FSU Honors Issue #1— January 2017

ISSUE NO. 1

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY

HONORS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS A Note From The Honor's Staff

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From the Director's

Honors Holiday

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Adventures

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Alumni Spotlight

Honors Socials

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Executive Board

Congratulations

Spotlight

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UPCOMING EVENTS January 19th: General Body Meeting 7PM Landis Skydeck January 30th: New Year's Resolution Fitness Class 7PM & 8PM Great Hall in HSF February 3rd: Honors in the Major (HITM) Defense Announcement due February 7th: Monthly Breakfast 8AM HSF February 20th: Valentine's Social 7:30-9:30PM Great Hall in HSF

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Spotlight: Meet the Director What is your academic goal for the new HSA? “My goal is to bring about a more unified curriculum and more consistent curriculum. I also want to add more honors classes” What is your goal for the social aspect of HSA? "I am extremely impressed with the way that the HSA has taken the reigns to create a more cohesive honors community.

Keep up the good work!"

What is your favorite amino acid?

"Lysine, stay tuned to find out why."

Are you trying to introduce anything new and exciting into the Honors Program?

"Actually, yes! I am trying to connect FSU Honors alumni to the the current honors students in order to set up an alumni network that current students can connect with once they graduate. My hope is to help foster working relations between the Honor’s Programs past and future members that will be beneficial to all parties in the pursuit of knowledge and life."

From the Director's Desk

Dear Honors Students, Welcome back to campus! I have enjoyed my first semester as Honors Director and I am looking forward to the future of FSU Honors. For those of you that do not know me, I earned my Bachelor’s degrees from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in Chemistry and Mathematics in 1984. I then worked at a zinc foundry for two years in Los Angeles, CA. This job was not very interesting so I went to the University of Massachusetts-Amherst and earned my doctorate in organic chemistry in 1992.

After that I spent two years as a postdoctoral associate at Duke University. My first academic appointment was at Creighton University in Omaha, NE where I received tenure in 1999.

Living in Omaha had its drawbacks so I moved to Sonoma State University in CA as chair of the chemistry department before coming to Florida State University in 2005. Throughout my career I have received numerous teaching awards, been awarded two research grants from the National Institutes of Health, published seven research papers, and have worked with 35 undergraduate research students.

When I am not working or attending FSU sporting events, I love to spend time with my lovely wife Shel. We also have two wonderful daughters, Emma will graduate from UNF this coming April and Paige is a freshman here at FSU. An interesting fact about myself, I have visited all 48 continental states.

Sincerely, Mark Kearley

Alumni Spotlight: Noel McDonell Noel McDonell graduated from the FSU Honors Program in 1988 with a Bachelor of Arts in English and a minor in Criminology and from the FSU College of Law in 1990. She began her career in government service and was ultimately appointed by the Attorney General to Senior Assistant Statewide Prosecutor in the Office of Statewide Prosecution, where she practiced throughout the state investigating and prosecuting complex white collar criminal activity.

During her tenure in government practice, Noel was awarded the Davis Productivity Award for her efforts on the Governor’s Task Force against Identity Theft. In addition, Noel was appointed as Florida Real Estate Commissioner under Governor Jeb Bush.

In 2002, Noel joined the law firm of Macfarlane Ferguson & McMullen, P.A., where she continues to practice today as a partner and director. In addition to maintaining a dynamic trial practice, Noel is also an avid owner of American Saddlebred horses and is active in the equine industry within both the highly competitive world circuit and the fundraising community.

Closer to home, she is an enthusiastic saltwater flats fisherman and boater.

WE WANT YOU! Do you like to write?

Do you love to take pictures?

Do you draw or paint?

Then send in your work in and you could be featured in the Honors Newsletter!

Email your work to hsanewsletter17@gmail.com

Hi, I'm Sophie Rottenberg!

President of HSA Year: Junior Major: Biology and International Affairs Hometown: Tampa, FL Fun fact: Lived in the Netherlands freshman year of high school Hobbies: cooking, running, and listening to music Favorite Movie: Moonrise Kingdom Things I’m Excited for in HSA: Our Coffee House talent night this year!

SPOTLIGHT: EXECUTIVE BOARD Sophie Rottenberg

Hi, I'm Julia Jensen!

Vice President of HSA Year: Junior Major: Political Science Hobbies: thrifting, making Thai Food, drinking tea, and making candles Favorite Movie: Moonstruck Weaknesses: can be indecisive, never do well with maps, change too much to ever keep a routine

Julia Jensen

SPOTLIGHT: EXECUTIVE BOARD

Hi, I'm Coryn Cannon!

Director of Community Service Year: Sophomore Major: Nursing Hometown: Rehoboth Beach, DE Fun fact: volunteered with Paul Monroe Teen Center and Habitat for Humanity Hobbies: cook, run, and listen to music Favorite movie: It’s a Wonderful Life Weaknesses: swiping into the library, buffets

Coryn Cannon

Hi, I'm Michelle Nguyen!

Michelle Nguyen

Director of Marketing and Communications Year: Junior Major: Biology From: Pensacola, FL Fun Fact: Traveling to Iceland is on my bucket list!

Hobbies: cooking, baking, running, racquetball Favorite Movie: The Intern Weaknesses: sweets and a good book

SPOTLIGHT: EXECUTIVE BOARD

Hi, I'm Zach Jones!

Director of Events Year: Sophomore Major: Political Science and International Affairs Hometown: Jacksonville, FL Fun fact: Had dinner with Zac Brown Hobbies: reading, Bible study, playing percussion, watching football, drinking espresso at Urban Food Market Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans Weaknesses: Time management, eating vegetables

Zach Jones

Hi, I'm Michael Hong!

Michael Hong

Director of Student Success Year: Freshman Major: Psychology; Health Management, Policy, and Information Hometown: Tallahassee, FL Fun Fact: I'm in Yoga Club!

Hobbies: reading, learning languages, sand volleyball Favorite Movie: Burnt Weaknesses: Crossword puzzles, croissants

**Please bring your own towel/mat** **Passion Planner giveaway**

A Guide to (Actually) Completing Your Goals 1. Set goals because you want to.

The worst thing to do for yourself is set a goal that you know you can't achieve. Set goals that you know will bring you happiness. If you really want to read 500 books by the end of the year, then do it, but do it because YOU want to.

2. Set SMART goals.

Specific - don't leave any room for error!

Measurable - Goals that can be measured over time like reading "x" number of books by the end of year are easier to achieve because you can track their progress.

Attainable - Making goals attainable will boost your self confidence and keep you motivated!

Relevant - Your goals should help you and be relevant to your life.

Time Bound - Give your goals a deadline! !

4. Make a plan!

3.Write them down, tell your friends..tell your mom.

They'll keep you accountable.

4. Make a Plan.

If you're setting a year-long goal or a similarly large goal, break it down into smaller victories. This will keep you motivated throughout the year!

5. Just do it!

You are going to rock 2017!

Advisers'

Corner Words of Wisdom

A Note to First Year Students...

We are available for walk in appointments Remember that you have to complete 10 hours of community service by the end of this semester PLEASE CHECK AND READ YOUR EMAILS FROM US! We put requirements, due dates, etc. in them

Advice for All If you think a class might be a bit tricky, go ahead and start going to ACE learning studio for tutoring appointments/study groups... getting the foundation of tutoring started early in the semester means you won't be scrambling at mid-term/finals weeks. Also, go to your professor's office hours.

Important Dates to Remember!

HITM Defense announcements are due February 3rd Certificate/Embargo (if needed) is due April 28th

Hey, Seniors!

This is a reminder to start filling out the graduation audit form (its on honors.fsu.edu).

Self Care is Key Seriously, do something for you Counseling Center Hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

Look for Workshops If you need help with time management or study skills, there are folks who are paid to help you!

HONORS HOLIDAY ADVENTURES

The holidays are over and it is time for a new semester here at Florida State University. We hope that you all had a nice and relaxing break! While some Honors students spent the break chilling at home with their family, others went on exciting adventures! Check out their cool pictures!

Colorado Michelle Nguyen

Louisiana

Hawaii

Ellis Daugherty

Benjamin Schwartz

Colorado

Taylor Merritt

Ireland

Rebecca Hedrick (L), Laura Hedrick (R)

Zoey Hendrickson

Chicago

December 2016 Hot Cocoa Social

December 2016 Hot Cocoa Social

December 2016 Hot Cocoa Social

December 2016 Breakfast

December 2016 Breakfast

December 2016 Breakfast

January 2017 Lake Talquin Paddle

December 2016 Hot Cocoa Social

Breakfast & Social Pictures Photographed by Allison Jacobs

Honors Socials

Congrats

Class of 2016 Honors in the Major John Matthew Jones Thuy-Linh Pham Azariah Bridgewater Erica Elizondo Flynn Larson Menika Lue Juan Ospina Kimberley Ramcharran Jamie Riesbeck Veronica Rivera Kyle Spells Connor Hasty

Honors in the Major & Honors Sylvia Aycock Alyssa Allen Alexis Coleman

Honors Anna Buntyn Emily Kidd Lauren Liberman Kelly Jackson Francesca Liano Emily Scott Gina Andraos Maria Benedetti Hunter Hamilton Tyler Wortman Talia Boiangin Kassandra Calzada

Whitney Davis Sydney Lundy Carly Owens Kira Bakst Jacob Hart Brian Vail Kellie Ickes Andree Devove Carolyn Back Brooke Bowers Kennedy Wohlgemuth

EDITOR IN CHIEF: MICHELLE M. NGUYEN ASSISTANT EDITORS: ELLIS DAUGHERTY & KAYLA ROJICS