I spent last week at the National Collegiate Honors Council annual conference. This year, in Boston, we were treated to some excellent presentations and breakout session on every topic from assessment to outreach, from study abroad to preparing for interviews. The theme of the conference was "Learning to Transgress" and while there were many presentations and discussions on this topic (transgress: infringe or go beyond the bounds of (a moral principle or other established standard of behavior). That said, however, the most common thread I saw was how to better help and serve students facing various issues with mental health. It was nice to see it so openly talked about and I will talk more about it in another blog.
What I want to do in this blog is invite you to experience some new adventures with us.
First, classes for Spring 2019. While we don't have a LOT of options, the choices we do have are amazing and well worth making room for in your schedule if you can. You'll see posters going up soon - and here's a look at the main one:
See what I mean? Important topics in writing and literature. Vital issues that face women and minorities in today's world. And then the seminars - one on Harry Potter and the other on superheroes? How can you go wrong? Remember, anyone can sign up for Honors courses; so, grab your friends, make room in your schedule, and go for it!
The second invitation is for a new place for Honors students and those interested in Honors to gather and converse. Like Facebook Messenger, it allows for group conversations and individual messages, but it does NOT require Facebook. Called GroupMe, it allows you to create an account using Facebook, email, a phone number, or an already existing Microsoft account. Just click here to join us: FLCC Honors Studies Gathering Place.
You'll be seeing this link on Facebook and Twitter and even via email and on posters in the near future. We hope you'll help us create something of an Honors House online!
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