From: Megan Hull Date: February 5, 2024 Subject: This Week in Honors...
This Week in Honors
Na'shaya, honors scholars! For those of you who don’t speak Vulcan, that means hello. If you love Star Trek or are intrigued by the cultural impact the show has had, make sure to check out our Public Preview this Thursday at 5:15 p.m.! This lecture will examine Star Trek as a source of entertainment and a reflection of our contemporary world. It is an event you won’t want to miss.
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.
Are you planning to attend an upcoming career fair? Consider attending the Career Fair Pre-Party on Tuesday, February 6th, from 10:30-4:00pm in CORD 127. Click here to learn more!
Help out a fellow honors student in her research project by submitting a brief, anonymous survey about sexual violence on college campuses! Click here for more info and the link to the survey.
Apply for Current Student Scholarships by February 15th! Click here for more info!
This session is a great intro into the required honors research experience, perfect for freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who want to know how to get started.
Developing a research topic is one of the first steps in your honors research. Join Dr. Hodge for a quick intro to how to find and develop topic ideas!
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.
Choosing a research mentor doesn’t need to be scary! Dr. Hodge will cover guidelines for who can be your mentor, as well as tips on finding prospective mentors and how to approach them.
Join Professor Fiona Davidson for an overview of her Fall 2024 Honors Signature Seminar on The Geography of Star Trek. “Beam me up Scotty” “He’s dead, Jim”. Even if you’ve never seen an episode of Star Trek, the chances are that you’ve encountered one of its signature phrases. In the over fifty years since it first aired, through syndication and the constant creation of new content, the show has become a cultural touchstone not just in the US, but throughout much of the rest of the world. Since 1966, the franchise has gone boldly into the geography of an imaginary frontier, exploring new worlds, contacting new civilizations, and expanding the reach of the United Federation of Planets.
In this preview lecture, we will examine Star Trek as a source of entertainment, but also as a reflection of our contemporary world, a world that was created by the Enlightenment, 19th century British imperialism and the expansion of the American Empire in the 20th century. The geography of the Federation is the geography of planets, solar systems, and fictional political entities; empires, hegemonies, coalitions, republics and alliances, each of which reflects the geopolitics and political units of a world in which the United States was, and continues to be, a dominant power.
Interested in broadening your perspectives, experiences, and skills as you find your path to innovation? Join the Pathfinders Innovative Leadership Program. In Pathfinders, you collaborate with peers to fundraise, plan and execute events, and gain leadership experience! More information and the link to apply can be found here.
Honors Researchers! Check out these workshops with the library that can help you with several aspects of your research. More info here!
Do you have innovative ideas you want to turn into a reality or a business plan you want to progress? The Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation has tons of workshops coming up this semester! Whether you are looking to start your own business or just wanting to expand your horizons and hear other’s ideas, they have a workshop for you! More information can be found here.
TheNext Gen(eration) Humanities Conference, sponsored by the Arkansas Humanities Council, is coming up in Little Rock March 6-9. The conference will feature presentations, mentoring, and other sessions on how to bridge the gap between humanities degrees and successful careers. More information can be found here.
Pre-Med Hogs will have its next meeting on Wednesday, February 7th from 5-6pm in Kimpel Hall room 109. Jonathan Langley (Director of STEM and Pre-Medical Professions, Honors College) will discuss tips on what pre-med students should focus on each semester, from freshman to senior year. If you plan to attend, please RSVP on HogSync.
