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University Honors College offers capable and motivated students the opportunity to develop an integrative perspective that extends beyond the confines of individual majors and disciplines.

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October Focus


Honors Student Summer Johnson interns in Finland Summer Johnson, a senior philosophy major, is spending fall semester doing an IE3 Global Internship teaching at an elementary school in Kokkola, Finland. She is working in an English Immersion classroom, as well as studying the entire Finnish educational system and other aspects of Finnish culture. She is living with a host family and the Kokkola School District provided financial support for Summer’s airfare to Finland. She also was selected for a $500.00 scholarship from IE3. Congratulations Summer. To check out other IE3 Global internships, visit the website.

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October 3 In recognition of Alaska’s 50th anniversary the Honors College will be holding an amateur photo contest with the categories Alaska’s past, present, and future. Enter up to 5 photos to ayhonor@uaa.alaska.edu along with your name, the name of the piece, your contact info and which category you wish to compete in. Then join us on Oct. 13th for a showing and a prize giveaway for the winners. Find out more on the website.