Archive for October 2023
Submissions for the SU Songwriters Showcase are Open!
Submissions for the SU Songwriters Showcase are Open! The SU Songwriter Showcase, organized by HNR 340, is looking for student performers from a range of musical backgrounds. Solo acts or stripped-down performances from bands are encouraged, but any submissions will be accepted for reviewing! Submissions are due on November 1st, and the showcase will take…
Read MoreAfrica and the Western Media’s Blind Spots
Africa and the Western Media’s Blind Spots Newhouse is hosting a discussion with Nigerian journalist David Adeleke on the misrepresentations of Africa in the Western media and how Africans are changing the narrative. Adeleke is the Africa editor at Rest of World, a media company dedicated to capturing people’s experiences with technology outside the West.…
Read MoreColin Mashkuri
Colin Mashkuri I was in Makhanda, South Africa, for about 3 weeks. While there, we took language lessons every morning, and I can now carry a basic conversation in isiXhosa. We would then either visit a school or attend a guest lecture relating to Apartheid’s legacy and the South African public education system. In the…
Read MoreRachel Renzi
Rachel Renzi This summer, I had the opportunity to work at Macy’s Inc. as a Merchandise Buying Intern in their NYC offices. This was an incredible experience, as I got to further develop my skills and gain new ones that will last a lifetime. Interning at Macy’s gave me the opportunity to build relationships and…
Read MoreFind Your Alum Mentor!
Find Your Alum Mentor! Interested in a potential internship, job, or mentor? The student-run Honors Advisory Program invites you to join the alumni networking program with an EXCLUSIVE honors training session. Hundreds of alumni (800+) have extended opportunities for students to connect with them for career conversations via video chat or phone. Each one is a valuable opportunity…
Read MoreFright Night with Honors
Fright Night with Honors Join Honors on a trip to the most frightening place in Syracuse, Fright Night, one-of-a-kind haunted experience. When: Saturday, October 28th – leaving Carnegie parking lot at 6:30pm to arrive at 7pm. Limit of 11 students. Sign up fast, before you miss out!
Read MoreHonors Crocheting Class Donates Hats
Honors Crocheting Class Donates Hats HNR 210, Crocheting for a Cause, has recently made hats and donated them to a local charity! Some of these intrepid hat wearers had never held a crochet hook before this semester and look at their skills now! Watch for your chance to sign up for Crocheting for a Cause…
Read MoreLinda Baguma
Linda Baguma Working with my first non-profit organization this past summer was an incredibly enriching experience. It provided me with a profound insight into the realm of non-profit organizations and equipped me with a deep understanding of the inner workings of the non-profit sector. Additionally, it granted me a unique opportunity to immerse myself in…
Read MoreEllen Clark
Ellen Clark I spent Summer 2023 in Makhanda, South Africa, where I was immersed for three weeks in the life and culture of the Eastern Cape. We took isiXhosa lessons (which is one of the primary languages spoken in the Eastern Cape), had traditional South African meals, a Braai, a meal with a local resident…
Read MoreGabe Khan Helps Others Develop Business Skills in South Africa
Gabe Khan Helps Others Develop Business Skills in South Africa The Business Skills Course funded by the U.S. Consulate Cape Town recently held a wrap-up meeting in Makhanda, South Africa, led by Inkululeko’s General Manager, Julian Barker. Gabe Khan, a Renée Crown Honors Program alum, worked extensively with Inkululeko to draft the original curriculum along…
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