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Research Opportunity with Professor Cornfield: How Party Debates Frame National Issues
Professor Cornfield is offering a student position to help with his research on how party debates frame national issues. The research would help provide context for transcripts of the 24 presidential debates held in 2015-2016 and the 14 in 2019-2020, as well as examining secondary sources to promote robust research.
This position would be of incredible value to students of political communication or a similar discipline, providing an opportunity to gain experience in qualitative research and writing, as well as data compilation.
The research assistantship entails an average weekly commitment of 7-9 hours with the option of earn 3 credit hours (must complete an Honors Contract). To apply, email your resume/cover letter to corn@gwu.edu
Accessing The GW Store to Combat Food Insecurity
Did you know GW has a student-run food pantry to support members of the GW community with food, kitchen appliances, hygiene products, and even interview attire? You can request access to the store via this app, and there are no background checks or requirements to become a shopper– the store just asks that shoppers be mindful of others when shopping and understand that the Store is prioritized for individuals experiencing food insecurity.
The Store has two locations, District House B Level in Foggy Bottom (canned goods as well as produce, dairy, and vegan food items) and West Hall B202 on the Vern (canned goods, pasta, dry goods). Both locations are open 7am-11pm, seven days a week. The Foggy Bottom location is closed during stocking times on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 11am to 1pm, however students will be notified after food delivery and stocking has been completed.
Spread the word and remember to be respectful of others when using The Store. If you’d like to help out, you can fill out this interest form to volunteer with The Store, or set up a donation of non-perishable food, school supplies, interview attire, and personal hygiene products by emailing gwstore@gmail.com
UHP Sophomore Welcome Dinner 2021
Welcome to campus, UHP sophomores! We are so excited to get to know you more in person this year, and we’ll be kicking it off with a dinner just for you on August 26, 2021 at 5PM ET. The dinner will be located in the Grand Ballroom in the University Student Center on Foggy Bottom– if you plan on attending, please RSVP below by August 9, 2021.
UHP Graduation Reception 2021
Our dear seniors of the class of 2021– we are so sad to see you go, but so excited to see where you go. And we would like to celebrate you before you do. Please join us on May 15, 5PM EST. Wear something formal (regalia if you have it!) and bring your family and friends as well as a drink for toasting (if you’d like to).
Professor Kung will introduce the evening with some encouragement to the class, and then the UHP faculty and staff will join and discuss how delightful it’s been to share the past four years with you all. After that, we will present a slideshow, give you all an opportunity to toast each other, and then give you the opportunity to visit with faculty, staff, and fellow students in breakout rooms.
Join The Celebration
A quick note: Professor Mark Ralkowski has another graduation event to attend immediately following our main ceremony, and will be unable to be present as we shift to the breakout room time. But he still wants to congratulate you personally! If you’d like to join his breakout room, he will be hosting one later at 8PM ET. Join him here.
An Update from Ben
Greetings, UHP community. I am writing to share some personal news. Over the summer, I will be leaving my role at GWU and the University Honors Program. I’ve accepted a teaching job at a high school in Maryland, where I will be teaching Literature/Humanities. While I’m excited for the new chapter, I am sad to leave this wonderful, intellectually-omnivorous community of learners.
My last day at GW will be Friday, June 4, so I will still be around in the short term. We’ll have more info about filling my position soon, but for now, I cannot emphasize enough: you are in amazing hands with Brianna, who – as you all know – is completely fabulous and has been a joy to co-advise you all with. And I know the rest of the wonderful UHP staff – Eydie, Josh, Dr. Kung, and the faculty – will continue to take excellent care of you. I’ll still be hanging out on Linkedin and hope we can all connect there (please add me if you haven’t!)
Students, it has been a joy to watch you grow and become such amazing people. I have been consistently inspired, from day one. This may sound mushy, but I mean it: I want you to never doubt your greatness. If ever you’re feeling down – or perhaps anxious about what’s to come – know that you are enough and beyond. The thoughtfulness, care, dedication, and hard work that I’ve seen from the UHP cohort is nothing short of inspiring. I sleep more soundly knowing the world will soon be in your hands.
Just promise me that you’ll remember to take care of yourselves. Drink lots of water. Get 7-8 hours of sleep. Eat your veggies. Turn off your phone from time to time. Enjoy your hobbies. Go outside. Adopt some plants. Remember to have fun (seriously – even science agrees with me on that.) And in the words of the estimable poet Mary Oliver, “Keep some room in your heart for the unimaginable.”
I hope to ‘see’ many of you at the graduation celebration on May 15 (and hopefully before!)
Always omnivorous,
Ben
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UHP Peer Advisor Bios & Contact Information
UHP Peer Advisor Bios & Contact Information
Welcome, prospective honors students! Peer Advisors are excited to answer your questions and share their experiences about the University Honors Program and beyond. Check out their bios and contact information below.
To speak with a Peer Advisor, please reach out to them by email. They are happy to chat with you, set up a time to speak by video conference, and/or refer you to additional resources.
Please reach out to uhp@gwu.edu if you have any additional questions.
Email: abby_guen@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: International Affairs (Development, Economics Concentrations)
Minor: Political Science
Study Abroad: Santiago, Chile
Extra-Curriculars: GW MotherFunkers A Cappella, GW STAR Tour Guide, GW Women in Economics, Work Study, Off Campus Internships
Can talk more about: Elliott School, Study Abroad, the Performing Arts Community, internship searching, Four-Year Planning
Email: aliciah@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: Environmental Studies, Political Science
Minor: Geographic Information Systems
Honors Housing: West Hall (first-year honors housing)
Research experience: briefly a Research Assistant for the Geography Department doing a mapping project in India
Can talk more about: Literally anything! I live and breath residential life, but I also am very familiar with the music program and I know a fair amount about greek life
Email: amisiewicz@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: International Affairs, Political Science
Minor: Spanish and Psychology (potentially)
Extra-Curriculars: International Affairs Society, College Democrats, PAD (pre-law frat)
Can talk more about: Elliott School, time management, political involvement
Email: andrewbutt@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: International Affairs (Asia) and Chinese Language and Literature
Minor: Religion
Extra-Curriculars: Student theatre, Forbidden Planet Productions, Resident Advisor on the Mount Vernon Campus
Can talk more about: Living on the Mount Vernon Campus, connecting first years with the Foxhall/Foggy Bottom/wider DC community. Four-Year Planning
Email: bridgetcarl@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: Public Health, Economics
Honors Housing: West Hall (first-year housing)
Research experience: Fall 2019 Research Assistantship in environmental economics
Can talk more about: On-campus employment, being a STEM student, taking intellectual/academic risks
Brittney Ho (Peer Advisor Leader)
Email: brittneyho@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: Journalism and Mass Communication (School of Media and Public Affairs)
Minor: Communication
Honors Housing: District House (upper-level housing)
Can talk more about: Work-life balance within UHP, finding community, transition from the suburbs into a city, internships
Email: cclough@gmail.gwu.edu
Major: International Affairs and History
Can talk more about: Elliott School, Four Year Planning, Double Majoring, and living in D.C.
Email: chrispeit23@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: History
Minor: Creative Writing
Extra-Curriculars: Band, Roosevelt Institute
Can talk more about: Classes, student life, DC, the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences
Email: claireshelby@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: BS in Business: International Business and Business Economics & Public Policy
Minors: French and Philosophy
Extra-Curriculars: Delta Sigma Pi Co-Ed Professional Business Fraternity – Senior Vice President; Club Gymnastics member; GWSB First Year Development Program Mentor; GW STAR Tour Guide; GWSB Ambassador
Can talk more about: Business school, traveling more than 2,000 miles from home (California!), alternative fraternity and sorority life, making friends and connections, prioritizing what matters most, keeping in touch with family members, organization skills
Daniel Kassl (Peer Advisor Leader)
Email: danielkassl@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: Political Science
Minor: History
Can talk more about: D.C. living, course registration, undergraduate research, Peer Advisor Leadership
Email: Declanduggan@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: International Affairs
Extra-Curriculars: I am a member in Sigma Iota Rho, GW’s gender inclusive international affairs honors society, I am also a member of strategic crisis simulation, and I write opinions for the Hatchet.
Can talk more about: The Elliott School, first-year honors program classes, navigating the four year plan, getting involved on campus, adjusting to college life.
Email: erstopek@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: Political Science
Minor: French
Extra-Curriculars: Forbidden Planet Productions, Greek Life, GW Star (Student Admissions Representative)
Can talk more about: Future planning, which classes to take, housing and social life, work-study
Email: ewestcott@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Business Administration – Marketing
Minor: Music
Extra-Curriculars: Radio Show Host and Music Blog Columnist at WRGW, GW’s campus radio station; gear manager for the Student Music Coalition
Can talk more about: Switching majors/minors and/or switching home schools, four year planning, getting involved with music on campus, resolving roommate conflicts, adjusting to life in DC, living far from home.
Email: hmscatchard@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: International Affairs, Economics
Study abroad: Paris with IES Abroad, Fall 2019
Research experience: research assistantship my sophomore year, where I worked on a paper about the sharing economy
Honors Housing: West Hall freshman year, District Hall sophomore and junior year
Can talk more about: managing career development and schoolwork!
Email: hopeledford@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Political Science
Minor: Statistics, Criminal Justice
Extra-Curriculars: IGNITE @ GW (Director of Internal Affairs); GWU Phi Alpha Delta (pre-law fraternity)
Can talk more about: Internships, Federal Work Study, adjusting to city life, scheduling / organization
Email: jbentley23@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Business Administration and Math (double degree)
Minor: Philosophy
Can talk more about: anything about freshman student life, music, video games; also, I can talk more about the Philosophy Club, and my experience as a Copy Editor at Current Magazine, and Web & Content Editor at Poptized Magazine
Email: jconway11@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: Political Science and Finance .
Honors Housing: West Hall Freshman Year
Can talk more about: Double majoring across schools. I can also talk about what it is like to live in West Hall.
Email: jenschoppmann@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: Psychology
Extra-Curriculars: Mock Trial
Can talk more about: Pre-law, mock trial, LGBT issues, mental health resources, coffee spots in DC (very important), the DC food scene.
Email: jse@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: Peace Studies and Political Science
Minor: Sustainability
Honors Housing: Lived in West Hall this year and will be living on the District floor next year!
Research experience: I did a Research Assistantship about climate change and its impact on companies with Sanjay Patnaik last semester
Can talk more about: Transitioning from different academic environments, LGBTQ+ community presence on campus, political atmosphere on campus, opportunities available to honors students, the general atmosphere of both GW and the UHP, tips for living in West Hall, the pros and cons of the dining plan, cooking with dietary restrictions, general DC activities, and anything to do with my majors!
Email: jspearce@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Political Communications
Can talk more about: I love advising all things school related- especially integrating into the GW community. Being from Utah, I understand how crazy a transition it can be to be from living in your parents house to being with 3 other people in DC.
Email: jordanbachman@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: Political Science, French
Extra-Curriculars: STAR Tour Guide, Executive Recruitment Board for Kappa Alpha Theta
Can talk more about: Adjusting to life away from home (especially for students not from the East Coast), finding a community, time management/balance
Email: alexandralswank@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: International Affairs and Economics
Extra-Curriculars: Rookie Chair on the Women’s Club Rugby Team, Brother in Alpha Phi Omega community service frat
Can talk more about: (Considering) changing majors, LGBT issues, adjusting to life in DC from suburbs, exploring student orgs, mental health support, finding the cheapest food on and off campus (vital)
Email: eszafranski@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Geography and Biology
Research experience: I do research in the geography department studying Siberian informal road network changes and threats
Can talk more about: I took a gap year before starting college and worked for the Americorps. I’m passionate about sustainability, food systems, climate justice, plants, and anything to do with the outdoors and nature. I also volunteer as an EMT with GW EMeRG, and I am a guide with GW TRAiLS
Email: moehler@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major(s): Archaeology and Biological Anthropology
Minor: Classics (potentially)
Study abroad: Summer excavations to Ireland (4 weeks) and Israel (6 weeks)
Honors Housing: West Hall (first-year housing) and District (upper-level housing)
Can talk more about: Taking classes off-campus (i.e. at the Smithsonians), my experience in a professional Anthropology Fraternity, Kappa Alpha Theta (social sorority, where I’m in charge of education workshops), and volunteering at the National Museum of Natural History.
Email: mstauder@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: BA – International Affairs (International Development); BS – Economics
Extra-Curriculars: March for Our Lives GW, GW Interfaith Council; off-campus faith-based organization, homeless outreach
Can talk more about: Four-Year Planning, choosing Honors Classes/Professors and creating a schedule, GW student life, greater DC engagement
Email: megangreenstein@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major(s): Political Communication
Minor(s): Art History, Philosophy
Study Abroad: GW Global Bachelor’s Program – Queen’s University Belfast, Bond University – Australia
Extra-Curriculars: DC Through a Lens (photography org), Philosophy Club, Wooden Teeth (literary magazine)
Can talk more about: Global Bachelor’s Program, Four-Year Planning, applying to the SMPA, Origins / Philosophy, studying abroad, the honors program community (the best thing about GW!)
Email: mkurlas@gwmail.gwu.edu
Majors: Biomedical Engineering
Extra-Curriculars: Engineers without Borders, George Hacks, Cherry Tree, SEASSPAN mentor, Clark Scholars program
Can talk more about: STEM majors/programs, taking honors courses as a STEM student, stepping out of your shell in college as an introvert
Email: loughlinm2024@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Psychology & Cognitive Neuroscience
Minor: Sociology & Criminal Justice
Can talk more about: answering questions about the uhp, helping construct four-year plans, chatting with prospective and incoming uhp-ers, giving advice/input regarding courses and professors, and being a friendly face you can come to with any questions whatsoever 🙂
Email: mgdrake19@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Nutrition Science (Pre-Med)
Minor: Public Health
Research experience: Nutrition Education, Health Policy research, Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, chronic disease, HIV, and public health broadly; FIESTA4HOPE
Extra-Curriculars: Pi Beta Phi Vice President of Member Experience; One Tent Health volunteer; Little Friends for Peace volunteer; GW American Medical Women’s Association Advisory Committee; GW student admissions
Can talk more about: Contract courses, pre-health track, course planning
Nicky Cacchione (Peer Advisor Leader)
Email: nickycacchione@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: International Business
Minors: Spanish & Philosophy
Study abroad: Buenos Aires Argentina for half a semester (this semester)
Honors Housing: Didn’t live in Honors Housing, but was a Vernie!
Can talk more about: Internships/career goals, financial aid, GWSB, and mentorship experience in the UHP Peer Advising program, Beta Theta Pi, and the First Year Development Program in the School of Business.
Email: ninabell@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Neuroscience
Minor: Biology
Research experience: Research Assistant studying the vestibular system in the Neurology Department at GW SMHS
Honors Housing: West Hall, District House
Extra-Curriculars: Alpha Chi Sigma (chemistry fraternity) (Social Chair), First-Gen United (Peer Mentor), Biology Learning Assistant, Nu Rho Psi, Red Cross volunteer, hospital volunteer
Can talk more about: Pre-Health, Four Year Planning, STEM research, finding balance
Email: Pblackwell33@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Archaeology and Classical and Near Eastern Studies
Research experience: Completed independent research on Global Art Crimes in in Fall 2021 and currently researching illicit Antiquity trade in Africa
Honors Housing: I lived in West Hall my freshman year and loved it. I was very close with the people on my floor, and when the weather was nice, I’d do as much of my homework outside as possible.
Extra-Curriculars: Member of Delta Iota Gamma (Archaeology fraternity), Student Rights and Responsibilities Panelist, Member Eta Sigma Phi (Classics Honors Society)
Can talk more about: Exploring student orgs, utilizing advisors and making the most of office hours, and the self-discipline of self-care
Email: perrysantos@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Political Science & English
Research experience: research assistantship through the UHP
Extra-Curriculars: GW Philippine Cultural Society (Administrative Officer), GW Funkers A Cappella, CCAS 1001 (Peer Mentor/Teaching Assistant)
Email: nauma2@gwmail.gwu.edu
Major: Biology (Molecular)
Minor: Philosophy
Can talk more about: Anything pre-med/STEM-related, adjusting to a city campus, UHP classes, finding extracurriculars that mesh with your interests, applying for org executive boards/internships/volunteer opportunities, and learning to organize a balanced college schedule (academically and socially).
A Note on Walter Wallace
Like for many of you, the needless murder of Walter Wallace has been difficult to process. As a program, we firmly condemn the countless murders of Black people as a result of racism and systemic oppression. Please know that UHP staff and faculty stand by you through difficult events such as these, and we strongly encourage you to take advantage of the supportive resources available to you as a GW student. We also implore you to continue to educate yourself on issues related to racism and hate, and how to be an advocate for marginalized communities.
GW Resources:
Counseling and Psychology Services
GW Office for Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement
GW’s Office of Advocacy and Support
Anti-Racist Resources We Are Reading:
Anti-Oppression LibGuide: Anti-racist resources
Educational and actionable resources
A Detailed List of Anti-Racism Resources: Book, movie recommendations, and more
Quick Guide to Spring 2021 Registration
It’s almost time to register! To help prepare, check out these tips and reminders.
Early Registration Date: Friday, November 13th @ 9AM-11:59PM EST
Early registration is for your 2nd, 3rd, and 4th semesters!
Undergraduate Students: | |
Monday
11/16 |
90 or more credits earned
(use your transcript to find your total credits) |
Tuesday
11/17 |
70 or more credits earned
(use your transcript to find your total credits) |
Wednesday
11/18 |
50 or more credits earned
(use your transcript to find your total credits) |
Thursday
11/19 |
30 or more credits earned
(use your transcript to find your total credits) |
Friday
11/20 |
0 or more credits earned (use your transcript to find your total credits) |
If you’re not sure when you register, you can check your earned credit hours in GWeb using the following path: Student Records & Registration Menu > Student Records Information Menu > Transcripts > View Unofficial Transcripts. Make sure you’re looking at overall hours earned for the accurate total!
Waitlists
The option to add yourself to the waitlist becomes available on November 23rd when general registration opens. More on waitlists here.
Hold Information
Check your record via GWeb regarding holds prior to your scheduled registration time. Any hold on your account will prevent access to registration. You can view any holds on your account by looking at: Student Records & Registration Menu > Student Records Information Menu > View Administrative Holds.
Make sure to check now and again in the days lead up to registration. Check early, and check often! More on holds here.
Upper Level Honors courses
Remember that if an Honors course is cross-listed, you can sign up for any open section. To ensure that the non-Honors section counts as an Honors requirement, please ask a Program Manager to submit a petition in Degree Map.
Fall Registration Advising
All honors students are encouraged to see a Program Manager before registration. Make sure you are prepared with a tentative course schedule using the Spring 2021 Schedule of Classes and Honors course descriptions when they become available. As new course information and revisions become available, we will update the website. Please re-check the information on the Schedule of Classes and the Honors site before you register to ensure that you’re up-to-date!
Unfortunately we won’t be able to meet in person for advising events and meetings, but please feel free to make a virtual appointment with us online: honorsprogram.gwu.edu/make-appointment. In addition to our regular 30 min time slots, we will also have 15 min slots available starting on November 9th until November 20th.
As always, your peer advisor is a wonderful resource if you have questions about specific courses, professors, or anything you’d like advice on!