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Hello Honorables,
We want to acknowledge that this might be an overwhelming week for a lot of our students. The Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is partnering with multiple campus partners to provide post election support spaces and resources for students, and you can check them out here.
Today's edition of the Honorable Messenger brings you news about the upcoming Honors Roadshows. Honors Outreach Ambassadors and Peer Mentors have teamed up for some informative roadshows for this month, which will focus on various majors, opportunities, and student life experiences. You can RSVP to join a session by clicking the button below!
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Virtual Learning Tip of the Week
Pomodoros
The Pomodoro technique is a simple time management system that encourages you to work with the time you have, rather than struggle against it. It boosts your focus and productivity because it gives you consistent breaks and maximizes your time. You can find YouTube videos that set timers for you or you're able to time yourself.
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Thinking About Law School? We Are Here To Help!
Phi Alpha Delta is hosting an Honors Pre-Law Roadshow TOMORROW at 7:00 PM via Zoom. Phi Alpha Delta (PAD) will be joined by Anne Taylor, the Director of JD Admissions at Boston University, to talk about the ins and outs of the LSAT, applying to law school, and getting jobs in the legal field. Anyone with an interest in law or is curious about the law school application process is welcome to attend!
Learn More About Being a Pre-Med Student In Honors
Join Honors Peer Mentors and Ambassadors for a roadshow on being a Pre-Med student! Learn about how Honors classes fit in with the Pre-Med track, and what experiential learning opportunities mesh well for a student looking to apply to medical schools. The session will be on Tuesday, November 10 at 2:00 PM via Zoom.
Learn More About Writing at Iowa
Interested in getting more involved in the literary scene on campus? Learn about writing opportunities at Iowa and how to receive experiential learning credit for some of these experiences! The Writing at Iowa roadshow will be on November 13 at 2:00 PM via Zoom. Find out about new ways to get published and explore opportunities you may want to take advantage of.
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Mental Health Roadshow - This Friday!
Join the Honors Ambassadors on Friday, November 6 at 3:30 PM for a roadshow about student mental health via Zoom! There will be four speakers joining the virtual session to give 10-minute presentations each on topics such as mental health and high achieving students, resources on campus, coping mechanisms, and imposter syndrome discussion. Time will be allotted at the end for questions.
Engineering and Honors
Come learn about what life as an Honors Engineering student looks like. Hear from current students about how the Honors Program is tailored specifically for Engineering students and what you can expect. Join us on November 10 at 5:00 PM via Zoom.
Honors in Sociology and Psychology
Learn about the career paths and research opportunities within the Psychology and Sociology majors. This roadshow will be on November 13 at 2:30 PM via Zoom. Come and listen to several TAs and Professors speak about their own experiences, as well as experiences currently available for students.
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Book-ish Club Meeting - This Friday!
Do you want to take a breather from classes and engage in some relaxed conversations with your peers? Join us for the next Book-ish Club meeting THIS FRIDAY, November 6 at 5:30 PM via Zoom. Click here to sign-up in advance or drop by the day of! For our next meeting, we are switching up things and discussing two podcast episodes – Reality by NPR’S Invisiblia and The Curse from The Moth.
Fill Out the International Student Experience Survey
The purpose of this survey is to better understand international students’ experience in areas such as academics, off-campus housing, health and well-being, employment, and other areas so far into the semester. USG and the International Student Advisory Board plan to use the data to advocate on actions and resources to improve international students’ experience. Take the survey here.
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All About Bees - Lunch & Learn With Addison Woll
Did you know there are over 4000 identified native bees to Iowa? Come join amateur beekeeper and general Hymenoptera enthusiast Addison Woll for a Lunch and Learn about Bees on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM. Addison will discuss his undergrad honors thesis on Osmia bees in Southern Missouri, as well as native bees of Iowa and social structure of the honeybee. Register for the zoom event here.
Share With Us Your Election Experience!
The Honors Publication Team wants to know how you are engaging with the 2020 election. The team would like to hear from any and all Honors Students regarding if and how you voted in the election. Even if you did not vote, we are still interested in hearing your voice! Please complete this anonymous survey by Friday, November 6, to contribute to a study that may be featured in an upcoming publication.
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From the Blog
Read the Recap of the Literacy Workshop:
In today’s world, the importance of information literacy, and the ability to find trustworthy sources is becoming more and more apparent. Luckily, we have several resources here at the University of Iowa, such as Information Literacy Librarian, Tim Arnold. Tim recently hosted a literacy workshop for honors students. If you didn’t get a chance to go, read the recap on the blog this week!
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