Honors Network News
Tuesday, November 29

In This Issue:

Incorporating Honors Coursework into Your Spring 2017 Schedule

Scholarly Project Proposal Update
Research Symposium

Scholarship Resume Workshop

Exploring Life After Going Viral: A Visit From Ted Yoder

Bollywood Fusion Dance Experience
Student Spotlight: Meghan Hawkins

Summer Research and Grad School Opportunities

The Fur Ball: A Winter Semiformal

Community Service Outing: Black Rock Preserve
 

 

Tuesday, Nov. 28

Torch Tuesday

Windsor Dining Court

Noon-1:00 p.m.


 

Wednesday, Nov. 30
Honors College Research Symposium
Innovation Forum
Noon-2:00 p.m.

NISO Scholarship Resume Workshop
HCRS 1054
5:30-6:30 p.m.  RSVP: HERE

Bollywood Fusion Global Dance Experience
HCRS Steam Lab
6:30-7:30 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 1
Ted Yoder: Exploring Life After Going Viral
Honors Hall
6:00-8:00 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 2
Stories at Christmas: Holiday Choral Concert
Honors Hall
7:00 p.m.

The Fur Ball
Krach Leadership Center, First Floor Lobby
9:00-Midnight

Saturday, Dec. 3
Community Service Outing: Black Rock Preserve
Departing from Krach lawn
9:30-1:30 p.m.

Stories at Christmas: Holiday Choral Concert
Honors Hall
3:00 p.m.

Incorporating honors coursework into your spring 2017 schedule

Adding an HONR course, enrolling in an honors section of a course already on your schedule, or completing an honors contract is an opportunity to enhance your academic experience. 

HONR courses offer unique, interdisciplinary content, taught by top-notch faculty. Honors sections create a smaller classroom environment, with fellow honors students. 

Open registration begins tomorrow, November 30th.
 
  • Select THIS LINK to view highlighted honors courses and corresponding CRNs. 
  • A full list of HONR courses can be found HERE. 
  • Information about initiating the honors contract process can be found HERE.
  • If you have any questions about maximizing your spring 2017 schedule with honors courses, please contact your Honors advisor HERE.












Scholarly Project proposals accepted through Jan. 30

Students who have already completed or are currently engaged in scholarly work or undergraduate research can submit scholarly project proposals for review through January 30th.  An interdisciplinary faculty committee will begin reviewing proposals following the submission deadline.

For more information about what you need to include in the proposal, as well as the proposal form, check this webpage: 


Future submission deadlines will also be posted there.
 
Please schedule an appointment with your Honors College advisor to discuss this process more in detail or if you have questions specific to your project:   https://honors.purdue.edu/current-students/honors-advising/index.php

Curious about research?
Don't miss our 'Research Symposium'

The Research Symposium is a showcase of creative projects from graduating seniors.

You will...

-Get ideas for your own work

-Observe the diversity of scholarly work happening in the Honors College

-See how to deliver a public presentation that fulfills the Scholarly and Creative Project requirement 



Wednesday, Nov. 30
Innovation Forum
Noon- 2 p.m.
Learn how to craft an CV for scholarships
Attend NISO's 'Scholarship Resume Workshop'

You will learn:

  • How a CV for scholarships differs from a job resume
  • What information to include
  • About the structure and content
  • How to present particular experiences


This session is OPEN TO ALL STUDENTS. Please RSVP:  HERE

Wednesday, Nov. 30
5:30-6:30 p.m.
HCRS 1054        
Bollywood Fusion Dance Experience

Join Purdue's JAZBA dance team to learn about Bollywood and Bhangra.  Then learn a few dance steps yourself!

Don't miss this fun and energetic event.

Wednesday, Nov. 30
STEAM Lab, HCRS
6:30-7:30 p.m.
Exploring Life After Going Viral
A visit by Ted Yoder

How does life change after your video hits 80 million views?

On Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016, Yoder became something of a household name when a Facebook live video of him playing Tears for Fears' "Everybody Wants to Rule the World" went viral.

Yoder has since been profiled in:
  • The Indy Star
  • Kearney Hub
  • Huffington Post
  • NPR
  • Today Show
Come listen to Yoder's music and hear the story of what comes after a viral moment.

Thursday, Dec. 1
Honors Hall
6:00 p.m.


Student Spotlight
Undergraduate Research: Meghan Hawkins
By Emma Alexander, Communications Intern

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Sports are undoubtedly a significant part of American culture. Many of our highest paid citizens are athletes. However, we are not necessarily educated on sports in school or the legislation which surrounds them. 

One piece of legislation which many people associate with sports is Title Nine. Title IX is a living document; it is ever changing in meaning and interpretation. Interestingly, a mention of sports is never included in the actual wording of the document.

As it turns out, Title IX is a great deal more influential and versatile than many people realize, and Honors College student Megan Hawkins has taken it upon herself to delve deeper into the subject. 

Click HERE to read about how she turned a class topic into a research project.


Opportunities
Get a jump on summer research and grad school applications

The Institute for Broadening Participation, an organization designed to increase diversity in the STEM workforce, is sharing a list of programs you can browse now. 

 

IBP encourages students to make use of the winter break to get a head start on selecting and preparing their applications to summer research programs or graduate school.

 

Please browse the following links:

 
The Fur Ball: A Winter Semiformal

Help out our furry friends, while enjoying a night of fun and dancing.  All proceeds benefit Natalie's Second Chance, keeping and caring for dogs until a home is found .  

Location: Krach Leadership Center, first floor lobby
Tickets: $10 in advance or $15 at the door (sold in Honors College South Lobby- Mon, Wed & Fri 3:00-6:00 p.m.) 

  • Refreshments
  • Music
  • Photobooth
  • Dog Greeting
Friday, Dec. 2
9:00-Midnight
Krach Leadership Center 
Join the Honors College in making Indiana's ecosystems sustainable

This Saturday, Dec. 3 you can participate in our Community Service Outing.  

If you love helping the environment and want to experience the great outdoors, this is the event for you.  

We will be heading to the Black Rock Preserve, departing from Krach Lawn at 9:30 a.m. and returning at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 3
9:30-1:30 p.m.
Black Rock Preserve
Enjoy some holiday cheer before finals...

The Master's Voice presents:     
Stories at Christmas

-Dec. 2   7:00 p.m.
-Dec. 3   3:00 p.m.

Honors Hall

Free and open to the public
Directed by Sarah Shettle




The Society: Honors College Residence Club



All  meetings open to all HCR Residents - GET INVOLVED!


Traditions Board - Mondays 8:30 p.m. HCRN1145
Activities Board - Tuesdays 8:30 p.m. HCRN1145
Town Hall - Wednesdays 8:30 p.m. Honors Hall
Marketing Board - Thursdays 8:30 p.m. HCRN1145
Meetings Board - Sundays 8:30 p.m. HCRN1145
 


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