SOURCE-Related Events


SOURCE is the big event that we all spend the year preparing for. However, OUR also puts together various other events throughout the academic year to help guide students along their research journey. These events aim to teach you about SOURCE and provide you with tools and resources so that you can present with confidence in the spring!

Coming up...

Join us for How to SOURCE on February 18th in the SURC Ballrooms from 3:00 to 4:30pm to learn more about how to prepare for SOURCE, whether you are a prospective presenter, attendee, or just want to learn more about what SOURCE is!

Students will experience a small-scale poster session and learn about campus resources and more about how to prepare for SOURCE. Connect with experienced presenters to prepare for your SOURCE registration and presentation!

2026 How to SOURCE Flyer

SOURCE Events


Learn more about the pre- & post-SOURCE events OUR puts on to help prepare students for SOURCE and celebrate their achievements!
  • Why to SOURCE (Fall Quarter)

    Why to SOURCE (previously "SOURCE Kickstart") is designed to introduce students to SOURCE. Through poster presentations, guest speakers, and a panel of previous participants, current students considering creating a SOURCE project can begin to understand what the process entails. 

    November 18th, 2025
    4:30–6:30pm
    SURC Ballroom

    View and download our informative posters from OUR Resources page

  • How to SOURCE (Winter Quarter)

    At the How to SOURCE event, previous participants and staff will provide guidance on how to enjoy, effectively prepare and present your work, as well as learn valuable insights on collaborating with peers and faculty. Find PDFs of each informational poster presented here! 

    February 18th, 2026
    3:00–4:30pm
    SURC Ballroom 
  • SOURCE Awards Ceremony

    The SOURCE Awards Ceremony gives us the opportunity to recognize the students, faculty mentors, staff and all the hard work they put in over the past year(s). It also allows us to recognize individual students and their outstanding projects. See past award winners and previous projects here! 

    Don’t miss this year’s ceremony!

    May 26, 2026
    5-7:30pm
    SURC Ballroom 

    Award Categories: 
    • Next year’s promotional poster winner 
    • Academic Department Awards 
    • Session Awards 
    • Nominated Awards 
      • Undergraduate Scholar(s) of the Year 
      • Graduate Scholar(s) of the Year 
      • Faculty Mentor(s) of the Year

     

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