committee, giving closing remarks to the 2025 Symposium.
April 26, 2025 -- Students holding up cookies passed out during the symposium close. Congratulations to all participants!