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Hello Honorables,
Happy Halloween week! Hope you all have fun - but safe - plans for the weekend. We at the Honors Program are unplugging with some of our favorite horror movies. Did you know that you have access to some free streaming services as a university student? Swank in particular is such a great resource, and they have some great horror movies to watch this week - some of our favorites include A Quiet Place, Get Out, and The Blair Witch Project.
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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Virtual Learning Tip of the Week
Express Yourself
One of the best forms of self-care is expressing yourself through a creative outlet. Being creative can not only relax you after a long day of online classes, but also energize you to be spontaneous and imaginative. It doesn't even have to be purposeful or shareable. Some of the best art and creation comes from randomness and inspiration.
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Discover Study Abroad
Would you like to study abroad during your time at the University of Iowa, but don't know where to start? Attend the weekly Virtual Discover Study Abroad info sessions to learn how study abroad works and find the right international opportunity for you! The sessions are offered Tuesdays at 12:30 PM and Fridays at 11 AM. Read more about registering for a session here - https://international.uiowa.edu/study-abroad/first-steps
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Drop-in Draft Reviews for UI Undergraduate Fellowships
Need to talk through an essay draft before the weekend, but don't have an appointment? Every Friday from 2:00 - 3:20 PM, Kelly Thornburg will be holding drop-in advising sessions via zoom to offer help on application essays and personal statements. These conversations must be quick, so it is best to come with a couple of questions, a problem paragraph, or a page of text you want to run by someone with some experience. If you've got a draft to share, please email it to kelly-thornburg@uiowa.edu before you drop-in. To schedule a full draft review conversation or fellowships consult, make an appointment here.
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Check Out The Book-ish Club Pick For This Month!
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 on Friday, November 6th 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.
Thinking About Law School? We Are Here To Help!
Phi Alpha Delta is hosting an Honors Pre-Law Roadshow on November 5th 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!
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.
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TODAY: Join Us For Halloween Trivia
Are you so smart it's scary? Join Honors, ICFRC, and the Sciences Library for a two-round trivia tournament TODAY from 8:00 - 9:00 PM. The first round will feature general knowledge questions, and the second will be a competition of your cognizance on everything from creepy-crawlies to candy corn. Register now at http://bit.ly/ScarySmart if you dare!
Mental Health Roadshow
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.
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 the do’s and don’ts of being a pre-med student, 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 10th at 2:00 PM via Zoom.
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From the Blog
Discover Internships: Learning Through the Pandemic
Julia Morrison spent her summer as a CNA at St. Crispin’s Living Community, and it was no easy task. While the pandemic presented special challenges, it also gave her new perspective into how she worked with people. Click here to read Julia’s narrative and learn more about her growth this summer!
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