Hello Honorables!

Yesterday was the first day of the Latinx Heritage Month, which will be celebrated until the 15th of October. Check out these guides by the University of Iowa Libraries that give a comprehensive overview of the history of the LNACC and resources for further cultural research. We would also recommend this great podcast episode from NPR's Code Switch that explores the semantics of the terms 'Hispanic' and 'Latinx'

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.

And here's our regular reminder to mask up, be safe, but have fun with your classes!

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Read the Newly Developed Honors Program Inclusion Statement

The University of Iowa Honors Program seeks to nurture a deeper understanding of one’s discipline and self. Central to that is embracing and seeking to cultivate intellectual curiosity enhanced by the diversity of our community through identities such as race, ethnicity, orientation, gender, class, religion, or any other classification that deprives the person of consideration as an individual. Our purpose is to foster and support an environment in which diversity of background and perspective is not only recognized and respected but viewed as a dynamic opportunity to enrich and strengthen the student experience and entire Honors Program community. We are committed to increasing the representation of populations that have historically been marginalized and excluded from opportunities in higher education, as well as being a welcoming and safe place for everyone. 

Announcements

Fall 2020 Degree Applications Due in October 

Graduating seniors, your degree applications are due on October 2, 2020! Completing your degree application through MyUI will automatically prompt a review for completion of University Honors. For University Honors to appear in the Commencement Program your degree audit needs to show complete by October 6th, and for University Honors to appear on your diploma your degree audit needs to show complete by December 21st. If you are using Honors-in-the-Major to complete your Experiential Learning, contact addison-woll@uiowa.edu to confirm that it has been reported by your academic advisor. 

Attend Group Advising Sessions with Peer Mentors! 

Have questions about the Honors Program? Honors peer mentors are here to help! Sign up here to attend a virtual group advising session to get answers to your questions, fulfill your yearly peer mentoring requirement, and connect with fellow honors students. Our next group advising session will be on the 22nd of September, from 5.30 PM - 6.30 PM. If you would rather meet a peer mentor individually, visit our Peer Mentor page to check out their profiles and contact information.  

Join the Book-ish Club!

Are you looking to take a break from classes by getting some reading done? If you're interested in meeting with your peers and having engaging discussions outside the pressures of classwork, the Book-ish Club might be the place for you! We will be meeting once a month (virtually!) and will alternate between discussing books, short stories and podcasts! Our first meeting will be on the 9th of October at 5.30 PM. We will be sharing our book pick next week, so keep an eye out! 

Check Out Our Instagram Takeovers

We will be having fun takeovers throughout the semester, so follow us on instagram at @uiowahonors and keep an eye out for takeover announcements. Honors Admin and Peer Mentor Amanda Barrett will taking over the Honors instagram on the 21st of September. Amanda is majoring in Psychology and Spanish, and she also serves as the vice president of Phi Eta Sigma Honors Fraternity. Join the Honors Program and Amanda with any questions you might have about honors classes, opportunities at the Honors Program, and getting involved in campus! 

Events

Lunch and Learn: High Ability College Students with Mental Health 

Honors Program Assistant Director Dr. Emily Hill will lead an open discussion about her research on high ability college students living with mental health issues, and what this means when navigating college life and beyond. Students are welcome to join with any questions they might have about mental health resources, and participate in a candid conversation about how the university can and should support students in this current climate. Join us Thursday, September 24th from 12 – 1 PM. Sign-up here: https://bit.ly/3k3kg1j 

Sunday Study Sessions with Honors

Do you miss group study sessions? Here's a chance to study with your peers while social distancing! Join honors admin and peer mentor Amanda Barrett and fellow honors students every last Sunday of the month for a virtual study session. This month's study session will be on the 30th of September from 10 - 12 PM. Feel free to bring homework, coffee, pets, questions, and plenty of conversation! Click here for the Zoom link, and contact amanda-barrett@uiowa.edu if you have any questions!

From the Blog

Discover Internships: Saving the Earth with EarthWays Center

 Interested in the environment and sustainability? Check out Molly Hooks internship narrative! Molly spent her summer interning virtually at EarthWays Center, where she got to work on a variety of projects related to her interests, engage with the community, and solidify her desire to work in the field. Click here to find out more!