NEW APPLICATION PROCESS FOR HONORS HOUSING!

Any students interested in living in Honors housing--Brock OR Wilson--for the 2009-2010 academic year must complete BOTH the Reslife Housing application AND an additional Honors application, available online or in the Honors office. This simple and short application should be submitted to the Honors office in CUE 419 by February 13! Use the following links below for more information or to apply!

• Instructions for applying to Honors housing
• NEW! Frequently Asked Questions
• Download the application
• With any additional questions, contact Missy Korduner
  

SPRING COURSE SELECTION CONTINUES THROUGH FEBRUARY

Course selection for spring 2009 began on October 27 and continues until February. Be sure to check the
Honors registration webpage for information on...

• Honors requirements for the sophomore certificate or graduation
• Honors Core Curriculum classes
• Featured Honors classes
• Meeting with your advisor
• Honors conversions, and more!
  

CHECK OUT THESE FEATURED HONORS COURSES

There are still spaces left in the following Honors courses.. click here to see more!

MCB 3412: Genetic Engineering and Functional Genomics
TuTh 9:30-10:45 Additional meeting time (one hour per week):
Section 2 Th 4-5 (Class # 7690) -OR- Section 3: Th 5-6 (Class # 13096)
This course is designed to introduce you to Genetic Engineering and Functional Genomics in a modern scientific context. This course will cover the methodology and applications of genetic engineering including an extended coverage of gene manipulation and transfer techniques in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Emphasis will be placed on the application of recombinant DNA technology in the elucidation of gene function, i.e. Functional Genomics. Recent technological developments will also be addressed. The Honors Sections will examine current topics of genetics in modern film.

POLS 2998: Political Strategies in the United States 
MWF 10-10:50 a.m.(Class # 13168)
This course will examine how American politicians have strategized to build their parties into new majority coalitions.  Special attention will be paid to recent attempts by Republicans and Democrats to overcome the deadlock of U.S. politics, and the debates within each party as to how to do so. This course is open only to students in the Honors Program. Course will include participation in class discussions and several short papers as well as a final exam.

INTD 3784: Introduction to Computer Programming in the Humanities and Sciences
TuTh 1:45-3:00 p.m. (PeopleSoft #:7382)
This one semester course will introduce students to computer programming using Extended Basic with object oriented and structured programming methods. The course assumes the student has no programming experience, but is interested in exploring the use of programming as a tool in their studies. The textbook and the programming environment will be provided for free. This course provides you with a programming environment and a single-user license permitting continued use after the course is completed. Visit the featured courses page to see details on computer requirements.

SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE IN THE NEW HONORS CORE - SEE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
HIST 1998: Honors Core: Migrant Workers in Connecticut
Th 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. (#13019)
This interdisciplinary Honors course examines the life and work experiences of migrant workers. Weekly sessions will be coordinated by Professor Overmyer-Velázquez and taught by different faculty from across the university and by practitioners in the field, combining short lectures and discussions of assigned readings. The emphasis is on migrant workers – mostly Spanish-speaking from the Caribbean and mainland Latin America, but with some attention to non-Spanish-speaking migrants (e.g., from Haiti) – in the United States with a significant focus on migrant workers in Connecticut. Within a clearly defined structure of training, supervision, monitoring, support, recognition, and evaluation, students must commit to 20 hours of active work in a migrant service organization.

There is a brief application to enroll in HIST 1998: Honors Core: Migrant Workers in Connecticut! Admission to the course requires a brief application. We want to see that you understand and are eager to work in both classroom and community settings. Please submit a paragraph (150 words max.) explanation of why you think you would benefit from and enhance this course. Applications will be reviewed in the Honors Program beginning on November 3. Along with your paragraph, please send your name, student ID#, major, school/college and expected year of graduation to Patricia.Szarek@uconn.edu. Permission numbers to for accepted students will be given out beginning on November 7.

AMST 1700-001 American Landscapes: The Connecticut River
Tuesdays 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. (Class # 10953)
In this course, we will consider a wide variety of ways of thinking about the Connecticut River natural landmark: geologically; historically; environmentally; as an economic resource; a transportation network; a focus of literature and artistic expression; as a recreational and tourism resource; and as a source of water and power.  This will be an active course, involving students in thoughtful discussion and hands on exploration of how ‘the river that connects us” has shaped New England. Tentative field trips include journeys to the Connecticut River Museum in Essex, Connecticut to explore exhibits and eagle watch; the Great Falls Discovery Center at Turner Falls Massachusetts to study habitat and natural history of the river valley; and/or the Montshire  Museum of Science in Norwich, Vermont.

 

THE HONORS PROGRAM WANTS TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR ACCOMPLISHMENTS!

Did you recently win a scholarship? Was your undergraduate research published in a scholarly journal or newspaper? Did you accept admission into an Honors fraternity? Let us know! The Honors Program wants to hear about the accomplishments Honors students achieve throughout the academic year. Any students that wish to share their achievements--or with any questions--can contact the Honors Program in CUE 419, or email honors@uconn.edu or updates@uconn.edu.

 

CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

JACK KENT COOKE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION SESSION
Monday, November 17, 3 p.m. in CUE 134

The Jack Kent Cooke Graduate Scholarship Program provides awards of up to $50,00 PER YEAR to help students earn a graduate or professional degree in ANY FIELD! The program focuses on outstanding individuals that demonstrate financial need. Applicants should demonstrate academic achievement and critical thinking ability, the will to succeed, and a breadth of interests and activities.

Do you have both the merit and need? Does someone you know? Attend an information session on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 3 p.m. in CUE 134 to find out how to apply! Keep in mind that students MUST be nominated by the University of Connecticut. Questions? Contact Jill Deans, Office of National Scholarships at jill.deans@uconn.edu. Visit the Office of National Scholarships online at www.ons.uconn.edu!

TEACH FOR AMERICA: CONVERSATION WITH A MEDICAL SCHOOL DEAN

Teach For America seeks individuals from all backgrounds, academic majors, and career interests who possess the leadership skills and experience that will enable them to change the prospects of students growing up today and, ultimately, to effect fundamental change in our society that will make it a place of opportunity for all. For those that are interested in Teach For America but also have an interest in medical school, we would like to invite you to join us on an upcoming call with Duke University’s School of Medicine Dean, in order to learn more about the benefits of doing Teach For America prior to medical school.

UPCOMING CALL (11/13): Conversation with a Med School Dean
Duke University’s School of Medicine
Dr. Brenda Armstrong, Dean of Admissions
Thursday, November 13, 2008 (2 pm EST)
[Phone Number: 712-432-3900, Access Code 4488134#]

Please RSVP to virtualopenhouse@teachforamerica.org and include your name, undergraduate university, undergraduate graduation date, and the information of the call you plan to attend.