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This Week in Honors

Honors Scholars, what you don't know is that that sweater is not just blue, it's not turquoise, it's not lapis, it's actually cerulean. 

English professor Eric Darnell Pritchard will unravel the ways that fashion has impacted and is affected by the world’s social, political and economic landscape in their public lecture “Fashion Identity and Power,” at 5:15 p.m. Thursday, March 7, in Gearhart Hall Auditorium (GEAR 26). 

News From the Futures Hub

Fall 2024 Honors Courses: From the Gothic to the Geography of Star Trek, Taylor Swift (Arkansas’ Version) to Campaign 2024, the Honors College is proud to announce our Fall 2024 Honors College Courses. Head here for a complete overview of our next semester’s lineup. Note that some courses will require an application that will close on Sunday, March 10th at 11:59. Questions? Reach out to Megan Hull at mmh050@uark.edu. 

Research Grant Deadline on March 15th! Visit this website for more information on applying and reach out to Dr. Hodge at cew003@uark.edu with questions! All majors are eligible regardless of whether you have research expenses! 

Around Campus

The University of Arkansas Chancellor’s Commission on Women is seeking nominations for the U of A Extraordinary Women and Women’s Advocates recognitions. If you know of an outstanding woman or women’s advocate in the faculty, staff, and/or student body, please submit a nomination. More information can be found here. 

Do you want to participate in a research survey? The survey is collecting information to help research the impact of current levels of climate change anxiety on American college and university students and their long-term decision-making regarding where they might live, work, or raise a family. This survey is open to all current college students within the US. More information and the link to the survey can be found here. 

Kathleen Crowther is leading a conversation on "Policing Pregnant Bodies." This talk will take place on Tuesday, March 5th at 5 pm. More information and the location can be found here. 

Passionate About Literacy and Student Engagement in the Volunteer Action Center is hosting a Spelling Bee on Tuesday, March 5th, at 6 p.m. in the Honors Auditorium (GEAR 026). Participants will receive two hours for spelling, and the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card and trophy! Those who want to observe are welcome to watch and get one service hour for every two books brought for the book drive. There will be Chick Fil A and cookies for attendees, and raffles for VAC merchandise in between rounds! The bee will be judged by Jeremy Battjes who serves as the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs. Sign up to participate here and sign up to bring books here. 

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