HC Weekly News March 16

Campus Announcements

A Message from the Dean

Dear Students,

On behalf of all the faculty and staff here at the Wilkes Honors College of FAU, I want to thank-you for your patience as we move to remote instruction and advising. There are sure to be glitches in the system, but I can assure you that your professors are doing their best to navigate our remote platforms to offer course content over the next two weeks. We fully appreciate the disruptions you are facing as students and the accommodations you are making at this difficult time. Keep your eye on FAU updates at https://www.fau.edu/coronavirus/ for the latest FAU policy decisions. Sending thoughts of health and safety to all of you.

Best,

Dr. Timothy J. Steigenga
Interim Dean, Wilkes Honors College

Senior Round-up for Medallion (Meeting cancelled)
In light of the recent directive from the State University System of Florida Board of Governors that FAU sent out, we will be cancelling the Medallion Roundup meeting that was to be held on March 18^th at 8:00 pm in the Dining Hall. Please, if you have not already done so, complete the Medallion 2020 Participation Form (http://www.fau.edu/honors/academics/medallionceremony/). For now, the deadline for submitting your information is still April 3^rd. Also, because we were planning as part of the Roundup meeting to take a headshot photo for the program, we are asking that you email us a headshot photo. That email may be sent to Anna Holmes at holmesa@fau.edu. Make sure we know who the photo is from! Medallion ticket distribution will also be delayed for the time being.

Due to fluidity of the Covid-19 situation, we do not know what future University events may have to be postponed or cancelled. As we learn more, we will do our best to keep you updated.

NCAA Call for Nominations

Diplomacy Program
Due to recent restrictions of on-campus events, the Leon Charney Diplomacy Program will not be holding application/information sessions on campus next week as originally planned. We intend to field a full delegation of students to compete in Nationals in Washington, D.C. in November. Please visit the APPLICATION page at fau.edu/diplomacy at the end of next week for updates on how to apply for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Scholarships Available

Are you considering teaching as a career? Do you volunteer in the public school system or have an interest in doing so? If so, the O’Hagan Mentoring Young Lives Scholarship may be a match for you. The scholarship provides funding for students with financial need who volunteer 50 hours or more mentoring young people in the public school system. If you are interested in applying or want further information on this scholarship contact Dr. Monica Maldonado mmaldonado@fau.edu.

Are you a STEM student with an interest in tutoring young people? You should consider applying for the Alice and Don Hudson Scholarship at the Edna Runner Center. This scholarship provides financial assistance to Wilkes Honors College students who demonstrate academic excellence, financial need, and a commitment to community service. Students may receive up to $2500 per semester in scholarship funds to be applied toward their tuition and fees during the fall, spring, and summer semesters for up to six consecutive semesters. The goal of this scholarship is to develop well-rounded, skilled, and committed individuals who are motivated to engage in STEM education and outreach activities at the Edna Runner Tutorial Center in Jupiter. Preference will be given to applicants with financial need who demonstrate a commitment to community service, academic excellence, and the ability to tutor grade and middle school students in STEM education. Scholarship recipients will be required to complete a minimum of three credits (180 hours) of internship work with the Edna Runner Tutorial Center during each academic year the scholarship is received. You can find information on the approved organizations and how to apply here.