Give Us More Homework!

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This was a common cry among students enrolled in HNR 309, “Capstone Project Planning Seminar.” All the members in the class found an advisor, crafted a topic, and completed their Capstone Proposal. Students said, “I feel much more prepared for the Capstone Project and it no longer feels insurmountable,” and “I am way more informed about…

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Spring Classes Are Posted!

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Have you heard?! We have posted the Honors courses available for spring semester. Go read about the amazing classes and instructors you could be a part of. Go now! Go fast! Click  

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Honors has a new face!

Jolynn Parker

Hello Honors Community! Please join us in welcoming Jolynn Parker to the Honors staff! Many of you already know Jolynn as the instructor for our popular HNR 240 “Food Stories” class; she has over ten years of experience teaching and mentoring Syracuse University students in her previous role with the English department. Jolynn will be…

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Summer Internships and Research

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Are you thinking about a summer internship? You should be! Here are a few examples: Clements Internship Award: SU award to support unpaid summer internships. Deadline: Jan. 30th Fulbright UK Summer Institutes: Funded cultural and research programs in the UK for first- and second-year students with strong leadership. Deadline: Feb. 26th or March 5th Laura…

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What will you do next summer?

Fall semester is over, so now it’s time to think about SUMMER! Really, it is. You can line up an experience now that will make an impact, develop your knowledge and skills, and allow you to gain new experiences. Use every summer, even right after your first year, to engage in the issues you are…

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What’s an Honors Course Substitution?!

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Do you have a vague memory of hearing about an Honors course thingie from some speaker who came into your HNR 100 class? What was that about again….. Just ask Annemarie Menna (AS 15). Annemarie studied in Spain in spring 2014 and elected to complete the Honors Course Substitution. Annemarie’s work, featured in her blog,…

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