From: Megan Hull
Date: October 18, 2023
Subject: This Week in Honors: Celebrate Homecoming with Honors!


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This Week in Honors

Hey Honors Scholars! We hope you had a wonderful fall break and are ready to jump back into things at Gearhart! This week we have an exciting Homecoming Recess complete with Razorback sweet treats and pomping. Join us for the fun Thursday between 3 and 4:15 PM.

NEWS FROM THE FUTURES HUB

Are you interested in a career abroad? Join the annual German Careers Abroad meeting happening on October 24th! More information and the topics that will be discussed can be found here.

An Honors Passport Japan Info Session will be held on October 24th. More information here.

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Study Abroad Basics and Funding for Parents

Wednesday, October 18
12 - 12:45 PM
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This one is for your parents! Invite them to come to this virtual session with Dr. Hodge to have all their study abroad questions answered! You may attend with them or choose not to.
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Honors College@MC

Wednesday, October 18
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: Ozark Culture

Wednesday, October 18
5:15 - 7 PM
GEAR 026
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Join Professors Jared Phillips, Virginia Siegel, and Joshua Youngblood for an overview of their Spring 2024 Honors College Signature Seminar: Ozarks Culture.
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Hub @ Hotz

Thursday, October 19
9 - 10 AM
Hotz Hall
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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.
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SIT Study Abroad Info Session

Thursday, October 19
1 - 1:30 PM
GEAR 243
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Join us for an information session about SIT study abroad programs! SIT programs all center around a “critical global issue,” and many incorporate research as part of the curriculum. Depending on your major, you may be able to use the program research project as your honors thesis!
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SIT Study Abroad Drop-In

Thursday, October 19
1:30 - 2 PM
GEAR 243
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Can’t make the info session at 1:00? Drop in between 1:30 and 2:00 to chat with a SIT staff member, learn more about SIT programs, and ask questions! SIT programs all center around a “critical global issue,” and many incorporate research as part of the curriculum. Depending on your major, you may be able to use the program research project as your honors thesis!
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Honors College Internship in Dublin Info Session

Thursday, October 19
2 - 3 PM
GEAR 129
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Join us and learn about the Summer 2024 Honors College Internship in Dublin program! This is the inaugural year that the Honors College is sending a cohort of its best and brightest to participate in an 8-week international internship program, and we want you to be a part of it!
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Recess: Homecoming

Thursday, October 19
3 - 4:15 PM
GEAR Lounge
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Join us at Recess to celebrate this weekend’s Homecoming festivities and grab some Razorbacks treats!
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Study Abroad Grant Workshop

Friday, October 20
1 - 2 PM
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This workshop will cover the nuts and bolts of applying for an Honors College Study Abroad Grant AND provide valuable tips for how to be competitive for funding!
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Spring 2024 Honors College Course Application Deadline

Sunday, October 29
11:59 PM
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Deadline to apply for the Spring 2024 Honors College Signature Seminar courses & some of the Trajectory courses.
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Study Abroad Grant Deadline

Wednesday, November 1
11:59 PM
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Second deadline for Summer 2024 programs.
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AROUND CAMPUS

Are you a future medical professional, hopeful innovator, or just curious about entrepreneurship in the fields of health, human, and environmental sciences? The Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation is having a panel to discuss the unique paths U of A students and alumni took to transform their ideas into reality! More information and event details can be found here. 

Are you a creative writer? A creative writing competition inspired by Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty is being held with submissions due October 27th! More information and the link to apply can be found here. 

Join the Volunteer Action Center for Make A Difference Day. This event empowers individuals at the university to serve areas around Northwest Arkansas. More information can be found on our GivePulse page. 

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