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the Eagle Scholar Newsletter, a newsletter of the Auburn University Honors College

In this issue read about Honors student Maggie Nelson, upcoming events, mentor applications, peer coaching, and more.

Top Stories | Events | Org Updates | News | Opportunities

Top Stories

Maggie Nelson wins Churchill Scholarship with photo of Maggie Nelson in a black jacket and white top

Maggie Nelson Wins Prestigious Churchill Scholarship to the UK!

Maggie has done it again! Maggie Nelson has won the Winston Churchill Scholarship, her fifth national prestigious scholarship award. No other undergraduate in the history of Auburn University has won as many prestigious scholarships as Maggie. A truly amazing accomplishment! Maggie will attend Churchill College at the University of Cambridge this fall, and work towards her MPhil in materials science and metallurgy. Read Maggie's story below.
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Upcoming Events

Contracting Workshop on Jan 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Haley 2213

Contracting Workshop

Receive Honors credit in your non-honors classes by creating a course contract. Learn the ins and outs of this course option by attending our workshop on January 23 from 3:30 to 4:30 pm in Haley Center 2213.
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Fellowship Information Session

Learn how to receive funding for your research projects, research-related travel, or conference travel through the Honors College Research Fellowship. We will have two information sessions available. Both are at 3:30 pm in Cater Hall with the first being held on Jan. 31 and the second on Feb. 1. Learn more by reading the article below or on our website.
 
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Cup at Cater on Feb 7 from 9 am to 11 am at Cater Hall

Cup at Cater

Need a little boost before your daily grind? Be sure to stop by Cater Hall on February 7 for Cup at Cater! As always, we'll have a variety of coffee and breakfast snacks available for you to enjoy.

Student Organization Updates


 Honors Congress news and events:
Congress Basketball Watch Party Jan 24 at 6:30 pm in Mell 2510
Congress Trivia Night Feb 6th at 7 pm in Mell 4127

Diversity in Honors news and events:
DIH Event: Food Insecurity Awareness on Jan 30th at 5 pm
Join DIH in LIBRY 3127 for this great event!
Honors Serves news and events:
Serves General Meeting on Monday, January 29 at 7 PM in Mell 3550
Honors Serves will be holding a General Meeting on Monday, January 29 at 7 PM in Mell 3550. Please join us to learn more about to get involved with our service projects this semester! See you soon!

News You Should Know

LEAD Mentor Appls due feb. 9th link below

Become an LEAD Mentor

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.

The deadline to apply is February 9, 2024.
 
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Biology + Chemistry + Math + Physics + Humanities + Social Sciences

Schedule a Peer Academic Coaching appointment through Advise Assist!

Login to Advise Assist & click “Make an Appointment”

Choose type of appointment and service.
Appointment Type: Academic Advising & Student Services
Service: Honors Academic Coaching

Choose how to meet

Peer coaching will be offered both in-person and virtual appointments this spring

Choose your subject and coach!

List what topics/chapters you want to cover with your coach in the comment box 

Peer Coaching appointments will be available Monday, January 29 – Friday, April 26.
 

Secure Funding for Your Research Projects - Apply for an Honors Research Fellowship!

The Honors College is excited to support our students’ research endeavors by providing funding for students’ independent research projects. Students conducting research in any field are welcome to apply for the Honors College Research Fellowship. Students can utilize these funds to support research projects, research-related travel, or conference travel. Click the button below to apply!
Apply Today

Other Opportunities

The Alabama Academy of Science is hosting its 101st annual conference at Jacksonville State University

This is an excellent opportunity for Honors students to present their research and scholarship, hone their presentations skills for regional (SRHC) and national (NCHC) honors conferences, NCUR, and disciplinary professional conferences, as well as to meet other honors students from around the state.
 
Attention: the deadline is January 29.

Learn more and register through the button below. 
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Volume 12 | Issue 10

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