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November 17, 2015
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Honors Network News
UR executive in residence shark tank challenge
sun. nov. 22, 3-5pm in krach leadership center
Do you have an idea for a change on campus, a new product, a start-up, or more? Participate in a 5 minute elevator pitch to get feedback from Executive in Residence Art Norins, Founder of Nor1, Inc. and Sandium, Inc. Mr. Norins is a proven entrepreneur, who has successfully built businesses from concept to reality. Don't miss this opportunity to refine your future plans. All ideas are welcome. Challengers can participate alone or in a team and will be served dinner after the challenge.
If you would like to present in the challenge, submit this application below by Nov. 19. You will receive a follow-up email if you are selected to present. Audience welcome.
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Meet the Innovator: Dr. Catherine Benoît Norris
Tues. Nov. 17, noon-1pm in Wiley Dining Court
During this special Torch Tuesday, Meet the Innovator Dr. Catherine Benoît Norris. She will be focusing her visit at Purdue on Social Sustainability with Supply Chains and is a guest lecturer at Harvard.
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HLC Coffee with the council
Mon. Nov. 30, 9am-12pm in the Shreve Lobby
Stop by for a cup of coffee and a doughnut with your Honors Leadership Council representatives. Learn how your representatives are there to serve you within the Honors College.
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Community & Global Experiences
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Executive in Residence Art Norins
Fri. Nov. 20 Welcome Reception
Tues. Nov. 24 Torch Tuesday and Farewell Reception
Join us in meeting UR Executive in Residence Art Norins on Friday for a welcome reception in Vawter Hall. Then on Tuesday, join him at a special Torch Tuesday at noon in Wiley Dining Court, and for the farewell reception in Vawter Hall.
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HHH Friday Night Lights
Fri. Nov. 20, 6:30-7:30pm
Join Honors Helping Hands in reducing energy consumption on campus by turning off lights. The first 30 people to sign up get a free Chipotle burrito. When signing up, indicate your organization as HHH.
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Academic Adventures:
Theatre Night - As You Like It
Fri. Nov. 20, 7pm (meet in the Shreve Lobby) 
Join Dr. Jason Ware to view the play As You Like It during this Academic Adventure. A light-hearted comedy, As You Like It depicts the perils of court versus the pleasure of the forest and the delights and deceptions of love. Meet in the Shreve Hall lobby to walk over to the show. Ten tickets available.
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Interdisciplinary Academics
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NISO Sophomore Workshop
Sat. Nov. 21, 9am-12pm in Third Street Suites
It's time to focus in and think through your academic and extra-curricular trajectories, including how competitive scholarships and grants fit into the plan. Activities and discussions on building relationships with faculty, leadership, and creating long-term goals are the goals. Open to sophomores (according to graduation year, not credit hours). Food provided.
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CV/Resume Workshop
Tues. Dec.1, 5:30-6:30pm in BRNG 1232
Everybody wants to see your CV or resume. Nail down how to choose the right form and content. What is the content of an academic-oriented CV/Resume? How is it different than a job resume? How should your experiences be presented??
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Upcoming Events
| Meet the Innovator Dr. Catherine Benoît Norris at Torch Tuesday |
12-1pm | Wiley Dining Court
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| Nov. 20-24: Executive in Residence Art Norins |
Welcome Reception | 3:30-4:30pm | Vawter Living Room
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Shark Tank | 3-5pm | Krach Leadership Center | Sign up
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Torch Tuesday | 12-1pm | Wiley Dining Court
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Farewell Reception | 3:30-4:30pm | Vawter Living Room
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| Nov. 20: HHH Friday Night Lights |
6:30-7:30pm | TBA | RSVP
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| Nov. 20: Academic Adventures: Theatre Night - As You Like It |
7-9pm | Shreve Hall Lobby | RSVP
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| Nov. 21: NISO Sophomore Workshop |
9am-12pm | Third Street Suites | RSVP
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| Nov. 30: HLC Coffee with the Council |
9am-12pm | Shreve Hall Lobby
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| Dec. 1: NISO CV/Resume Workshop |
5:30-6:30pm | BRNG 1232 | RSVP
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| Dec. 3: Fireside with NISO |
1-3pm | Duhme Hall Living Room
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| Dec. 3: Academic Adventures: Movie Night - My Sister's Keeper |
7:30-9:30pm | Vawter Hall Movie Room
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| Dec. 5: NISO Beering and Stamps Scholar Workshop |
9am-12pm | Third Street Suites Conference Room | RSVP
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| Dec. 5: Design Garage Places and People Part 2 |
10am-1pm | FPRD 204
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Other opportunities
Study Tables
Every Monday & Thursday
from 7:30-9pm Homework help is now available through the Beering study tables! Peers and upperclassmen will be in the URSC large conference room, C107, every Monday and Thursday evening from 7:30-9:00pm to try to answer any questions you may have in your classes. Monday focuses on engineering and Thursday focuses on math and other sciences, but feel free to bring any sorts of questions. Free and informal, the Beering Scholars would love to see you! |
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HIV AIDS Awareness Week
All this week
Visit the annual display of panels from the AIDS Memorial Quilt in PMU 118 that include names specifically from the Purdue and Indiana area all week. Listen to a lecture by Dr. Mangala Subramaniam on Tuesday, on Wednesday view the film How to Survive a Plague, participate in workshops on Thursday, and take part in free confidential HIV testing.
View the full schedule here.
Letter from the Purdue Student Government
View the letter here.
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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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