edited by Kaylie Morales
Volume 9, Issue 10
October 22, 2025
Hello Honors College students,
Honors is about taking advantage of opportunities that inspire and challenge you. Whether it’s presenting at the SRHC 2026 Conference, attending the Career Fair, joining a LEAD Workshop, or pursuing other activities that excite you, your Honors College Mentors are ready to guide and encourage you as you make the experience your own. Honors students are making their mark everywhere—including Bright Uwakwe, who shined as Homecoming’s Top of the Rock last Saturday! Congratulations, Bright!
Best,
Vicky
Upcoming Opportunities:
Dr. Klima is happy to help you apply; send her an email at klimavw@appstate.edu
SRHC 2026 Conference Student Presenters
The Southern Regional Honors Council (SRHC) will hold its 2026 Annual Conference from March 26 to 28, 2026 in Montgomery, Alabama. This year’s theme, “Inspired by History,” invites exploration of transformative events, though students may present research on any topic. Interested students should submit a proposal and contact Dr. Heather Waldroup by Wednesday, January 21 to confirm interest in traveling with our Honors College group. Limited funding is available for travel, hotel, and registration. For more information, contact Dr. Heather Waldroup and visit the SRHC 2026 website.
UNC System Marian Drane Graham Scholars Opportunity
Applications are open for the Marian Drane Graham Scholars Program until December 1. This program is a virtual, sixteen-week, experiential program from January 12, 2026 to April 24, 2026, designed to provide students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and gain a better understanding of key issues facing public higher education. The program is open to current juniors and seniors interested in pursuing careers in higher education. Visit the University of North Carolina System for more information. For questions, contact Kimberly Mitchell.
Education Career Fair
The Career Development Center is having their annual Education Career Fair on Friday, October 24 from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Holmes Convocation Center. This fair connects school administrators, superintendents, and other employers in the field of education seeking to hire candidates in education and related majors. Visit Handshake to register to attend.
The LEAD Workshop Series
The Office of Community-Engaged Leadership invites students to join their LEAD Workshop series throughout the semester. The next workshop in this series focuses on goal-setting; students can attend this workshop on Monday, October 27 at 7 p.m. at the CEL Outreach Center, PSU 138, Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Three Top Mountain, PSU 169, or Wednesday, October 29 at 6:30 p.m. at Three Top Mountain, PSU 169. Visit the Office of Community-Engaged Leadership’s Engage for full information and to RSVP. For questions, contact Kaleigh Del Greco.
WFU: Future in Focus: Graduate Business Preview Weekend
The Wake Forest University School of Business is hosting an immersive, event Friday, November 14 through Saturday, November 15 in Farrell Hall at Wake Forest University designed to introduce students to their graduate business programs. During this weekend, attendees will learn how a master’s in business can elevate their career path, meet faculty and current students, and connect with peers from across the country. The deadline to apply is November 3. Wake Forest will cover travel, meals, and accommodations for selected students, and all attendees will be automatically eligible for a $10,000 scholarship toward their Wake Forest graduate program. Visit Wake Forest University’s website to learn more and apply.
Stay in the Know:
Veterinary Technology Speaker Series
The Department of Rural Resilience and Innovation is hosting a virtual speaker series focused on veterinary technology. The second session “Let’s Talk Pet Food: Making More Informed Choices,” will be held on Wednesday, October 29 at 10 a.m. on Zoom. This session will focus on learning about common nutritional myths and how to make good nutritional choices for pets. For more information, visit the series website.
Performances from Hayes School of Music
The Hayes School of Music will be hosting a variety of performances this week. Hub New Music will be performing on Friday, October 24 from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Rosen Concert Hall. The Blazing Bassoons will perform a concert of chamber music on Sunday, October 26 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rosen Concert Hall. All performances have free admission.
University Housing’s Trick or Treat for Tots
University Housing is having their annual Trick or Treat for Tots on Tuesday, October 28 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Central Dining Hall. Volunteers are asked to host a table and hand out candy or run a game station. Visit the Google Form to sign up to volunteer. For more information contact Jillian Webber.
Sustainability Film Series “The Cigarette Surfboard”
The Office of Sustainability and Energy Management, University Forum Lecture Series, QEP Pathways to Resilience, Department of Communication, and App Docs are hosting a film screening with a Q&A of “The Cigarette Surfboard,” on Tuesday, October 28 at 5:30 p.m. at Greenbriar Theater in the Plemmons Student Union. This documentary focuses on creative solutions to environmental issues and climate change, while offering hope and student empowerment through individual action toward global protection. Visit the App State calendar to learn more.
ALS Documentary Screening and Q&A with Dr. Rick Bedlack
The Beaver College of Health Sciences is having a free ALS Documentary Screening “Stitching Strength,” on Friday, October 31 at 5:30 p.m. at Dickson Lecture Hall 103 in Leon Levine Hall. Dr. Rick Bedlack, a neurologist at Duke Health Medical Center and specialist in ALS, will be attending and will host a Q&A after the screening.
In the Honors Spotlight
Honors College student Ella Watt spent spring and summer 2025 studying French language and culture in Switzerland
Photo features Ella Watt. Photo submitted by Ella Watt.
Ella Watt, an Honors College senior, studied abroad at the University of Lausanne (UNIL) in the French-speaking region of Vaud, Switzerland, from February to mid-July 2025. Her study abroad was partially funded by the Honors College International Education Scholarship. Watt joined Appalachian State University and the Honors College in Fall 2022 semester and plans to graduate in May 2026. She is majoring in anthropology and pursuing minors in both communication in French and Francophone studies. The program Watt participated in was a French language and culture program, meaning that all of Watt’s courses were in French, and all but one were focused on language and culture. She shared, “Jumping into an unknown subject was easier thanks to the seminar experiences from Honors.”
Read the spotlight story to learn more about Ella Watt’s study abroad experience.