Uhp newsletter fall 2013

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CAL U November 2013

Inside this Issue: NCHC: Honors In New Orleans………….Page 1 Fall 2013 Graduating Seniors’ Theses………………… Page 2 SHAB Election ………Page 3

Heinz History Center Visit………………...…Page 4 Student Success: Karina Sanchez….………...…Page 4 Meet Your Work Studies………………...Page 5 Summer with Georgia O’Keefe……………….Page 6 Washington Internship Center Visit…………………….Page 6

Staff: Kelsey Baumgardner, Editor Emma Will, Editor Brittany Kusinar, Contributor Bridget Rogan, Contributor Shawn Reese, Contributor Rachael Fawley, Contributor Sydney Priester, Contributor Valerie Herrero, Contributor

HONORS NEWS

California University of Pennsylvania

NCHC: Honors In New Orleans By Shawn Reese Anywhere you go, you can find jazz in the streets. New Orleans, Louisiana, is different in that way. A regular gumbo of a city, New Orleans boasts a wide variety of cultures and languages, architectures and peoples, music and food, festivals and events. And from November 6th through the 10th, one of these events included the 2013 National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) Conference. Through the aid and support of the University Honors Program, nineteen students and five faculty from Cal U were able to attend this conference and explore this historic city. Keeping with New Orleans's tradition of cultural diversity and tension, the conference's theme for this year was "Conflict, Transformation, and Creolization." Honors students across the country were challenged to think critically regarding these ideas and how they may relate to the ways in which different universities run their respective Honors Programs. As Sophomore Stephanie Moore put it, the ultimate goal of the NCHC is "to gain a better perspective on how we can improve our Honors Program for both current and future students.

The SHAB [Student Honors Advisory Board] members interact with other Honors boards from across the country to learn new ideas and ways to help our students and to make the Honors Program enjoyable." Twelve Cal U Honors students presented this year in various forms, from poster sessions to roundtables, covering a variety of topics. This included, for instance, a roundtable discussion led by Dr. Persinger, Emily Dickey, Valerie Herrero, and Connor Marshman to discuss the benefits and disadvantages of using iPad technology in the Honors classroom. Also notable amongst these sessions was a roundtable discussion led by Brittany Kusniar and Sarah Martik working in tandem with Honors students and faculty across the nation to brainstorm ideas and share their approaches on how to run an effective Honors student government. As well as submissions to the faculty poster session by Drs. Gill, Fox, Aune, and Arrigo-Nelson. Kusniar, junior and SHAB president, reflected back on some of the ideas generated during this and other sessions. Excited about one in particular, Kusniar said, "I think the SHAB will

Special Thanks: Kim Orslene Dr. Aune Dr. Fox Dr. Adair Dr. Tunnerman Honors Students Brittany Kusinar and Jonathan Troutman

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begin to implement a variety of committees next semester. It seems like it is a great way to get students involved in a way that is interesting to them." Other noteworthy events from this conference include an impassioned speech from plenary speaker Ruby Bridges, known as being the first black child in the South to attend an allwhite school, in a New Orleans elementary school back in 1960. Bridges addressed problems she faced growing up, as well as problems that we are currently facing today concerning diversity and the role of the government. So, amidst thought-provoking conference sessions and renowned homestyle restaurants and among Honors students from across the nation as well as New Orleans locals, So, amidst thought-provoking conference sessions and renowned home-style restaurants and among Honors students from across the nation as well as New Orleans locals, Cal U students and faculty alike had a great time. Speaking about the benefits of attending the NCHC, Sophomore John Troutman stated, "I would recommend this conference for students who have research to present or ideas to share about the Honors Program." However, he went on to say that the NCHC is also "a nice start for students who have never been to a conference before and would like to experience attending an academic conference of this stature."


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