Third Thursdays
Sips, snacks, and conversation—the Kaplan Humanities Institute invites faculty to join us for informal get-togethers on the third Thursday of each month. These will take many forms, all of which we hope will help generate community, connections, good will, and good cheer!
All Third Thursdays take place from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at the Kaplan Institute, Kresge Hall #2350.
Next up:
May 21, 2026
Kaplan Institute Year-End Party!
It's the last Third Thursday of the year, so we thought we'd make it a BIG party! So come on down to the Kaplan Institute (Kresge 2350) and celebrate our current cohort, revel in the past year's accomplishments, and welcome new members of our Humanities Community!
Please click HERE to RSVP!
Past Third Thursdays - 2025-2026
April 16, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Spring Rolls for Spring!
Join us for the first spring quarter Third Thursday, featuring tasty spring rolls and the usual libations!
February 19, 2026
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Cupid's Wings Night!
Come fly with us on this post-Valentine's Day Third Thursday! Set your arrows for the usual libations along with snacks of chicken wings and vegetarian wings!
January 15, 2026
NEW TIME! 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Join us for hot toddies, hot cider, and other warming delights for a cozy welcome to winter quarter!
November 20, 2025
Drop in for dumplings and drinks at the last fall quarter Third Thursday!
October 16, 2025
We're in the swing of things!
We'll have flash talks with three new faculty:
Lexie Cook (Spanish and Portuguese),
Tsering Samdrup (Asian Languages and Cultures),
and
Adam Syvertsen (Kaplan Humanities Institute)
September 18, 2025
Hello, Fall Quarter!
Welcome back for fall quarter and fun times at Kaplan! Drop in for a drink and a bite and tell us what you did last summer — a great time to meet new folks and greet old friends!