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Upcoming Events

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Fall 2025 Events

We look forward to seeing you this fall at UHP hosted events! All events will be in-person unless otherwise noted, and details will be shared through the newsletter, invites, and UHP's Instagram @ucunivhonors. 

Pre-registration is highly encouraged for all events, but not required unless otherwise specified.

RSVP using GetInvolvedUC

UHPiqued My Interest

Held during fall and spring semesters, these hour-long discussions are hosted by faculty or an alum related to their topic of interest or their UHP seminar topic. All UHP students are invited to attend to engage in discussion and activities. 

Spring 2026 | Study Tour Info & Discussion

Professors leading our spring 2026 study tours across the globe will share insights into their courses and answer questions. 
  • Wednesday, Sept. 3rd 
  • 12:30-1:30 PM in Swift Hall 708
  • Registration via GetInvolvedUC will open 1 week prior. 

UHP Alum | Dr. Lauren Fink

UHP & CCM alum and an Asst. Professor in the Dept. of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, and a member of the McMaster Institute for Music & the Mind
  • Friday, Oct. 17th 
  • 12 – 1 PM in Swift Hall 708
  • Registration via GetInvolvedUC will open 2 weeks prior. 

UHP + HHS | Ethics in AI Panel with Dr. Kelly Cohen

  • Thursday, Oct. 23rd 
  • 4 - 6 PM in Mentei 421
  • Registration via GetInvolvedUC will open 3 weeks prior. 

Social & Community Building

UHP Innovates

UHP is partnering with the 1819 Makerspace to offer opportunites for students to learning, create, and innovate with guidance and other honors students. 

  • Intro to 3D Printing or Laser Cutting
  • Thursday, Oct. 30th 1 - 3 PM  
  • Thursday, Nov. 13th 1 - 3 PM  
  • 1819 Makerspace
  • Registartion via GetInvolvedUC

Beginning of Semester Goodie Bags

  • Friday, Aug. 29th 
  • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 
  • UHP Lounge in Swift Hall
  • Registartion via GetInvolvedUC

End of Semester Goodie Bags

  • Monday, Dec. 1st
  • 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM 
  • UHP Lounge in Swift Hall
  • Registartion via GetInvolvedUC will open 2 weeks prior. 

Wellbeing Study Breaks

  • Slow down, relax, and recharge once a month on Wednesdays, 11 AM - 1 PM 
    • Self-Care | Sept. 17th 
    • Resilience | Oct. 15th
    • Storytelling | Nov. 19th 
  • UHP Lounge in Swift Hall
  • Registartion via GetInvolvedUC

Service & Volunteering

UHP partners with the Center for Community Engagement and local agencies to provide UHP students opportunities to volunteer with other UHP peers. Times, locations, and opportunities will vary each semester. Pre-registration is required to participate.

Days of Service (Reading Days)

Spring 2026 Events

UHP Graduation Ceremony

The next UHP Graduation Celebration will be on April 30th, 2026 at 7:00 PM in the Great Hall in TUC. Business casual attire is suggested. 

RSVPs will be requested typically in March. Honorees may be accompanied by up to five guests. Unfortunately, due to space restrictions we are not able to allow additional guests. 

Details on the UHP Graduation Ceremony