From: Megan Hull
Date: October 2, 2023
Subject: This Week in Honors: Pre-Law Week



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This Week in Honors

Order in the court honors scholars! We are celebrating Pre-Law Week here at the Honors College. If you'll direct your attention to the exhibits below you will see we have a variety of events to help you apply to law school confidently.

RSVP using the links below – email adjourned. 

EVENT

Pre-Law Basics

Monday, October 2
4:30 - 5 pm
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Join prelaw advisor Dr. Andrew Dowdle, and honors director of career innovation Dr. Louise Hancox to learn about the initial timeline and requirements for applying to law school.

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Pre-Law Lunch and Learn

Tuesday, October 3
12:30 - 1:30 pm
GEAR 129
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Join prelaw advisor Dr. Andrew Dowdle, and honors director of career innovation Dr. Louise Hancox to discuss your application to law school over lunch provided by the Honors College. Registration is required for this one!!!

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EVENT

Law School Personal Statements and Diversity Statements

Wednesday, October 4
10:45 - 11:35 am
CORD 324
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Join Writing Studio staff to learn best practices for these essays and start your own!

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Requesting Effective Letters of Recommendation

Wednesday, October 4
12 - 12:30 pm
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Join Louise Hancox to get some tips on requesting effective letters of recommendation from faculty.

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Study Abroad Basics

Wednesday, October 4
3:00pm - 3:30pm
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Join Dr. Hodge for all the ins and outs of study abroad – what it is, when to go, and how to pick the perfect program.

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Honors College@MC

Wednesday, October 4
3:30 - 4:30 pm
Multicultural Center, 4th floor of the Arkansas Union
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Futures Hub staff will be at the Multicultural Center! Stop by to chat, ask questions or grab a snack.

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Public Preview Lecture: Dinosaurs

Wednesday, October 4
5:15 - 6:15 pm
GEAR 026
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Join Dr. Celina Suarez for an overview of her Spring 2024 Honors College Signature Seminar: The Science, Politics, and Culture of Dinosaurs.

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Study Group

Wednesday, October 4
7 - 10 pm
Hotz Hall Fishbowl
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Meet other students preparing for upcoming University Physics I and University Chemistry I exams, though all students are welcome! The Honors College will provide snacks!

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Prelaw Hub @ Hotz

Thursday, October 5
9 - 10 am
Hotz Hall
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This week Hub staff will be joined by prelaw advisor Andrew Dowdle. 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.

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EVENT

Pre-Law Basics

Thursday, October 5
9:30 - 10 am
Hotz Hall
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Join prelaw advisor Dr. Andrew Dowdle, and honors director of career innovation Dr. Louise Hancox to learn about the initial timeline and requirements for applying to law school.

RSVP

EVENT

Law School Fair

Thursday, October 5
11 - 3 pm
Union International Connections Lounge (Flag Room)
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Meet representatives from several law schools popular with University of Arkansas students.

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Chat with the Dean

Thursday, October 5
1 - 2 pm
Gearhart Courtyard
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Come chat with the Honors College Dean, Lynda Coon!

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Recess: LGBTQ+ History Month

Thursday, October 5
3 - 4:30 pm
GEAR 130 (Gearhart First Floor Lounge)
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Join us at Recess to learn about and celebrate LGBTQ+ History Month! We’ll play Kahoot, paint rocks, and have resource flyers, cookies from Mika’s Market, and mango drinks! Kahoot will begin at 3:30 – come win a prize!

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HC Mic: The Accelerating Expanding Universe

Thursday, October 5
5:15 - 6:15 pm
GEAR 026
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Einstein’s equations for general relativity tell us that the universe is expanding, and so are the opportunities to learn more with the Honors College. Join us and Bharat Ratra, a Distinguished Professor of physics at Kansas State University, for an illuminating chat about dark matter, dark energy and one of the most significant scientific discoveries of the last quarter century: the acceleration of cosmological expansion.

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Law School Tour and Mock Class

Friday, October 6
1 - 3 pm
Law School
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Learn about law school by attending this mock law school class and tour of the law school. Look for more details and a sign-up sheet soon.

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AROUND CAMPUS

 

Wednesday, 10.4 | Career Fair of Agricultural, Food & Life Sciences | Union Ballroom | 1 – 12 & 1 – 3 PM 

Wednesday, 10.4 | Pre-Med Bash | Union Mall | 6 – 8 PM 
 

Calling all pre-meds! Join Alpha Epsilon Delta (AED) for a night of food, games, and socializing with your peers. If you are curious about other opportunities to get involved as a pre-med on campus, RSOs including Pre-Health Professions Association, Pre-Med Hogs, Neuroscience Organization, Women in Medicine, Future Hubs, Active Neuro, and more will be in attendance to showcase their opportunities for involvement. All UARK students are welcome to participate (you do NOT have to be a member of AED). The goal of this event is to unite the pre-medical community in order to facilitate an environment where pre-meds can get to know each other and the resources available on campus. 
 

Interested in studying abroad in Africa? Study abroad has an opportunity in Tanzania and is hosting an information meeting! More information can be found here

Looking for things to do in Fayetteville and a community to be apart of? The College Girl's Guide to Fayetteville, AR is written by your fellow honors peer, Sydney Johnson, and showcases unique attractions within Fayetteville & surrounding cities. More information on the book can be found here

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