HP NEWS October 27, 2006 In this Issue: - Honors Program Dates and Deadlines - University Dates and Deadlines - New Announcements - Reminders -- Honors Program Dates and Deadlines: Friday, November 17: Thesis Completion forms due for December Graduation Friday, December 8: Statement of Academic Interest due (4th semester students) Friday, December 8: Memorandum of Study due (6th semester students) -- University Dates and Deadlines: September 2-November 10: All drops noted as a W on the student’s record Monday, October 23-Tuesday, November 7: Priority Registration for spring semester Wednesday, November 8-Sunday, January 7: Open Registration for spring semester Friday, November 10: Last day to withdraw from one or more classes for the semester Wednesday, November 22-Sunday, November 26: Thanksgiving break Monday, December 4-Saturday, December 9: Last week of classes Saturday, December 9: Last day of classes Monday, December 11-Friday, December 15: Finals week Saturday, December 16: Commencement -- New Announcements: Congratulations to the following members of the Honors Program who have been named to the Homecoming Court: Philip Boucher, Jackie Cecetka, Jason Lowe, Kristin McCann, Laine Norton, Jodi Schreurs, Kim Shubert, David Solheim, Russell Swan, Amanda Wiltgen, John Wood. Honors courses being offered next semester which are not listed in the catalogue or on the website: English 254H: Professional Communication In this course we will study how writing functions in professional communities where presenting information is crucial. We will consider the ways professional genres such as memos and reports perform social actions, and we will apply what we learn to our own projects. Our focus will be on clear and accurate presentation of ideas and data, audience analysis, ethical communication, and document design. We will produce some of our projects in groups in order to practice communication skills critical to many professions and to take advantage of an opportunity to work on a project too extensive to complete on one's own. Group projects will include a memo to an executive on a matter of ethics and an extended research project involving a proposal, completion report, and oral presentation. Individual projects will include instructions, application materials, and a flyer and press release for an upcoming event. See Dr. Lyons for enrollment details. UHON 198H: Reading for Re-Creation (1 credit) Call No.: 6954 Section 004 07:00-8:00 W -ARR NRC Lyons NOTE: THIS CLASS WILL MEET BI-WEEKLY IN THE NEIHARDT RESIDENCE, beginning the second week of classes Reading for recreation affords relaxation and enjoyment, but it can also lead to re-creation, to a new understanding of ourselves and of the place of fiction or “airplane reading” in our lives. Faculty and staff in the Honors Program, the Office of Undergraduate Studies and perhaps other UNL offices will share with students books they have recently read for recreation. Emphasis will be on why the person enjoyed the text, what about it is compelling, and why or how it contributed to that person’s intellectual improvement. Students will then read and respond in writing to those texts. Chiropractic College visits: On Tuesday, October 31, from 1:30-3:30, Ms. Mary Tipton will be available in the A&S Advising Center to visit individually with students about the field of chiropractic medicine and answer questions about Logan College of Chiropractic. Call 472-4190 to register for your 1-1 appointment. On Tuesday, October 31 from 4:00-5:00, Ms. Mary Tipton will present information about the field of chiropractic medicine and answer questions about Logan College of Chiropractic. Call 472-4190 to register. On Thursday, November 2 from 9:00-12:00, Ms. Christine Kelly will present information about the field of chiropractic medicine and answer questions about Northwestern Chiropractic College. Call 472-4190 to register. Ophthalmology opportunity: Mr. Joe Boes, Indiana University School of Optometry, will speak to the Pre-Optometry Club and any other interested students in the City Campus Union (room posted) Thursday, November 2 at 7pm. It's never too early to start thinking about where you want to apply and Indiana is one of Nebraska's contract schools. Please RSVP to Pre-Optometry Club president, Jackie Cecetka at jcecetka@yahoo.com by October 30 so she has an idea of how many to expect, but if your plans change and you can attend, please still come. Computer lab: Please do NOT open windows in the computer lab, for the safety of people and equipment. Please do NOT print out multiple copies of paper–paper usage is increasing and we will need to limit it if abuse continues to occur. Please be certain the hallway door is closed tightly once you enter or exit. Seniors: Attention seniors planning to graduate in December: Please notify Dr. Berger of your intent to do so at pberger1@unl.edu -- Reminders: The course descriptions for UHON 395H for spring of 2007 are now posted on the Honors website. New Student Enrollment Leaders Needed: The New Student Enrollment Office is now accepting applications for Orientation Leaders for the summer of 2007 Orientation Leader positions are open to students who are presently, sophomores, junior or seniors. Many past orientation leaders have been in the Honors Program. For many students, being an Orientation Leader has been one of the most rewarding experiences of their college career. Living in Lincoln during the summer for free while making an hourly wage, gaining new friends, working with other leaders on campus, and impacting the lives of incoming freshmen are just a few of the benefits. You also have the opportunity to work with and get to know faculty and administration from the University. Application information is available on-line at www.unl.edu/nse . Be sure to look at the right side of the website to find the application information. Applications are due on October 30 at 5:00 pm. Several questions are on the application and a reference must be turned in by October 30. Now is the time to think about applying.. Master’s Week Opportunity: Patricia S. Peterson, a partner in Kutak Rock Law Firm, will be on campus for Master’s Week. She will be addressing such issues as the experience of working in a large firm and specializing, balancing the personal and professional life, management as part of the law firm experience, and opportunities in the law. Honors students interested in pursuing a career in law are invited to several events on Thursday, Nov. 2: a career talk, 12:10-12:50 pm, an informal reception. 4:40-5:30, and a dinner, 6:00-7:30. For more information or to register for the event, contact Dr. Lyons at klyons2@unl.edu. Looking for work? The Office of Admissions is looking for Honors Tour Guides, particularly for students who are available between 9:45 and 11:00 a.m. any day of the week. Please contact Carrie Myers at 472-8892 or at cmyers2@unl.edu. This is a paid position. From Winchester to Tintagel to Paris: Information concerning the King Arthur exploration to England and France is now available on Dr. Lyons’ bulletin board. Please pick one up or contact her for more information at klyons2@unl.edu Practice LSATs available: There will be another free practice LSATs proctored by the A&S Advising Center this fall on November 11. The full length exam will begin at 9:30, but check in is required between 9:00 and 9:15. Pre-registration is required as space is limited. Call the A&S Advising Center at 472-4190 to reserve a seat. University of North Carolina Wilmington semester in Wales (Swansea) in Spring 2007. The program includes an internship, a full semester of course work, and a two-hour honors seminar for credit. Could you again forward this email to your students who may be interested in spending the spring studying in the land of King Arthur? It is a great opportunity and includes an internship program--a unique feature. Deadline for applications has been extended to Nov. 1. A number of UNL students have taken advantage of this program with very positive experiences. See Dr. Lyons for more details.