First-Year Student Showcase

A group of students gathers around Baby Jay as she kneels at a computer to watch a student play a videogame as part of their class presentation for HIST 177: History of Gaming.

A Celebration of First-Year Student Innovation

Each year, we invite the KU community to join us as we celebrate the research and accomplishments of our First-Year Seminar and UNIV 101 scholars at the annual First-Year Student Showcase. Students will present their research alongside their classmates on exciting topics through presentations of posters, podcasts, music, art, and more.

Fall 2026 Event Details

Join us on Wednesday, December 9th (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM), and Thursday, December 10th (9:00 AM to 3:30 PM) in the Burge Union Forum C & D.

  • Food & Refreshments: Enjoy a variety of delicious treats throughout the day.
  • Prizes: Fun giveaways to make the day even more exciting!
  • Inspiration: Discover what motivates and inspires our first-year students.

View the full event schedule here, and stop by to support our students as they share their hard work, creativity, and passion. We can’t wait to see you there!

View the Fall 2026 Event Schedule

Past Photos from the First-Year Student ShowcaseView as gallery page