Still looking for summer plans? Itching to see the world? Professor Ralkowski has the answer! Join him on a short-term study abroad this summer and explore Greece. This visit to Athens, Santorini, and the Peloponnese will investigate the history of Western philosophy at the very origin where it began. This study-abroad will allow you to visit ancient ruins and experience the beauty of Greece while earning credit!
The study abroad extends from June 11th-20th. Applications are open and due on March 5th.
Attend Professor Ralkowski’s information session on February 21 from 4:00-5:00PM or email him at mralkow@gwu.edu for more information.
Category: Extracurricular Opportunity
Apply and Submit to the GW Undergraduate Review!
Calling all researchers in the humanities and social sciences! (and graphic designers!) (and anyone interested in editing!)
The GW Scientific Review, an undergraduate research journal founded last year by UHP sophomore Maggie Steiner, has expanded its content parameters. With the support of the Office of the Vice President for Research, the journal – now called the GW Undergraduate Review (GWUR) – is accepting submissions in all academic disciplines. We will be publishing the inaugural issue of GWUR this spring and are looking for members to join our team! We are accepting applications for editors, staff writers for the companion blog, and a graphic designer. Intrigued? Check out our website, flip through our blog, and submit an application!
If you are interested in submitting your own research, our final abstract submission deadline is February 28th. Abstracts in humanities and social sciences can be submitted here and abstracts for natural sciences and engineering can be submitted here.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact Maggie Steiner (steinerm@gwmail.gwu.edu).
Apply to Be a Peer Advisor!
Honors Peer Advisors are an integral part of UHP advising, providing mentorship to new Honors students and providing a student perspective for the Honors community at large. They advise on honors experiences, classes, housing, and all the facets of life at GW as a Honors student.
Are you interested in applying to be an Honors Peer Advisor? Applications are now open!
- Apply here if you’re applying as a new Honors Peer Advisors
- Apply here if you’re applying as a returning Honors Peer Advisors
- Apply here if you’re interested in a leadership position with the Honors Peer Advisors. Please note that leadership candidates should also fill out a regular application.
The application deadline is Monday, January 22. Please contact uhppeers@gwu.edu with questions regarding the application.
George Washington University Social Media Study Recruitment
As a busy student, we know it can be hard to find time to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Read below to learn more about the Healthy Body Healthy U Research Study (HBHU).
HBHU is a study funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) that is being conducted at GW and at the University of Massachusetts Boston. The purpose of this study is to find the most effective ways to help students lose and have a healthy body weight. Interested in participating in the HBHU study? Click here to complete a brief online screening questionnaire to see if you’re eligible. Please contact us at or if you have any questions at hbhu@gwu.edu (202)-994-4353
Submit to The GW Scientific Review
My name is Maggie Steiner, and I am a current CCAS freshman joining UHP in the fall. I am so excited to meet all of you!
I am the founder and president of a new student organization called The GW Scientific Review, which is an undergraduate research journal for STEM fields. We are currently accepting abstract submissions for our first edition. As many of you are involved in research or writing senior theses, I know that this would be a great opportunity for UHP students to have their research published.
Submissions are accepted from any STEM-related field. We will request full papers for abstracts which pass the first phase of our peer-editing process. The deadline for abstract submission is March 22, 2017. You can submit online via the following form:
https://goo.gl/forms/JtpsYfaa4yXNnTtb2
I would be more than happy to answer any questions you may have. You may contact us at: scientificreview@gwu.edu
Join an E-Board, Empower Women Leaders!
Interested in women’s leadership and empowerment? Want to get more involved on campus? The GW Women’s Leadership Network (GW-WLN) is looking for next year’s E-Board! GW-WLN is a relatively new student org on campus (founded by a fellow UHP-er!), but has managed to make a name for itself in its first year, hosting successful events like LinkedIn photoshoots, networking nights, and a salary negotiation seminar! They want to keep the ball rolling. Whether or not you’ve participated in GW-WLN events this year, you are welcome to apply for a position on next year’s E-Board. Please fill out this application, which is due by Friday, March 24th at 5 PM. If you have any questions, please contact gwwomenleaders@gmail.com or talk to Natalie, an Honors Senior and founder of GW-WLN, at ncleveland@gwu.edu. We can’t wait to meet you!
Get Published in UMN's Honors Journal
Are you looking to…
- Strengthen your graduate school application?
- Set yourself apart with unique publishing experience?
- Contribute to your field?
The University of Minnesota Duluth Honors Program is looking for submissions to the 2017 issue of their undergraduate honors journal, Aisthesis. They are currently accepting academic and creative submissions from honors students nationwide and are looking to feature submissions from George Washington University’s Honors Program students.
Aisthesis welcomes academic work including literature reviews, essays, and research articles, from all disciplines of research. Submissions in creative writing (fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction) as well as visual arts are also encouraged. Please visit UMN’s University Honors homepage for full submission requirements and instructions.
Submissions are due by March 15th, 2017 to rjboyle@d.umn.edu.
Hudson Institute Political Studies 2017 Fellowship
Hudson Institute Political Studies offers top undergraduates a Summer Fellowship that broadens and deepens understanding of public policy and American political principles. The Fellowship combines rigorous study of politics and political thought through week-long seminars led by master teachers, policy workshops featuring think tank experts and experienced government officials, and a distinguished speaker series featuring national leaders from government, business, journalism, the military, and the academy who will discuss important topics of political philosophy and public policy with the student body.
Hosted at Georgetown University in Washington, DC, the 2017 Fellowship begins June 19 and concludes July 28. Students participate free of charge, are given complimentary accommodations, and receive a $3,000 stipend. Find out more and apply here by February 17, 2017.
“Tocqueville and Liberty” Discussion Colloquium
You are invited, as part of a select group of students, to participate in a discussion colloquium on “Tocqueville and Liberty” this fall at George Washington University.
Sponsored by the Institute for Humane Studies, this day-long colloquium will center on informal, yet serious, discussion with just fifteen participants. We, Sam Goldman and Theo Christov, will serve as the discussion leaders in order to facilitate an in-depth exploration of the questions and challenges raised by a set of readings (totaling around 150 pages) on the topic of moral foundations of liberty, which we will provide you with and ask you to read carefully in advance.
The event will take place on Saturday November 12, 2016 on the George Washington University campus. Please be sure that your schedule allows you to arrive in time for breakfast, and to be present through the concluding dinner Saturday night. You will be expected to attend the full program, including discussions, meals, and socials. As compensation for your participation, IHS will provide you a $100 stipend.
If you would like to attend this colloquium, please accept your invitation as soon as possible. This is a very small, select group of students and space is limited.
We are eager to embark on this intellectual adventure with you. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time.
Best wishes,
Dr. Sam Goldman and Dr. Theo Christov
Apply to Join the Program Board
Do you often find yourself flush with ideas to improve the social and intellectual life of students in the University Honors Program, but feel that you don’t have an appropriate outlet?
Fret no more, creative imagineers! The Honors Program is now seeking applications, particularly from freshmen and juniors, for the UHP Program Board! The Program Board meets bi-weekly to plan and execute events throughout the school year and is a great opportunity to become move involved in the UHP community while simultaneously growing your leadership skills.
This is a paid position, and as such we expect a serious commitment from our Program Board members. To apply, please contact Eydie Costantino at eydie@gwu.edu by Thursday, September 15th.
