Honors Wednesday Memo
Opportunities and Information for Honors Students
edited by Kistler Hunt
Volume 6, Issue 1
August 24, 2022
Dear Honors Wednesday Memo readers!
I'm excited to send you the first HWM of the new academic year, and to note, happily, that this begins the Memo's 6th full year of weekly service to students, staff, and faculty at Appalachian, in the Honors College, and in the now 36 departmental Honors programs across the university.
I offer special welcome to our incoming new Honors College students and their families – thank you for saying "YES!" to us and to Appalachian--and special thanks to our amazing returning students and faculty. All of us in the Honors College look forward to continuing to collaborate with you in pursuit of truly extraordinary educational opportunities, both in and beyond the classroom.
And I offer my thanks to all regular readers of the Memo and invite you to send comments and suggestions, submit additional opportunities for consideration (our deadline is any Thursday at 5 p.m. to be considered for the next Wednesday Memo), and forward the Memo broadly.
Writing with gratitude to all,
Jeff
Top photo features first-year Honors students (from left to right) Kimberly Acosta-Flores, Daliana Estevez, Milena Garcia-Carillo, Chloe Maher, Annie Deakle, and Sarah Tucker at the Appalachian Honors Association’s (AHA!) First Day of Class Mixer in the Honors College Bailey on August 22. Photo by Angela Sajewicz.
Upcoming Opportunities:
Dean Jeff is happy to help you apply; send him an email at vahlbuschjb@appstate.edu.
Dr. Dane Ward Endowed Honors Research Scholarship
Applications for the Dr. Dane Ward Endowed Honors Research Scholarship are now open. This scholarship supports exceptional research projects by Honors students at Appalachian. Preferred projects will be those seeking to make a substantial impact by increasing awareness, access to information, or direct support for a community of vulnerable people, with the potential of impacting the world and humanity! Please note: “research” here also includes scholarship and/or creative activity. Annual scholarship support from the Dr. Dane Ward Endowed Honors Research Scholarship will be approximately $1000, and may be used for supplies, equipment, the collection and use of data and materials, technology needs, and travel to conferences to report on research findings. The deadline for applications is August 31. For more information, click here.
Fall 2022 Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA) Application
The Office of Student Research is currently accepting Undergraduate Research Assistantship (URA) applications for the Fall 2022 semester. URAs offer highly motivated undergraduate students the opportunity to work closely with App State faculty on research, scholarship, or creative activity. The faculty member, in consultation with their selected undergraduate student, are encouraged to apply. The URA Program is open to all disciplines at Appalachian State. URA applications for Fall 2022 are due Thursday, September 1, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. with award notifications made by mid-September. Fall URA students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credit hours. For more details about the URA application process, visit the Office of Student Research website.
2022 North Carolina Honors Association’s Call for Proposals
The North Carolina Honors Association (NCHA) is accepting proposals for its annual Conference of the North Carolina Honors Association, which will be held from September 30 – October 1. The conference theme emphasizes creativity in the face of uncertainty. Students are encouraged to submit proposals of any kind, regardless of whether they are connected to theme. There is no cost to register, submit a proposal, or attend the event. The deadline to submit a proposal is September 12 by 5:00 p.m. Students will be notified the following week of their proposal’s acceptance. Participants must register to attend by September 23 at 5:00 p.m. To submit a proposal, click here. To register for the conference, click here. For more information about the conference, click here.
Call for Student Art Submissions
App State's Counseling and Psychological Services is proud to announce a student art exhibition spotlighting original work by App State students to be hung in the counseling center for the 2022-2023 academic year. Work can include all mediums, from graphic design, painting, drawing, ceramics, photography, and more. Work chosen will embody diversity, inclusion, and/or appreciation for multiculturalism within the lens of mental, emotional, psychological, and other spectrums of mental health experiences. All submitted work will be put on display for a reception in late fall. Specific work chosen will also be on display in the counseling center for the 2022-2023 academic year. All screened artwork will be promoted through the counseling center’s website, newsletter, and/or social media. The deadline for submissions is September 30. For any questions, contact Dr. Brooke Powers. For more information, click here.
Stay in the Know:
Deadline for Honors College Thesis Applications, Contracts, and Special Course Applications
If you plan to submit a thesis application, Honors contract application, or special HON course application for this Fall 2022 semester, those are due to Dr. Angela Mead via email by this Friday, August 26 by 8:00 a.m. In addition, please be sure that you have filled out the applications completely and received all signatures other than the Honors College approval. For any questions, contact Dr. Mead.
Walker College of Business Club Expo
The Walker College of Business is hosting their Business Club Expo on Tuesday, August 30 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The Business Club Expo is a way for leaders of the 20+ business-oriented student organizations to find new members, but also a way for individuals to develop community with others. Joining a business-oriented club further develops students as professionals and, along with their major coursework, helps orient members to their fields of choice. Students of all majors are welcome to stop by the informational tables. No registration is required to attend. For more information, contact the Walker Fellows.
Schaefer Center 2022-2023 Program
Tickets are on sale now for The Schaefer Center Presents 2022-23 season. Presented by Appalachian State University’s Office of Arts and Cultural Programs, the performing arts series offers students, faculty, staff, and the community a diverse array of music, theatre and dance throughout the academic year. During the fall semester, the Schaefer Center will feature four-time Grammy Award winning country-soul/folk artist, Yola, a contemporary ballet performance from Complexions Contemporary Ballet, and a Celtic fiddler Christmas performance. For tickets, click here. For more information about each performance, click here.
Career Development Center’s Internship and Job Fair
The Career Development Center is hosting their internship and job fair on September 21 from 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center. The Internship & Job Fair is an essential tool for networking, landing an internship, or getting hired for full-time employment! Students of all majors, skill sets, and classes are encouraged to attend. There will be more than 100 employers, with hundreds of internship and job opportunities for students! For more information, click here. To register for the Fair, click here.
In the Honors Spotlight
Art Students Visit New York
Top photo features Honors art history major Sarah Harris visiting the Whitney Biennial in Chelsea, New York City. Photo submitted.
Honors students enrolled in ART 3013: Introduction to the New York Art Scene during the Spring 2022 semester visited New York City for five days from April 3-7, 2022. Jody Servon, professor of art management, Dr. Heather Waldroup, associate director of the Honors College and professor of art history, and art management Honors graduate Gabrielle Knight, the lead installer/preparator at App State’s Turchin Center for the Visual Arts, led the group. Honors College students Sarah Harris, Samantha Oleschuk, and Addie Clark and art honors student Addie Magyar viewed collections along with their classmates. The trip combined professional development events, such as meeting with the internship coordinator and current interns at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, with the opportunity to view historical and contemporary art in person, such as the Whitney Biennial exhibition.
Read the full story by Dr. Heather Waldroup here.
Have announcements to share? Submissions can be made to honors@appstate.edu. Any content received by 5:00 p.m. on Thursday will be considered for the following week’s issue.
Have a story to share? Share what you have done, what you are doing, or what you will be doing by submitting a story here.
To stay in the know, learn about opportunities, and take part in the Honors community, find us below!