From: Megan Hull Date: August 28, 2023 Subject: This Week in Honors: Leadership, Service and Pizza!
This Week in Honors
Hey Honors Scholars! This week is Leadership and Service Week here at the Honors College and to celebrate, we’d like to introduce you to Path Scholar Karina Escobar! Karina (B.S., communication sciences and disorders and B.A., Spanish, summa cum laude, ’23) served as both a freshman service program coordinator and as the student engagement intern at the Volunteer Action Center on campus. She also helped to lead the University of Arkansas Chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Now, she’s pursuing her master's and continuing her work in philanthropy as the student engagement graduate assistant for the VAC. Read below for more information on growing your leadership skill set and getting involved on campus and abroad!
EVENT
Adding Leadership and Service to Resumes and Blogs
Tuesday, August 29
2:00 - 2:30 PM
GEAR 129
Leadership and service are vital for your resume. Join Louise Hancox for a brief discussion of how best to showcase your involvement.
Office Hours: Making a Big Campus Feel Smaller Through Involvement
Wednesday, August 30
1:30 - 3:30 PM
GEAR 125 B
Join Graduate Assistant for Honors College Programming Tyler Merreighn for drop-in office hours to get your questions answered about getting involved on campus and in the community.
Futures Hub staff are coming to Hotz Hall! We’ll be set up across from the music room on Thursdays from 9 – 10 am. Stop by to chat, ask questions or grab coffee and a snack.
Enjoy pizza and learn about getting involved in leadership and service! Meet presidents from organizations across campus, like ASG, the Volunteer Action Center and University Programs.
The Honors College has several grant opportunities for you! Take a moment to familiarize yourself with our resources! You can begin with our grants overview here or go directly to the details below.
Ready to crush your thesis? Attend the Honors Accountability Writing Program to stay on track and gain valuable insight into your writing. Register here.
Are you interested in getting your Doctor of Physical Therapy after you graduate? Arkansas Colleges of Health Education is hosting a Q&A for their DPT program! Register here.
EVENT
Recess: Leadership and Service
Thursday, August 31
3:00 - 4:30 PM
Honors Student Lounge
Join us at Recess to meet student leaders, learn about open involvement applications and enjoy snacks. Celebrate Recess with us every Thursday.