Honors Network News

Interdisciplinary Academics

Hasbro synergy teams

Apply by 5pm this Friday

This is an interactive, project-based course sponsored by Hasbro Toys. Collaborate across majors, approaches, and skill sets in interdisciplinary teams. Working in a design studio, each team will develop new toy concepts and prototypes. Enrollment in this class is by invitation, in order to create the right mix of disciplines and skills. Students from every major are invited to apply.

To apply, email honorscollege@purdue.edu with your name, major, level, and a short list of skills and/or qualities you would bring to the project. Subject heading: Hasbro Synergy Teams.

Goldwater Application Workshop

Wed. Oct. 14, 5:30-7pm in ME 1012

Current Goldwater Scholarship applicants (sophomores and juniors) begin now with the application's logistics. Receive tips and guidance regarding the short essay questions and the research essay. A clear trajectory (connected academics, research experience, and career aspirations) is a necessary element of a successful application. Start articulating that trajectory.

SPRING HONR COURSES

We are proud to announce the release of our Spring 2016 HONR courses. The selection ranges from studying films to a thesis writing workshop. Check out the course list and start preparing today.

Leadership Development

HLC Leadership Toolbox: Finding Whimsey

Sun. Oct. 18, 5-7pm on second floor of Krach Leadership Center

Come discover your creative side with child-like wonder. Enjoy finger painting, movie-short story boards, photography and snacks. The HLC will be there. Will you?

Community & Global Experiences

Evolving Ideas at the Shreve Gallery

Mon. Oct. 19, 6-8pm in the Shreve Hall Lobby

View the amazing student projects from "The Evolution of Ideas," based on the course themes: Identity, Terrorism, Future, Monsters, City, Genes, Photography, and Knowledge. Make buttons with the Honors Mentors and enjoy snacks with honors students and faculty.

Crafting Creativity: Imagining the Honors Life

Thur. Oct. 22, 7-8pm in the Duhme Living Room

Open to all honors students who want to envision the use of our new building spaces and learn about the upcoming course with Innovator in Residence Larry Bowne — HONR 299: Innovation Forum.

HHH Boo at the Zoo

Fri. Oct. 23, 5-8pm at the Columbian Park Zoo

Meet Honors Helping Hands at the Columbian Park Zoo to volunteer to help out with Boo at the Zoo. Only 15 spaces available so sign up today.