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Welcome to the Honors Program

Honors is one of several Enrichment Programs available to UConn undergraduates.
The Honors learning community brings together a diverse group of highly talented undergraduates from across UConn’s schools and colleges, each with a record of significant academic success and engagement.

Ceremonies

Honors Calendar

11/26 STEAM Paint Night
11/26 Muslim Student Athlete Panel
11/27 Societal Beauty Standards
11/28 UConn IDEA Grant Information Session
11/28 UConn IDEA Grant Information Session
11/29 SURF Information Session
11/29 SURF Information Session
11/29 Dinner & A Show: A Civil War Christmas
12/2 Honors Thesis Retreat
12/2 S(no)w More Stress

STEAM Paint Night

Monday, November 26th, 2018

06:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Shippee Pequot Room

Looking for a relaxing night back after Thanksgiving break? Come to the joint Honors in STEM and HArCo paint night event! You will paint along with a guide on a canvas and create a beautiful piece of art. Explore new and different ways of expressing yourself and highlighting your creativity. RSVP is required: https://goo.gl/forms/HtKYUUnYjkADBLFr2

This is an Honors Event. Categories: Academic and Interdisciplinary Engagement

Honors Community Development

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Contact Information: emily.krier@uconn.edu

Muslim Student Athlete Panel

Monday, November 26th, 2018

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Storrs Campus
AsACC (SU 4th Floor)

Salaam is an organization through the Asian American Cultural Center aiming to eradicate Islamophobia and xenophobia at UConn. On Monday, November 26th at 7:00 PM, Salaam will be hosting a Muslim Student Athlete Panel. The panel will consist of UConn Muslims Student Athletes and they will share their experiences of how they balance education, sports, and religion. Light refreshments will be served!

This is an Honors Event. Category: Multiculturalism and Global Citizenship

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Contact Information: sawera.hussan@uconn.edu

Societal Beauty Standards

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

07:00 PM - 08:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Oak 107

This event will speak about societal beauty standards and how there are different standards for different parts of the globe. We will be discussing various beauty standards and how each personâs definition of beauty is different and how ultimately, everyone is beautiful!

This is an Honors Event. Category: Multiculturalism and Global Citizenship

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Contact Information: sandhya.sanapala@uconn.edu

UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Oak 201

The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-designed projects including:

â¢ Artistic & creative endeavors

â¢ Community service initiatives

â¢ Entrepreneurial ventures & prototype development

â¢ Research projects

â¢ Innovative, student-driven projects

Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications accepted from individuals and small groups working collaboratively on a project.

Attend the information session to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program and how to apply!

This workshop is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More Information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA.

Canât attend an information session? Schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss your project ideas.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Melissa Berkey at
(860) 486-5189 or Melissa.berkey@uconn.edu at least one week prior to the workshop.

Contact Information: Melissa Berkey, melissa.berkey@uconn.edu

UConn IDEA Grant Information Session

Wednesday, November 28th, 2018

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Oak 201

"The UConn IDEA Grant program awards funding of up to $4000 per student to support self-designed projects including:

â¢ Artistic & creative endeavors
â¢ Community service initiatives
â¢ Entrepreneurial ventures & prototype development
â¢ Research projects
â¢ Innovative, student-driven projects

Undergraduates in all majors at all UConn campuses can apply. Applications accepted from individuals and small groups working collaboratively on a project.

Attend the information session to learn more about the UConn IDEA Grant program and how to apply!

This workshop is coordinated by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More Information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu/IDEA. Canât attend an information session? Schedule an advising appointment with program coordinator Melissa Berkey (melissa.berkey@uconn.edu) to learn more about the IDEA Grant and to discuss your project ideas.
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Contact Information: melissa.berkey@uconn.edu

SURF Information Session

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
McHugh Hall 206

The UConn Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Awards program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research or creative projects. Find out how to apply and what makes an application successful.

This information session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu.

If you require an accommodation to participate in this event, please contact Jodi Eskin at jodi.eskin@uconn.edu by November 23, 2018.

Contact Information: Jodi Eskin, 486-7939, jodi.eskin@uconn.edu

SURF Information Session

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
McHugh 206

The UConn Summer Undergraduate Research Fund (SURF) Awards program provides thousands of dollars in support of undergraduate students' summer research or creative projects. Find out how to apply and what makes an application successful. This information session is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Research. More information: http://ugradresearch.uconn.edu.

Contact Information: jodi.eskin@uconn.edu

Dinner & A Show: A Civil War Christmas

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

06:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Buckley Classroom; Jorgensen Theater

Dinner and a Show is a free evening event that begins with dinner in the Buckley Classroom and ends with a theater production at the Jorgensen Center for Performing Arts. Come and enjoy an evening with students like yourself interested in surrounding themselves with entertainment and art. This is an opportunity to discuss performing arts with your peers or to just sit back and enjoy a unique show with a friend. RSVP if you wish to attend and donât forget to mark your calendar! RSVP:https://honors.uconn.edu/dinnerandashow/

This is an Honors Event. Categories: Honors Community Development #UHLevent234

Contact Information: christie.soltys@uconn.edu

Honors Thesis Retreat

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

01:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
ITE 127

Thesis Retreats are for Juniors and Seniors. Thesis retreats help students by providing a space for thinking and working quietly. Snacks are provided and the space is hosted by a student who provides structure to the time by indicating breaks during the retreat.

Please RSVP: https://honors.uconn.edu/thesis-retreat/

Contact Information: Brittany.Engert@uconn.edu

S(no)w More Stress

Sunday, December 2nd, 2018

03:00 PM - 04:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Rome Commons Community Room

Join the Snow Honors Community as we discuss stress relief techniques and personal wellness strategies to prepare for the "blizzard" of finals week! We will spend time de-stressing by crafting, painting, and creating with Snow RAs and fellow honors students.

This is an Honors Event.
Categories: Career, Professional, & Personal Development OR Honors Community Development
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Contact Information: Luke Klefstad, luke.klefstad@uconn.edu

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