Archive for September 2014
2015 Goldwater Scholarship – application now open!
(cross-posted on the CFSA blog) Science, Math, and Engineering students: The competition is open for the 2015 Goldwater Scholarship and we hope that you might consider applying. Applicants are sophomores or juniors, US citizens, have engaged in research, and have the potential for a successful career in the fields of science, math, or engineering. Goldwater is…
Read MoreInfo Sessions! HNR 350: Aqueducts of Ancient Rome!
To all Honors students: Come learn about a spring semester Honors course that includes a spring break trip to Italy and France! Info sessions will be held: Friday, Sept. 26th, at 1:00pm in Bowne 306A Monday, Sept. 29th, at 3:00pm in Bowne 306D (Honors Library) The strength and durability of the Roman Republic and Empire…
Read MoreFootnotes Event: Adirondack Fall Colors Hike with John Western!
The weekend in question is expected to be at the peak of the Adirondack fall colors. If the weather obliges, this will be magnificent. We’ll be driving to the Adirondacks, most likely Inlet, and then hiking up Black Bear Mountain. This will be semi-strenuous, but as long as you’re not totally unfit, you can easily…
Read MoreCare to Dance?
Honors student Stanislav Nedzelskyi (AR ’16) is passionate about dance. A leader in the campus dance clubs, Stanislav is hoping to join members of the Honors community at the events sponsored by the University’s Swing and Ballroom Dance Clubs. The Swing Dance Club now hosts dances at the Inn Complete every second Saturday of the month…
Read MoreIs that the ice cream truck I hear?
No—that sound is coming from Honors! Stop by this Tuesday starting at noon to grab a free ice cream treat. We are celebrating summer in September with Fudge Bars, Popsicles, Ice Cream Sandwiches, and Orange Cream Bars.
Read MoreWendy Brown is Visiting Phi Beta Kappa Scholar
Wendy Brown is a distinguished feminist scholar at UC Berkeley, specializing in political theory and critical theory. She will visit SU Monday, September 15 through Tuesday, September 16. Her talk, “Women or Persons? The Naming Debate in Reproductive Freedom Campaigns,” explores the conundrum, and broader concerns in contemporary social theory and social movements posited when transgender activists petitioned Planned Parenthood and NARAL to rename their health clinics and…
Read MoreCFSA fall schedule now available
In 2013-14, Honors students were winners of the Fulbright ETA, Goldwater, Buick Achievers Scholarship, Gilman, and Critical Language Scholarship, among others. Could you be next? The Center for Fellowship & Scholarship Advising (CFSA) provides information, advising and support for students interested in applying for nationally competitive fellowships and scholarships. This includes opportunities such as Fulbright, Truman,…
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