Since the last installment of the newsletter, several good pieces of news have reached my desk, which I would like to briefly highlight. 
 
First, I am pleased to announce that the total number of student-faculty external publications has risen to 104.  This marks a major milestone in the history of the Wilkes Honors College, an achievement we should all be proud of and celebrate!
 
Second, I have learned that the WHC received a 5-star mortar board rating issued by Inside Honors for its upcoming Fall 2020 edition.  This is the highest rating a university honors program can receive.  More information about this wonderful news will be disseminated in the coming months. 
 
Third and finally, I would like to offer a big round of applause to all faculty and staff who took the time to facilitate the Freshman Book Forum as panelists.  Given the limitations of our situation, the virtual format of this WHC tradition was delivered with remarkable precision for the first time without a single glitch.  Plans for break-out sessions to discuss the book in more depth are currently underway.
 
As I continue to engage on my Listening Tour, I am constantly impressed by all of the amazing stories and ideas which I hear about the Honors College – and there is no shortage of them.  Stay tuned for announcements regarding student listening events which I intend to hold later on this semester. 
 
Go Owls!

Justin Perry, Ph.D.
Dean, Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College 

 

Attention all First Year Students! 

You are invited to participate in our inaugural Honors Peer Mentoring Program. The goal of the program is to help you develop the skills and connections you need to be successful in college. You will be matched with an Honors College junior or senior student who will serve as your point person and will provide support for you during the first year at the WHC.
 The program aims to:

• Improve the sense of belonging among students and familiarize them with campus resources
• Foster positive student relationships and a strong campus community in person and virtually
• Engage students with campus programs, academic support opportunities, and their classmates

 Please fill out this short  FAU Honors College Mentoring Program form before Thursday, September 10, 2020. We will use your answers to best match you with a mentor student. 
 I hope you will find this new program useful and exciting!
For questions, please contact the Associate Dean Terje Hill.

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SAVE THE DATE

 Our next WHC Dean’s Office Live will take place on Wednesday, September 23rd, from 5 to 6pm. All current Honors College students are invited to join the live meeting and ask questions related to financial aid and scholarships. Representatives from the Financial Aid Office, Associate Deans Hill and Steigenga, and Dean Perry will be there to answer your questions.  The link to the meeting will be provided as the date approaches.

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WHC Tutoring

The Honors College offers free tutoring to all current students. The schedule of tutoring can be found at:
http://www.fau.edu/honors/current-students/jupiter-campus-tutoring/.  The tutoring hours Fall 2020 are being updated as they are received, so please check back daily.

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Honor Code Judicial Board

 A few spaces are available on the 2020-21 Honors College Judicial Board, which hears cases involving alleged violations of the Honor Code. If you would like to serve on the Board, send an email with your name/phone/year/major (if known), and concise paragraph on why you think you would be a good choice, to Professor Mark Tunick, tunick@fau.edu by 5 pm Wednesday September 9th. The honor code is online. Members will attend a Zoom orientation meeting and must check their fau email regularly throughout the year.

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Join The Anthropology Club

The Anthropology Club Honors is seeking students to fill officer positions this semester if interested in becoming an officer, or a member, to please contact anthrohc@gmail.com to get more information. We are welcoming anyone who is interested, Anthro and non-Anthropology majors. Follow us on Instagram: fau_anthrohc (Anthropology Club Honors).

ASCEND Scholarship Program
The ASCEND (Advancing STEM-Community Engagement through Neuroscience Discovery) Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to Wilkes Honors College students who demonstrate a passion for advancing neuroscience research and brain health, paralleled by a desire to challenge and educate young minds. The goal of this scholarship is to develop well-rounded, skilled, and committed individuals who are motivated to engage in community education and outreach. The ASCEND program is offering scholarships to be a part of innovative STEM outreach to middle and high school students.Here is the webpage: http://www.fau.edu/ibrain/ascend/  To receive an application, please contact Nicole Baganz, nbaganz@health.fau.edu. 


O'Hagan Family Foundation Mentoring Young Lives Scholarship
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 up to $1,000 per semester for students with financial need who volunteer mentoring young people in the public-school system. The Honors College can assist in matching students with a mentorship opportunity. To be considered, students must be full time students at the sophomore level or higher with a minimum FAU GPA of 3.0, and agree to serve a minimum of 25 hours per semester in a mentorship activity. To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, click here. Applications for this scholarship are accepted on a rolling basis.

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. This scholarship has a rolling deadline but applications will be processed as they are received, so apply early.


The Wilkes Honors College Community Engagement Scholarship provides financial assistance to Wilkes Honors College students who demonstrate academic excellence and a commitment to serving non-profit and community organizations. Students who have completed at least one semester of study at the Wilkes Honors College may receive up to $5000.00 in scholarship funds to be applied toward their tuition and fees during an academic year. Scholarship recipients will be required to complete a minimum of three credits (180 hours) of internship work with an approved non-profit or public organization. You can find information on the approved organizations and how to apply here. This scholarship has a rolling deadline but applications will be processed as they are received so apply early.

The Koo Family Interfaith Community Engagement Scholarship provides financial assistance to Wilkes Honors College students who demonstrate a faith-based commitment to serving the broader community. Preference will be given to applicants with financial need who demonstrate a faith-based commitment to community service and academic excellence. Students at the Wilkes Honors College may receive up to $2500 per semester to be applied to their tuition and fees during an academic year. Students will be required to complete a minimum of three credits (120 hours) of internship with an approved non-profit organization. You can find information on the approved organizations and how to apply here. This scholarship has a rolling deadline but applications will be processed as they are received so apply early.

Tuesday, 9/8 @ 3:00pm Global Coffee Hour

Provides opportunities for current FAU students, domestic and international, to engage in cultural exchange and gain skills in intercultural communication.  Meeting ID: 738 920 4679 | Passcode: IDEAs2020 https://tinyurl.com/IDEAsFall20

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Wednesday, 9/9 @ 12:00pm Queer Coffee Hour
This Queer Coffee Hour will act as a town hall meeting.
 Passcode: 45210611
Meeting ID: 814 8269 6786
https://tinyurl.com/queercoffeehour

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Wednesday, 9/9 @ 4:30pm How to Best Prepare for an Interview
You can learn how to prepare for and conduct interviews that get the job offer.
 https://fau.joinhandshake.com/events/542295
 

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Thursday, 9/10 @ 7:00pm Clubfest

Check out the clubs on the Jupiter campus and learn how you can join and get involved!  LINK TBA

 

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Submitted by HC Faculty, Staff and Students

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