Food for Thought w/ Professor Restrepo!

If you missed our first Food for Thought, have no fear! Our second one is coming right up. Join us for free lunch, next Friday, March 6th at 12pm in the townhouse, and an exciting talk about negotiations in Cuba and differing interpretations of truth and justice. Read the note from professor Restrepo for more details and RSVP with the form below!

Truth and Justice in the Colombian 2016 Peace Accord

After 5 years of complex negotiations that took place mainly in Havana, Cuba, the Colombian government completed a Final Peace Agreement with the FARC in November 2016, thereby ending the oldest conflict in the southern hemisphere. Despite the extraordinary tangible achievements that preceded the signing of the original Accord, a referendum to confirm the people’s approval was held in October 2016. Against all predictions and polls, the original Peace Accord was defeated by a small margin polarizing Colombians and negatively impacting its implementation.   In this talk I will argue that a great part of this divide stems from a misunderstanding of the meaning of truth and justice in the Peace Accord.

Macau Friedman Scholars Meetup

The UHP is teaming up with GW’s International Programs office to provide an exciting opportunity for UHPers to mingle with the Macau Friedman Scholars on Wednesday, March 4 at 12 PM in the Town House Club Room.
The Macau Friedman Scholars program allows visiting undergraduate honors students from the University of Macau to study at GW.  These third year students study mathematics, economics, and media.  If you’re interested in Chinese culture, studied abroad in China, or just want a chance to meet some cool honors students from around the world, this event is for you!
Please RSVP here.  Refreshments will be provided.

Food for Thought with Prof. Eyal Aviv [Lunch!]

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Register for a “Food for Thought” lunch with Prof. Eyal Aviv!

Friday, September 5th at 12pm

Honors Program Townhouse, 714 21st St. NW

Join Professor Eyal Aviv, Assistant Professor of Honors and Religion and International Affairs, for this casual lunchtime talk!

We’ll provide lunch! Seats are limited to 20 so sign up now.

(This event is for University Honors Program members.)

Mix and Mingle at the Honors Open House

Friends, faculty, and finger food!
Stop by the University Honors Program’s Open House to welcome the new academic year.
We’ll see you from 2pm-4pm at 714 21st St. NW on Wednesday, 8/27.  All Honors students and faculty are welcome.
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This is a casual mill-about-and-snack-and-chat event, so feel free to drop in!
 

Food for Thought with Prof. David Fontana [Free Lunch]

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Join the Honors Program for a lunch time discussion on

“Government by Location”

Friday, March 21st at 12:30pm in Ames 101

What if we moved the capital of the United States to Wyoming instead of Washington? Or what if we moved the Congress to San Francisco and kept the White House in Washington? Where government is located is a big part of how government operates, and Professor Fontana will talk about the many reasons that is the case.

Seats are Limited, Reserve Yours Now!

Lunch with the Director

LunchMaria Frawley, Director of the University Honors Program will meet with students over lunch for a direct conversation about the University Honors Program.  Bring your questions, concerns, and great ideas for the program! But sign up fast, because seats are limited!
Lunch with the Director: Friday, February 28th at 12pm in the Honors Clubroom in Foggy Bottom (714 21st).
Sign up now! (Students only, please.)

(Free) Lunch and Discussion w/ Prof. Hammond

Prof. LaTisha Hammond leads this Food for Thought discussion.  Don’t miss out! The UHP provides lunch to students and faculty as Prof. Hammond tells how she mad ethe leap from  investigating larval sea urchin gene expression in response to the environment in California, to investigating science learning and teaching practices in middle, high school, and undergraduate science classes on the east coast.
We’ll provide lunch, you bring your questions! Seats are limited to 15.

Register now!

Monday, October 14th
11:30am-12:30pm
714 21st Street, UHP Club Room at the Foggy Bottom campus

[SPA Event] Intro to Advising on the Vern!

Calling all Honors freshmen!
Do need advice about some aspect of life here at GW? Do you need help figuring out if you should spend a semester abroad, or deciding between five possible different majors (and three minors), or wondering how to score a sweet internship or research assistantship? Or do you just wanna chill with some UHPers?
Then join your SPA for some lively conversation and free food at our Intro to Advising event this Wednesday, October 9th. The event will be held on the Vern in West Hall, room B215, from 7-8pm. SPA will be there to advise you about studying abroad, writing your four-year plan, getting involved on campus, research and internships, choosing a major, and more!
Did we mention there will be food?
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So join us next Wednesday and let your SPA drop some serious knowledge on you.
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Food for Thought with Prof. LaTisha Hammond

Can you make jump from Californian sea urchin genetics to east coast science teaching and learning practices in the US educational system? Find out how Prof. Hammond did just that (and we’ll provide lunch!)
Professor Hammond talks about how she made the leap from investigating larval sea urchin gene expression in response to the environment in California, to investigating science learning and teaching practices in middle, high school, and undergraduate science classes on the east coast. Are there links between the two seemingly different arenas?
We’ll provide lunch, you bring your questions! Seats are limited to 15.

Register now!

Monday, October 14th
11:30am-12:30pm
714 21st Street, UHP Club Room at the Foggy Bottom campus

3 Seats Left – Breakfast with the Director!

Breakfast!
Breakfast!

Got questions, concerns, or great ideas for the Honors Program? Then sign up to have breakfast with Maria Frawley, Executive Director of the University Honors Program. We’ll bring the food, you bring your good ideas.

714 21st Street, NW — UHP Club Room at the Foggy Bottom Campus
Monday, September 30th at 10am
Expect bagels and pastries for breakfast.
This event is for students in the Honors Program only.

Honors Students: Sign up Here