http://honors.usf.edu en-us Special Announcements from the USF Honors College. motta@honors.usf.edu (Sean Motta) http://honors.usf.edu/Images/RSS_Channel_Icon.jpg http://honors.usf.edu <p>Khalid and Noor Shakfeh, brother and sister, traveled to war-torn Syria last month to deliver humanitarian aid to refugees. The siblings joined the Syrian American Council (SAC) on a relief trip with a group of people between the ages of 17 and 29.</p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.wusf.usf.edu/news/program/florida_matters/episode/2013-04/florida_matters_spring_break_in_syria">Shakfeh siblings aid to Syria</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=108 Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST <p>Graduation is on May 1st for the Honors College!&nbsp;</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=107 Wed, 1 May 2013 00:00:00 EST <p>Graduation is on May 1st for the Honors College!&nbsp;</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=106 Wed, 1 May 2013 00:00:00 EST <p>Honors Commencement will be on May 1st.</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=97 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST <p>Honors Commencement will be on May 1st.</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=96 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST <p>Honors Commencement will be on May 1st.</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=95 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST <p>Honors Commencement will be on May 1st.</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=94 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST <p>Honors Commencement will be on May 1st.</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=93 Mon, 8 Apr 2013 00:00:00 EST Attached below is Dean Silverman's annual State of the College Report for the 2012-2013 year.<div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/Documents/2012-2013_report.pdf">State of the College Report 2012-2013</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=92 Thu, 28 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST <div class="mts uiAttachmentDesc translationEligibleUserAttachmentMessage">Registration for Summer and Fall classes starts on March 25th for all Honors students in good standing. Check your Oasis account for holds and your specific registration time.</div><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=91 Tue, 5 Mar 2013 00:00:00 EST <p>The Honors Jazz Band meets in room 116 the new Music building every Monday from 6:15-7:15 and needs YOU!&nbsp; Please let me (silverman@honors.usf.edu) know if you want to participate.&nbsp; you have fun but not have to spend more than one hour per week.&nbsp; We especially need trombone and trumpet players but all are welcome.</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=90 Thu, 7 Feb 2013 00:00:00 EST <p>We are proud to annouce that 4 USF students were just awarded prestigious Gillman Awards for spring 2013.&nbsp; Kudos to the winners and the ONS team, especially Lauren Townsend who managed this scholarship.</p><br> <ul><br> <li>Christine Goddard: Spain</li><br> <li>Melanie King: Japan</li><br> <li>Najja Pemberton: Australia</li><br> <li>Lianet Vazquez: Jordan</li><br> </ul><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=89 Fri, 30 Nov 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>You may participate in any of the following for credit S/U) or not.&nbsp; You'll have a great time for an hour a week and you will not be pressured to practice more than just a bit.</p><br> <p>Jazz ensemble - MUS 116 on Mondays at 6:20PM</p><br> <p>Orchestra - mUS 140 on Thursdays at 5PM</p><br> <p>Singers - MUS 211 on Wednesdays at 6:20PM</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=87 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>Due to weather conditions for Sunday, September 9th, the HCSC Fall Picnic has been rescheduled for September 23rd. It will be held from 11 AM - 2 PM at Riverfront Park. The Bull Runner will be available from JPH for students. Please see the Honors College Events Calendar for updated information.&nbsp;</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=86 Fri, 7 Sep 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>Please remember that the deadline for entering the essay contest is September 4.&nbsp;</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=85 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>Test</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=84 Tue, 28 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>From the Dean, Dr. Silverman:</p><br> <p>I am pleased to announce that our Orchestra (the Rubber Band), Jazz ensemble and Acapella singing group are back again this year. These groups are meant to be fun and allow you to play or sing in a low stress environment.&nbsp; It is also a great resume line.&nbsp; I encourage you to participate-you will enjoy.</p><br> <p>Jazz ensemble - MUS 116 on Mondays at 6:20PM<br />Orchestra - MUS 140 on Thursdays at 5PM<br />Singers - MUS 211 on Wednesdays at 6:20PM<br /><br />You may register for one Honors credit (to be graded S/U) if you wish.<br />You may participate in more than one group.</p><br> <p>There will be a public performance late November.</p><br> <p>Please email me (<a title="Email Dean Silverman" href="mailto:silverman@honors.usf.edu">silverman@honors.usf.edu</a>) to let me know which group(s) you will participate in and whether you want credit (if so, include your U#)</p><br> <p>Do not miss this opportunity!</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=83 Fri, 10 Aug 2012 00:00:00 EST <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px; color: #564b47; font-family: Verdana, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">Silverman Celebrates Silver</p><br> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px; color: #564b47; font-family: Verdana, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</p><br> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px; color: #564b47; font-family: Verdana, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">Dean Stuart Silverman has just completed 25 years at the helm of USF Honors.&nbsp; Silverman came to USF in 1970 as a faculty member in the department of Psychological Foundations in the College of Education.&nbsp; In 1987 he became the second Director of the Honors Program.&nbsp; March 2002 was a major milestone as the Program achieved Honors College status by action of the University Board of Trustees.&nbsp; Silverman became Interim Dean at that time and in December, 2002 he was named founding Dean of the College.&nbsp;</p><br> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px; color: #564b47; font-family: Verdana, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">&nbsp;</p><br> <p style="margin: 0px; padding: 5px 20px; color: #564b47; font-family: Verdana, Arial, SunSans-Regular, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: -webkit-auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; background-color: #ffffff;">Program growth over 25 years has been significant.&nbsp; Silverman took over a program with 60 students and now oversees a college of more than 1600 students.&nbsp; The college boasts an orchestra, jazz ensemble, a cappella singing group, 300+ residential living-learning community and, this year, 50 national scholarship winners.&nbsp; When asked to comment on the college&rsquo;s success, Silverman gave credit to 25 years of bright, high achieving motivated students, a college staff dedicated to student success, a talented, creative and caring teaching faculty, and several thousand graduates who have gone on to be remarkably successful, making a difference along the way.</p><div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/silverman_silver.html">Silverman Celebrates Silver</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=82 Mon, 16 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>USF Deadline to apply for Marshall, Rhodes and Fulbright Scholarships</p><br> <p>August 27 is the USF deadline to apply for the Marshall, Rhodes and Fulbright Scholarships. For more information and to apply for Marshall and Rhodes, please email Dr. Linda Lucas at <a href="mailto:lucasl@honors.usf.edu">lucasl@honors.usf.edu</a>. For more information and to apply for Fulbright, please email Lauren Schumacher Chambers@ <a href="mailto:lschumac@honors.usf.edu">lschumac@honors.usf.edu</a>.</p><div align="center"><a href="http://ons.usf.edu">USF Office of National Scholarships</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=81 Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>A letter from an Honors College student about the event:</p><br> <p>Dear Dean Silverman,</p><br> <p>I am very excited to let you know that last Friday [June 8th] was Tampa General Hospital's Neuroscience Research Day. My research mentor Dr. Borlongan had me present one of our projects entitled "Intravenous grafts of&nbsp;amniotic fluid-derived neural progenitor cells induce endogenous cell proliferation and ameliorate behavioral deficits in ischemic stroke rats".&nbsp;</p><br> <p>There were over 40 entries and all were&nbsp;judged accordingly. During the closing ceremony, I was awarded with the "Outstanding Poster" award and was given $250.00 as a prize.&nbsp;</p><br> <p>Sincerely,<br />Cyrus H. Tamboli</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=80 Mon, 11 Jun 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>First year Honors College students in our Spring 2012 Arts and Humanities Classes studied the power of research in the lives of USF faculty and students.&nbsp; Click the link below to see their outstanding work.</p><div align="center"><a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLA943BCFF913992E7&feature=addto">YouTube - The Power of Research</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=79 Wed, 25 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>All Honors faculty and students are invited to join us for Thesis Day, April 27, 8:30 AM - 3:45 PM, in ALN.</p><br> <p>Please check the program for topics or presenters about which /whom you may be curious. &nbsp;</p><br> <p>Thesis Day is always the highlight of the semester - make sure to stop by and attend a couple of sessions. The presenters will appreciate your interest and support.</p><div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/Documents/ThesisDaySP12.pdf">Thesis Day Schedule</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=78 Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>Sarah Seabrook and Michael Esteban have been awarded Hollings Scholarships for 2012!</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=77 Mon, 2 Apr 2012 00:00:00 EST <p>The USF Honors Program was approved in 1983 and our first graduates "walked" in 1987.&nbsp; In March of 2002 the Board of Trustees elevated the Program to College status; what a decade this has been!&nbsp; We have seen record growth in Honors College enrollment, SAT/ACT scores, graduation rate, national scholarship recipients and student satisfaction.&nbsp; this has been a real team effort and kudos go to many, College staff, more than 3000 graduates, caring faculty and the University's central administration.</p><div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=76 Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST <div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=75 Mon, 1 Jan 1900 00:00:00 EST Please remember to fill out your Honors College Student Information Form, sign up for the required USF summer orientation and decide whether to apply for the Research Scholar Program and/or the Global Citizenship Program.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=74 Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST Best wishes for a happy and productive spring break. I hope that all of you have some time to enjoy with family and friends. To those going on our trips to London and Nicaragua, have a wonderful time!<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=73 Thu, 8 Mar 2012 00:00:00 EST Beginning this fall, The Honors College will be participating in USF's new Global Citizenship Program General Education (GCP). This is an innovative program designed for new first year (freshman) students who have an interest in global issues and who may consider careers related to international health issues, economic development, environmental and cultural sustainability, international law and human rights. Pre med, pre law, political science, business, public health, arts and humanities, international studies majors and others may be excited about having expertise in global issues.<br> Here's the 'scoop': <br> You'll take one globally oriented Honors College course per semester for your first two USF years and receive your regular Honors scholarship for each of those courses.<br> You'll study abroad in the summer following your second year and we'll give you $2000 for that purpose! Then, you'll take one globally oriented Honors course in the fall of your third year to tie it all together.<br> Upon graduation, your transcript will reflect that you received a Certificate in Global Citizenship. Graduate and professional schools will be impressed as will prospective employers.<br> Participation in GCP should not affect course load or time to graduation. The Honors courses you’ll take in the GC program will meet University General Education requirements; one or two may serve as electives towards graduation.<br> Please think about this program; it will be fun, interesting and could well provide you with a "competitive edge". Let me know if you think this might be for you. you are not making a commitment but we can talk further if you wish.<br> <br> Stuart Silverman, Dean<br> The Honors College<br> (813) 974 3087<br> http://honors.usf.edu<br> Check us out on facebook!<div align="center"><a href="https://honors.usf.edu//Global-Citizen/GlobalCit_Verify.html">Global Citizenship Program Application</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=72 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 EST Would you like to earn $13 per hour over the summer, helping to advise new Honors College students? If you would, please contact Dean Silverman at silverman@honors.usf.edu<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=71 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST From Dean Silverman:<br> <br> If you are starting your thesis next fall (2012) and have no idea of a topic and/or potential mentor, I want to help. We are going to develop a one credit pre-thesis course to prepare students for their thesis experience and we need a small group to work with us to develop the course. We will need you for about 1 hour per week as well as for some time on Blackboard. You will be registered for one credit of ‘Honors Research” and will receive a scholarship for participating. Those selected will not be ‘guinea pigs’; you will be a part of a design team and it is my hope that at semester’s end, we will have designed a great course and you will have an approved thesis prospectus.<br> Contact me at Silverman@honors.usf.edu or (813) 974-3087 if you are interested.<br> <div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=70 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 EST Attention Health majors! USF Honors is hosting a job fair in the Marshall Center for anyone interested in becoming a healthcare professional. Several local healthcare organizations and other businesses will be in attendance, including Chapters Health System, Navy and Army. This even will be beneficial to job seekers in all health fields, with positions ranging from nursing to hospital administration. All USF students, both graduate and undergraduate, are welcome to attend. The event will be held Monday, November 28th (the Monday after Thanksgiving weekend) in the Marshall Center Ballroom.<div align="center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/#!/events/281718585191909/">Facebook Event</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=69 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST Engineering major and Music minor Jean Weatherwax is USF's first ever Marshall Scholar, one of fewer than 40 selected this year. Ms. Weatherwax was one of 275 selected as a Goldwater Scholar last year. She is the first USF student to win two prestigious national scholarships.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=68 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST Sriram Velamuri - Presenting<br> Differences in RBANS Scores Between Amnestic Mild Cognitive Impairment – Multi Domain Patients and Alzheimer’s Patients<br> Ryan Kaufman - Presenting<br> Comparison of the Weschler Memory Scale III to the Weschler Memory Scale IV in Temporal Lobe Epilepsy Patients<br> at the 31st Annual National Academy of Neuropsychology in Marco Island, Florida.<div align="center"><a href="http://nanonline.org/NAN/Files/Conference/PDFs/NAN_2011ConferenceBrochureFINAL.pdf">Conference Brochure</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=67 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST Thesis Day will be Friday, December 2, from 8:30 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. at the Honors College (ADM 241).<br> <br> Students currently enrolled in Thesis I should plan to attend at least one of the 1 1/2-hour long sessions. We will also assign each attending freshman a Freshpeople 5 credit for each session.<br> <br> To all Students presently enrolled in Thesis II:<br> <br> You should fill out the Thesis Day Registration Form. Submit it no later than Wednesday, November 23rd. <br> <br> We will select a representative sample to be presented. If you are selected, we will notify you.<div align="center"><a href="https://honors.usf.edu/ThesisDay_Verify.html">Thesis Day Form</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=66 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST Join us at the Marshall Student Center on November 17th, from 1 - 4pm as Professor Jeffrey Sachs, Director of The Earth Institute, Quetelet Professor of Sustainable Development, and Professor of Health Policy and Management at Columbia University, a panel of local professors and businesspeople speak about how we can become global citizens in the 21st Century. Free food and raffle prizes for those who attend!!<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=65 Wed, 9 Nov 2011 00:00:00 EST Course Descriptions for Spring 2012 are now available on the Honors College Website.<div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/CourseDescriptions.asp">Course Descriptions</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=64 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST The deadline to submit your graduation certification with the Honors College is Friday, November 4th.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=63 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST Printmaking for Honors College Students: <br> <br> I am looking for ten students to have the art experience of a lifetime. This is arranged by GraphicStudio, one of the premier art printers in the world (and it is right on campus).<br> <br> During this four session mini-course, students will be introduced to printmaking, make a print, and participate in a critique of their work.<br> <br> • Monday October 17<br> Introductory Session at Honors College by Noel Smith, introducing GraphicStudio and the printmaking process, and inviting students to participate. This can be any evening.<br> • Monday October 24 — Monday October 24, 6-8pm<br> Students meet at GraphicStudio with instructor Jonno Vaughan and begin working on their relief print—a linoleum block.<br> • Week of October 31 — Monday October 31, 6-8pm<br> Students meet at GraphicStudio with instructor Jonno Vaughan and finish and print their linoleum block.<br> • Week of November 7 — Monday November 7, 6-8pm<br> Students display their prints and join in a critique with the instructor and others at GraphicStudio.<br> <br> Instructor: Jonno Vaughan, Artist, Art Instructor, and GraphicStudio Printer<br> Materials: Linoleum block, tool set, paper, ink, about $20 per student<br> <br> Please contact Dr. Silverman immediately if you are willing to commit to this program. If you do, you must attend all sessions. Please include your name, U#, major and year. If selected, this will be an experience you won't forget.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=62 Fri, 7 Oct 2011 00:00:00 EST The USF Theatre Department is putting on the Life of Galileo this semester. They have designated the Wednesday, October 5th performance for you, starting at 8pm. Because we have read the book, tickets for you will be only $4. You must purchase your ticket from Dr. Silverman by 4pm on Monday, September 26th. Of course, this will be a Freshman Five event.<br> <br> You don't want to miss this unique opportunity to see the book come alive on stage! It would not surprise me if some Arts & Humanities faculty gave extra credit for attending.<br> <br> Dean Silverman<br> <div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=61 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 EST Congratulations to the Fall 2011 freshman essay contest winners!<br> <br> 1st Place – Jason Rodencal<br> <br> 2nd – Anastasia Belock, Austen Eberhardt, Fiona Kearns, Niral Patel<br> <br> 3rd- Ivamae Arnold, Rachel Butterfield, Shannon Casey, Robert Infante, Andrew Krajewski<br> <br> All students won cash prizes.<br> <div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=60 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST The Honors College Handbook has been updated. For the latest version, please follow the included link.<div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/documents/HCHandbookCurrent.pdf">Honors College Handbook Updated 8/2011</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=59 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST Ten book scholarships of $300 per student will be awarded for the fall 2011 semester from the Herman Kane Memorial Book Scholarship Fund. To apply, please send an email to mbanea@honors.usf.edu no later than Monday, August 15th by 5 p.m. with your name, student ID number, and a brief paragraph telling us how this scholarship will help you<div align="center"><a href="mailto:mbanea@honors.usf.edu">mbanea@honors.usf.edu</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=58 Tue, 2 Aug 2011 00:00:00 EST The Honors College is partnering with Microsoft to offer an exclusive workshop series on how to create applications for the Windows Phone. If you are interested in making your own mobile app, email Mr. Lucien to sign up: lucien@honors.usf.edu.<div align="center"><a href="mailto:lucien@honors.usf.edu">lucien@honors.usf.edu</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=57 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST Have you shared the OFFICIAL USF Honors College page with your friends? We want to reach 1,000 fans by July 22. Can you help spread the word?<div align="center"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/USF-Honors-College/159680956544">Honors College Facebook</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=56 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 EST If you have applied to graduate Summer 2011, please go to the Honors Graduation web page and let us know.<div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/graduation.html">Graduation @ Commencement</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=55 Mon, 6 Jun 2011 00:00:00 EST If you are completing your thesis this semester, you need to bring two copies to the library for binding. For the Honors College, we now prefer an electronic copy, NOT a hard copy. The Honors College copy should be emailed to me (silverman@honors.usf.edu); we no longer want a hard copy. This will save you money and it will not require storage space for the college. Please note: you must still turn in a hard copy of the thesis approval form!<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=54 Mon, 18 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST If you are finishing THESIS II this semester, please observe the following: <br> <br> You need to register for Thesis Day for Spring 2011, April 29, 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. as soon as possible. Please, fill out the Thesis Presentation Day Form located at: https://honors.usf.edu/ThesisDay_Verify.html. <br> <br> You will need:<br> <br> USFID<br> Thesis Title<br> Thesis Director Name<br> Director&rsquos Department<br> A short description of your thesis.<br> <br> If you have been selected to present, you will know by noon on April 18. If you are not selected, please, make arrangements with your committee for an individual presentation.<br> <br> Direct all questions to Dr. Kleine kleine@usf.edu or Ms Field field@honors.usf.edu<div align="center"><a href="https://honors.usf.edu/ThesisDay_Verify.html">Thesis Day Form</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=53 Thu, 7 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST To celebrate our students' abilities and achievements, the Honors College is sponsoring a photo competition. Photographs submitted should capture an observation made or experience had while a student at the University of South Florida. Awards will be given in the following categories:<br> <br> -Best Landscape<br> -Best Portrait<br> -Best USF photo<br> -Grand Prize Photo<br> -Staff Favorite (as voted on by the staff of the Honors College)<br> -Student Favorite (as voted on via facebook by students. Photos will be posted on the Honors College Facebook Page on May 2nd and voting will end on May 15th.)<br> <br> Winners will be announced on May 20. The winning photographs will be permanently displayed throughout the Honors College offices, classrooms or hallways. The college will print and frame the photographs and have sole rights to determine display location. Small plaques listing the students name, year, and title of photograph will be included. Additional prizes will be available.<br> <br> Participants may submit up to 2 photos per category. All photos must be original works of the student, and submit electronically in .jpeg format via email to Cayla Lanier (cclanier@usf.edu) by 5:00pm on May 1, 2011. Photos may not include any sort of watermark or signature. Along with the photograph, please include the category, date and location where the picture was taken, and a brief title or description.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=52 Wed, 6 Apr 2011 00:00:00 EST Jean Weatherwax received a Goldwater! She is a third year Electrical Engineering student who is also a trumpet player in the USF wind ensemble, jazz ensemble. She is our 3rd Goldwater in 2 years!<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=51 Tue, 29 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST First year Honors College student Philip Bowers won first place in the Drama category at the 2011 Campus Moviefest competition. Next stop for Philip, Southern Regional Competition.<div align="center"><a href="http://campusmoviefest.com/movies/8066-evol">Watch the winning drama here</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=45 Fri, 4 Mar 2011 00:00:00 EST The Honors College has 20 students traveling to New Orleans for the Bulls Alternative Break Program. Honors students are also going beyond the classroom this spring by participating in a construction project in Costa Rica, planting an organic garden and shadowing doctors in Jamaica, and researching the merits of mentorship in Germany.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=43 Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 EST Honors college competitive Scholarships are available for students doing USF summer study abroad programs. Go to the Education Abroad office to see what programs are available<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=42 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 00:00:00 EST For the spring semester, 50 students will travel to Costa Rica, Jamaica or Germany as part of their Honors courses. Each student will receive significant funding for their travel.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=41 Thu, 2 Dec 2010 00:00:00 EST Registration has begun for Spring 2011. Be sure that you register as soon as the system allows and add your Honors course. There is a glitch in the system and some students have not been able to register for their IDH course. If this happens to you, send your UID and CRN to your Honors advisor and they will help you. Be sure that the course you want to add does not require a permit. Permits can be requested on the Honors website, link below.<br> <br> If you have questions about this, contact your Honors advisor or Ms. Geiger at geiger@honors.usf.edu.<div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/onlineformhome.html">Online Forms</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=40 Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST Submit your application NOW! Only a few seats remaining... you will learn about the people, culture, and traditions relevant to that country and incorporate this research into your experience abroad. Applications are available at the Honors College front desk. Scholarships are available to all Honors students (additional scholarships may be awarded to Honors LLC residents). Deposit options available...<br> <br> Jamaica (Treasure Beach) Tuesdays 9:30AM-12:20PM<br> * Course Credit: Geographical Perspectives (IDH 4200) OR Major Works (IDH 4000)<br> * Dates: March 12-March 19, 2011 (Spring Break)<br> * Estimated Cost: $800 (not including airfare)<br> * Applications are due by November 5, 2010<br> <br> Germany (Osnabruek) Thursdays 9:30AM-12:15PM<br> * Course Credit: Arts & Humanities (IDH 3100) OR Major Works (IDH 4000)<br> * Dates: May 7-May 21, 2011<br> * Estimated Cost:$1600 (not including airfare)<br> * Applications are due by November 29, 2010<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=39 Tue, 2 Nov 2010 00:00:00 EST You can now schedule an appointment with your Honors Advisor online through the Honors website. The link is attached. You can still make appointments by calling 813-974-3087 or dropping by the Honors College offices in SVC 1088.<div align="center"><a href="https://honors.usf.edu/eScheduler_Verify.html">Schedule an Appointment</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=38 Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST <div align="center"><iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14796656?byline=0&portrait=0" width="250" height="188" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div align="center"><a href="http://player.vimeo.com/video/14796656">Vimeo Video</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=37 Wed, 8 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST Beginning Fall 2011 we will launch the Provost's Scholars Program (PSP). This is a program in which qualified students who enter USF directly from high school with 18 or more credits will be offered the opportunity to complete their undergraduate education in 3 years. Each selected student will be provided preferred registration privileges so that critical courses are not closed when they register. They will be given summer scholarships if they need to take summer classes and will be given scholarships to help them participate in study abroad programs. PSP students will live in the Honors College Living/Learning Community year 1. Students will be offered the assistance of faculty or off campus mentors, depending upon career goals and will be encouraged to use the fourth year for graduate study here at USF. Participants will not need to take larger academic loads and can take advantage of all the USF has to offer.<div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/Provost_Scholars.html">Provosts Scholars Program</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=36 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST This is the year of sustainability in the Honors College and we have a great symposium series for you. Each one brings experts to talk with you and food to enjoy. Each is a Freshpeople 5 event and is limited to 40 students so RSVP on the website quickly!<div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/documents/GlobalChallengesforaSustainableFuture.pdf">More Information</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=35 Tue, 7 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST The required Freshpeople Convocation will take place on Friday, September 3. We will meet at 12:45 (sharp!) in front of the Administration building (ADM) and then process to the Marshall Center. Freshpeople are only excused for class and were asked to plan for this at Orientation. Old-timers, we want you there too.<br> <br> Freshpeople, please remember that you should attend 5 Honors events this year. Convocation is the first. the Honors College website's "My Events" will let you know what other events "count".<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=34 Wed, 1 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is one of THE most important national awards which undergraduates can win. This year USF has had the honor of having two winners, Juan Baso and Amber Schmidt. Each will receive significant funding for educational purposes.<br> <br> This marks the first Goldwaters won by USFers.<br> <br> Congratulations, Amber and Juan!<div align="center"><a href="http://www.act.org/goldwater/sch-2010.html">2010 Goldwater Winners</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=32 Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST The Thesis Day request form has been activated for the Spring 2010 Thesis Day. Thesis Day will be Friday, April 30th, 2010 from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Students may submit Thesis abstracts at the link below for consideration.<div align="center"><a href="https://honors.usf.edu/ThesisDay_Verify.html">Thesis Day Request Form</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=31 Wed, 3 Mar 2010 00:00:00 EST All students engaged in undergraduate research can now enroll in IDH-4910 (Honors Undergraduate Research) for 0 credits and FOR FREE. Students are encouraged to enroll in the class whether or not they are in the Honors College.<br> <br> To get zero credit, your mentor should send an email to Michael Goren at goren@honors.usf.edu with IDH 4910 in the subject. The email should include the student’s name and USF ID, as well as the mentor’s name and contact information. We will verify that you have a UR profile and then register you for the class.<br> <br> The new zero-credit option will also help our office track more efficiently who is currently doing research.<div align="center"><a href="mailto:goren@honors.usf.edu">goren@honors.usf.edu</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=30 Wed, 6 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST All Advisors are available as walk-ins for January 11th to 15th. Appointments will resume the following week. Please see an Advisor if you have any concerns about your spring course schedule.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=29 Tue, 5 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST Elio Navarro, and Honors College graduate, created the Tampa Bay Crossfire -- a power wheelchair soccer team that allows people with all kinds of disabilities to be a part of a real team.<div align="center"><a href="http://www.baynews9.com/content/20/2009/10/26/538001.html?title=Wheelchair+Hero">Bay News 9 Full Story</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=28 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Lauren Hunkins, sophomore Honors College student, wins NASA MUST scholarship<div align="center"><a href="http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1803&z=43">USF News Feed</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=27 Sun, 1 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST Honors Students Dan Nguyen and Joyce Yong develop of game of "Honors College Jeopardy" to showcase Honors College accomplishments at the USF: Unstoppable event on October 20th, 2009.<div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/Jeopardy">Honors College Jeopardy</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=26 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST The data from the card reader for the Public Health event was lost. If you attended this event please email motta@honors.usf.edu with your Name, USF ID, and a 1-2 sentence summary of the event. We apologize for this inconvenience.<div align="center"><a href="mailto:motta@honors.usf.edu">motta@honors.usf.edu</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=25 Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:00:00 EST Congressman Kendrick Meek is a six year U.S. Representative from Miami's 17th district. Kendrick Meek is entering the Senate race by petition, which has never been done before in the state of Florida! In order to enter the U.S Senate race he will need over 112,476 petitions signed.<br> <br> THE CONGRESSMAN IS GOING TO BE IN TOWN TO MEET USF STUDENTS AND YOU SHOULD BE THERE!!!! This is a RARE opportunity to meet and talk to someone with so much influence over what is happening in our country right now.<br> <br> ALL STUDENTS are invited to attend so please come out and get informed!!<br> <br> The rally is being held THIS SUNDAY (SEPTEMBER 20th) in The MARSHALL CENTER room 3704 at 4:45pm<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=24 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST In the event that it rains on Friday at Convocation time, please go directly to the Ballroom on the second floor of the Marshall Center.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=23 Wed, 2 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST If you play an instrument but are not a music major, I urge you to join the Honors Ensemble. You will have a great time playing a variety of music and will have 2 performances during the year.<br> <br> The group will meet in FAH 131 (the music recital hall) from 6-7PM each Monday beginning September 14.<br> <br> Please let me know if you play an instrument but do not have one and I'll see if we can get one for you.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=22 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST Have you registered yet for the Fall Semester? If not, this announcement may apply to you: Students who plan to attend the Fall 09 Semester but have not registered for ANY classes by 5:00, 08/21/09, will be charged a $100 late fee for registration beginning after that time. To avoid this fee, please register for at least one course before the deadline, even if you are waiting for drop/add week to try to add certain courses. Register for a class NOW!<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=21 Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST Undergraduate Research Examines How Precarious Populations Weather Hurricanes<div align="center"><a href="http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1573&z=38">Hurricane REU</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=20 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST A group of our students, along with faculty mentors Jennifer Collins (Geography) and Robin Ersing (Social Work), conducted a research survey at a rest stop on Friday. The Channel 10 video link is below; they were also on Bay News 9 and Channel 13.<div align="center"><a href="http://www.wtsp.com/video/default.aspx?aid=86465">Channel 10 Video</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=19 Wed, 8 Jul 2009 00:00:00 EST A team of student filmmakers led by University of South Florida student Sarah Wilson has won the top honor, the Best Picture Award, at the 2009 International Campus MovieFest Grand Finale for its film, "Rhapsody." The Grand Finale Awards presentation was held at the Paramount Theater at Paramount Studios in Hollywood on Friday, June 12. Campus MovieFest is the world's largest student film festival and a premier outlet for rising filmmakers.<br> <div align="center"><a href="http://usfweb3.usf.edu/absolutenm/templates/?a=1499&z=31">Students Win Top Honors at International Film Competition</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=18 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST Honors College graduate Damu Cherry qualified for a spot in the world championships after finishing third in the finals of the women's 100-meter hurdles at the USA Track and Field Outdoor National Championships on June 29.<div align="center"><a href="http://www.usatf.org/events/2009/USAOutdoorTFChampionships/">USA Track & Field</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=17 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 EST test<div align="center"><a href="test">test</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=16 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 EST <div align="left">A CNNU interview highlighting ongoing robotics research by Featured student Sean Motta, Honors College freshman John Camacho, and other undergraduate students in the College of Engineering. Inspiration for the project by Merry Lynn Morris - Honors College graduate.</div><br/><div align="center"><script src="http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/js/2.0/video/evp/module.js?loc=dom&vid=/video/living/2009/02/16/cohen.cnnu.dancing.chair.cnn" type="text/javascript"></script><noscript>Embedded video from <a href="http://www.cnn.com/video">CNN Video</a></noscript></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.cnn.com/video/?/video/living/2009/02/16/cohen.cnnu.dancing.chair.cnn">CNN Video Feed</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=15 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST USF will be closed from December 22 through December 26, December 31 and January 1.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=14 Thu, 18 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Don't want to go to the crowded library, but need a quiet place to study for finals? <br> <br> Come to the Marshall Student Center for the Sunday-Thursday (12/7-12/11) of Finals week for Extended hours, the building will be open until 3am!<br> <br> Tutors will be available from 8pm-Midnight if you need help. As well as food will be provided starting at midnight. <br> <br> All brought to you by your Student Government!<br> <div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=13 Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST Please find the attached schedule for Thesis Day - 2008<div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/Newsletter/ThesisDay2008.pdf">Thesis Day Schedule</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=12 Mon, 1 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST If you have not yet registered for your spring Honors class, please do so immediately.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=11 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 00:00:00 EST Vote for your SG representatives now. Elections close 10/08/2008 at 7:00 PM<div align="center"><a href="http://www.usf.edu/vote">Vote USF</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=10 Wed, 8 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST Honors College students: Please check your USF email account frequently as we only send emails to your USF account.<br><br> <div align="center"><a href="http://mail.usf.edu">USF Mail Home</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=9 Mon, 6 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST Due to unforseen circumstances this event has been canceled.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=8 Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST I have scored a limited number free tickets for you to see 'Hair' on Thursday evening at 8PM (be there at 7:30) in Theater I as a part of the Colloquium series. As you may know, 'Hair' is the first ever rock musical and is celebrating its 40th anniversary. It is appearing on Broadway again. The on-campus production is led by an Honors College student.<br><br> <br><br> To take advantage of this, you must RSVP and then come and pick up your (one only) ticket at the Honors College office by noon on Thursday. Finally, you must agree to attend the Colloquium on stage in Theater I on Friday at 1PM.<br><br> <br><br> For our Freshpeople, this is a Freshpeople 5 event.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=7 Sun, 28 Sep 2008 00:00:00 EST You may now view your electronic RSVPs, cancel events, and monitor your 'Freshpeople 5' standing by using the "My Events" link located at the top of the upcoming events portion of the USF Honors College homepage. Please note we record the time of your cancellation. Please do not cancel events happening within 24 hours. If there is an emergency and you must cancel contact Joan Field at field@honors.usf.edu<div align="center"><a href="mailto:field@honors.usf.edu">field@honors.usf.edu</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=6 Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST We have changed the meeting point for the Convocation march. We will assemble by the reflecting pool/fountains on the north side of the Administration Building (ADM) at 12:45.<div align="center"><a href=""></a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=5 Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST USF is about 2500 miles from Hollywood, California, but two students are getting attention for the award-winning short films and videos that they're making right here on campus. University Beat introduces you to Sarah Wilson and Jesse Newman and their film, "Focus," which won "Best Picture" honors in the Campus MovieFest's USF and statewide competitions.<br/><br/><div align="center"><img src="http://www.wusf.usf.edu/University_Beat/Pics/Aug_08/Student_Filmmakers.jpg"><br/><br/><span align="center"><a href="mms://www.wusf.usf.edu/University_Beat/August_08/UB%20Student%20Filmmakers%208-18-08.Wma"><u>Listen to the radio interview</u></a></span></div><div align="center"><a href="mms://www.wusf.usf.edu/UBeat_TV/August_08/UB%2008-33%20Student%20Filmmakers%208-18-08.wmv">Watch the WUSF interview</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=4 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST Can't remember the name of that next Honors College course you need?<br><br> Need to RSVP for the Fall Picnic?<br/><br/> Want to find out what upcoming events the Honors College is offering?<br><br> Need to fill out a Permit Request Form?<br><br> Visit The Honors College new Mobile Web Site at <a href="http://honors.usf.edu/mobile">http://honors.usf.edu/mobile</a> from any web-enabled mobile device for all your On-the-go needs.<div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu">Honors College Mobile</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=3 Fri, 8 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST <div align="center"><strong>The Honors College is offering paid tutoring positions in the following subjects:</strong></div><br><br> <table width="100%" border="1"> <tr> <td valign="top"><div align="center"><strong>Sciences </strong> </div> <ul> <li>A & P I</li> <li>Biology I</li> <li>Biology II</li> <li>Cell Biology</li> <li>Intro Biochemistry</li> <li>Microbiology</li> <li>Chem. For Today</li> <li>General Chemistry I & II</li> <li>Genetics</li> <li>Physics I & II (non Calculus)</li> <li>Organic Chemistry I & II</li> </ul> <p align="center"><strong>Math </strong> </p> <ul> <li>Life Science Calculus I & II</li> <li>Business Calculus</li> <li>Engineering Calculus I & III</li> <li>Psychological Statistics</li> <li>Intro Statistics I</li> <li>Precalc Algebra</li> <li>College Algebra</li> </ul></td> <td valign="top"><div align="center"><strong>Languages</strong> </div> <ul> <li>English Composition I & II</li> <li>French III</li> <li>Modern Arabic</li> </ul> <p align="center"><strong>Computer Science and Engineering</strong> </p> <ul> <li>Info Systems in Organizations</li> <li>Econ. Princ. - Macroeconomics</li> <li>Principles of Management</li> <li>Principles of Finance</li> <li>Princ. Financial Acct.</li> <li>Electronics I</li> <li>Network Analysis & Design</li> <li>Electromechanical Systems</li> </ul></td> </tr> </table> <br> <div align="center">Please contact Danielle Locke at dlocke@honors.usf.edu for more information or fill out the Tutoring Application at the link below.</div><div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/TutorAPP_Verify.html">Honors College Tutoring Application</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=2 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 00:00:00 EST <div align="center"><strong>We want to hear from you.</strong></div><br> Please complete the <a href="http://honors.usf.edu/alum_update.html">Honors College Alumni Survey.</a><br><br> The first 100 Honors Alums to complete the survey will receive an Honors College brain stress-ball keychain or an Honors College card keeper.<br><br> <strong>Are you in the Tampa Bay area?</strong><br> Tell us in your survey if you are Interested in:<br><br> <ul> <li> Visiting campus to interact with current students</li> <li>Social gatherings</li> <li>Providing student internships</li> <li>Mentoring </li> <li>Other</li> </ul><div align="center"><a href="http://honors.usf.edu/alum_update.html">-=Honors College Alumni Survey=-</a></div> http://honors.usf.edu/announcement_item.asp?ID=1 Tue, 1 Jul 2008 00:00:00 EST