UHP Peer Advising Is Awesome [GW Hatchet]

If you’re a UHPer, you probably already know that UHP students have a great resource: the Student Peer Advisors (SPA).  Thanks to an article in today’s Hatchet, everybody else knows too!  Sunik Kim extols the virtues of a close-knit community and peer advising — just like what we have in the UHP with SPA.
Pretty awesome. SPAwesome.
From the Hatchet article:

Peer advising would not only help students from an academic standpoint, but new students could also benefit socially from older students who know more about campus life. As mentors to underclassmen, the older students in the honors program advising system hold get-togethers two to three times each month, where students can socialize.

Read the whole article here.

Semi-formal with OLAS [SPA Event]

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Join SPA member Yesenia Flores and the Organization of Latino American Students on Saturday, April 13th to celebrate the 17th Annual Noche de Cultura.
During this night, cultures around the world come together and embrace each other’s similarities and differences through the theme “Under the Moon: Todos Juntos.”
This spectacular evening features an array of Latin American cuisine, lively music, and fantastic performances.
Marvin Center 3rd Floor (Grand Ballroom)
9:00PM-1:45AM
Dress code: Semi-formal (Dress to impress!!!!!)
Ticket Price:
$7 for members
$10 for non-members
The event is open to everyone!

Apply for 2013 Research Assistant Opportunity

The deadline to apply for next semester’s research assistant opportunities  is coming up fast.
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 29th, 2013!
Why would you want to be a research assistant?  You get an opportunity to do advanced scholarly work, partnering with a research faculty member here at GWU.  Pick a topic that’s interesting to you (or go out on a limb and try exploring something completely new!)  Some of these can even be complete for credit.
Check out the opportunities for fall 2013, and apply now!

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It’s no secret, the UHP has a blog. (You’re actually reading it… right… now…) But did you know you can also subscribe via RSS  (you can even add us to your Google Reader account!)? It’s a great way to access our content in the RSS platform of your choice and read important updates alongside your other news outlets. We don’t keep the awesome things happening here at the Honors Program a secret. Subscribe to the RSS feed so you can get word of our upcoming events, free food, and student opportunities. Then tell your friends, tell your neighbors, and shout it from the rooftops!

Apply for 2013 Research Assistant Opportunity

From climate change to healthcare IT to economics to the use of growth hormones in food to presidents at war, next semester’s research assistant opportunities are great!  Don’t miss out!
The deadline to apply is Friday, March 29th, 2013!
Why would you want to be a research assistant?  You get an opportunity to do advanced scholarly work, partnering with a research faculty member here at GWU.  Pick a topic that’s interesting to you (or go out on a limb and try exploring something completely new!)  Some of these can even be complete for credit.
Check out the opportunities for fall 2013, and apply now!

Palisades Book Sale [SPA Event]

For the bookworm/bargain shopper in all of us, the SPAs have found a book sale that is sure to satisfy. This Saturday at the Palisades Library (down the street from the Vern) we’re headed over to their annual book sale.
Most books will be $1, with a $10 per bag option as well. There is also a discount room, with books at $0.25 and $3 per bag. Bring your own bag(s), because the selection is FANTASTIC. Make sure to have some cash on hand, and the sale’s proceeds will support this library.
Meet Rebekah Johnson at the West Hall Vern Express stop for a leisurely walk over at 1:30 pm on Saturday, the 23rd of March. See y’all then!

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Board Game Night! [SPA Event]

Want to pwn your fellow Honors students in Trivia? How about getting victory points in the land of Catan? Do all this and MORE at Board Game Night! Join Sarah Rood and your fellow Honors students playing Trivial Pursuit, Munchkin, Settlers of Catan, Cards Against Humanity and possibly more! Be there Wednesday March 20th (that’s this Wednesday!) from 5-7 pm in the Club Room. Come late or leave early if necessary, as long as you play fairly and have fun!
 

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