We’re sad to see you go, but before you pack up and head home, make sure to“Like” us on Facebook first! That way you’ll take the UHP back with you – along with the memories and photos from this year, and announcements for the upcoming years! You can also stay in touch with all of your Honors Program friends during the break. You may not be in class, but you’ll definitely still be on Facebook. Don’t start summer without us!
Category: General News
The Physics of Rock Climbing!
The following post is written by UHPer and SPA member Kerry Lanzo —
My freshman year in the UHP, Professor Kung taught me Einstein’s theory of relativity. On Saturday, she revealed a different talent to four UHPers for a thrilling new type of professorial experience: rock climbing. Through three hours of Professor Kung’s (and company’s) patient belaying, there was a lot of falling, forearm fatigue, awkward bending (or stretching), and in some cases, muscular challenges that most classes in the UHP don’t require. We learned that some hand-holds really are not as nice as they look, and when in doubt, to forget the color of the course you are trying to follow and just grab anything you can that looks friendly to finish the wall. But it was worth the pain for some great photo ops from the top of the wall, a run-in with the Death Star, or an end-of-the-day treat of Girl Scout Cookies and the chance to see our very own professor make a 5.10b course look easy.
More pics below. Continue reading “The Physics of Rock Climbing!”
Study Hours Continue at the UHP
It feels like finals season is just beginning, and you’ve got a mountain of work to face down. That does not sound like fun. But, at least you’ve got the opportunity to do work in the UHP town house in Foggy Bottom! You’re stressed enough as it is without needing to fight for space or making endless Starbucks runs. That’s why we’ve got space, coffee, and snacks ready for you in the UHP town house!
Just check the complete schedule for when our doors are open, stick to it, and you’ll get it all done!
Also, here’s some motivation to keep you going:
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Yoga with Liz!
Join Liz Sutton Wednesday, May 8 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm and Thursday, May 9 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm in the West Hall group fitness studio for some some Liz-led yoga!
The Wednesday class is for the Honors community only and is capped at 15 students, so sign up early.
The West Hall Fitness Center has lots of yoga mats or you can bring your own. No prior experience with yoga is required. Just wear clothes you can move in and bring an open mind! Feel free to email Liz with any other questions.
Needless to say, Liz is pretty excited about this.
Like, really, really excited.
Capital Climate Initiative Open House [Event]
The George Washington University Honors Program would like to cordially invite you to the open house of the Capital Climate Initiative. On May 3rd, from 10:30 am to noon, the students will be presenting their special topic final presentations on different aspects of Climate Change at the Honors Club Room. The purpose of our endeavor is to raise awareness and educate the local community on climate change and an individual’s impact on the global community. Topics will range from Climate Science to Sustainable Technology and Behavior, and you will have the opportunity to view, first-hand, what we have accomplished this year: our website (http://wiki.chem.gwu.edu/CapitalClimateInitiative/), and two versions of our CO2 sensors. (A standalone sensor that communicates with our website and a second, held within a miniature Washington Monument, that also indicates to local users the concentration visually.)
We welcome questions regarding the technology used, the measurements themselves, and the climate science context of the results.
Win $500 from the Eckles Prize!
Consider the Eckles Prize for Freshman Research Excellence! This annual prize recognizes freshmen who produce research that demonstrates significant and meaningful use of the the University’s library services and collections.
All first year students are encouraged to submit a research project of any length or format from any class that reflects their best work of the year along with an essay summarizing how they used library resources to complete the project. Top Prize is a $500 gift card!
For more information on how to apply visit: http://library.gwu.edu/eckles/the-eckles-prize-for-freshman-research-excellence
Don’t miss out! The deadline is May 15.
Save Time With Twitter!
We know you’re going into finals & don’t have much time, so you should follow us on twitter where everything longer than 140 char’s is cut o ….
See how well that works? Follow us here.
Today is April 30th
Do you know what that means about tomorrow?
Honors students know that one of the first things to do in May is enjoy the Honors Student-Faculty Dinner! Have you purchased your ticket yet?
Study Hours in the UHP
Avoid the crowded rooms in Gelman, the noise of your roommates, and the distractions of the bustling world during finals season. Starting Thursday, Honors students can study in the UHP town house in Foggy Bottom!
Students use the upstairs Club Room optionally as a group study, while the basement is always quiet study. And don’t forget — studying makes you hungry, so we’ll provide plenty of brain food (snacks and coffee) to help you power through!
Most weekdays it’s 9am-10pm, weekends 12pm-10pm with only the following exceptions: Continue reading “Study Hours in the UHP”
Baby William's Book Tasting: Curious George and the Puppies
As a member of the UHP’s intellectual community, junior program officer William Chandler offers book recommendations beyond your syllabi.
Fans and followers of my book reviews can breathe a sigh of relief – Curious George gets better! I recently stomped and chewed on “Curious George and the Puppies Lap Edition” and enjoyed it thoroughly for its storytelling and its structural integrity.
Continue reading “Baby William's Book Tasting: Curious George and the Puppies”
