University Honors students have the power to shape their experience at UAA. Honors students often study, socialize, and sometimes live together. In these ways, they have many opportunities to learn from each other and the experiences they share.
To enrich your Honors experience, we’ve set up some places, both real and virtual, where you can connect with your Honors peers. The Honors Lab, Blackboard and the Honors Floor in the Residence Halls all provide you with space in which you can live to your fullest.
Who are University Honors College students? One way to find out is to see what their studies and interests have led them to pursue. The capstone projects (or senior theses) are the culmination of four years of hard work, deep thought and intense learning. Another way is to read about the activities they are involved in and the honors and recognition they have earned.
2007-2008 HONORS STUDENT ACHIEVEMENTS
Light the Night Walk 2007 was a success again this year. The Honors and Pre-Med students raised more than $1500. A handful of students stayed after the event for take-down and clean-up, and even a little late night dinner. The Light the Night Walk is a fundraiser for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The walk started at the Delaney Park Strip Downtown. Team Pre-Med was organized by
Cody Rall and Team Honors was organized by
Umair Iqbal.
Liz Percak-Dennett coordinated the effort for the Residence Hall. Great job everyone!
Brit Del Moral, University Honors student and Sociology major, will be presenting with Dr. Diane Hirshberg at the National Indian Education Association Annual Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii in October. Brit and Dr. Hirshberg will be presenting their research "An Exploration of Experiences and Outcomes of Mt. Edgecombe High Schools Graduates (1986-2006)." Brit and Dr. Hirshberg collaborated on this study as part of the
ISER Undergraduate Policy Research Internship Award.
Two University Honors Students were selected as recipients of the BP Alaska Scholarship Initiative for Fall 2007. These students will receive a scholarship to cover their internship program costs, their housing in Washington DC, a travel allowance, and a living stipend.
Lindsey Heiserman, a senior majoring in Business Administration, will be interning with the Department of Treasury as a Special Events Assistant.
Severin Randall, a junior majoring in Philosophy, will be interning with an international affairs NGO. This prestigious internship program is run through The Washington Center which provides exceptional tailored internship placements and coursework to students throughout the DC area. The Alaska Scholarship Initiative is funded through BP. To apply for the internships and scholarship for Spring 2008, please visit the
website.
