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Honors students studying abroad in Cape Town, South Africa
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE HONORS PROGRAM
OAKLAWN SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
Each year, the Honors Program sponsors the Oaklawn Scholarship for as many as four exceptional Honors students. The competition is open to sophomores and juniors who did NOT receive merit financial aid from the University. Recipients of this prestigious scholarship are chosen according to academic excellence, involvement in the Honors community, and leadership values. Students will receive awards of up to $2,000 per year ($1,000 per semester) to be applied directly to the student’s fee bill. The deadline to apply this year is March 31, 2009.
Applications can be found online and returned to the Honors office in CUE 419, or emailed to honors@uconn.edu.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS
Pre-applications for Rhodes, Mitchell, and Marshall scholarships are due on March 23! Visit www.ons.uconn.edu for more information about these prestigious national scholarships. Questions? Contact Marlene Coughlin (Marlene.Coughlin@uconn.edu) or Jill Deans (Jill.Deans@uconn.edu) in the Office of National Scholarships.
OTHER OPPORTUNITIES FROM THE OFFICE OF NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS!
Are you interested in studying an aspect of the American Presidency?
Here’s an opportunity to deepen your interest while still at UConn!
The Center for the Study of the Presidency's Presidential Fellows Program offers a year-long opportunity to study all aspects of the American Presidency and the public policy-making process. Each Fellow undertakes an original research project on an aspect of the modern Presidency and is responsible for producing a 15-page paper on that subject, due in May. Fellows attend a fall and a spring leadership conference in Washington, D.C. The conferences are comprised of policy workshops at which Fellows discuss national issues with Presidential scholars, and are briefed by senior government officials and nationally recognized public policy experts. Lastly, fellows participate in two essay contests and compete for publication in our annual anthology of the 20 best Center Fellows papers: A Dialogue on Presidential Challenges and Leadership. Successful Fellows have strong academic credentials, a demonstrated interest in the institution of the Presidency, and an interest in public policy and public service. All academic majors are eligible! UConn may select one student to participate each year. The deadline for applications is Wednesday, March 18, 2009!
Students wishing to apply for the Presidential Fellows Program should submit the following materials to Marlene Coughlin, Program Assistant, Office of National Scholarships, CUE Bldg, Rm 419, marlene.coughlin@uconn.edu:
- a two page statement of interest that follows the essay instructions provided below
- a 1-2pp resume
- a letter of recommendation from one faculty member who has taught the student in a relevant subject.
- Students should also have discussed the possible project with one member of the faculty prior to applying to the program.
Essay instructions: Please identify a specific issue or phenomenon related to the American presidency that interests you. In two double-spaced pages explain how you understand the issue or phenomenon. Explain why it interests you and what kinds of questions you have that you would like to explore if you had a significant amount of time to do some research or exploration of this subject. What would you hope to gain from such an inquiry? Please identify at least one member of the faculty with whom you have spoken about completing a project related to this issue.
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FROM CAREER SERVICES
ENHANCE YOUR LEADERSHIP SKILLS WITH THE GLOBAL
LEADERSHIP COMMISSION!
The Global Leadership Commission (GLC) is seeking new Honors student members! Since Fall of 2004, the GLC has brought several distinguished speakers to the University, including Senator Joseph Lieberman. The GLC invites local, national, and international leaders to campus each year to discuss their path to leadership and what it means to be a global leader with students. Eight student members of the GLC are responsible for planning, organizing, and hosting these speakers.
If you are interested in becoming a member of the GLC, please sumbit your completed application to the Honors Office in CUE Room 419 by Friday, March 6th. For more information contact Charlayne at charlayne.mcstay@uconn.edu.
PATH PROGRAMS
Grab your mentor or mentee and come to the following events!
- Tie Dye – Sunday, March 29 at 4:00 p.m. in the Shippee Pit
- Scavenger Hunt – Sunday, April 5 at 2:00 p.m. outside on the side of Wilson that faces Rt. 195
- End of the Year Bash – Sunday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Shippee Dining Room
ATTEND THE HONORS COUNCIL FORMAL!
Honors Formal on Saturday, April 4 from 6:00 to 11:00 PM at Zenny's Restaurant & Banquet Facility. Tickets are $35!
Come and join HC for our 4th annual Honors Formal! Enjoy a five course dinner, great music and dancing (with transportation included)! The theme this year is "Under the Sea." Dress attire is required. Shuttle buses will run between 5:00-6:00; pick-up location is the South circle by Wilson Hall. The event is open to all honors program members (non-honors dates welcome). Tickets will be sold starting Wednesday, March 3rd! Tickets will not be handed out until paid in full and are needed to board the buses.
Tickets will be available at:
- The Honors Council Meeting (Wednesdays 7-8 SouthA 124/125)
- Tables in Buckley and South dining halls (Look out for times and dates for this!)
- Floors representatives will be selling tickets from their dorms in Shippee, South, Buckley and Alumni. Look for signs on their doors.
Contact uconnHC@gmail.com or persis.thomas@uconn.edu with any questions, comments or suggestions
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