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Archived issues of Flash:

Spring semester 2006

UHC Flash
Electronic Newsletter for WSU Honors College Students
 Spring Semester 2006, Wednesday, January 11,
Week I
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 H E A D L I N E S

Decadent coffee & tea this Friday
THESIS TIME
Honors College Summer School Schedule 2006
Study abroad reminder
One credit of UH 499 in Spring 2006
FREE BOOKS! FREE BOOKS! FREE BOOKS!
Flash needs you! Honors student of the week: Spring 2006!
Still spaces in Scandinavian Tour summer 2006


S C H O L A R S H I P S & P R O G R A M S

(See the Honors web site at www.wsu.edu/honors for past issues of Flash containing more information on scholarships & programs.)
University Honors College 2006-07 Scholarship Application
INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE
Ibsen essay contest


C A L E N D A R

Scholarly Presentation, Honors Lounge
Community invited to WSU Academic Showcase, March 24
Cultural Calendar
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WELCOME BACK!
HAVE A GREAT SEMESTER!
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Decadent coffee & tea this Friday
Cake, coffee & tea this Friday in the Honors Hall Reading Room, 2-4 p.m.
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THESIS TIME
Theses will be presented the week of February 20 from 11 am to 6 pm on the hour. If you have an approved proposal on file and wish to present this semester, contact your thesis advisor to find a time they are available and call the Honors College at 335-4505 or stop by the Honors College Office to reserve a time. Obviously, the earlier you call the more choices you will have. Two SPIRAL BOUND copies of your paper are due in Honors by 5 pm February 13. See Honors Web page to be sure you include all required sections. If you have questions, feel free to call us at any time.
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Honors College Summer School Schedule 2006
The Honors College will offer one course during Session 1 this summer – UH 440 by Professor Kim Andersen. It will also be possible to register for English 298, which will be offered daily from 9:00-11:00 AM during the period July 3 – July 28 by Professor Linda Kittell. If you need either of these courses, summer would be a good time to register for them.
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Study abroad reminder
Students interested in applying for the Honors exchanges to Wales and Denmark must apply by February 1. Application forms can be obtained from the Education Abroad office.
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One credit of UH 499 in Spring 2006
In spring semester 2006 we offer 1 credit of UH 499 (P/F) for attending the events in the Honors College Speaker & Movie Series Spring Semester 2006! We will publish the program in January. It will be a series of talks on international topics and two or three movies. Events will be held on Thursday's (specific dates to be determined) at 7 p.m. Refreshments included! Requirements include participation and 2-page reports on each event. If you are interested in this 1 credit option please send an email to Prof. Kim Andersen, kimander@wsu.edu and we will sign you up for the “class”.
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FREE BOOKS! FREE BOOKS! FREE BOOKS!
The Honors College is giving away books! There is absolutely no cost, and you can take as many as would you like. The books are on tables in the rear of Honors Hall 142 – the large classroom. Feel free to browse and take any that are of interest on MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY from 12-3 and TUESDAY, THURSDAY from 8-10 AM. Classes are being held in the room during other times.
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Flash needs you! Honors students of the week: Spring 2006!
On the Honors College web page we highlight an Honors student every week! You will receive a $5 gift certificate to the Ferdinand’s Ice Cream. Email your photo and text to kimander@wsu.edu
Please include the following:

(1) A concise description of yourself (1-2 paragraphs): your studies/major, academic interests, accomplishments, interests, activities on campus, future plans etc.
(2) A digital image (JPEG attachment) of yourself (if you do not have any we can take a picture of you).

We need another 10 for spring! So, send text and picture – and collect your certificate when you see both on the Honors College homepage!
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Still spaces in Scandinavian Tour summer 2006
Great price! If you are interested in a summer school class involving 16 days of backpacking travel this summer 2006 through Denmark, Norway and Sweden see Prof. Kim Andersen (335-7694; Honors Hall 130D; kimander@wsu.edu). This is a summer school class earning UH 440 or UH 300 credits (1 cr. UH 499 for graduating seniors). We will travel by air, rail, and foot and stay in small hotels and hostels. Time of travel: early July. Open to all WSU students! [[stokeskent]]
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S C H O L A R S H I P S & P R O G R A M S
(See the Honors web site at www.wsu.edu/honors for past issues of Flash containing more information on scholarships & programs.)

University Honors College 2006-07 Scholarship Application
For consideration for scholarships in the 2006-2007 academic year, please submit the following materials by 5:00 pm, Tuesday, January 17th, to the Honors College office. A complete packet consists of:

1. A completed application form (PART 1)
2. A resume or curriculum vita
3. An unofficial copy of your WSU transcript or a printed copy from METRO
4. A 500-1000 word essay which describes your career goals(s) and how your coursework, extracurricular activities, and life experiences have contributed to attaining this goal.

The Honors College has limited scholarship money to distribute. Please note that some scholarships are based on financial need while others are based on merit. In addition, many have specific criteria such as the requirement that the funds be used for study abroad or to pursue a specific major.

Your essay will be weighted heavily in the final determination of scholarship awards. The essay is your opportunity to distinguish yourself from the other applicants for these funds. Your goal is to show the review committee that you are uniquely qualified for the scholarship(s) you are applying for based on your academic record and your activities. Therefore, you should take great care in developing this “snapshot” of yourself.

If you are applying for scholarships based on financial need, please be aware that we base our determination of need on Washington State University’s determination of need which is driven by the FAFSA. Scholarship Services and the Honors College encourage all students to apply because some scholarships have criteria other than financial need.

Scholarship descriptions, forms, and eligibility information are available at www.wsu.edu/honors

Scholarship Deadline: Tuesday, January 17th, at 5:00 p.m.
Turn your packet in at Honors Hall 130 or email it to honors@wsu.edu

Remember to turn in Part I with all the blanks filled in and the required attachments (resume, transcript or copy of METRO, and your essay)!

Awards will be announced by March 10th.

INSTITUTE ON PHILANTHROPY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICE
This summer: June 10 – August 5, 2006
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.dcinternships.org/ipvs <http://www.dcinternships.org/ipvs>

The Early Application Deadline for scholarship funding is quickly approaching for the Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service, a dynamic summer program for undergraduate students interested in volunteerism and careers in the nonprofit sector.

A substantial amount of scholarship funding is available and over half of all students accepted to the program receive a scholarship. Students are encouraged to apply by the early deadline of January 17, 2006 as acceptance, internship placement and scholarship decisions are made on a rolling basis. Students applying before this date will receive a 5% discount on their tuition balance. Scholarships are awarded based on academic excellence, leadership ability and financial need.

This face-paced Institute offers a rigorous combination of professional experience, academic learning and service projects that will provide students with an unparalleled experience in the nation’s capital.

· Internships – Placements with national & community nonprofit organizations

· Classes – Up to 9 credit hours from Georgetown University

· Housing – Furnished on-campus apartments

· Service – Variety of hands-on community projects

· Leadership Development - Leadership and career building activities

· Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top nonprofit executives and scholars

· Scholarships – Over half of all students receive full or partial funding


For more information on this exciting opportunity, please visit the website at www.dcinternships.org/ipvs <http://www.dcinternships.org/ipvs> or contact Ms. Shane Goldsmith, Program Director, by phone at 1-800-741-6964 or via email at sgoldsmith@tfas.org.

Ibsen essay contest
The year 2006 is designated as Ibsenåret. To mark the centennial anniversary of Henrik Ibsen's death, the Norwegian Researchers and Teachers Association of North America (NORTANA) announces an essay contest for college and university students in North America. Essays should address significant way/s in which Ibsen influenced the world beyond Norway.
There will be two categories for judging:
full-time undergraduates and full-time graduate students at a North American college or university. The winning essay writer in each category will receive a round trip ticket to Oslo as well as two nights accommodation in Oslo compliments of NORLA, and the Royal Norwegian Consulate General in New York.
Information about the 2006 competition is available from http://nortana.net/news/essay-contest-ibsen.pdf (in pdf). Deadline for submission of essays is April 3, 2006.

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C A L E N D A R

Scholarly Presentation, Honors Lounge
"Daoist Transcendence and the Quest for Immortality in Records of Mysterious Anomalies "
by Sing-chen Lydia CHIANG, candidate for Department of Foreign Languages and Cultures’ Chinese position. Friday 1/13 3:45 pm


Community invited to WSU Academic Showcase, March 24
Community members are invited to attend the engaging three-hour Academic
Showcase highlighting Washington State University’s world-class research
and creative endeavors. Held on March 24, it is part of WSU’s third annual
World Class. Face to Face. Showcase events.

From 9 a.m.-noon in Bohler Gym, the Academic Showcase will celebrate
achievements of faculty, staff, and students involved in WSU's central
mission: the advancement of scholarship, research, and the arts. Work will
be displayed in poster or other formats. Those attending can view the
displays and visit with presenters. Academic Showcase abstracts will be
accepted until Feb. 24 at www.showcase.wsu.edu.

For additional World Class. Face to Face. Showcase. information, visit
www.showcase.wsu.edu or contact Tena Old, WSU Marketing Communications,
335-1467, skeen@wsu.edu.


Cultural Calendar
The Office of the Vice President for Equity and Diversity is pleased to
announce that there is a cultural calendar linked to
http://www.diversity.wsu.edu which displays all of the cultural holidays
around the world as well as the holiday schedule for WSU. This calendar
allows for individuals to become more aware of cultural traditions and to be
respectful of individuals who observe them.

 

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