–This post is written by Honors Program Officer Mark Nakamoto.
“Man walks down the street in a hat like that, you know he’s not afraid of anything…”
(I have no idea how to tie in that quote, but if this post will be living in the interwebs forever, it just had to be there.)
I have really enjoyed getting to know many of you, having a chance to re-live some of my own undergraduate honors experiences, and helping to create some operational changes here at the UHP. However, a great professional opportunity recently came my way, so I am sad to say that I will be leaving GW to take advantage of it.
Ultimately (and fortunately) for you, things at the UHP will go on pretty much the same as they always have—which is to say: pretty darn fantastic. Your classmates will still both challenge and support you; upperclassmen (especially SPA and UHP student staffers) will offer guidance and advice; Eydie will ensure every detail, from the big (keeping the ship afloat budget-wise) to the small (taking those few extra minutes to think of the best selection of toppings for your ice cream social), is attended to; Jared will keep your NewsFlashes and blog posts pleasantly snarky and refreshingly brief; Catherine will remember all your feeling-est moments, goals, and accomplishments; and your Honors professors will still be more than happy to meet with you outside of class (and on the town) and think of new ways to keep you engaged and informed in the classroom. Just what a good collegiate honors experience should be.
I’ll still be in DC, so you’ll probably see me around—at museums, parks, and Nerd Nites—so you should definitely say “hello.” I hope you continue to appreciate this program and have a shiny, well-rounded GW/DC experience. Thank you for letting me share in a part of it.
Mark’s last day is today, Friday, August 8, 2014.
#firefly #shiny #UHPlove #cantstopthesignal
