From: Megan Hull Date: February 19, 2024 Subject: This Week in Honors: Pre-Health Week!
This Week in Honors
Paging future health professionals! Are you on a pre-med, pre-dental or pre-health track? We've dedicated a week to helping you find resources and develop skills to get into your desired post-grad program! From tailoring your resume to preparing your application, we have workshops and events to help you. Make sure to check them all out below!
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.
Also, the Honors College now has hammocks available for checkout at the Gearhart Hall front desk! Enjoy the warmer temperatures while lounging in the beautiful trees on campus!
Just as various examples of good motherhood pervade our culture today, history is filled with figures held up by different societies as ideals of maternal behavior. One of the most prominent has been the Bible’s Virgin Mary, the mother of Jesus of Nazareth.
A new book by Mary Beth Long, Director of the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program and an assistant professor of English, examines the intense interest in the Virgin Mary throughout 15th-Century England. By analyzing women’s devotional texts from the time, Marian Maternity in Late-Medieval England (Manchester University Press) highlights the various messages mothers received about how the Virgin Mary parented.
The Honors College and the Medieval and Renaissance Studies Program will host “Medieval Motherhood,” a symposium examining the findings in Long’s new book. All on campus are invited to attend the discussion from 5:00-6:30 p.m. on Monday, February 19th, in GEAR 130.
Have questions about Pre-Med requirements, or want to make sure that you’re on track for medical school? Jonathan Langley will discuss course timelines, planning for the MCAT, and more.
Join Dr. Mack Ivey (Liebolt Chair of Premedical Sciences and Associate Professor of BIological Sciences) to learn about the process of applying to medical school, as well as the on-campus Pre-Medical Advisory Committee (PMAC) process.
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.
There are many unique programs perfect for students pursuing a pre-health track! Build your resume, develop professional skills, and have an incredible time! Join Dr. Hodge to learn about options, timeline, and funding opportunities.
Join us to learn about Health Professions resources across campus and grab some snacks! Advisors in attendance include Dr. Mack Ivey and Dr. Jennifer Mortensen (pre-med), Dr. Kathleen Paul (pre-dental), Dr. Suresh Kumar (pre-pharmacy), and Dr. Shane Barker (pre-optometry).
Planning to apply to a health professions school, such as medical, pharmacy, or dental school, this year? Come learn about steps to take before starting your application. Jonathan Langley will discuss timelines for applying, securing letters of recommendation, and more.
Planning to apply to a health professions school, such as medical, pharmacy, or dental school, this year? Jonathan Langley will discuss how to begin writing a personal statement for your application.
Join Dean Lynda Coon & Dr. Kim Sexton for an overview of their Fall 2024 Honors Signature Seminar on Gothic. This preview lecture takes an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Gothic art and architecture as a cultural phenomenon. Starting with Abbot Suger’s renovation of the royal abbey church of St.‐Denis in Paris (1140) and culminating in the architectural extravagance of America’s collegiate Gothic campuses, seminar participants will tackle medieval building and medievalism from a variety of topics, including Gothic and medicine, Gothic and gender, and Gothic and empire.
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.
In collaboration with Financial Aid – Eric Miller, and Student Success Financial Advocates – Ana Ayala Barker & Ramon Balderas, we will be hosting open labs on Thursdays 2/15-3/14. Students can come ask questions or get assistance as they complete their 2024-2025 FAFSA application. More information and the dates/times of the labs can be found here.
The University of Arkansas System announced Monday it is now accepting applications for the next round of up to $1,000 mini-grants to help needy students meet expenses. Undergraduate and graduate students from any UA System campus are eligible to apply for grants, which will be awarded by a committee appointed by UA System Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael Moore. More information and the link to apply can be found here.
The University of Arkansas Chancellor’s Commission on Women is seeking nominations for the U of A Extraordinary Women and Women’s Advocatesrecognitions. 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 make a difference in the local community, work on an issue you are passionate about, and develop your leadership skills? Apply to the Volunteer Action Center Board! Applications to serve on the VAC 2024-2025 Board close on HogSync on Thursday, February 22nd at 5:00 pm!
