Hello Honorables!

Due to the break next week, we will not be sending the Honorable Messenger. Make sure to check out ICFRC's online lecture HERE by Dr. Madhav Joshi on Wednesday, December 1st at 12 PM!

Sign-up for UCS Caring for Self Presentation!

Rockin' Research Theme Week

We hope you have been enjoying our Rockin’ Research theme week so far! Look out for more guest Instagram takeovers, fun social media posts, and more. Click HERE to provide highlights of your research and/or advice to share with Honors students that we can pin to our “Discover Honors” board next week. You will be added into a prize drawing, and the winner will be announced next Monday, November 22nd!  

Fellowships for Change Agents 

Come learn about fellowship and funding for change agents! Join us for a conversation about national scholarship opportunities for change agents. We'll start with the Truman and Udall scholarships and touch on other opportunities like the Humanity in Action, FAO Schwarz, and Scoville Peace fellowships. Students at all stages of undergraduate study are welcome. Students interested in applying for the Truman or Udall scholarships this winter should attend an upcoming information session or schedule a conversation with the director of the Office of Scholar Development HERE to find out more about the campus nomination process. All interested students are encouraged to connect with Kelly Thornburg before November 23rd, with an info session today Thursday, November 18th at 12 PM via Zoom HERE (Passcode: 724220 - HawkID required).  

BHC Hours Over Break 

The Honors Program will be available virtually for the following dates during the breaks with our 4th floor space closed. Please note the dates our office is closed due to holidays.   

- November 22nd – 24th. Closed November 25th & 26th.  

- December 22nd, 27th-30th. Closed December 23rd-24th, 31st.  

- January 3rd-7th.  Office re-opens on Monday, January 10th. 

Apply to be a Learning Assistant

Academic Support and Retention is looking for Learning Assistants for the spring 2022 semester! LAs can also earn experiential learning credit for their time, click HERE to find out more. Applications are due Monday, November 28th at 8 AM. 

Mental Health Matters Theme Week 

Check out our Mental Health Matters Theme Week happening after break! From December 6th – 10th, Honors will highlight University Counseling Services, study tips for finals, and mental health in high ability students. Start the week off with Dr. Barry Schreier’s presentation on caring for self and caring for others on Monday, December 6th at 3:30 PM in BHC 440! Sign up HERE!

Apply to Work for Honors! 

Are you interested in getting more involved with the Honors Program? Employment applications for the 2022-2023 academic year open Monday, November 22nd and close Tuesday, February 1st. Click HERE to find out more!  

Student of the Month

Zach Springer

Check out our November Student of the Month, Zach Springer! He is a junior double-majoring in Economics and Political Science whose goal is to become a business/corporate lawyer. Click HERE to read more!