Honors Network News
Tuesday, March 6
Academics & Announcements
  • Moira Gunn Lecture
  • HLC Positions Open
  • Info Sessions for Highly-Selective Scholarships 
  • Apply to be an HC Diversity Officer
  • ECB Drive
Community
  • New Way to Earn House Points
  • Why the Fuss? Sexual Harassment Prevention Workshop
  • Station Eleven Reading Discussions
"With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts." 
-Eleanor Roosevelt

Honors College programming can enhance your personal and scholarly development.  Challenge yourself to attend at least one activity each week. 

Take a look ahead at our calendar and choose your event now. 
Invest in Yourself!
Tuesday, March 6
Torch Tuesday
Noon 
Windsor Dining Court

Moira Gunn Talk
5:00-6:30 p.m.
Honors Hall

Why the Fuss?
5:30-7:00 
STEAM Lab

Tuesday, March 27
Torch  Tuesday
Noon
Windsor Dining Court

Religious Literacy: Indigenous and Neo-pagan religions
7:00-8:30 p.m.
HCRS 1054

Wednesday, March 28
Hacked & Tracked
8:00-5:00 p.m.
HCRN 1143

Scholarship Resume Workshop
6:00-7:30 p.m.
HCRS 1054
Thursday, March 29
Station Eleven Reading Discussions
4:30-6:00 p.m.
Reading Room






Academics & Announcements
Host of 'Tech Nation' and 'BioTech Nation' radio programs speaking TONIGHT in Honors Hall


Honors College students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of a rare opportunity to hear Moira Gunn, the first woman to earn a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Purdue and a former NASA scientist, speak this evening at 5 p.m.

The radio personality is the inaugural speaker in our new Aronson Family Science and Society Honors Lecture Series, courtesy of an endowment from the Aronson family. Light refreshments will immediately follow Gunn's talk, "The Arc of Media and the Future of Truth." 

Gunn's radio programs air on National Public Radio and its affiliates, NPR Now on Sirius XM Satellite Radio, as well as the American Forces Network and various online podcasts. Her shows are the only national weekly programs to discuss and educate listeners on the impact of technology on society.  READ MORE  

TONIGHT 
5:00 p.m.
Honors Hall
Apply now for open Honors Leadership Council positions


The Honors Leadership Council is seeking new members for its executive board and has several representative positions open as well. 

The Honors Leadership Council Executive Board is comprised of one student from each undergraduate disciplinary college. This select group of students is the central leadership group for the college that facilitates discussion on community development topics, helps to set the student leadership agenda for the academic year, and finds innovate ways to drive forward the mission and goals of the Honors College.
 
LEARN MORE & APPLY
 
Representatives from various groups in the Honors College also serve on the Honors Leadership Council. This collective group of representatives will collaborate with fellow student leaders, coordinate programming initiatives between groups, and brainstorm ideas for the continued improvement of the Honors College community from the unique perspectives of each of the groups represented.

The deadline for applications is Friday, March 23 at 5 p.m.
Are you a global thinker? Community leader? Come explore highly-selective international & national scholarship programs THIS WEEK!
  • Gates Cambridge Scholarship
  • Mitchell Scholarship
  • Marshall Scholarship
  • Rhodes Scholarship
  • Churchill Scholarship
  • Schwarzman Scholars
  • Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars.
On March 7-8, meet recent Purdue alumni who have entered these highly-competitive programs, as well as foundation representatives who have a front seat in the screening process.
 
Our guests will explain what these programs and their relationships to graduate school in China, Ireland, the U.K. and the U.S. have to offer and detail the qualities of a strong application. 
 
All sessions are located in HCRS. Session descriptions are listed below. If you are off campus, please RSVP as usual, then click on the WebEx link  on this page a few minutes before the session to participate remotely. 

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Session Overview

Schwarzman Scholars Info Session 
View the geopolitical landscape of the 21st Century through the lens of China, while joining an international leadership network in Beijing.  Jing Su, Purdue alumna and Schwarzman Scholar, will discuss how she became a Schwarzman Scholar and the support she received from NISO. Su is currently in the midst of her Schwarzman program.  Christian Tanja, Schwarzman Scholars Outreach and Selection Officer , will give an overview of the program and speak to the U.S./Global round of selecting Scholars.

Schwarzman Scholars is an innovative leadership program through a 1-year master's degree at Tsinghua University.  Each cohort of Schwarzman Scholars joins a global network of young and talented leaders, helping to build stronger links between China and a rapidly changing world.
  • Global Affairs Master's degree with an emphasis in Business & Economics, Public Policy, or International Studies
  • Includes high level internships in Beijing
  • Students of any nation apply
Applications for the 2019-20 academic year scholarship begin shortly

Knight-Hennessy Scholars Info Session 
Students with demonstrated leadership and civic commitment can receive full funding to pursue a wide-ranging graduate education at Stanford. Third and fourth-year students, as well as early graduate students are invited to learn more about and begin their applications; while first and second-year students can get a jump on building their portfolios.

Gates Cambridge Scholarship Info Session
2017 Gates Cambridge Scholar and Purdue alumnus  Michael Drakopoulos will Skype in from the University of Cambridge to offer his perspective on this program (for all majors) and graduate school at Cambridge.  The hallmark qualities of a Gates Cambridge scholar include:
  • Outstanding intellectual ability
  • Leadership
  • Commitment to improving the lives of others
  • Good fit with the graduate program at Cambridge
This session is open to all non-U.K. citizens.  First-year through early graduate students should attend. 

Applications for the 2019-20 academic year scholarship begin shortly

Churchill Scholarship Info Session
2017 Churchill Scholar and Purdue alumnus  Shovik Bandyopadyhay and 2015 Churchill Scholar and Purdue alumna  Emily Erickson remote in from the University of Cambridge to talk about Cambridge and what it is to be a Churchill Scholar. They will give a student perspective on applying for the Churchill though Purdue. Bandyopadyhay is currently in his program, while Erickson is pursuing a Ph.D. at Harvard.

This scholarship funds one-year graduate programs in the sciences, engineering, and mathematics at Churchill College, University of Cambridge.  First, second and third-year undergraduates should attend this session. 

Applications for the 2019-20 academic year scholarship begin shortly

Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell Scholarships Dinner Conversation 
Have dinner with 2015 Mitchell Scholar and national screening committee participant  Milad Alucozai, as he visits from Dublin, Ireland. We will demystify criteria such as "leadership" and distinguish what qualities are sought in a prestigious scholarship recipient. 

All three of these scholarships aim for similar qualities in an applicant.  We will also discuss the Marshall Scholarship to any U.K. university and provide  in-depth information on the Rhodes Scholarship.
  • The Mitchell Scholarship funds a one-year graduate degree in the Republic of Ireland. Future American leaders connect to Ireland on a Mitchell Scholarship, while fostering intellectual achievement and a commitment to community and service.
  • The Marshall funds graduate level study for future leaders who will further U.S.-U.K. relations through study at any U.K. institution and into their future careers.
  • The Rhodes Scholarship for study at University of Oxford fits students with demonstrated leadership potential and a commitment to the common good.
Freshmen through early graduate students should attend this session. 

Applications for the 2019-20 academic year scholarship begin shortly
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Wednesday, March 7  (HCRS 1054)
  • Schwarzman Scholars Info Session (RSVP)
  • 5:30 p.m.
  • Knight-Hennessy Scholars Info Session ( RSVP)
  • 6:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 8  (HCRS 1054)
  • Churchill Scholarship Info Session (RSVP)
  • 4:45 p.m.
  • Gates Cambridge Info Session (RSVP)
  • 5:45 p.m.
Friday, March 9  (HCRS 1060, Reading Room)
  • Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell Conversation Over Dinner (RSVP)
  • 7:00 p.m.
Apply to be an Honors College Student Diversity Officer

The Honors College is seeking a Student Diversity Officer for the 2018-19 academic year to serve as a liaison between Honors College faculty/staff and students, as well as assist with programmatic initiatives to better support Honors College students who belong to underrepresented racial minorities and international communities. 

Job duties will include, but are not limited to:
  • planning events such as workshops, panel discussions, training sessions, and community building events
  • attending bi-weekly Honors Leadership Council meetings
  • soliciting student feedback through focus groups.
Time: 5-8 hours per week
Compensation: $10 per hour
Requirement: Must be a current Purdue Honors College student

To apply, please submit the following documents by email to Rachel Newell ( newellr@purdue.edu) by March 28, 2018:
  • CV or resume
  • Written response to both of the following questions as a Word.doc with your contact information on the document (200-word limit each):
1. What personal and/or academic opportunities have you had to think about issues of diversity and inclusion?
2. Based on your experience in Purdue Honors College, what additional creative and programmatic approaches would you recommend to strengthen the inclusiveness of the honors community?

Interviews will be conducted the first two weeks of April 2018. For more information, please contact Dr. Megha Anwer ( manwer@purdue.edu) or Rachel Newell ( newellr@purdue.edu)
Lend a hand, help with the 'Purdue Emergency Cleanup Bucket Drive'
  • Earn House Points (3 per item donated, 1 per dollar donated)
  • ECB Drive March 19-April 13 (Innovation Forum)
Emergency Cleanup Buckets (ECBs) help provide assistance to families and communities affected by natural disasters. The Honors College is working with Boilers in Action to help build these ECBs in order to be sent to those in need in Houston.


You can help by donating any of the following items (found on campus at CVS or Third Street Market) during our ECB Drive:
  • scouring pads
  • sponges, small and large
  • scrub brushes
  • reusable cleaning towels (e.g. Easy Wipes)
  • 50 oz. OR 25 oz. bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent
  • 16-28 oz. bottles of liquid disinfectant dish soap
  • 12-16 oz. bottles of household cleaner that can be mixed with
  • water (no spray bottles)
  • packages of 48-50 clothespins
  • clothesline, 50 ft. OR 100 ft.
  • work gloves, cotton with leather palm or all leather
  • heavy duty or contractor type 30-45 gallon trash bags on a
  • roll
  • 6-9 oz. bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent
  • cash (accepted in Innovation Forum)
Add us on Facebook @ECBDrive for updates and more information!
Community
New, EASY way to earn house points!

Earn house points by showing how you have invested in yourself.  

1. Contribute to THIS board in the advising hallway
2. Post a photo of your contribution to social media tagging the Honors College
3. Show your RHP and you will earn 1 house point!



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REMINDER: Diversity Matters 'Why the fuss?' workshop tonight 

Discuss experiences, ask questions, and join the conversation about sexual harassment with Purdue's Center for Advocacy, Response & Education (CARE)

  • What "counts" as sexual harassment?
  • How do I learn to recognize it when it happens to/around me?
  • Is there anything I can actually do to stop it?
  • Why does it even happen in the first place?
TONIGHT
5:30-7:00 PM
HCRS STEAM Lab
FAC+ and The Society of Arts and Letters: Station Eleven reading discussions

"Glorious, unexpected, superbly written; just try putting it down" - The Times 

Join Dr. Adam Watkins for a discussion of Emily St. John Mandel's Station Eleven as part of Purdue's Big Read. 

  • Participants will then have the opportunity to meet the author at an exclusive meet and greet, when she visits campus on April 19.  
Consider purchasing your copy today and reading this amazing work of science fiction over break.

Thursday
March 29 
4:30-6:00 p.m.
HCRS Reading Room

or

Wednesday 
April 11
4:30-6:00 p.m.
HCRS Reading Room
IGNITE YOUR IMAGINATION.  FORGE THE FUTURE.
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