The following Honors classes will be canceled within the next two weeks if more students do not enroll. If you have not registered for one of these and plan to, you need to do so as soon as possible. Those classes at risk of cancellation are:
ANTH 120, ANTH 417, GEOL 488, HIST 261, MATH 230, PSYCH 102 (MW 3 TO 4:15 section - The other section is fine). As a reminder, all of the Honors spring courses are posted here: http://www.honors.niu.edu/honors/class_schedule/index.shtml
Barsema Microfinance Series: If you are signed up for this workshop, the next and final meeting is from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Honors Center, Campus Life 110 on Nov. 23. For the last seminar, Mr. Barsema is bringing some of his microfinance students to talk about their recent trip to Mexico, where the students visited the clients of microfinance through the organization Opportunity International.
Due to Thanksgiving break, there will be no Souper Wednesday on Nov. 25. We will see you again on Dec. 2 for the last Souper Wednesday of the semester!
Conexion Comunidad: Now that your spring schedule is made, please consider seeing if you have to time to help the Honors Program run an afterschool homework help program for elementary and middle school students in DeKalb. Rides can be arranged if you do not have transportation. Volunteers are needed Tuesday through Thursday, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. This semester’s program ends with our Recognition Night on Dec. 1, and will resume Jan. 18 You can volunteer for whichever day/s fit your schedule. Contact Honors Program Coordinator Kate Braser for more information, kbraser@niu.edu.
HONORS HOUSE:
Lounge Hours: Lounge Hours for Fall 2009 are as follows – Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. and 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. To reserve the space for your group or event, email kbraser@niu.edu
HONORS STUDENT ASSOCIATION:
The H.S.A. meets every other Wednesday night at 8 p.m. in the Honors Lounge in Douglas Hall. For more information, visit http://www.honors.niu.edu/honors/hsa/index.shtml.
OTHER:
Peer Advisor Update: If you are interested in being an Honors Peer Advisor for the Spring 2010 semester, we are seeking applicants to fill an open position on a volunteer basis. As you may know, the university has frozen tuition waivers indefinitely, so we cannot pay to fill this position. If you are looking for this kind of work experience and are interested in applying on a voluntary basis, please stop by Campus Life 110 to pick up an application and job description. Applications are due Monday Nov. 30.
Call for Proposals: It’s time to think about applying for an Undergraduate Special Opportunities in Artistry and Research (USOAR) Awards for Academic Year 2009- 2010. The Committee on the Undergraduate Academic Environment (CUAE) is seeking proposals from undergraduate students for projects which will involve them in independent artistry or research, under the supervision of members of the faculty and staff at NIU. Funds may be requested to support independent artistry and research carried out during part or all of the period March 1, 2010 - February 28, 2011. The deadline for students to submit ten copies of their proposals to the appropriate college office is December 2, 2009. The deadline for college offices to submit their proposals to the Vice Provost is January 21, 2010. The CUAE will recommend funding of up to $2500 for successful student proposals. Undergraduate students are encouraged to be creative in their proposals. Grants are intended to support a wide range of appropriate activities, including visits to archaeological sites, libraries, museums, and other locations, in this country and overseas, where they would enhance their knowledge through research activities or artistic participation. Available funds (up to a maximum of $2500 per student) depend on the quality of the project and the nature of the proposed expenses. Interested students may consult the USOAR website at www.niu.edu/usoar/ for examples of successful project proposals. The format for the USOAR proposals can be found on our web site, under the “Advising” tab.
LIVE. LEARN. INTERN: Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, the LIVE. LEARN. INTERN. programs combines substantive internships, rigorous courses for academic credit, career development activities, exclusive briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts. EARLY DEALINE – 5% DISCOUNT
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the Final Deadline of March 5, 2010. Students are encouraged to apply for the early deadline of December 4, 2009 to receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance as well as priority internship placement. Honors students should indicate on their application materials that they are a member of an honors program and list their honors activities on their resume. Internships– Competitive placements with top sites in D.C. Classes– Up to 9 transferable credits from Georgetown University Housing– Roommate matching and furnished apartments on Capitol Hill Guest Lectures – Featuring prominent government officials and policy experts Site Briefings –At the World, State Department, Capitol Hill and Federal Reserve Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities Networking– Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around the world Scholarships– Over half of all students receive full or partial funding based on merit and financial need.
Internship placements are available in the following subject areas: Politics, Public Policy and International AffairsJournalism, Communications and Public RelationsCorporate Business and Government AffairsNonprofit Sector and Community Service. For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org ( http://www.dcinternships.org/ ) or contact Mary Connell, Recruitment and Admissions Director, at mconnell@tfas.org or 202.986.0384. Please visit this website to request an informational brochure: https://www.dcinternships.org/tfas/brochure/index.asp
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