University Honors Program Blog
Intellectual Omnivores Unite
This fall, the UHP is excited to offer PSC 6388: Theories of Political Development (HONR 2047), a cross-listed graduate seminar. This is a unique opportunity only available to honors students, so if interested, please reach out to Professor Feigenbaum who can sign you into the class!
Are you a rising senior conducting research? Apply to be an Enosinian Scholar as an opportunity for mentorship, funding, and more.
While this program is run by the UHP, you do not need to be an Honors student to apply so feel free to share with friends that may be interested.
You can find the details here: https://honorsprogram.gwu.edu/enosinian-scholars.
If you have additional questions, please contact Professor William Winstead at stimmung@gwu.edu.
This semester, Professor Jordan took her HONR 1034 students to the National Museum of Health & Medicine in Silver Spring, MD. There they had an interactive tour that include an Empathy Belly Pregnancy Simulation demo, and viewed a collection of preserved fetuses and reproductive organs. See photos below!
The UHP has added two new Self and Society courses this fall! Check out their descriptions and info below:
HONR 2048: Technology and Human Rights
PSC 6388: Theories of Political Development (Note: this is a graduate level course that will count as HONR 2047. Students must get signed in by the instructor. Please reach out to Professor Feigenbaum if you are interested.)
Please reach out to us if you have any questions, or need any support in rearranging your schedules.
The UHP has added two new Self and Society courses this fall! Check out their descriptions and info below:
HONR 2047: Theories of Political Development (cross-listed with PSC 6388.)
HONR 2048: Technology and Human Rights
Please reach out to us if you have any questions, or need any support in rearranging your schedules.
Finals are fast approaching, and the UHP has you covered. We will be hosting study hours at the Townhouse for your convenience at the following times:
May 3rd, 7PM-10PM
May 4th, 12PM-10PM
May 5th, 12PM-10PM
May 6th-10th, 9AM-10PM
Stop by for a quiet place to study and snacks galore!
CALLING ALL ORIGINS STUDENTS!
The UHP will be collecting any Origins books that you don’t want to keep. Next semester, your books will be redistributed to first-year students on a first come, first served basis. Our goal is to cut down on book waste, and to provide free books for students who would benefit from them. There will be collection boxes set up in Ames Hall.
Please stop by the Honors Office in Mount Vernon this Thursday (May 2nd) from 10am to 4pm or Friday (May 3rd) from 2-5pm to drop off your Origins book(s).
You are invited to the annual UHP Honors Research Showcase! Come learn something new and support your peers as they present their brief talks followed by questions.
The Research Showcase will be on Friday, April 26th from 1-3pm in the Club Room at the Townhouse. Let your fellow UHPers know how proud we are of their dedication and hard work as researchers and scholars!
Questions? Contact Brianna Crayton (bcrayton@gwu.edu).
If you’re graduating, have we got the survey for you! When you complete it, you can pick up your gold honor cord to wear at graduation. You can also pick up your 5 tickets for the UHP Graduating Seniors reception until 5/15. I’m not saying we’re holding your cords and tickets hostage, but I’m also not not saying it.
Here’s what you need to know:
First, complete the senior survey. You can do this online. The survey is anonymous so that you can feel free to be honest, but we need to confirm that you’ve completed the survey. To do this, we will collect your childhood street name and high school mascot (think like a security question), which will be used to verify that you completed the survey.
Next, come pick up your golden cord and graduating senior reception tickets at the Foggy Bottom office staring Monday, April 22nd. You can continue to pick up your materials any time during regular business hours (9AM-5PM) after that up until the Friday, May 3rd. We’ll check to make sure you’ve already completed the Senior Survey by asking your to confirm your childhood street name and high school mascot.
Finally, attend the UHP Graduating seniors reception. We’ll be in the City View Room at 1957 E Street from 5-7pm on Saturday, May 18th, 2019. Please note the reception will feature a cash bar. Graduates can also take part in the annual UHP tradition of signing our senior poster.
Graduating seniors, ensure your DegreeMap is a sea of green checks and blue waves: submit your Special Honors Verification Form to the UHP front office by 5PM on Friday, April 12th. This form is only necessary if you’re filling your Honors Thesis requirement by pursuing Special Honors in your major.
You’ll need to get your form signed by your school advisor (not Brianna or Ben), so please don’t wait until the last minute to get started!
