April 2 Newsletter
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April 2, 2012
VOL. 4 ISSUE 19
University Honors Program News
Montana State University Billings
UPCOMING HONORS EVENTS:
EASTER FUNDRAISER Mar 19th – Apr. 8th, Galleria HONORS SPONSORS SERVICE SATURDAY Apr. 14th, Atrium 9:30a HONORS END OF YEAR CELEBRATION Apr. 19th – Chancellor’s House
As
Upcoming Deadlines Honors Student Advisory Council President Application April 11th
the end of the semester approaches, we would like to bring a few items to mind. First, applications are now available for the Honors Club President position (see page 4). Applications are due by Wednesday, April 11th. Following this deadline, applications will be reviewed by the Honors Student Advisory Council, and interviews will be scheduled with candidates for the position. The new Club President will be announced at the End of Year Celebration. The End of Year of Year Celebration will be held on Thursday, April 19th 4p-6p at the Chancellor’s House. This Monday night the Honors Floor will be putting on a program for students to learn how to write a successful resume. Contact Shelby Holsapple or Steven Barton for more information on this program.
Inside this issue: Red Carpet Evening ………………...2 “Last Lecture” ..…………………..... 2 National Conference for Undergraduate Research ………. 2 Valerie Hemingway Lecture …… 2 The Crucible Comes to Alberta Bair Theatre ……………….…………..2 Honors Club PRESIDENT Application ………….………………… 4 Follow these links for: Campus Leak Calendar MSUB Semester Calendar
Senior in the Spotlight… EMILY HARRIS Emily Harris is from Billings, Montana, and is graduating with a degree in Psychology, minoring in Creative Writing. Emily has been distinguished with the MSUB Ivy Guard, Editor’s Choice Award in The Rook, and was nominated this year to become a Board Member for the National Collegiate Honors Council. Attending the National Conference for Undergraduate Research in 2010 when it was held in Missoula led to Emily’s presentation at that conference in 2011 and 2012. This year, Emily was also a member of the Honors Student Advisory Council. Emily will also be married on June 3rd, to Orrin Feddes. Congratulations on your accomplishments Emily!
Newsletter Editor: Patricia Hampton
Director: Dr. David Craig Office: LA 710 Phone: 657-2908 University Honors Program 1500 University Drive Billings, MT 59101
Providing Enriched Educational Opportunities for Students…
[email protected] www.msubillings.edu/cas/honors/index.asp www.Facebook.com/MSUBHonors
“Last Lecture”
Thank you to Tami Haaland who presented “Past into Future: A Few Notes for the Journey,” on Thursday, March 15th. The presentation was both moving and informative as Haaland shared the memories, art, and poetry of her life. We appreciate the support of those who were able to attend this successful event.
Red Carpet Evening
On Sunday, March 25th, the Honors Club sponsored a “Red Carpet Evening” (www.facebook.com/HonorsRedCarpetEvening). We will be posting photos of the event to the Facebook page soon. Thank you to those who were able to participate in this exciting event. (Some pictures included on page 3)
“Asking is the beginning of receiving. Make sure you don’t go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids won’t laugh at you.” ~ Jim Rohn
National Conference for Undergraduate Research The Crucible Comes to Alberta Bair Theatre
Seniors Steven Barton and Emily Harris represented Montana State University Billings this past weekend and the National Conference for Undergraduate Research, which was held in Ogden, Utah. Steven presented his research on TALIF, and Emily a piece on poetry. Congratulations to both on being able to take this opportunity to present research at a National level!
Valerie Hemingway Lecture
Valerie Hemingway – final assistant, daughter-in-law, and scholar of Ernest Hemingway, the renowned author – will be presenting a lecture on April 12th at 7pm in LI 148.
Montana State University Billings
University Honors Program 2012-2013 Honors Student Advisory Council PRESIDENT Application NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: CUMMULATIVE GPA: EMAIL: MAJOR: ____ ______MINOR: ________________
What Honors Courses have you taken at MSUB?
How many credits will you be enrolled in during Fall 2012 and Spring 2013? __________________________ What was the driving force in your application to the Honors Program?
Why are you interested in the position of President?
What ideas do you have for expanding and improving the Honors Club? Please include specific examples based upon the Club’s activities for the past two semesters (2011-2012).
Please list any event / activity ideas that you would like to bring to the Honors Program as President of the Advisory Council.
PLEASE INCLUDE AN UPDATED RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
Applications can be mailed to: Honors Council: Patricia Hampton SUB Office 1500 University Drive Billings, MT 59101 OR Emailed to Patricia Hampton at: [email protected]
VOL. 4 ISSUE 19
University Honors Program News
Montana State University Billings
UPCOMING HONORS EVENTS:
EASTER FUNDRAISER Mar 19th – Apr. 8th, Galleria HONORS SPONSORS SERVICE SATURDAY Apr. 14th, Atrium 9:30a HONORS END OF YEAR CELEBRATION Apr. 19th – Chancellor’s House
As
Upcoming Deadlines Honors Student Advisory Council President Application April 11th
the end of the semester approaches, we would like to bring a few items to mind. First, applications are now available for the Honors Club President position (see page 4). Applications are due by Wednesday, April 11th. Following this deadline, applications will be reviewed by the Honors Student Advisory Council, and interviews will be scheduled with candidates for the position. The new Club President will be announced at the End of Year Celebration. The End of Year of Year Celebration will be held on Thursday, April 19th 4p-6p at the Chancellor’s House. This Monday night the Honors Floor will be putting on a program for students to learn how to write a successful resume. Contact Shelby Holsapple or Steven Barton for more information on this program.
Inside this issue: Red Carpet Evening ………………...2 “Last Lecture” ..…………………..... 2 National Conference for Undergraduate Research ………. 2 Valerie Hemingway Lecture …… 2 The Crucible Comes to Alberta Bair Theatre ……………….…………..2 Honors Club PRESIDENT Application ………….………………… 4 Follow these links for: Campus Leak Calendar MSUB Semester Calendar
Senior in the Spotlight… EMILY HARRIS Emily Harris is from Billings, Montana, and is graduating with a degree in Psychology, minoring in Creative Writing. Emily has been distinguished with the MSUB Ivy Guard, Editor’s Choice Award in The Rook, and was nominated this year to become a Board Member for the National Collegiate Honors Council. Attending the National Conference for Undergraduate Research in 2010 when it was held in Missoula led to Emily’s presentation at that conference in 2011 and 2012. This year, Emily was also a member of the Honors Student Advisory Council. Emily will also be married on June 3rd, to Orrin Feddes. Congratulations on your accomplishments Emily!
Newsletter Editor: Patricia Hampton
Director: Dr. David Craig Office: LA 710 Phone: 657-2908 University Honors Program 1500 University Drive Billings, MT 59101
Providing Enriched Educational Opportunities for Students…
[email protected] www.msubillings.edu/cas/honors/index.asp www.Facebook.com/MSUBHonors
“Last Lecture”
Thank you to Tami Haaland who presented “Past into Future: A Few Notes for the Journey,” on Thursday, March 15th. The presentation was both moving and informative as Haaland shared the memories, art, and poetry of her life. We appreciate the support of those who were able to attend this successful event.
Red Carpet Evening
On Sunday, March 25th, the Honors Club sponsored a “Red Carpet Evening” (www.facebook.com/HonorsRedCarpetEvening). We will be posting photos of the event to the Facebook page soon. Thank you to those who were able to participate in this exciting event. (Some pictures included on page 3)
“Asking is the beginning of receiving. Make sure you don’t go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids won’t laugh at you.” ~ Jim Rohn
National Conference for Undergraduate Research The Crucible Comes to Alberta Bair Theatre
Seniors Steven Barton and Emily Harris represented Montana State University Billings this past weekend and the National Conference for Undergraduate Research, which was held in Ogden, Utah. Steven presented his research on TALIF, and Emily a piece on poetry. Congratulations to both on being able to take this opportunity to present research at a National level!
Valerie Hemingway Lecture
Valerie Hemingway – final assistant, daughter-in-law, and scholar of Ernest Hemingway, the renowned author – will be presenting a lecture on April 12th at 7pm in LI 148.
Montana State University Billings
University Honors Program 2012-2013 Honors Student Advisory Council PRESIDENT Application NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: CUMMULATIVE GPA: EMAIL: MAJOR: ____ ______MINOR: ________________
What Honors Courses have you taken at MSUB?
How many credits will you be enrolled in during Fall 2012 and Spring 2013? __________________________ What was the driving force in your application to the Honors Program?
Why are you interested in the position of President?
What ideas do you have for expanding and improving the Honors Club? Please include specific examples based upon the Club’s activities for the past two semesters (2011-2012).
Please list any event / activity ideas that you would like to bring to the Honors Program as President of the Advisory Council.
PLEASE INCLUDE AN UPDATED RESUME WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
Applications can be mailed to: Honors Council: Patricia Hampton SUB Office 1500 University Drive Billings, MT 59101 OR Emailed to Patricia Hampton at: [email protected]
