Posts by Allison Heppner
First Annual Research Fair
The Honors Program held its first Annual Research Fair at Sadler Hall, on Friday, October 18th, during Family Weekend. The Fair provides an opportunity for students at various stages of the research process to present their work and get feedback from academics, peers and a general audience. The Honors Program encourages students to get engaged…
Read MoreBaseball in American Culture
Honors Core Faculty Professor Rick Burton (third from right) poses with his HNR 340 class (Baseball in American Culture) on the steps of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown, NY on October 11. Each year, Professor Burton’s class visits the Hall of Fame and meets with Erik Strohl, the Hall’s Vice…
Read MoreForever Orange: The Story of Syracuse University
To coincide with the celebration of Syracuse University’s sesquicentennial in 2020, Syracuse University Press has just published Forever Orange: The Story of Syracuse University. This monumental, 10” x 12” book, lavishly illustrated with 300 photographs, provides a unique look at the diverse people, places, and events that have helped SU become an internationally renowned research…
Read MoreWelcome Back Brunch
Believe it or not, the first week of classes is over! Students, faculty and staff gathered in the Bowne Hall Atrium for a welcome back brunch on Friday, August 30th. This was a great time to reconnect with old friends and meet new friends, and celebrate the beginning of a new academic year together!
Read MoreHonors Students Represented Among Four to Attend Prestigious Public Policy and International Affairs Institutes
Four Syracuse University students have been selected to participate in the highly competitive Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) junior summer institutes. PPIA is a summer program hosted by five institutions across the country with strong public policy programs. It promotes the inclusion of underrepresented groups in public service and advances their leadership roles throughout civic…
Read MoreAnna Feldman Named Recipient of NOAA-Hollings Scholarship
“A sophomore environmental engineering major in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, Feldman learned recently that she is a recipient of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship, which will help support her studies. Named for Sen. Ernest “Fritz” Hollings of South Carolina, the prestigious award provides up to $9,500…
Read MoreHonoring Professor John Western on his retirement
Professor John Western (Geography) at the reception celebrating his retirement. Professor Western has taught the honors courses Critical Issues for the US and American Diversity & Unity. Professor Western served as a member of the honors core faculty. He is Maxwell Professor of Teaching Excellence; Laura J. and L. Douglas Meredith Professor for Teaching Excellence; and…
Read MoreTattoo Culture: Ink in East Asia Symposium and Film Screening
Tattoo Culture: Ink in East Asia is an interdisciplinary undergraduate collaboration between Cynthia Wang (Public Relations and International Relations, 2019) and Gabrielle Marzolf (Television, Radio and Film and Political Science, 2019). Their work examines the historical context of stigma surrounding tattoos in China and Japan by presenting ethnographic interviews the pair filmed with tattoo artists and…
Read MoreRenée Schine Crown ’50, H’84 Celebration
Mr. Lester Crown, Professor Sam Gorovitz, Mrs. Renée Schine Crown ’50, H’84 and Professor Cathryn Newton (from left to right) at the April 9th celebration in honor of Mrs. Crown, esteemed alumna, civic leader and philanthropist. Renee’s generous gifts to the Honors Program have provided funding for students to engage in research and creative projects…
Read MoreSpring 2019 SOURCE Grant Recipients
Honors students are represented among the first cohort of students whose projects have been awarded funding by the Syracuse University Office of Undergraduate Research and Creative Engagement (SOURCE). For the full story, see “Undergraduates Celebrate Their Research and Creative Work Awards” by Mary Elizabeth Horsington, Tuesday, April 9, 2019 in the Syracuse University News, Campus…
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