Posts Tagged ‘Courses’
Michelle Rhee Virtual Talk
Former Chancellor of DC Public Schools Michelle Rhee will be visiting Syracuse virtually. Rhee is known for her bold education reform initiatives and will be visiting an HNR360 class virtually on March 17 at 5:15 pm. During her tenure from 2007 to 2010, Rhee implemented controversial policies aimed at improving school performance, including closing underperforming…
Read MoreTell Your Story Walking 2024
Tell Your Story Walking has released its 2024 edition. Its website contains a multitude of art and a variety of writing, contributing to the already impressive collection Syracuse’s Honors community has amassed in prior years this magazine has been published. The magazine was produced in class HNR 340, where students selected and edited submissions, worked…
Read MoreHNR 210: Quilting for a Cause
HNR 210 Made Quilts to Donate to Interfaith Works. Congratulations to HNR 210 on finishing their quilts! Under the guidance of Liz Lance, the class made 10 quilts, all of which will be donated to Interfaith Works. The class was also aided by a group of quilters who use the Noble Room to create more…
Read MoreHNR 340’s Songwriter Showcase
HNR 340’s Songwriter Showcase Professor Rodger’s HNR 340 Inside the Words and Music class is hosting a Songwriter Showcase. The class is currently collecting submissions for the showcase, and they want to hear from you! The class is looking for songwriters from all genres (Rap, R&B, singer/songwriter, etc.) to submit their original work for the 17th Annual…
Read MoreHonors Peer Advising
Honors Peer Advising is happening on 10/30 from 7pm-8pm and 11/5 from 5:30pm-6:30pm in 306 Bowne Hall. This is an opportunity for students to hear, learn and share their experiences in honors classes, talk about course planning, registration and get help from peers. Honors Assistant Director, Allie, will also be there to answer questions. If…
Read MoreWriting Scripture Law class visits the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NYC
The HNR 340 class, Writing Scripture Law, visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on September 28th. The class had studied the invention of writing in ancient Sumer and Egypt with Prof. Jim Watts from the Religion Department and were therefore very interested in seeing the hieroglyphic and cuneiform inscriptions in the…
Read MoreArt in Life Class Engages with CNY Artists
Honors students in Prof. Ellen Blalock’s Art in Life: CNY Artists class have an opportunity visit art exhibitions in the Syracuse area and meet with various artistes in Central New York. In early September, they visited the Yoko Ono exhibition at the Everson Museum in Syracuse, NY. This exhibition has several works of art that…
Read MoreHonors Alum, Alexander Weiss (ECS ’12), Reflects on the Influence of an Honors class
Honors Alum, Alexander Weiss (ECS ’12), Reflects on the Influence of an Honors class Alexander R. Weiss (ECS ’12) has a library full of books and journals, from arcane treatises on science and engineering to timeless works of literature and philosophy. One book he holds dear is The New York Times Bestseller “The Brain That…
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 MoreTime for ćejf: Enjoying Life the Bosnian Way!
On April 5th, Honors students in Professor Faye McMahon’s ANT300/HNR340/HNR360: “Aesthetics Across Cultures,” spent the afternoon with Bosnian community members in Syracuse. At the Bosnian Eurobazar, they learned to “ćejf” with our very own Samir Malovic, who is the Data Administrator here at the Honors Program. Samir gave an engrossing and informative talk about the…
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