Frequently asked questions (FAQ) by presenters

No. All students from all classes may submit a proposal to GUS.

No. Although we would like to have all thesis (and capstone) authors present at GUS each year, it is not a requirement.

Yes. All winners of the Hege Library research awards - the Research Award for theses and the Emerging Scholars Award for HP class research - are required to present their research at GUS. All winners must also apply to present their research so that we have an accurate count of presenters and projects for scheduling purposes.

Absolutely! We encourage visual and performing artists to submit applications to participate in GUS. Since 2008, we have had a wide and wonderful variety of artistic presentations ranging from sculpture to photography to dramatic presentations. Please let us know if you have any special needs for the space on your application.

Yes. You do not need to have a completed project to be considered. In fact, many students present research that is ongoing.

No. Due to space and time constraints, students can only participate in one presentation per year. This policy extends to group presentations, as well. For example, a student cannot present as part of a group and then have a second solo presentation.

Absolutely! GUS is free and open to the public. Event registration is recommended to receive updated but it is not required. A registration link will be made available approximately 5 weeks prior to the event. Please note that all registrants and attendees are required to comply with campus Covid policies.

Yes. A good place to start is your faculty/staff mentor but you may also consult a librarian within Hege Academic Commons. We will have other resources (such as video and text-based tutorial) available in the near future, as well.

Yes, you may apply with an artist's statement that is specific to the painting (or other work) that is to be presented. Please include your ideas, where you get your ideas and/or your process, and what the content of the work is about to help the viewer understand your work. If your work is still in progress, you may want to frame your statement as more of a project proposal in which you discuss the ideas and aspects of your process.

All abstracts are reviewed by the GUS Steering Committee, which is made up of faculty and staff.