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9/18 The Myles Martel Lecture in Leadership and Public Opinion

The Myles Martel Lecture in Leadership and Public Opinion

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Konover Auditorium, Thomas J. Dodd Research Center

But Who Will Lead? Redefining Leadership in Eras of Social and Political Upheaval, featuring Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, Associate Professor of History, The New School. Dr. Mehlman Petrzela is a historian of contemporary American politics and culture and is currently writing a book on American fitness culture, FIT NATION: How America Embraced Exercise As The Government Abandoned It. She is also the author of Classroom Wars: Language, Sex, and the Making of Modern Political Culture, co-host of Past Present Podcast, the creator and host of a History Channel web series, a frequent media guest expert, speaker at universities and conferences, and contributor to national and local news outlets.

Contact Information: University Events and Conference Services, 860.486.1038
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9/23 Holster Scholar Summer Research Symposium

Holster Scholar Summer Research Symposium

Monday, September 23rd, 2019

08:30 AM - 01:30 PM

Storrs Campus
Dodd Center, Konover Auditorium

Please join us for the Holster Scholar 2019 Research Symposium.

The Holster Scholar Program is a highly-selective enrichment opportunity for curious first-year Honors Students that supports in-depth, individualized learning experiences in the summer following a student's first year. The eleven 2018 Holster Scholars will be sharing their research projects at this event.

For a detailed program, including scholars' names, project titles, and presentation times, visit http://honors.uconn.edu/holster-scholars.

If you require an accommodation to attend or participate in this event, please contact the Office of National Scholarships and Fellowships (860-486-4223 or onsf@uconn.edu) by September 6.

Contact Information: Vin Moscardelli (vin.moscardelli@uconn.edu)
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10/16 Fall Honors Ceremony

Fall Honors Ceremony

Wednesday, October 16th, 2019

06:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Storrs Campus
Student Union Theatre

Students who earn Sophomore Honors during their first two years are celebrated at the Fall Honors Ceremony in the fall semester of their junior year. Recipients of this award are presented with personalized certificates during a formal ceremony. This achievement is also noted on each student’s transcript.

The Fall Honors Ceremony also celebrates UConn students who received special scholarships funded by generous donors during the past year – such as the Rowe and Holster Scholars and the SURF grant recipients.

Contact Information: Robbin Haboian
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