My name is Cat Edwards, a senior in the UHP, and Director of Partnerships for GW Dance MArathon. For those who don’t know, we are a student-run organization on campus, and currently the largest student-run philanthropy at GW. The objective of our organization is to host a year long campaign to raise awareness and funds for the Children’s National Health System, our local Children’s Miracle Network hospital. Our year culminates with our main event, this Saturday February 25, when over 500 students pledge to stand on their feet for 12 hours (the typical length of a nurse’s shift) in honor of the kids who can’t.
We are currently in our fourth year on campus, but our job has just begun. Last year, we were able to raise over $120,000.00, a 328% increase from our first marathon in 2014. This year, we are aiming to raise $150,000.00, symbolizing $10 for every child treated at Children’s National last year.
So, what does this have to do with Honors?! Well, I’ll tell you. I have gone ahead and created a team for the University Honors Program, and all you have to do is click this link to register OR donate: http://events.dancemarathon.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=23614
Show GW how awesome the UHP is by showing up with gusto, and raising a ton of money. We’ve all been blessed with incredible opportunities, even before considering the amazing faculty and resources provided by the University Honors Program. Help us raise money to ensure that local DC children will be afforded the same opportunities.
PS- a shameless plug for a GWDM Partner! We’d like to thank Price Benowitz LLP, specifically Price Benowitz LLP , Richard Grungo and William Colarulo , Darryl Kogan and Theodore L. DiSalvo, Dr. Victor Hayes, Whitney Polson and Mark Polson , Lawrence Kohn and Cory Yager, Dr. Edward Jacobson, Glen Lerner, Jim Higgins, John B. Fabriele, III for their incredibly generous donations. If you are pre-law, or interested in learning more, check out their websites!
Category: Events
West Hall Hike w. Prof. Ralkowski
Profressor Ralkowski has partnered with TRAiLS to organize a hike on Sunday, February 19th. The hike will be on the Billy Goat trail, which is not far from here. The hike involves moderate rock scrambling, beautiful views, and walking along rocky cliffs! There is very little elevation gain, so it is not a strenuous hike, but the loop takes about three hours. If you are at all worried about having fun on a Sunday when you ought to be working, don’t forget that you have that Monday off because it is President’s Day weekend!
The plan is to meet at Marvin Center at 10:00am the morning of the 19th and you will be back to campus by 2:30pm. Space is limited, so sign up asap! Fill out this form (and where it asks for payment, DO NOT pay anything–just put “Mark Ralkowski” in the form and say that you are in his group): https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSduMlLO7scu4Dvx8y…/viewform
Save the date: If you cannot make it on this hike, don’t despair! There is a larger annual UHP hike tentatively scheduled for April 22nd. That one is going to Old Rag, which is probably the best hike in the Mid Atlantic. So, if nothing else, save that date!
Save the date: If you cannot make it on this hike, don’t despair! There is a larger annual UHP hike tentatively scheduled for April 22nd. That one is going to Old Rag, which is probably the best hike in the Mid Atlantic. So, if nothing else, save that date!
The Dark Knight Movie Screening with Prof. Trullinger
Join Professor Trullinger on Friday, 2/10 at 7 PM in the Club Room for
Exceptionalism in The Dark Knight: The Movie Experience You Don’t Need but Definitely Deserve Right Now
Is it permissible to go outside the law to stop outlaws? This question runs throughout Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight, which portrays the character of Batman as grounded in the struggles of familiar reality: he faces a Gotham of political machinations, disaffected citizens, and corrupt cops. Into this mix comes the Joker, an agent of chaos whose unpredictable behavior sets up a clash of perspectives on the legitimacy of law and democracy in a time of crisis. Widely hailed as a thought-provoking allegory for America’s War on Terror, The Dark Knight stimulates questions as much as thrills, and we will host a discussion about the movie afterwards, in the light of a brief presentation of Carl Schmitt’s theory of exceptionalism. We supply the movie and snacks. You supply good company and thoughts.
Honors Study Abroad Info Session
CALLING ALL FRESHMEN AND SOPHOMORES WHO DEFINITELY MAYBE WANT TO STUDY ABROAD!
The UHP will be hosting a Study Abroad Info Session for Honors students on Monday, February 6th at 5PM. Catherine and Mary will be joined by an advisor from the Office of Study Abroad to talk you through deciding to go abroad, picking a program, applying, and more! It’s never too early to start planning for study abroad – in fact, it’s usually too late. It’s also probably not as expensive as you think.
We’ll see you in the Honors townhouse on 2/6 at 5!
Gingerbread House Decorating Party
Gingerbread House Decorating Party in the Townhouse
Thursday, December 15 from 1-4 PM
By December 15th, you’re going to be waist deep in finals and in desperate need of some stress-busting. Trade in those textbooks and laptops for sugar icing and gumdrop buttons! Or just come and eat a lot of candy and hang out with your friends. We’ll see you in the Club Room!
2nd Annual Yule Ball THIS SATURDAY
Fall 2016 Student-Faculty Dinner
The end of the semester is rapidly approaching- papers, exams, presentations- yikes! Fortunately, for us UHPers, semester’s end also marks the arrival of the always-anticipated Student Faculty Dinner. Join us on Tuesday, December 13th from 5pm to 7pm at Chalin’s Chinese to gorge on Crab Rangoons and other delectable treats.
Tickets will be on sale beginning THIS Friday, 12/2, in the UHP Townhouse, and they’re only $5. That’s cheaper than Chipotle, even without the guac. For less than the cost of a subpar “burrito,” you can enjoy mountains of Chinese food and stimulating conversation with your favorite students, faculty and staff of the UHP. It’s really a win-win situation. Tickets will be on sale until 4 PM on Tuesday, 12/13 – after that, you can purchase your ticket at the door at the event. We’ll see you there!
Sunday Brunch at the Townhouse
Join the UHP Program Board for a Thanksgiving Brunch on Sunday, November 20 in the Club Room from 11-1! Come enjoy free food with friends before heading off for Thanksgiving Break. We hope to see you there!
RSVP HERE.
November Freshman Small Group Meetings
We’ll be discussing:
- Planning for summer
- Student feedback for courses
- Research opportunities
- Revisiting priorities/time management
- Upperclass Honors housing, including a tour of the Honors affinity in District House
- And more!
As always, you can register online for the most convenient time. But do it now, you busy, busy people, because spots always fill up quickly.
Small Groups will meet next week of November 14th – specific days and times are available at the online registration page. Sign up now!
Food for Thought w/ Prof. Saidel
Join us in the Club Room for our second Food for Though of the semester on Friday, November 18th at 12PM!
Professor Eric Saidel of the philosophy department will discuss “How Not to Solve the Mind-Body Problem.” How are the mind and body related? There seem to be four possible answers to this question. The problem is that each answer is demonstrably wrong. This talk will start by discussing these answers and finish by suggesting a different way of approaching the problem.
Lunch will be provided, so please make sure to RSVP as seats (and sandwiches) are limited.
