In this issue read about the new study & travel trips, scholarship opportunities, events and more. |
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Upcoming Study & Travel Information SessionsDive into the folklore and mystery of Scotland or revel in the delights of Germany and Austria this fall with the Honors College. Learn more about each in our Study & Travel Information Sessions. You have two sessions to choose from: Tuesday, March 19, or Wednesday, March 20, both at 4 p.m. in Cater Hall.
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Learn More About the FulbrightPlease join us on March 21 at 1 pm for an interactive Group Presentation Session (GPS) to learn about opportunities for U.S. citizens to pursue graduate or professional study, conduct research, or teach English. During the session, you will find out about the types of Fulbright awards, application components, and tips, and will get your questions answered. |
Knight-Hennessy ScholarshipJoin a conversation with an admission officer from Knight-Hennessy Scholars, a multidisciplinary, multicultural graduate scholarship program. Each Knight-Hennessy scholar receives up to three years of financial support to pursue graduate studies at Stanford. Scholars form a community while engaging in experiences that prepare them to be visionary, courageous, and collaborative leaders who address the world’s complex challenges. |
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Honors March Madness Bracket ChallengeJoin the Honors College in our March Madness Bracket Challenge. There are two brackets: one for the Men's Tournament Challenge and one for the Women's Tournament Challenge. Use the buttons below to join in! Deadline is noon on March 21. |
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Cup at Cater: April 3Spring is in the air! Enjoy the first days of the season, and get a spring in your step, with free coffee and snacks at Cup at Cater. As always, we'll have a variety of items available for you to enjoy. |
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Student Organization Updates |
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Check back here for upcoming Honors Congress news and events. |
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Diversity in Honors news and events: |
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Honors Serves news and events. |
Join Honors Serves for their general meeting this Tuesday, March 19th at 7:00pm in LIBRY 3035. |
Applications for Honors Serves 2024-2025 leadership and executive positions are open and will close Sunday, March 24th at 11:59pm. |
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Honors Ambassador Applications Now Open
Embodying the best the Honors College has to offer, these Honors students are chosen to represent the college through numerous recruitment events, as well as to help prospective students with any questions they may have concerning the Honors College. Applications are open March 4 - March 24. |
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Become a Fall 2024 Peer Academic Coach
HONR 3007-007 – 3 credit hours
Academic coaches provide tutoring and mentoring to fellow Honors students in a variety of subject-specific courses. Students in the course are responsible for hosting weekly coaching sessions (3 hours per week) and should be prepared to help students in their given subjects by reviewing the course material, preparing additional study materials, and serving as a mentor for Honors students attending sessions.
Interested students should apply with the link below. Please direct any questions to Yvette Stone (ymj0001@auburn.edu).
The deadline to apply is Friday, April 5th!
Honors Peer Coach application – Fall 2024
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HONR 1077 Peer Instructor Applications for Fall 2024 Now OpenInterested in giving back to our incoming class of Honors students? Apply to be a Freshman Exploration Peer Instructor!
Peer Instructors are an integral part of class, helping students navigate their first year in Auburn and in Honors. They provide an informed voice, serving as representatives of the Honors student experience. The responsibilities of a Peer Instructor include but are not limited to: attending class, attending meetings with their instructor, co-facilitating classroom discussions, communicating with students, and representing Honors through an upperclassman perspective.
Honors Peer Instructor positions are available to students who are in good standing, currently enrolled in the Honors College, and who have successfully taken Honors Freshman Exploration (HONR 1077).
Peer Instructors will be enrolled in an Honors Lyceum course and receive credit for their experience.
Applications close April 5th at NOON.
Any additional questions can be directed to slw0083@auburn.edu .
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Open Research Positions and Graduate Programs
The College of Engineering and Computer Science (CECS) at the University of Central Florida (UCF), invites you to learn more about CECS’s open research positions and graduate programs.
Live Virtual Open Houses
CECS at UCF will be hosting Live Virtual Graduate Programs Open Houses. The brief info sessions showcase all the Master’s and PhD programs in CECS via Zoom. The application process, funding opportunities, and program specifics will be discussed:
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Monday, March 25th, 2024 at 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM EDT (Register Here)
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Monday, April 8th, 2024 at 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM EDT (Register Here)
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Monday, April 22th, 2024 at 12:00 PM until 01:00 PM EDT (Register Here)
Once registered, participants will be provided with a meeting link.
On-Demand Experience
Can't join live? The CECS On-Demand Experience is a new forum for students to learn about each of CECS’s graduate programs at their own convenience. After registering, individuals will receive a link to a series of short video presentations curated to their specific interests. Presentations will include overviews of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, short research talks by faculty, detailed explanations of the application process, and more. Learn more at https://applynow.graduate.ucf.edu/register/cecsod!
Funded Research Positions
Faculty in the College of Engineering and Computer Science are looking for individuals to get involved in research. Over 100 research positions are currently available to prospective students. Follow this link to find research opportunities with faculty: https://grad.cecs.ucf.edu/prospective-students/research-positions/.
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Summer Program to IndiaOur Honors Research Seminar professor, Dr. Muralikrishnan Dhanasekaran, is leading a summer program to India. This study abroad program will be focused on preparing our AU undergraduate students efficiently for the pursuit of a professional degree (M.D., D.O., DDS, PA., Pharm.D.), graduate studies, or a career in areas of the pharmaceutical, cosmeceutical, healthcare, naturopathy, biotechnology industry. For questions, please see the program website or email Dr. Dhanasekaran, dhanamu@auburn.edu.
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