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Inside the Honors College
September 19, 2016
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HIGHLIGHTS OF UPCOMING EVENTS
Women in Leadership–Hear from J&J, AT&T, and Others
Mentoring Pods with Graduate Fellows
BioBlitz at Sandy Hook, NJ
RU Involved Featuring Rutgers Student Leaders
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IMPORTANT – First-Year Student Survey Reminder
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› Honors College Student Experience Entry Survey. Your input is valuable in helping us design and shape opportunities for you over the next four years. If you have not yet completed the survey, you should have received a reminder earlier today. We ask that you complete the survey as soon as possible. Contact us with questions.
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Sophomore Success Challenge
Applications Due by Midnight TONIGHT!
Attention second-year students! The Honors College is launching the Sophomore Success Challenge (SSC) for the 2016-2017 academic year. The goal of SSC is to encourage HC students to get involved with the broader campus community. Students who successfully complete the challenge will be eligible to win $500 towards the project of their choice! Learn more.
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Sophomore Workshop: Optimize Your Strengths for Leadership
Register by Midnight TONIGHT!
Workshop Tuesday, September 20, 7:00-8:00pm | HC Hartstein Seminar Room, E128
Sophomores have the opportunity to take the Clifton StrengthsFinder assessment in advance of this workshop, receiving a detailed report that provides insight about natural talents and areas of strength. During the workshop, students will have the opportunity to learn how to use their strengths in personal, academic, and professional situations. Students meet in small groups to develop action plans and understand their talents in relation to fellow group members and leadership opportunities.
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Coffee with the Deans Every Weekday 10:00-11:00am
Get your free HC Mug any Monday–Wednesday!
Featuring the DRC Innovator in Residence
Wednesday, September 21, 10:00am
HC Fireside Lounge
In this special edition of Coffee with the Deans, join the Douglass Residential College (DRC) Innovator in Residence Julia Buntaine for breakfast. Ms. Buntaine is a neuroscience-based visual artist, director of SciArt Center of New York, and editor in chief at SciArt Magazine. All students are welcome.
› Every Monday, 10:00-11:00am–Coffee with the Deans Featuring Assistant Dean for Professional Development Andrea Rydel.
› Every Tuesday, 10:00-11:00am–Coffee with the Deans Featuring Assistant Dean for Student Affairs Krista Klein.
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Mentoring Pods: Academic Yearlong Mentorship from
Graduate Mentor Fellows
Applications Due Thursday, September 22 by Noon
Are you hoping to connect with someone who can guide you through your professional and academic interests? The Mentoring Pod program links you with doctoral Graduate Mentor Fellows in a variety of academic and career fields. Four undergraduates of varying class years meet with their Mentor Fellow throughout the year either in-person or virtually, beginning and ending the year with receptions hosted at the Honors College. Apply now!
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BioBlitz in Sandy Hook, NJ
Friday, September 23, 11:30am–6:30pm
Saturday, September 24, 8:00am–4:00pm
Join Faculty Fellow Dr. JeanMarie Hartman at the 2016 BioBlitz in Sandy Hook, NJ! If you care about biodiversity, join us in documenting the plants, animals, and microbes that inhabit the Sandy Hook Unit of Gateway National Recreation Area in Highlands, NJ. You will team up with experienced scientists who will lead you on expeditions to characterize the species that make up the Sandy Hook Ecosystem–no prior identification experience needed. Sign up for the event. You will receive HC Serves credit for your participation.
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RU Involved: Rutgers Student Leader Panel
Sunday, September 25, 5:00pm | HC Druskin Lounge
Come hear students in crucial leadership positions from various Rutgers-wide organizations speak about getting involved in your first year. This event is a great way to learn more about how to get involved around campus. Speakers will include RUSA President Justin Schulberg, RUSA Vice President Evan Covello, and representatives from the Interfraternity Council, Cap and Skull Senior Honors Society, and more! This event is sponsored by the Student Advisory Board.
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Women in Leadership
Hear from J&J, AT&T, and Others
Tuesday, September 27, 7:00-8:30pm | HC Druskin Lounge
Women have some unique challenges that males and females alike should be aware of, from an academic and leadership perspective to personal experiences. Our panel of distinguished professionals will be led by Dr. Colleen Georges, a professor of Women’s Leadership at Douglass College and the Graduate School of Education. Managers, both male and female, will join us from Johnson & Johnson, Rutgers' Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, and AT&T. Come learn how you can positively impact and navigate your own leadership experience as well as that of others! Co-sponsored by the BOLD Center at Douglass Residential College and Girls Connect at the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. Register now.
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Other Honors College Events
› Douglass Wellness–Alcohol & Drug Abuse 101–Monday, September 19, 6:00pm | HC Druskin Lounge. Learn the facts and debunk the myths about alcohol and drugs at this informative event. You’ll discover alcohol’s effects on your body, responsible drinking, and how to help a friend in trouble.
› Service Storytelling: Reflection Workshop–Friday, September 23, 2:00pm | HC Hartstein Seminar Room, E128. Have you completed service with a Rutgers student organization, fraternity or sorority, or another organization outside of Rutgers that you would like to count toward your HC Serves hours? Attend a reflection workshop to delve into your experience through fun and thought provoking activities.
› Dr. Mazzeo will have open hours at his apartment every Monday–Thursday, 8:00–9:00pm | HC N103.
› Craft Nights with HC Faculty Fellow Dr. JeanMarie Hartman–Tuesdays, 8:00pm | HC East Lounge. Join Dr. Hartman for a fun night of knitting and crocheting blankets, which will be donated to Elijah's Promise, a New Brunswick-based nonprofit. Students can receive two HC Serves hours for this event, but must attend a Service Storytelling: Reflection Workshop.
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HC Leadership Opportunities
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Diversity Peer Educator
Applications Due TONIGHT
Are you interested in learning more about diversity and contributing to building an inclusive community? The Diversity Peer Education Program is a new initiative by the Honors College, dedicated to spreading cultural awareness and sensitivity as well as promoting diversity and social justice within the Honors College community. Learn more and apply.
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› Graduate School of Education NEW Five-Year and Post-Bacc Teacher Education Programs Info Session–Friday, September 23, 2:00pm | Douglass Campus Center. Learn about these new programs and admissions requirements. Email for more information.
› BOLD Center at Douglass: Latina Summit 2016: Making A Difference–Saturday, September 24, 8:00am-4:00pm | Douglass Student Center. Register today.
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› Check the HC Calendar of Events regularly to see what's going on.
› Read your Rutgers email daily.
› HC Text Reminders—Sign up for Remind to get free text alerts about upcoming events and programs at the Honors College. Just send a text to “81010” or “732-993-4076” and include the message “@ruhcnb.” If you prefer email reminders, then send an email to ruhcnb@mail.remind.com and leave the subject line and body of the email blank.
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