Hello Honorables,

Thank you to everyone who participated in the One Day for Iowa social media challenges and supported the Honors Program! Thanks to all of our donors in 2021, we exceeded our goal and raised $13,150 for enriching opportunities for students in scholarships and more! And as promised, here's a video of Dr. Spisak getting ice water dumped on his head!

Here's a reminder about the upcoming roadshows hosted by the Honors Outreach Ambassadors and Peer Mentors! The sessions will focus on various majors, opportunities, and student life experiences. Learn more about specific roadshows and RSVP to join a session by clicking the button below!

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR A ROADSHOW

Getting Involved in STEM Research

Join us to learn about getting involved in STEM research to earn experiential learning credits. You’ll get to hear from Honors Ambassadors about their own STEM research experiences to help you figure out the best fit for you! The session will be on Thursday, April 1 from 6 PM - 7 PM via Zoom.

Learn More about Public and Global Health

Come hear from a panel of Public Health and Global health professors and administration talking about the various paths from undergrad to graduate school. The session will be on Friday, April 2 from 1 PM - 2 PM via Zoom.

Debunking the Myths of Research

Come hear about student experiences getting involved in research, misconceptions about what research entails, and research in Honors. Honors Program Assessment Manager and Admission Coordinator Addison Woll will be a guest speaker. The session will be on Friday, April 9 from 3.30 PM - 4.30 PM via Zoom.

Exploring Majors and Future Plans

Still trying to settle on a major? Unsure where to start with course and career planning? We get it. Join this Zoom session with Honors Ambassadors who will help you out with useful strategies and resources for choosing the right major. The session will be on Friday, April 2 at 3 PM via Zoom.

How to Study Abroad in a Pandemic

Interested in studying abroad yet worried about the pandemic? Learn about how to study abroad virtually and receive experiential learning credits! Join Honors Ambassadors and the Study Abroad office for a session on Thursday, April 8 from 1.30 PM – 2.30 PM via Zoom.

April Book-ish Club Meeting

The April meeting of the Book-ish club will be on Friday, April 9 from 5 PM - 6 PM. Since April is National Poetry Month, we will be reading The Autobiography of Red by Anne Carson, which is a novel written in verse. You can find a free copy here. We will be meeting via Zoom; please register HERE.

From the Blog

Andrew Willard's Guide to Experiential Learning: Everything You Didn't Know

Do you want to gain a better understanding of experiential learning? Hear firsthand from the Honors Experiential Learning Director, Andy Willard on the ins and outs of the process, and learn about some new changes that have been implemented! Read all about it on this week’s blog post!