Fulbright Week
Feb. 16 - 19, 2015
It’s time to get on track for a Fulbright grant for U.S. citizens to study, research, or teach abroad! Juniors, seniors and graduate students start their applications for their 2016-17 post-baccalaureate year in one of over 130 different countries. Join us for info sessions, callouts and a mixer with international Fulbrighters from the region you want to go to.
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Apply to the HLC & HHH
Apply by 5pm, Feb. 27
The Honors Leadership Council (HLC), brings together representatives from each college to relay suggestions to Honors College staff. Honors Helping Hands (HHH), is an organization that gives students the opportunity to give back to the community through service projects that enhance Purdue and the greater Lafayette area.
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Become a mentor
Apply by 5pm, Feb. 13
Honors students who are interested in becoming new mentors in Fall 2015 should apply by Friday, February 13th. Previous mentors who wish to return in Fall 2015 need only email Dr. Watkins and state their intentions in order to be considered.
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STAR Student assistant positions available
Apply by 5pm, Feb. 20
How has the Honors College enhanced your Purdue education? What advice would you share with incoming first-year students? The Honors College is accepting applications for two STAR (Summer Transition Advising and Registration) student assistants to help with the Honors College advising sessions. Competitive candidates should possess strong interpersonal skills. Responsibilities will include public speaking and escorting students to registration labs. Any continuing Honors College student may apply.
You must be available from June 15-July 10, and have a flexible schedule allowing for availability in the late morning as well as early/midafternoon. Pay rate is $8/hr with 12-15 hours per week required. To apply, please email your current resume to Rebecca Krylow, mkrylow@purdue.edu, by February 20th. Review of applications will begin immediately following the February 20 deadline. The request to schedule interviews with finalists will follow shortly thereafter.
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lead365 conference
Apply by 5pm, Feb. 16
The Purdue Honors College is looking for two current or emerging HC student leaders to attend the Lead365, a national collegiate leadership conference. Travel, meal and conference expenses will be covered by the Honors College.
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copernican scholar exchange callout
Thursday Feb. 12, 6:30pm in
Duhme Hall Living Room
An exchange program between the Purdue University Honors College and the Honors College at the Università degli Studi di Padova for two “Copernican Scholars” is set for spring 2016. Scholar selections will be made prior to the end of May 2015, and the two students selected will serve as ambassadors for the Italian honors student, who will be studying at Purdue during the fall 2015 semester. The Purdue students will then study at the Scuola Galileiana di Studi Superiori (the Università’s Honors College) March through June 2016. Classes offered cover all majors, are taught in English, and carry honors credit for ease of transfer back to Purdue. Learn more about this fantastic honors opportunity.
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Upcoming Events
| Feb. 10: Italy Callout |
| 6:30pm-7:30pm | Duhme Living Room |
Feb. 11: Academic Adventure
Faculty Faves: Dr. Jengelley |
| 6:15pm | Duhme Living Room |
| Feb. 11: CV/Resume Workshop |
| 5:30pm – 6:30pm | BRNG B242 |
| Feb. 12: Copernican Scholar Callout |
| 6:30pm | Duhme Living Room |
| Feb. 16 - 19: Fulbright Week |
| multiple sessions, learn more |
Feb. 17: Mardi Gras Cooking
with the Dean |
| 2-4pm | CoRec Kitchen |
| Feb. 20: HCRPC: Dominoes and Dominos' |
| 8-10pm | CoRec Black and Gold Gyms |
| Feb. 26: Honors @ Compangnie Käfig |
| 6:45pm | Duhme Living Room |
Feb. 26: Academic Adventure
Faculty Faves: Dr. Facinelli |
| 6:30pm | Vawter Movie Room |
Other News
Black in America
Feb. 10, 6pm in Elliott Hall of Music
Join the discussion as Soledad O'Brien brings her national Black in America 2015 tour to Purdue University. |
Undergrad Research and Possible Thesis Project Opportunity Disease Dynamics & Restoration in American Chestnut
Dr. Nate Lichti, a postdoctoral fellow in Forestry and Natural Resources, and his Principle Investigator, Dr. Doug Jacobs are seeking an organized, self-motivated, intellectually curious undergraduate student to conduct independent research on spore dispersal in chestnut blight.
This research experience has the potential to lead to Honors College thesis/scholarly project. Dr. Lichti is willingly to work with an Honors College student who may be interested in pursuing his/her thesis/scholarly project via this project.
Applicants should have completed at least 4 academic semesters by May 26 and should have a minimum 3.0 GPA. The successful candidate will work as a paid technician during the current semester (Spring 2015, average of 5-10 hrs/wk, $10/hr), and will be expected to apply for a Purdue SURF Fellowship to support full time (40 hrs/wk) research during the summer. Interested students should email Dr. Lichti (nlichti@purdue.edu) by February 16. |
City Year
Apply by Feb. 15
Every year, nearly 3,000 young people join City Year and dedicate 11 months to make a lasting impact on students and communities across the country. Apply and become one of them. Learn more and apply |
Washington DC Internships
Apply by Mar. 1
Spend a semester in Washington, DC making an investment in your future that will help set you apart after college. This comprehensive program sponsored by The Fund for American Studies includes a guaranteed internship placement in the fields of international affairs and public policy, courses for transferable credit, and furnished housing in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Washington, D.C. Learn more and apply |
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Connect With Us:
Contact Info:
Purdue University Honors College
Duhme Hall, Room 134
205 North Russell Street
West Lafayette, IN 47906-4238
Phone: (765) 494-2929
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