Welcome Back!

In this issue read a welcome message from Dr. Lepczyk, upcoming Honors events, and other ways you can get involved in the Honors College.

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As we begin a new academic year, I would like to take a moment to welcome both our incoming and current students back to the loveliest village on the plain and the Honors College. As many of you know, over the summer I was honored to be selected as the Interim Director of the Honors College and continue the wonderful work initiated by my predecessor Dr. Tiffany Sippial.

In the years since joining the faculty at Auburn, I have watched the university become an R1 institution, weather the pandemic, and significantly improve many of its programs. In the case of the Honors College, it has become one of the university’s crown jewels, with a talented and burgeoning student body, a wonderful and skilled support staff, and faculty who have created many unique classes. As Interim Director, my goal is to ensure that the Honors College remains a crown jewel and continues to provide you with engaging programing.

We have an exciting year planned, with numerous opportunities for you to explore, engage, experience and elevate your college career. From the Week of Service to several study abroad courses to our Cup at Cater, there’s opportunity for everyone to get involved.

I look forward to meeting many of you this year and hearing your thoughts on the college.

Christopher A. Lepczyk
Honors College Interim Director

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A Successful Week of Service

Our 10th Week of Service event was a huge success! This past week 101 incoming Honors students spent the week providing service to places like O-Grows, the Kreher Nature Preserve, the Food Bank of East Alabama, and Caring for Citizens of Alabama. Not only did these student weather the ... weather, but also spent time learning more about poverty in our state through films, lectures, and workshops.

Be sure to view the entire photo library from the week by clicking on any of the images below.

entire group of students in the ACLC building

Upcoming Events

First Day of School Pictures with Honors on August 16th from 9:30 to 11 am in Cater Hall

Take your first day photos with Honors

Welcome Back! It’s the first day of school – so let’s take some photos! Stop by Cater Hall anytime and use our balloons and alphalit letters for your back-to-school backdrop.

Honors Open House on August 17th from 2 to 4 pm

Visit Historic Cater Hall

As part of Welcome Week, Cater Hall will be open with refreshments and more. Stop by to learn more about everything Honors has to offer, as well as pick up some special Honors swag!

Club Crafter-noon on August 18th from 2 to 4 pm in the upper quad lawn

Time to get crafty

Join the Honors Student Organizations for an afternoon of tye-die and other crafts.

Berry's Bingo in Broun on August 22nd from 6 to 8 pm in the Broun Residence Hall Basement

B-11, B, B-11

The Honors College will host Bingo in the Broun Residence Hall Basement. The game will be facilitated by our very own Wade Berry.

Cup at Cater on August 23rd from 9 to 11 am at Cater Hall

Caffeinate with Honors

Stop by Cater Hall steps to grab some coffee and snacks on your way to class. Don’t forget to chat with our student organizations while you are there.

Pop in for Posicles and meet your advisor on August 24th from 1 to 3 pm at Cater Hall

Cool down with a popsicle

Students are invited to pop into Cater Hall for a refreshing snack and a little time with your advisor.

Honors Contracting Workshop

Creating a course contract is a great way for Honors College students to receive Honors credit in their non-honors classes by adding an extra learning component. Learn the ins and outs of contracting during this one-hour workshop.

Student Organization Updates

Back Yard Bash
August 21 | 5-7 pm
Behind Cater Hall

Learn about this organization plus enjoy lawn games, pizza, snacks and more during this Honors Congress kick-off event.

Trivia Night!
August 24 | 4-6 pm
RBD Library 3041

Enjoy an evening of trivia with the students from Diversity in Honors.

Sips and Service
August 25 | 4-6 pm
Cater Lawn

Join Honors Serves for pub subs, lemonade, dum dums, lawn, “team-building” games, and fellowship during their Sips and Service event.

News You Should Know

LEAD Mentee Sign Up Open

The Honors Peer Mentorship Program is a lifeline for incoming Honors College freshmen to help ease the transition into the Honors College and university life by grouping new students with experienced upperclassmen. New students have a contact from the first day they arrive on campus to help them navigate this new step in their lives. Mentors are paired with a small group of first year students with whom they interact throughout the summer and fall semester. Registration closes August 25, 2023.

Mentee Registration

Other Opportunities

Volunteer with Sustainability

The Office of Sustainability needs your help executing their zero-waste Sustainability Picnic! Shifts for set-up, during, and clean-up are all needed!

Participants will discover the breadth of sustainability at Auburn while you enjoy free samples of local food, games, door prizes, and music!

Connect with student groups, programs, and opportunities that make a difference. Meet representatives from the cosponsors: Tiger Dining, the Donald E. Davis Arboretum, the Waste Reduction and Recycling Department, the Academic Sustainability Program, the College of Forestry, Wildlife and Environment, the Master of Community Planning, and the Office of Sustainability.

Sustainability Picnic Event

August 23^|4:30 – 6:30 PM
Davis Arboretum
Weather Date: 8.30.23

This no-waste event will feature local food and will be held at the south end of the Donald E. Davis Arboretum near the Old Rotation. Donations for the Auburn Food pantry will be gathered.

The rain date will be August 30th at the same time and location.