University of Connecticut - Honors Program

Congratulations to Samantha Sherwood! Samantha's article titled "Family or Career: Why not Both?" was published online in the Huffington Post on September 28, 2007. This article describes the stuggles that American's endure in trying to balance work and family while the U.S political scene lacks in "policies that support working families." Visit this link to read "Family or Career: Why Not Both?"

Samantha is currently a senior majoring in HDFS with a minor in Political Science. She is both the President of Honors Council and the Student Coordinator of the PATH program. Samantha's senior thesis research involves the analysis of appelate court cases involving the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What is a batey? Are 1 in 4 Major League baseball players really Dominican? What is medical care like in a developing country?

Have these and many other questions answers at an exciting presentation.
Join students who recently returned from the Dominican Republic as part of UConn's new service-learning study abroad program.
Tuesday, October 2nd at 7 p.m. in Konover Auditorium (Dodd Center)

Today, more than 5,000 Teach For America corps members work extraordinarily hard in 26 urban and rural areas to ensure their students achieve academic success - despite the challenges they face growing up in low-income communities. Join the more than 12,000 outstanding individuals of all academic backgrounds and professional ambitions who have impacted the lives of nearly 3 million students across the country.

Learn more at our TEACH FOR AMERICA LUNCHEON on Wednesday, October 10, 2007 at 12 Noon in South A 124/125
Hear firsthand accounts of the corps member experience. Lunch will be served!

Please RSVP to missy.korduner@uconn.edu if interested in attending - THIS IS AN HONORS EVENT!
Visit www.teachforamerica.org to apply or for more information.
No previous education experience or coursework is necessary. Seeking all majors.
Full first-year teacher salary and benefits, transitional grants and loans.

HONORS CONGRESSIONAL INTERNSHIP IN D.C.

Thinking about a life in public service? Interested in politics? Want to know about the inner workings of our government and become a more educated citizen? Dream of being a press secretary.. maybe one day President? THIS OPPORTUNITY IS FOR YOU!!

Spend the spring semester in our nation's capitol interning for a Connecticut Senator or Representative!
Become a true member of the Congressional staff, participate in hearings and committee meetings, meet dignitaries from around the world, lead Capitol tours, and try your hand in drafting press releases and new legislation. Live in the heart of Washington, DC minutes from the Senate/House buildings and Union Station, meet UConn alumni in the area, and explore the culture and diversity DC has to offer! Any and all majors can benefit from this experience and your internship can be tailored to meet your specific interests. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS APPLY!! Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity available to any interested UConn students.

To learn more about this experience, please contact Missy.Korduner@uconn.edu and visit the Study Abroad website: www.studyabroad.uconn.edu. REMEMBER, THE DEADLINE TO APPLY IS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12!

HUMAN EMBRYONIC STEM CELL RESEARCH TALK!

"Can Science End our Stem Cell Ethics Debates?
By Dr. Ronald Green
10:30 -11:30 AM Wednesday October 10
Telecast from the UConn Health Center to Whetten Graduate Center, Room 200 in Storrs

Dr. Green will be speaking about current strategies to obtain human embryonic type stem cells without the destruction of human embryos. Dr. Green is the author of six books, including "Babies by Design: How We Can Shape Our Genetic Future." He is the author of over 100 articles on bioethics, comparative religious ethics, and economic justice. He has held a Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship and was the co-PI for three NIH-grants on projects related to the human genome project.

CAREER FAIR

There are 76 companies attending the Career Fair that have indicated that they are looking for interns! Log in to HuskyCareerLink at www.career.uconn.edu for a full list of organizations, with company descriptions and a list of the majors they are recruiting. Some big companies that will be recruiting for internships and co-ops include Aetna, CIGNA, and General Electric!

Wednesday October 3, 2007
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. - Gampel Pavilion

1. What are Honors Events?
Honors Events are designated programs and activities either sponsored or supported by the Honors Program and meet the event requirement for students working toward the Sophomore Honors Certificate. These programs are designed to enhance the Honors Program experience through intellectual discussion, community development, and student-faculty interaction. While the Honors Program offers many events to our students, not all events are designated as Honors Events.

2. How do I know if an event is designated as an "Honors Event" for the Sophomore Honors Certificate?
There are different avenues to find out if an event is a designated "Honors Event." In the fall calendar that was distributed to all Honors students at the start of the semester, there is an asterisk (*) next to each event that is an Honors Event for the Sophomore Honors Certificate. You can also check the emails that Missy sends out every Friday afternoon regarding upcoming events. In the email, she will indicate which events are Honors Events.

3. Who needs to attend Honors Events?
Any student in their first or second year that is working toward their Sophomore Certificate is required to attend a certain number of events. Juniors and seniors are not required to attend any Honors Events, but are strongly encouraged to participate in the activities to enhance their Honors experience.

4. How do I get credit for attending a designated Honors Event?
Following attendance at an Honors Event, students need to complete the "event journal form." This form is located on the Honors website, www.honors.uconn.edu, under "forms" or can be picked up in the Honors Program office. The form should be completed and turned in to the Honors Program office within TWO WEEKS of attending the event to receive credit toward the Sophomore Honors Certificate requirements.

5. What happens if I RSVP for an event and can no longer attend?
As you are aware, some events have limited space available and thus require an RSVP. It is very important that if you RSVP and then can no longer attend the event that you let Missy know as soon as possible (missy.korduner@uconn.edu). Events with limited space usually have a waiting list of students that wanted to attend and thus, if you cannot attend, another student can benefit from the experience. While we do understand that emergencies come up, the earlier you can let Missy know that you will not be attending the easier it is to notify another student.

The Honorable Mention, the newspaper for Honors students that is published by HC, is looking for articles to feature in its next issue! If you have any articles, poems, short stories or comics send them to uconnhcnews@gmail.com. They can be about any topic, or be articles you have already written. Accepting articles for the next issue until October 10th. For more information, visit the Honorable Mention website.

GET YOUR OFFICIAL 2007-2008 HONORS COUNCIL T-SHIRT!

On sale Wednesday, October 3 at the Honors Council meeting @ 7 p.m. AND Saturday, October 6 (Family Weekend) in Shippee. The t-shirts are navy with the logos below in white!
Cost: $10

The CLAS Humanities Institute is looking for promising students interested in applying for grants and awards...

Undergraduate fellows are eligible for grants up to $1,000 to be used for research travel, photocopies, and similar research-related expenses! Fellows that receive this funding are expected to present their research in the form of informal talks with the UCHI fellows and staff. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis! Visit the Humanity awards website for more info or to view the application.

Since 1957, Glamour magazine has honored the achievements and aspirations of the top 10 most outstanding college women. Past winners represent women bringing success into every field imaginable! Ever heard of Martha Stewart??

Glamour is looking for juniors with leadership experience, campus involvement, and inspiring goals. The winners will receive an impressive cash prize of $3,000 as well as a free trip to NY AND a feature in the June issue!! Log on to Glamour's news website to access the application. Don’t forget to apply before November 30th!