Congratulations, Honorables!

You've made it to the end of the semester! The Honors Programs is quite proud of all our students and their achievements. As we near the end, we want to say good luck on your finals, and we hope that you are all taking care of yourself in the middle of deadlines. Read this helpful guide about taking exams and completing assignments online.

Today's edition of the Honorable Messenger brings you some important deadlines, information about great upcoming events, and reminders about Honors Program requirements. If you are interested in submitting content for the Honorable Messenger, you can do so by clicking the button below.

Don't forget to mask up, be safe, but have fun with your classes!

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Announcements and Opportunities

Read the 2020 Honors Newsletter!

The Honors Classroom, Experiential Learning, and Student Life is all covered by students for students, in the fall 2020 edition of the Honors Newsletter! Read about student and faculty experience with virtual learning, engagement, and quarantine here.

Earn Experiential Learning Credit for Teaching Roles

Starting next semester, the Honors Program will consider Honors students serving in teaching roles—e.g., as Teaching Assistants (TAs) or Learning Assistants (LAs)—as being engaged in teaching internships. If students wish to earn experiential learning credit they should complete the honors Teaching Assistantships/Learning Assistantships reflection assignment. This assignment consists of a pre-experience questionnaire, a post-experience questionnaire, and a narrative and is accessible on the Honors Program website.

Apply for Honors Scholarships

The Honors Scholarship application is now open! To access the online universal application, visit the Iowa Scholarship Portal and click here to learn more about the Honors scholarships! Other questions? Contact Camille Socarras, Honors Scholarships Coordinator at camille-socarras@uiowa.edu

Apply to Work at the Honors Program

Employment applications for the 2021-2022 academic year are now open! Honors student staff are an integral part of the program, and we want you to the join the team. Applications are open for various positions such as Student Admins, Honors Peer Mentors, and opportunities to work with the Honors Newsletter and Publications. Apply here before the 2nd of February 2021.

Reserve a Student Space

Are you looking for quiet and safe spaces to study, take an exam, or attend meetings? There are multiple spaces across campus that are available for students to reserve, especially in this upcoming week. Find more about these rooms and how to reserve them here.

Accepting Applications for the 2021 Washington Leadership Program

The Washington Leadership Program (WLP) is now accepting applications from high-potential South Asian American college students for an eight week summer leadership program. Students will gain a firsthand view of policy-making and legislative process, and gain access to high-profile South-Asian leaders in the nation's capital. Apply here by January 10, 2021.

From the Blog

Discover Internships: Marketing

This summer, Julia So found out that student internships are good for more than just work experience. Through her work with Kent Pet Group, Julia gained marketing skills, as well as a refreshing new perspective. Read her narrative to see what Julia had to say about making changes, staying curious, and being the hero of your own story.