Surrounded by midterms and assignments, many Honors students have a hard time finding a moment for a break. Two days before the official start of spring break, a self-care event was hosted in the Honors lounge. Free cookies, scrunchies, eye masks, and face masks were available for students. For the most part, people came and… Read More Relaxation Before Spring Break: Honors Self-Care Event
By: Justin Ritchie, Honors Advisor In 1986, my mother and father purchased a two-piece black and gray sectional that sat largely unused along the east wall of their bedroom. Nearly thirty years later, I was adamant that this “ugly old couch” (as it was now called) should be hauled up a three-story walk-up to my… Read More Other People’s Clothing
This Tuesday, Honors had yet another successful movie night to celebrate Valentine’s Day! This time, the feature film was none other than the early-2000s classic, 13 Going on 30. The movie was accompanied by Valentine-themed snacks and treats, Rom-Com movie bingo, a banging playlist, and beautiful, festive decorations. The lounge was fully decked out, and… Read More Rom-Com Movie Night: Honors is Our Valentine!
Bill Offutt, an Honors College academic advisor, recently hosted an informational session on the upcoming Honors classes for next semester. At this event, the professors from each featured class introduced themselves, gave a brief description of their qualifications, and went over the basics of their course. They talked about how their class relates to different… Read More Get That Class! Honors Courses for Spring 2023
By Evan Altman ‘23 Everyone, including myself, gets nervous when thinking about applying to their first internship. April and May is always a stressful time for students. You have to worry about finding an internship for the summer while also juggling finals. This spring, the Honors Advisory Board hosted an intern panel composed of honors… Read More What I Learned From the Honors Intern Panel
by Vanessa Wilson ’22 Last Tuesday, the Honors College hosted its first ever Mardi Gras Party. Mostly celebrated in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mardi Gras is a night full of festivities and feasting. Mardi Gras has been celebrated for hundreds of years. While the holiday is associated with Lent, anyone can celebrate Mardi Gras. Whether you… Read More Mardi Gras Event