Honors Network News

Interdisciplinary Academics

Stamps Scholars Application

Sophomores apply by Feb. 29!

The Purdue Honors College is now accepting applications from sophomores to become Purdue Stamps Scholars in fall 2016. Application deadline is February 29 at 5PM.

The Stamps Scholarship covers up to the full cost of education (including standard allowances for housing and books) at the Purdue University, West Lafayette campus for 4 semesters excluding summer contingent upon fulfilling renewal criteria. It also provides access to an academic enrichment fund of up to $5000, which may be used during undergraduate studies for university-approved educational activities such as study abroad, internships, scholastic conferences, etc.

UK AND IRELAND SCHOLARSHIPS WEEK

Mar. 1-3, 2016

Get ready for the Rhodes, Marshall, Mitchell, Gates Cambridge, or Churchill Scholarships. Attend information sessions and hear guest speakers for the inside scoop on applying for these graduate school scholarships.

Boilermakers who have received these scholarships (remoting in from abroad) or interviewed with the national finalist committees will tell their peers about the application process and its rewards.

NISO Freshman Workshop

Sat. Mar. 5, 9a-12pm in Third Street Suites Conference Room

In this activity-based workshop, find out how you can set your academic path and career on the right trajectory. Learn about prestigious scholarships and discover if they are in line with your goals. Start now to get where you want to be. RSVP by Feb 29.

Copernican Scholars Exchange Program

Applications now open!

Applications for the spring 2016 Copernican Scholars Exchange Program in Padua, Italy are now being accepted. Apply by April 8.

An exchange program between the Purdue University Honors College and the Honors College at the Universita degli Studi di Padova for two "Copernican Scholars" is set for 2016-2017. Scholar selections will be made prior to the end of May 2016, and the two students selected will serve as ambassadors for the Italian honors student, who will be studying at Purdue during the fall 2016 semester.

Community & Global Experiences

Super Tuesday Watch Party

Tues. Mar. 1 from 6:30-10pm in Hicks G980D

The Brian Lamb School of Communication, in partnership with The Department of Political Science, Pi Sigma Alpha, and the Purdue Honors College are hosting a Super Tuesday Watch Party. Join us for interviews with President Daniels and Alexander Heffner of PBS. Food will be provided.

workshop and Reading with Melissa Fraterrigo

Wed. Mar. 2, reading at 3pm in STEW 204 and workshop at 4:30pm in STEW 206

Between a collection of stories and a novel exists a hybrid - the novel-in-stories. The stories in this form can stand alone but together create a deeper impact. Bring 1-2 pieces of your writing to this workshop to explore linkages that could start a novel-in-stories. In partnership with the Creative Writing Department.

Leadership Development

Culturally Competent and Creative Placemaking

Tues. Mar. 8 at 5:30pm in the West Lafayette Public Library

Today, communities of all sizes around the US are becoming more diverse and more connected to global marketplaces. The old ways of improving communities -- a small group of people with grand visions making the decisions, attracting a big employer and hoping for a town-wide ripple effect -- just don't work as well as they used to. Learn about two approaches that are designed to work better for today's communities. Cultural competency is a set of skills that help people work better in diverse and dynamic environments. Creative placemaking is a new way of engaging arts and culture to address social issues and enhance economic opportunity.

Engagement & Service-Learning Summit

Thur. Mar. 10, 1-6pm
Submit abstracts by Mar. 4

The Engagement and Service-Learning Summit brings together faculty, students, staff, and community partners to discuss best practices in engagement and service learning; highlight accomplishments; and increase collaboration opportunities. 

Interactive breakout sessions facilitated by expert faculty members and community partners will follow, and a student showcase and poster session in conjunction with a networking happy hour and hors d'oeuvres will conclude the event.

NCHC Conference Presentation Grant

Proposals due Mar. 28, apply for funding by May 1

The Purdue Honors College is a member of The National Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) and is seeking students to participate in and represent us at the annual conference. This year's conference will be held October 12-16, 2016 in Seattle, WA. The Purdue University Honors College has a limited amount of funds available to support students who would like to participate.