From: Megan Hull
Date: September 14
Subject: This Week in Honors: The Life of the Mind, With Sprinkles


This week in Honors.
Honors scholar in the Signature Seminar, Death and Art.

Pusuits, Intellectual and Otherwise

It may seem as though we’ve only just returned to campus—because, in fact, we have—but there is no wrong time to luxuriate in the life of the mind. Especially when the life of the mind comes with an unusually enticing array of interdisciplinary courses.

Spring planning is upon us, which means you have the enviable task of surveying what’s ahead: new questions to pursue, unexpected connections to make and subjects you didn’t know you needed to know about until approximately three minutes ago. We have gathered some particularly engaging and thought-provoking options for your consideration. Think of it as intellectual window-shopping, except you are strongly encouraged to go inside.

We also have events on the calendar this week for contemplating life beyond graduation, that vast and mysterious territory in which, we are told, people continue to have ideas and do interesting things even without a syllabus.

And finally, a reminder not to become too relentlessly cerebral. Join us at Recess for an hour devoted to one of humanity’s more enduring achievements: ice cream. Bring your curiosity, your appetite and whatever scholarly rigor you deem appropriate to the occasion. 
Notes from the Futures Hub.

Spring 2027 HNRS Courses: Covering diverse topics from Bad Medicine to True Crime Literature, Edge AI to the Mayor, the Honors College is thrilled to have an exciting list of Spring 2027 lineup of HNRS courses. Head here for a complete overview of our Spring curricular offerings. Note that some courses will require an application (deadline to apply: Thursday, October 8 at 5 pm). Questions? Reach out to Megan Hull at mmh050@uark.edu.  

Excited about research? Join the new Undergraduate Research group in HogSync! The group will help keep you updated about research opportunities, events, and tips throughout the year, as well as creating some community to share what you're up to. To join the group, fill out this form today!.  

Seniors, get your research featured on the HC Instagram! You know how hard you've worked and how cool your thesis project is, don't you want to share it? Fill out this form and let us show everyone what you're doing! 

Weekly events

Events

Monday, September 14
Start End   Event         Location Group
11:00am 12:30pm Drop In Study Abroad Grant Application Review GEAR 233 Honors College
Tuesday, September 15
11:00am 12:00pm Honors@MC MC - Multicultural Center Honors College
3:00pm 3:30pm Interview Tips for Health Professions Schools GEAR 129 Honors College
4:00pm 5:00pm Shape the Future: Earn a Fully Funded Ph.D. in Education Policy GEAR 258 Honors College
Wednesday, September 16
9:45am 10:30am Study Abroad Basics GEAR 129 Honors College
2:00pm 2:30pm Resume Basics GEAR 243 Honors College
3:30pm 4:30pm Hub@Library Mullins Library Honors College
Thursday, September 17
9:00am 10:00am Hub@Hotz Hotz Hall Honors College
2:00pm 2:30pm Pre-Med Basics Online Event Honors College
3:00pm 4:00pm Recess: Ice Cream Break Gearhart Hall 130 Honors College
4:00pm 5:00pm Honors College Crafting Circle GEAR 243 Honors College
Around Campus

The Creative Writing Club at the University of Arkansas is a community of students who meet to create, discuss, workshop, and share their writing. All forms and genres are encouraged and welcomed, including but not limited to poetry, short stories, screenplays, and longer manuscripts. We are a registered RSO and welcome all University of Arkansas students. Thursdays 5:00-7:00 p.m. beginning September 17 in MAIN 206. Join the club on HogSync!! 

New Minor in Ozarks Studies: Ever wondered if the Ozarks are really mountains? Or asked why it’s hard to get around in the hills? And just what is a hillbilly? Students enrolled in this new minor will receive interdisciplinary training in the history, major themes, issues, and contemporary trends in the Ozarks, broadly defined. Led by Dr. Jared Phillips of the History Department and partnered with the University Libraries and Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts. Contact Dr. Phillips for more info!

The UAMS Summer Undergraduate Research Program is designed to provide students with experiences in cardiovascular, pulmonary, or hematologic research. Students will be provided with research, mentoring, and networking experiences; real-life surgical observations; and simulated cardiovascular demonstrations to increase interest in research careers. Student leadership skills will also be developed as part of the summer program. Get more info and plan to apply here!   

Internship Opportunity! The Terrorism Research Center (TRC) in Old Main conducts research on the topics of domestic terrorism, hate crime, and human trafficking, and houses the Crime and Security Data Analytics Lab (CASDAL). Each year, approximately twenty five University of Arkansas student interns per semester are selected to work on datasets related to the topics of domestic terrorism, hate crime, and human trafficking, and there are opportunities for students to develop original research projects using TRC data. Students across all disciplines are encouraged to apply. Deadline to apply is October 15 – follow this link to learn more!  
Lounge Closings

No Lounge Closings This Week!