Honors Events and News

Fall 2012 Events & Community Service Projects

Community Service

=> Saturday, September 15 – Sierra’s Haven Animal Shelter (10am-12Noon)
=> Saturday, September 22 – Sierra’s Haven Animal Shelter (10am-12Noon)
=> Saturday, October 27 – Adopt-a-Highway (10am-12Noon) [Tentative as still confirming with ODOT]
=> Sunday, December 2 – Christmas Caroling at area nursing homes (3-5pm)

Please plan to wear your Honors t-shirt at all community service events.

Honors Events

Wednesday, September 19 – Shawnee State Bear Run/Walk
We will begin the race/walk together, although folks may walk/run at own pace later; plan to wear your Honors t-shirt & meet in back of Massie Hall in Faculty/Staff parking lot by back entrance by 5:30pm. Photo will be taken before the race begins.

Saturday, September 29 – Welcome Back Party! (Corn Hole Tournament & Cookout)
Corn Hole Tournament & Cookout will be held on green space in back of Cedar House: The Living & Learning Community from 3-7pm. Please email Dr. Rader of your interest. Co-Sponsored by Department of Residence Life

Tuesday, October 16 – Game Night – Are you ready for the Challenge!
UC Ballroom East; 7-10pm – Midterms are finally over – come & relax with your Honors friends!

Thursday, October 25 – Honors Program Study Abroad Panel Discussion
University Center –Ballroom East – 2-3:30pm. Thinking about studying abroad during your undergraduate experience? Plan to attend this session featuring student study abroad experiences (our own Mandie Maxwell will share!) and information from Rita Haider, director of CIPA (Center for International Programs & Activities).You can complete summer, semester and year-long study abroad experiences!

Saturday, November 17 – Trip to Cincinnati Symphony & Music Hall
All students from the Honors section of Musi 1201 (co-curricular) will be attending this field trip. The trip will also be open to additional Honors students (number to be determined). Transportation and tickets to the symphony are included. While we will be having dinner together, students will be responsible for this cost. Professional attire is required. If interested, please email Dr. Rader of your interest; once the number is determined, students will be chosen in the order of their reservation.

Spring 2013 - Community Service Projects & Events

The Honors Planning Committee is currently developing community service projects and events for Spring 2013. We are tentatively planning community service projects with Sierra's Haven, Habitat for Humanity, and Adopt-a-Highway. Tentative Honors events include attending a concert through the Southern Ohio Performing Arts Association and a field trip to the Columbus Zoo (accompanied by two zoology experts). More information to come...

To see highlights of events, community service and Honors graduates from 2012, please view our Fall 2012 Honorable Mentions newsletter (see link above left).