edited by Kistler Hunt
Volume 8, Issue 7
October 9, 2024
Dear Honors College community,
As our campus navigates the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, my thoughts are with each of you and your families. I miss seeing you all on campus and want to let you know that our Honors College spaces are safe and ready for your return. I know some of you and your families are still managing power, water, and internet outages, and some have faced much bigger losses because of the storm. Know that when you return to classes on October 16, our Honors College faculty and staff are here to help you find success, no matter what you’re going through. Reach out to your academic mentors to let them know about any struggles you may be facing; they want to support you. If you need help now due to the impacts of the storm, please visit the Disaster Relief Hub through the Dean of Students’ office — they’re there to listen and provide assistance. While these past two weeks have been challenging for us all, the way our campus, town, and wider community have come together has been inspiring. I can’t wait to see you all back on campus so we can keep learning and growing together.
Best wishes,
Vicky
Upcoming Opportunities:
Interim Dean Vicky is happy to help you apply; send her an email at klimavw@appstate.edu
UNC System Presidential Scholars
Applications are now open for the UNC System’s Presidential Scholars. The program is a one-year, full-time position awarded to students who are graduating in December 2024 or May 2025. The position offers students the opportunity to be exposed to a variety of aspects of the UNC System, including governance, data and analytics, communications, government relations, and more. Scholars will be paid and an opportunity for housing is available. The deadline to apply is November 2. For more information and to apply, click here.
App State Disaster Relief Hub
The Disaster Relief Resource Hub is open now and actively supporting students, faculty and staff with representatives from Counseling & Psychological Services, Case Management, Emergency Management, Financial Aid, Off-Campus Student Services, the Student Legal Clinic, and the App State Disaster Relief Recovery Fund. Students can visit the hub virtually or in-person at the Office of the Dean of Students, 234 Plemmons Student Union, Monday – Friday, 10:00 – 3:00 p.m.
Graduate School Application Deadlines
The Cratis D. William School of Graduate Studies is now accepting applications for its various graduate programs. For the most up-to-date information on application deadlines, refer to the Cratis D. William School of Graduate Studies website. To view available graduate programs, click here. For any questions, contact Graduate Admissions.
Stay in the Know:
International Photo Contest
The Office of International Programs is holding an international photo contest. As a part of International Education Week, students, faculty, and staff are welcome to submit photos of any international experience from August 2023 to November 2024. Click here for the most up-to-date information about the Contest.
Climate Connections Meeting
The Quality Enhancement Plan’s Pathways to Resilience initiative will be hosting a climate connections meeting on October 18 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. The event provides an opportunity for students to process their climate emotions and build community with others who are concerned about the planet. For more information, click here. For any questions, contact Laura England.
Disaster Relief Resources
The Appalachian State Disaster Relief webpage shares resources for App State students, faculty, and staff. The Town of Boone regularly updates community disaster relief resources and volunteer opportunities at their Hurricane Helene Resources and Services website. The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce maintains information about Watauga County Disaster Relief, the Summit Pickleball Donation Intake Facility, and other Community-Led Resource Deployment and Volunteer Opportunities.
We have paused spotlight stories for a second week to focus on recovering from Hurricane Helene. We look forward to sharing the work of the Honors community in our October 16 Memo.
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!