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Thomas, in this issue read about our new advisors, Fall Family Tailgate, student oppportuities and more.

Upcoming Events

Fall Family Tailgate

September 14 |3-6 pm

Enjoy gameday festivities with the Honors College during our “Fall Family Tailgate." Students and family members are encouraged to stop by our tent to grab a snack, snag some Honors College merch, meet our staff and simply enjoy the spirit of gameday on the Plains.

This free "stop and go" event is designed for Honors students and their guests. No registration is needed. Our tailgate tent is located behind Cater Hall on the Upper Quad.

Honors Congress

Enjoy Honors Congress Events this September

Congress has a number of events planned this month. Information on Movie Night, Open Forum and Trivia Night are included below, but please mark your calendar for an Honors Congress Tailgate and Family Dinner towards the end of the month.

September 21: Tailgate for home game vs. Arkansas on Cater porch. Time TBD based on kickoff time.
September 23: Family Dinner at 6 pm on the Upper Quad

Be sure to follow Congress on their Instagram account: @auhonorscongress

movie night september 10 at 6 pm in haley 2370

Movie Night: The Truman Show

September 10 | 6 pm

Join Congress for one of the first movie nights of the year! Ever feel like you are living in your own reality series? If so, The Truman Show is right up your alley. Fun fact -- did you know this classic film was produced in Seaside, Florida?

B.R.I.D.G.E Open Forum

September 11 | 6 pm

Help Congress determine the vision for the new B.R.I.D.G.E (Belonging, Respect, Integration, Dignity and Equality) Branch. The meeting begins at 6 pm on September 11 in Haley 3228.

Congress Trivia Night Sept 18 at 6 pm in Mell 3510A

B.R.I.D.G.E Trivia Night

September 18 | 6 pm

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Congress during a B.R.I.D.G.E Trivia event.

News You Should Know

Auburn University Study Abroad Fair

September 16 | 11 am - 2 pm
Cater Lawn

Attend the Auburn Study Abroad Fair and learn about the different AU and Non-AU study abroad programs. Students will be able to walk around freely to meet and discuss these programs with program directors and coordinators. There will also be multiple tables for students to receive advising from our coordinators and student workers about the process of studying abroad.

Need Some Help? Ask an Honors Student!

Honors College Peer Academic Coaches are dedicated to helping their peers gain the knowledge they need to succeed in the Honors College through academic coaching and mentorship. Academic Coaches help Honors students develop the skills to approach specific subject areas and courses, foster relationships between newer and more experienced students, respond to any Honors-related questions students might have, and guide students to helpful academic resources when needed.

Scheduling an Appointment

Biology + Chemistry + Math + Physics + Humanities + Social Sciences

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 through virtual appointments this fall.
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, September 2 - Friday, December 6, 2024.

Register for teh three minute thesis event by Sept 30

Compete in the 2024 3MT Competition for Cash Prizes!!

The Auburn University Graduate School and Graduate Student Council invite you to participate in the 2024 Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition.

The 3MT is an academic competition that challenges graduate students (and Honors College students) to describe their research within three minutes to a general audience. This event celebrates the discoveries made by student researchers and encourages clear, effective communication about your research to the broader community.

Participants have the opportunity to refine their presentation skills and compete for cash prizes, with awards up to $500. The top 10 presenters will advance to the 3MT Final Competition on Wednesday, November 13, 2024.

The winning student will represent Auburn University at the 2024 Conference of Southern Graduate Schools Southeast Region 3MT Competition in March 2025.

Learn More and Register

Opportunities

Fyler for Constitution Day on Sept 17 at 3 pm in RBD Library Auditorium

Jonodev Chaudhuri, Ambassador of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, will deliver a lecture titled “The Pre-Constitutional and Constitutional Foundations of Alabama: the Muscogee Nation of Yesterday and Today.” In addition to providing a historical understanding of tribal sovereignty, Ambassador Chaudhuri will also reflect on recent United States Supreme Court decisions related to tribal nations. The talk may also be attended via Zoom at https://auburn.zoom.us/j/82686930311.