University Honors Program Blog
Intellectual Omnivores Unite
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!
Get excited for the SPA’s big event of the semester! Consider this your formal invitation to bond with your SPA and other honors students on a road trip across the country (figuratively, of course). In addition to some delicious and FREE burritos from Boloco, the SPA will be serving regional cuisine – rest assured there will be fried pickles, among other favorites. Here’s what you need to know:
When: Wednesday, February 20th, 7-9pm
Where: UHP Townhouse
Excited?! You should be! In addition to great company and food, the SPA will be available to offer advising on tough stuff like choosing a major, getting involved in extracurricular activities, study abroad, campus life/housing, and anything related to #honorsproblems. We can’t wait to see you there!
Student Peer Advisors (SPA) are dedicated to serving the UHP community by planning events, actively engaging with current and prospective UHP students, and representing the UHP as a whole. If you’re interested in taking control of your UHP experience and helping others succeed, consider applying to become a SPA! SPA members help fellow students with course selection, conflict resolution, time management and extracurriculars as well as provide a student perspective of the UHP to prospective students and parents.
New applicants should use this form
Returner applicants should use this form
Think you’re interested? Make sure to apply soon! The application deadline is this Friday, February 8th at 5:00pm. Applications should be submitted by email to uhpspa@gwu.edu with the subject line “SPA Application.” Please forward all questions regarding the application process to Eleanor Aldous (ealdous@gwmail.gwu.edu.). Decisions will be announced on March 4th.
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You’re in luck – we’re looking for our next batch of Student Peer Advisors!
Student Peer Advisors (SPA) are dedicated to serving the UHP community by assisting fellow UHP students, meeting prospective students, and representing the UHP as a whole. If you’re interested in leadership opportunities, events, and more UHP quality time, consider applying to become a SPA! SPA members help fellow students with course selection, conflict resolution, time management and extracurriculars as well as provide a student perspective of the UHP to prospective students and parents.
New applicants should use this form
Returner applicants should use this form
Think you’re interested? Make sure to apply soon! The application deadline is Friday, February 8th at 5:00pm. Applications should be submitted by email to uhpspa@gwu.edu with the subject line “SPA Application.” Please forward all questions regarding the application process to Eleanor Aldous (ealdous@gwmail.gwu.edu.). Decisions will be announced on March 4th.
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