Honors seeks a student assistant to work as the student coordinator for Scholars Day 2008. This student will work with Honors to prepare student volunteer guides for February 9, 14, 23, and 24. Additionally, the student will help train student guides at the mandatory training on the afternoon of Friday, January 18.
The successful applicant must:
· Be an active Honors student
· Provide a professional resume with the Wayne State AccessID included
· Include a class schedule with days/times of classes for the winter 2008 term
· Have previous experience with Scholars Day
· Have skills using the Microsoft Office suite
· Be a team leader and willing to take direction from the Honors staff
Applications are due Monday, Nov.19, by 5:00 p.m. Please hand deliver to Nancy Galster, 2100 Undergraduate Library. Interviews will be scheduled for either Monday, Dec. 3, or Tuesday, Dec. 4. An e-mail notification will be sent to all applicants of their status.
FYI: This is a leadership opportunity for first and second year Honors students.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
Sunday, November 4, 2007
Volunteers Are Currently Being Solicited for the WSU Science Bowl
The Office of Minority Student Initiatives Department of Chemistry Wayne State
University along with the Midwestern Region of the National Organization for
the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
(NOBCChE) are seeking volunteers for its Regional Science Bowl to be held
Saturdays January 19th, February 2nd & 9th (snow date). Our priority date for
volunteers is the junior division, February 2nd.
Description of program: This project is a trivia style tournament involving 3-4
student teams. This project allows students to showcase their knowledge in a
day-long (9A 5P) round robin/double elimination format with emphasis on
science, mathematics, engineering, technology and inventors of African descent.
The winning teams are generally, funded to compete at the national competition
sponsored by the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of
Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). The first, second and third
winners in the two divisions junior (grades 7 - 9) and seniors (grades 10 - 12)
receive awards as well. Lastly, the senior and junior winning teams competes in
the Department of Energys National Science Bowl held annually in Washington
DC (seniors) and Golden, CO (juniors) respectively.
Of course, the most important pieces of this event are the participants, the
commitment of the teachers and coaches, and the volunteers. Without this
synergy this event would not be possible. Hence, we would like to call on you
and your friends and/or associates to volunteer for this worthwhile event.
Well, what are the area assignments for the volunteers? Volunteers can select to
do any of the following jobs:
Moderator (M) - This is the individual that controls the room. This person reads
the questions at each competition venue.
Competition Judge (SJ) - This person addresses any issues related to answers in
the form of a vague response by students.
Venue judge (CJ)- This person determines who gives the responses from each
team.
Timekeeper (TK)- This person keeps track of time in contestants responses, the
end of the half and the end of the game.
Scorekeeper (SK) - This person keeps the score and fills out the score sheet.
All questions and answers will be provided. Ideally, we would like run have
three - four competition venues the entire day.
The science bowl is an ideal community service volunteer opportunity for an
individual or group. Letters can be drafted for student organizations or
individuals would volunteer their time. Additionally, lunch and gifts will be
provided for those who volunteer. Volunteers need not be experienced to
perform designated duties. The coordinating staff will place each volunteer in
an assignment best suited towards their strengths.
Between 200-300 students, primarily minorities, from across the Midwest, will
compete on the main campus of Wayne State University in Science Hall. 410 W.
Warren Ave, corner of West Warren and Cass Aves, over the two dates listed,
above. Volunteers are needed so that these students can show the results of
their hard work.
Interested parties should e-mail Keith B. Williams before the end of December
2007, at AC1573@wayne.edu to sign up or for more information.
University along with the Midwestern Region of the National Organization for
the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers
(NOBCChE) are seeking volunteers for its Regional Science Bowl to be held
Saturdays January 19th, February 2nd & 9th (snow date). Our priority date for
volunteers is the junior division, February 2nd.
Description of program: This project is a trivia style tournament involving 3-4
student teams. This project allows students to showcase their knowledge in a
day-long (9A 5P) round robin/double elimination format with emphasis on
science, mathematics, engineering, technology and inventors of African descent.
The winning teams are generally, funded to compete at the national competition
sponsored by the National Organization for the Professional Advancement of
Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE). The first, second and third
winners in the two divisions junior (grades 7 - 9) and seniors (grades 10 - 12)
receive awards as well. Lastly, the senior and junior winning teams competes in
the Department of Energys National Science Bowl held annually in Washington
DC (seniors) and Golden, CO (juniors) respectively.
Of course, the most important pieces of this event are the participants, the
commitment of the teachers and coaches, and the volunteers. Without this
synergy this event would not be possible. Hence, we would like to call on you
and your friends and/or associates to volunteer for this worthwhile event.
Well, what are the area assignments for the volunteers? Volunteers can select to
do any of the following jobs:
Moderator (M) - This is the individual that controls the room. This person reads
the questions at each competition venue.
Competition Judge (SJ) - This person addresses any issues related to answers in
the form of a vague response by students.
Venue judge (CJ)- This person determines who gives the responses from each
team.
Timekeeper (TK)- This person keeps track of time in contestants responses, the
end of the half and the end of the game.
Scorekeeper (SK) - This person keeps the score and fills out the score sheet.
All questions and answers will be provided. Ideally, we would like run have
three - four competition venues the entire day.
The science bowl is an ideal community service volunteer opportunity for an
individual or group. Letters can be drafted for student organizations or
individuals would volunteer their time. Additionally, lunch and gifts will be
provided for those who volunteer. Volunteers need not be experienced to
perform designated duties. The coordinating staff will place each volunteer in
an assignment best suited towards their strengths.
Between 200-300 students, primarily minorities, from across the Midwest, will
compete on the main campus of Wayne State University in Science Hall. 410 W.
Warren Ave, corner of West Warren and Cass Aves, over the two dates listed,
above. Volunteers are needed so that these students can show the results of
their hard work.
Interested parties should e-mail Keith B. Williams before the end of December
2007, at AC1573@wayne.edu to sign up or for more information.
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Honors Digest (Yet Another) Special Edition: The New Registration System
Hello Honors Students!
A lot of you have been e-mailing me with questions about registration, so I thought I would try to provide a few pointers about the new Schedule of Classes online, especially when it comes to classes that have multiple parts - lecture, discussion, quiz, lab, etc.
For demonstration purposes only, let's take a look at BIO 1510: Basic Life Sciences. Looking up the class is still the same: go to www.classschedule.wayne.edu < Courses and Subjects < Biological Sciences < BIO 1510 (or, you can use the Search to look up BIO1510).
Now, the Prerequiste and Notes areas are still the same, as is the link to the Undergraduate Bulletin, in case there is more to the course description. If there isn't a lab, discussion, or quiz section attached to the lecture, the only CRN you will need is for the lecture. In the case of BIO 1510, the 3 credit, lecture-only version is only open to Engineering majors.
If you look at the entire page, you will see that there are two main lectures for 4 credits - CRN 25199 and CRN 25232. Look at the grey header at the top of the list - Course Ref. No. (CRN), Sect., Link, Schd, Days, Times, and so on. The new one is LINK, right? When you have a lecture that also requires you to select an additional lab, discussion or quiz section, you have to pick a section with the SAME TWO LETTER LINK CODE.
So, if you select CRN 25199, section 002, Link ZO, you must select one of the sections with an OZ link code, which would be sections 003 through 501. If you try to combine the 21599 lecture with one of the PZ labs (sections 021 through 026), you will get an error. You will also get an error if you try to register for the lecture without a lab. A PZ lab must be paired with the ZP lecture.
And while we're at it - CRN 25230 section 501 is an Honors section. How do I know? Because the three-digit section number starts with a 5. You will also see that light gray bar with the word "Honors" and it repeats the CRN for the Honors section, which is 25230. To register for the Honors section of BIO 1510, you will need to enter both 25199 (the lecture) and 25230 (the lab).
Let's try another example - ECO 2010: Microeconomics. You will see that there are 13 lectures, including an Honors section (CRN 23896). Take a look at CRN 25355, section 001, has a Link code of AR. If you select CRN 25355, you must select one of the RA discussions, which are sections 002, 003, 005 and 007). If you choose CRN 25370, which has a link code of AS, you have to also choose one of the discussion sections that has a SA Link code (sections, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013 and 014).
I hope that helps - I will still be replying to each individual message as quickly as possible. I know that some of you have not been able to register during Honors pre-registration. Please be patient and keep trying. Again, in a worst case scenario, if you would like to register for an Honors section and weren't able to register by midnight on November 2, send me the CRN(s) and I will make every effort to make sure that the block is lifted by the beginning of Priority registration on Monday, November 5, starting at 9:00 am.
Hope that helps,
Liza
Liza Lagman Sperl
Academic Advisor
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030 main office
(313) 577-9075 voice mail
ab8898@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
A lot of you have been e-mailing me with questions about registration, so I thought I would try to provide a few pointers about the new Schedule of Classes online, especially when it comes to classes that have multiple parts - lecture, discussion, quiz, lab, etc.
For demonstration purposes only, let's take a look at BIO 1510: Basic Life Sciences. Looking up the class is still the same: go to www.classschedule.wayne.edu < Courses and Subjects < Biological Sciences < BIO 1510 (or, you can use the Search to look up BIO1510).
Now, the Prerequiste and Notes areas are still the same, as is the link to the Undergraduate Bulletin, in case there is more to the course description. If there isn't a lab, discussion, or quiz section attached to the lecture, the only CRN you will need is for the lecture. In the case of BIO 1510, the 3 credit, lecture-only version is only open to Engineering majors.
If you look at the entire page, you will see that there are two main lectures for 4 credits - CRN 25199 and CRN 25232. Look at the grey header at the top of the list - Course Ref. No. (CRN), Sect., Link, Schd, Days, Times, and so on. The new one is LINK, right? When you have a lecture that also requires you to select an additional lab, discussion or quiz section, you have to pick a section with the SAME TWO LETTER LINK CODE.
So, if you select CRN 25199, section 002, Link ZO, you must select one of the sections with an OZ link code, which would be sections 003 through 501. If you try to combine the 21599 lecture with one of the PZ labs (sections 021 through 026), you will get an error. You will also get an error if you try to register for the lecture without a lab. A PZ lab must be paired with the ZP lecture.
And while we're at it - CRN 25230 section 501 is an Honors section. How do I know? Because the three-digit section number starts with a 5. You will also see that light gray bar with the word "Honors" and it repeats the CRN for the Honors section, which is 25230. To register for the Honors section of BIO 1510, you will need to enter both 25199 (the lecture) and 25230 (the lab).
Let's try another example - ECO 2010: Microeconomics. You will see that there are 13 lectures, including an Honors section (CRN 23896). Take a look at CRN 25355, section 001, has a Link code of AR. If you select CRN 25355, you must select one of the RA discussions, which are sections 002, 003, 005 and 007). If you choose CRN 25370, which has a link code of AS, you have to also choose one of the discussion sections that has a SA Link code (sections, 009, 010, 011, 012, 013 and 014).
I hope that helps - I will still be replying to each individual message as quickly as possible. I know that some of you have not been able to register during Honors pre-registration. Please be patient and keep trying. Again, in a worst case scenario, if you would like to register for an Honors section and weren't able to register by midnight on November 2, send me the CRN(s) and I will make every effort to make sure that the block is lifted by the beginning of Priority registration on Monday, November 5, starting at 9:00 am.
Hope that helps,
Liza
Liza Lagman Sperl
Academic Advisor
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030 main office
(313) 577-9075 voice mail
ab8898@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
Tuesday, October 30, 2007
Honors Digest, Special Edition: Honors Pre-Registration for Winter 2008
Greetings, Honors Students:
I am currently out of the office, but thanks to modern technology, I can still send e-mail. Speaking of which, if you have recently sent me an e-mail (currently as of October 16), I am working my way to you, one message at a time. However, I will need to address e-mails dealing with holds or general registration registration questions, so there may be a slight additional delay.
But that's not what you really want to know, right? So, here's the info on Honors pre-registration, in case you missed it in the last Digest:
For Winter 2008, Honors Pre-Registration is October 31, November 1, and 2, 2007. On October 31, Pre-Registration will begin at 9:00 am. On November 1 and 2, Pre-Registration will begin at 7:00 am. Any Honors sections that usually require permission to register are open for Honors students, with the exception of ESP Math classes.
After November 5, all requests for Honors sections must be sent to honors@wayne.edu. Please include your name, WSU ID and the CRN of the Honors section(s) you wish to take. You will receive an auto-reply, followed by a confirmation e-mail that the block has been lifted.
You may also find the following websites useful:
• WSU Pipeline
• Schedule of Classes online
• University Advising website < Current Students < Requirements and Testing < General Education requirements. These worksheets list the approved courses for fulfilling the General Education Requirements based on program or college.
• The Undergraduate Bulletin lists classes required by your major as well as course descriptions.
In terms of scheduling an appointment to meet with me, my fall term schedule is still reserved for freshmen and my schedule is currently booked until early December. If you have questions about what classes to take, I would suggest registering for general education classes from your summer Orientation materials or your curriculum guide. Thank you for your patience.
Have a good day,
Liza
Liza Lagman Sperl
Academic Advisor
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030 main office
(313) 577-9075 voice mail
ab8898@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
I am currently out of the office, but thanks to modern technology, I can still send e-mail. Speaking of which, if you have recently sent me an e-mail (currently as of October 16), I am working my way to you, one message at a time. However, I will need to address e-mails dealing with holds or general registration registration questions, so there may be a slight additional delay.
But that's not what you really want to know, right? So, here's the info on Honors pre-registration, in case you missed it in the last Digest:
For Winter 2008, Honors Pre-Registration is October 31, November 1, and 2, 2007. On October 31, Pre-Registration will begin at 9:00 am. On November 1 and 2, Pre-Registration will begin at 7:00 am. Any Honors sections that usually require permission to register are open for Honors students, with the exception of ESP Math classes.
After November 5, all requests for Honors sections must be sent to honors@wayne.edu. Please include your name, WSU ID and the CRN of the Honors section(s) you wish to take. You will receive an auto-reply, followed by a confirmation e-mail that the block has been lifted.
You may also find the following websites useful:
• WSU Pipeline
• Schedule of Classes online
• University Advising website < Current Students < Requirements and Testing < General Education requirements. These worksheets list the approved courses for fulfilling the General Education Requirements based on program or college.
• The Undergraduate Bulletin lists classes required by your major as well as course descriptions.
In terms of scheduling an appointment to meet with me, my fall term schedule is still reserved for freshmen and my schedule is currently booked until early December. If you have questions about what classes to take, I would suggest registering for general education classes from your summer Orientation materials or your curriculum guide. Thank you for your patience.
Have a good day,
Liza
Liza Lagman Sperl
Academic Advisor
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030 main office
(313) 577-9075 voice mail
ab8898@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
Tuesday, October 23, 2007
General Education E-mail from Associate Provost Howard Shapiro
Hello Honors Students!
Many of you have contacted me in regards to an e-mail message sent through WSU_Pipeline@wayne.edu from Associate Provost Howard Shapiro. I received an e-mail today from Dr. Shapiro assuring me that the message was sent to all students with more than 30 credits who still needed to complete a competency requirement, but if you already have them all completed, no further action needs to be taken.
I will be taking note of which students received the e-mail in error and let the Provost's office know. I think there might be an issue with competency requirements met through AP or other means. The e-mail message was meant to encourage students to take the competencies in a timely manner, within the guidelines stated on the curriculum guides. Winter 2008 is a target date, and it gives everyone plenty of time to take care of classes or to sign up for a course over the winter or spring/summer, if need be. I have not been told that there will be any consequences such as registration holds, but even if there are, we'll work through it and lift the blocks so you may register.
If you have sent me an e-mail asking for confirmation about your requirements, please be assured that I will get back to you as soon as I can. I received (no joke) 75 e-mails between yesterday and today, and since I won't be physically available until December, I am rather expecting the delay to get worse. If you need to declare your major, unless there is some sort of scholarship or other reason for declaring fall semester, I really do appreciate your waiting until winter or spring/summer semester. If you are not planning on graduating with either departmental or University Honors, you may schedule an appointment with the University Advising Center in 1600 UGL, (313) 577-8889.
For those of you who need to take the Math Placement Exam, Computer Literacy Exam and/or the Critical Thinking exam, you can look up the times and dates of the exams by going to www.testing.wayne.edu. The office is located in 698 Student Center and their phone number is (313) 577-3400.
I will be away from the office and on a conference from October 28 - November 4. I am expecting to be available for quick questions November 7, 8, and 9.
Thanks for your patience and for being so diligent about your requirements!
Liza
Liza Lagman Sperl
Academic Advisor
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-9075
(313) 577-3030 appointments
ab8898@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
Many of you have contacted me in regards to an e-mail message sent through WSU_Pipeline@wayne.edu from Associate Provost Howard Shapiro. I received an e-mail today from Dr. Shapiro assuring me that the message was sent to all students with more than 30 credits who still needed to complete a competency requirement, but if you already have them all completed, no further action needs to be taken.
I will be taking note of which students received the e-mail in error and let the Provost's office know. I think there might be an issue with competency requirements met through AP or other means. The e-mail message was meant to encourage students to take the competencies in a timely manner, within the guidelines stated on the curriculum guides. Winter 2008 is a target date, and it gives everyone plenty of time to take care of classes or to sign up for a course over the winter or spring/summer, if need be. I have not been told that there will be any consequences such as registration holds, but even if there are, we'll work through it and lift the blocks so you may register.
If you have sent me an e-mail asking for confirmation about your requirements, please be assured that I will get back to you as soon as I can. I received (no joke) 75 e-mails between yesterday and today, and since I won't be physically available until December, I am rather expecting the delay to get worse. If you need to declare your major, unless there is some sort of scholarship or other reason for declaring fall semester, I really do appreciate your waiting until winter or spring/summer semester. If you are not planning on graduating with either departmental or University Honors, you may schedule an appointment with the University Advising Center in 1600 UGL, (313) 577-8889.
For those of you who need to take the Math Placement Exam, Computer Literacy Exam and/or the Critical Thinking exam, you can look up the times and dates of the exams by going to www.testing.wayne.edu. The office is located in 698 Student Center and their phone number is (313) 577-3400.
I will be away from the office and on a conference from October 28 - November 4. I am expecting to be available for quick questions November 7, 8, and 9.
Thanks for your patience and for being so diligent about your requirements!
Liza
Liza Lagman Sperl
Academic Advisor
Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-9075
(313) 577-3030 appointments
ab8898@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
Friday, October 19, 2007
Honors Digest: October 19, 2007
Greetings, Honors Students!
It's finally starting to feel like fall, isn't it? I know it's been a month since my last e-maill, and I apologize for the lack of contact. It's not because I'm not thinking about you though. Really. I like you.
Actually, the main reason I have been incognito lately is the Honors program will have three special visitors to the Honors HQ November 15 and 16. Three Deans and Directors from other Honors Programs and Colleges will be coming to WSU to review the program and make their recommendations. Needless to say, preparing all of the information needed for their visit has been very time consuming, and I completely appreciate your patience and understanding.
If you have recently sent me an e-mail in the past week (maybe two), please know I did receive it. I currently have almost 100 student e-mails I am working through. Your e-mail is important and I will respond. I hope to do a massive e-mail push to respond back to each of you by Monday, October 22. I will also be holding open hours from 1 - 4 pm, Monday, October 22.
And now, on to this edition of the Honors Digest:
1. Honors Pre-Registration, October 31- November 2
2. For your consideration - a few courses for winter 2008
3. Deadline for Model UN delegation, October 27, 2007
4. Undergraduate Research Grant deadline, November 21, 2007
5. How to read the rotation codes in the Undergraduate Bulletin (www.bulletins.wayne.edu)
6. Degree Applications for May graduation due February 1, 2008
7. Until next time...
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1. Honors Pre-Registration, October 31- November 2
So, the big question, of course, is "When do we get to register?" Assuming that all goes well (knock wood), Honors pre-registration is scheduled to be held three business days before Priority registration begins on November 5.
The times and days are as follows:
Wednesday Oct 31 9a.m. - Midnight
Thursday Nov 1 7a.m. - Midnight
Friday Nov 2 7a.m. - Midnight
Please note the 9 am start time on October 31. During Honors pre-registration, there shouldn't be any blocks on Honors sections with a few noteworthy exceptions: most MAT (math) classes, and upper level English Honors classes will most likely still need departmental approval. Also, you will see special Honors sections for PHI 1100 and PS 1010 (HON 2000). These are reserved for freshmen ONLY. I will have to go through and double check all of the rosters in January and I will be very grumpy if I find a non-fall 2007 freshmen in either PHI 1100 or PS 1010 Honors sections. Don't make me grumpy!
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2. For your consideration - a couple of courses for winter 2008
In the last Honors Digest, I mentioned the Honors seminars, which are unfortunately lacking details at the moment, so I will send out information as soon as I can.
For now, here are a couple other courses to consider:
Detroit Fellows Tutoring Project - CRN To be announced - check out www.honors.wayne.edu/detroitfellows.php for updated information
Earn 2 to 4 Honors credit hours while teaching reading skills to children in kindergarten through fourth grade who need additional help in Detroit Public Schools. This is a special opportunity for Honors Program students and is open to all majors.
Detroit Fellows work three (earns 2 credits), five (earns 3 credits) or seven (earns 4 credits) hours per week at the school. The schedule is established by you based on your availability and the number of credits for which you sign up. Tutors work during regularly scheduled school hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Seeing to Remember - Holocaust Education Program
Now is the time to consider going to Amsterdam, Warsaw, Krakow, And Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camps for the Holocaust education study abroad program over spring break 2008.
You can register for ED 5998 field studies for 1-3 credits. The credits can be used to fulfill university requirements as well as an elective for your program. Honors credit may be possible.
For information and interest application please see the following sites for a formal application, pictures and specific trip information.
http://www.coe.wayne.edu/studyabroad/
http://studyabroad.wayne.edu/programs/holocaust.htm
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM!!!!!!
For other study abroad opportunities and scholarships, please stop by the Honors office in 2100 UGL - there is a ton of stuff posted, just for you.
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3. Deadline for Model UN delegation, October 27, 2007
In a separate e-mail from Ms. Nancy Galster, you should have received an e-mail about applying to be a member of the WSU Model United Nations Delegation. The deadline for submitting an essay is October 27, 2007. After you have finished, please submit it along with a resume to the Front Desk in the Honors office. The Model United Nations Selection Committee will be picking the best essays and notifying the qualifying candidates for an interview during November 7-9.
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4. Undergraduate Research Grant deadline, November 21, 2007
The application deadline for Undergraduate Research Grants for Fall 2007 is Nov. 21. Those grants are worth up to $2,300 for the student, and faculty sponsors receive up to $750. Details and applications are available online at http://www.undergradresearch.wayne.edu/grant.php. A special grant is available this fall for projects that focus on sustainability. More details are available online at http://undergradresearch.wayne.edu/sustainability-grant.php
If you have questions, please e-mail undergradresearch@wayne.edu.
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5. How to read the rotation codes in the Undergraduate Bulletin (www.bulletins.wayne.edu)
Ever wonder what the abbreviation at the end of a course description meant in the Undergraduate Bulletin? Or have you wondered if a class could be taken at WSU over the spring/summer rather than cramming it into a winter term? Then you need to look up the Course Offering Frequency for a class.
If you are in the paper copy of the Undergraduate Bulletin, you will see an index of Signs and Abbreviations at the back of the book. In the online version, go to www.bulletins.wayne.edu > Undergraduate Bulletin > Courses > Course Symbols and Abbreviations:
(T) - Offered every term
(Y)- Offered at least once every academic year (Fall or Winter, not Spring/Summer)
(F) - Offered Fall Term
(W) - Offered Winter Term
(S) - Offered Spring/Summer Term
(B) - Offered every other year
(I) - Offered irregularly
Of course, these are not completely set in stone, but they tend to be fairly reliable.
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6. Degree Applications for May graduation due February 1, 2008
An e-mail close to this will probably be sent out soon:
This purpose of this e-mail is to remind students that they will need to apply for degree by the fourth week of classes (February 1, 2008) in order to receive their degree in May.
www.pipeline.wayne.edu > Student Tab >Student Self-Service > Apply for Degree or Certificate
You may either pay online, or have them mail you the bill for the $40 fee.
NOTE: Some students have encountered difficulty at this stage. Contact Records at (313) 577-3531 for assistance, or to verify that your application went through..
Avoid waiting to the last day so that this potential problem wont stop your application from being on file by the deadline, and thus preventing graduation.
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7. Until next time...
I know there were a few topics I mentioned in my September digest that I wasn't able to include here. I hope to be posting more regularly from this point forward, but there was a lot of stuff I wanted to get out to you, so our new essay contest, and more information about the Honors seminars, and details about "An Hour with Honors" will be coming up soon. Until then, take care, study well, see you later bye!
- Liza (the Honors Advisor)
As much as possible we will do our best to keep these broadcasts to a minimum for announcements that are not directly through Honors, but that we feel are excellent opportunities for our students. If you have any ideas, questions, or items for the weekly Honors Digest, please e-mail us at honors@wayne.edu
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Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030
honors@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
http://wsuhonors.blogspot.com/
It's finally starting to feel like fall, isn't it? I know it's been a month since my last e-maill, and I apologize for the lack of contact. It's not because I'm not thinking about you though. Really. I like you.
Actually, the main reason I have been incognito lately is the Honors program will have three special visitors to the Honors HQ November 15 and 16. Three Deans and Directors from other Honors Programs and Colleges will be coming to WSU to review the program and make their recommendations. Needless to say, preparing all of the information needed for their visit has been very time consuming, and I completely appreciate your patience and understanding.
If you have recently sent me an e-mail in the past week (maybe two), please know I did receive it. I currently have almost 100 student e-mails I am working through. Your e-mail is important and I will respond. I hope to do a massive e-mail push to respond back to each of you by Monday, October 22. I will also be holding open hours from 1 - 4 pm, Monday, October 22.
And now, on to this edition of the Honors Digest:
1. Honors Pre-Registration, October 31- November 2
2. For your consideration - a few courses for winter 2008
3. Deadline for Model UN delegation, October 27, 2007
4. Undergraduate Research Grant deadline, November 21, 2007
5. How to read the rotation codes in the Undergraduate Bulletin (www.bulletins.wayne.edu)
6. Degree Applications for May graduation due February 1, 2008
7. Until next time...
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1. Honors Pre-Registration, October 31- November 2
So, the big question, of course, is "When do we get to register?" Assuming that all goes well (knock wood), Honors pre-registration is scheduled to be held three business days before Priority registration begins on November 5.
The times and days are as follows:
Wednesday Oct 31 9a.m. - Midnight
Thursday Nov 1 7a.m. - Midnight
Friday Nov 2 7a.m. - Midnight
Please note the 9 am start time on October 31. During Honors pre-registration, there shouldn't be any blocks on Honors sections with a few noteworthy exceptions: most MAT (math) classes, and upper level English Honors classes will most likely still need departmental approval. Also, you will see special Honors sections for PHI 1100 and PS 1010 (HON 2000). These are reserved for freshmen ONLY. I will have to go through and double check all of the rosters in January and I will be very grumpy if I find a non-fall 2007 freshmen in either PHI 1100 or PS 1010 Honors sections. Don't make me grumpy!
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2. For your consideration - a couple of courses for winter 2008
In the last Honors Digest, I mentioned the Honors seminars, which are unfortunately lacking details at the moment, so I will send out information as soon as I can.
For now, here are a couple other courses to consider:
Detroit Fellows Tutoring Project - CRN To be announced - check out www.honors.wayne.edu/detroitfellows.php for updated information
Earn 2 to 4 Honors credit hours while teaching reading skills to children in kindergarten through fourth grade who need additional help in Detroit Public Schools. This is a special opportunity for Honors Program students and is open to all majors.
Detroit Fellows work three (earns 2 credits), five (earns 3 credits) or seven (earns 4 credits) hours per week at the school. The schedule is established by you based on your availability and the number of credits for which you sign up. Tutors work during regularly scheduled school hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Seeing to Remember - Holocaust Education Program
Now is the time to consider going to Amsterdam, Warsaw, Krakow, And Auschwitz-Birkenau extermination camps for the Holocaust education study abroad program over spring break 2008.
You can register for ED 5998 field studies for 1-3 credits. The credits can be used to fulfill university requirements as well as an elective for your program. Honors credit may be possible.
For information and interest application please see the following sites for a formal application, pictures and specific trip information.
http://www.coe.wayne.edu/studyabroad/
http://studyabroad.wayne.edu/programs/holocaust.htm
PARTIAL SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THIS PROGRAM!!!!!!
For other study abroad opportunities and scholarships, please stop by the Honors office in 2100 UGL - there is a ton of stuff posted, just for you.
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3. Deadline for Model UN delegation, October 27, 2007
In a separate e-mail from Ms. Nancy Galster, you should have received an e-mail about applying to be a member of the WSU Model United Nations Delegation. The deadline for submitting an essay is October 27, 2007. After you have finished, please submit it along with a resume to the Front Desk in the Honors office. The Model United Nations Selection Committee will be picking the best essays and notifying the qualifying candidates for an interview during November 7-9.
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4. Undergraduate Research Grant deadline, November 21, 2007
The application deadline for Undergraduate Research Grants for Fall 2007 is Nov. 21. Those grants are worth up to $2,300 for the student, and faculty sponsors receive up to $750. Details and applications are available online at http://www.undergradresearch.wayne.edu/grant.php. A special grant is available this fall for projects that focus on sustainability. More details are available online at http://undergradresearch.wayne.edu/sustainability-grant.php
If you have questions, please e-mail undergradresearch@wayne.edu.
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5. How to read the rotation codes in the Undergraduate Bulletin (www.bulletins.wayne.edu)
Ever wonder what the abbreviation at the end of a course description meant in the Undergraduate Bulletin? Or have you wondered if a class could be taken at WSU over the spring/summer rather than cramming it into a winter term? Then you need to look up the Course Offering Frequency for a class.
If you are in the paper copy of the Undergraduate Bulletin, you will see an index of Signs and Abbreviations at the back of the book. In the online version, go to www.bulletins.wayne.edu > Undergraduate Bulletin > Courses > Course Symbols and Abbreviations:
(T) - Offered every term
(Y)- Offered at least once every academic year (Fall or Winter, not Spring/Summer)
(F) - Offered Fall Term
(W) - Offered Winter Term
(S) - Offered Spring/Summer Term
(B) - Offered every other year
(I) - Offered irregularly
Of course, these are not completely set in stone, but they tend to be fairly reliable.
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6. Degree Applications for May graduation due February 1, 2008
An e-mail close to this will probably be sent out soon:
This purpose of this e-mail is to remind students that they will need to apply for degree by the fourth week of classes (February 1, 2008) in order to receive their degree in May.
www.pipeline.wayne.edu > Student Tab >Student Self-Service > Apply for Degree or Certificate
You may either pay online, or have them mail you the bill for the $40 fee.
NOTE: Some students have encountered difficulty at this stage. Contact Records at (313) 577-3531 for assistance, or to verify that your application went through..
Avoid waiting to the last day so that this potential problem wont stop your application from being on file by the deadline, and thus preventing graduation.
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7. Until next time...
I know there were a few topics I mentioned in my September digest that I wasn't able to include here. I hope to be posting more regularly from this point forward, but there was a lot of stuff I wanted to get out to you, so our new essay contest, and more information about the Honors seminars, and details about "An Hour with Honors" will be coming up soon. Until then, take care, study well, see you later bye!
- Liza (the Honors Advisor)
As much as possible we will do our best to keep these broadcasts to a minimum for announcements that are not directly through Honors, but that we feel are excellent opportunities for our students. If you have any ideas, questions, or items for the weekly Honors Digest, please e-mail us at honors@wayne.edu
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Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030
honors@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
http://wsuhonors.blogspot.com/
Friday, September 7, 2007
Honors Digest: September 7
Honors HQ
Originally uploaded by wsuhonors.
Hello Honors Students!
Welcome back - how's your semester shaping up? Me, things are a little hectic, but good. Can you believe Summer is almost over, that's just crazy...
Now that the preliminaries are out of the way, here's what you'll find in this week's Honors Digest:
1. Monday, September 10: Welcome back bagels
2. Wednesday, September 12: Student org day
3. Need just two (three or maybe four) more credits? Detroit Fellows Tutoring Project is still open!
4. Honors Advising
5. Honors Thesis and Honors Option
6. The Honors HQ
7. Graduating in December 2007? Apply now!
8. Coming up in the next Honors Digest...
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1. Monday, September 10: Welcome back bagels
Stop by the Honors office (2100 UGL) for a morning snack. The feeding frenzy starts sometime after nine. First come, first serve.
2. Wednesday, September 12: Student org day
Next Wednesday, September 12, is the annual Student Organizations and Student Services Day, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Gullen Mall. This is a PERFECT opportunity to get involved at WSU. Over 140 student organizations will have tables promoting their organizations and getting you involved in them (look for the Honors table - you might get your picture taken!). University offices and departments will also have tables with staff members present to answer your questions and help you be successful at Wayne State.
3. Need just two (three or maybe four) more credits? Detroit Fellows Tutoring Project is still open!
CRN 15063 - no block lift required! First class meeting: Monday, September 10, 4:00 pm 2100 UGL
Earn 2 to 4 Honors credit hours while teaching reading skills to children in kindergarten through fourth grade who need additional help in Detroit Public Schools. This is a special opportunity for Honors Program students and is open to all majors.
Detroit Fellows work three (earns 2 credits), five (earns 3 credits) or seven (earns 4 credits) hours per week at the school. The schedule is established by you based on your availability and the number of credits for which you sign up. Tutors work during regularly scheduled school hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
4. Honors Advising
Some of you have already come by the Honors office asking to set up an appointment to meet with me, the Honors advisor. Unfortunately, my availability for fall term will need to be reserved primarily for HON 1000 and Scholars Day freshmen. My schedule is a little tight due to a national review and I will be away on a conference, so basically the entire month of November is booked. Yikes!
I will be holding open hours for quick questions most Monday afternoons from 1 - 4 pm. I will post a sign at the front desk when I am available for open advising. Open advising does not include graduation audits or declaring a major. To declare your major, please try to hold off until Winter term to come and see me.
If you would like a graduation audit because you are applying for December graduation (see below), please e-mail me an electronic copy of your Pipeline transcript, your name and WSU ID to honors@wayne.edu. Please also include what your major is supposed to be and whether or not you are pursuing University and/or Department Honors.
For the sophomores and junior, if we met last year and you just want to do a review of your file, please ask if a peer advisor is available to meet with you. Bring a printout of your Pipeline transcript and you and the peer advisor can sit down with my copy of your notes and he or she will help you check off what you've already taken.
And of course, you are always welcome to ask me questions at honors@wayne.edu. I will be working with the RAs for the Honors floors to schedule a few evenings at the Residence Halls, all Honors students will be welcome to stop by and ask their questions. Thanks for your patience!
5. Honors Thesis and Honors Option
Many of you have asked about the Honors thesis. The Honors Thesis (HON 4998) is basically a 20 page research paper written under the guidance of a full-time faculty member. If you are taking HON 4998, you will be sent an e-mail within the next week or two asking for information about your intended project and the professor who will be grading the final outcome.
If you are pursuing department honors, there is usually a department version of the Honors thesis that will fulfill the requirement for department and/or university honors. You will want to talk with the department advisor to see if there are any additional guidelines in regards to the department thesis. As for what format that final paper uses, or how many sources, or any other details about the research and thesis are between you and the professor. Some departments combine the Writing Intensive with one of their upper level courses and then allow you to expand that topic for the Honors thesis. If you are pursuing University Honors only, you may decide to write your thesis on your major or find a professor to help you conduct an independent study on some other area of interest.
Honors Option can only be added to a class at the 2000 level or above taught by a full-time faculty member who agrees to grade an additional assignment or project. There is a form you can pick up from our front desk during the first week of classes and it is due back to us by the end of the third week. The form is also available on our website, www.honors.wayne.edu (under "Curriculum and Courses.") Some professors may be willing to supervise an extra assignment, but won't know too much about it, so be prepared to coach them through the process. I suggest looking over your syllabus to identify a topic that you wouldn't mind exploring more fully.
Full-time faculty have the title of Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Full Professor (sometimes just listed as Professor) on the department's website. Part-Time or Adjunct Professors or Graduate Teaching Assistants are generally not eligible to supervise an Honors Option.
6. The Honors HQ
The Honors offices are open from 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday. Please be sure to sign in at the front counter when you stop by. If the main study area is too noisy or crowded, please check with the front desk to see if the quiet study areas are open. There's a 20 seat computer lab (printing capability not available) and a seminar room. If you are hanging out in the common area, please be considerate of other students working and studying. If you are planning on listening to music or watching videos, please bring a set of headphones or keep the volume very low.
7. Graduating in December 2007? Apply now!
The deadline for applying for December 2007 degree certification is Friday, September 28. Students who graduate in December will be invited to the Spring commencement in May 2008. For more information, go to Pipeline (www.pipeline.wayne.edu). If your major needs to be changed or corrected, I would go ahead and apply for graduation and e-mail me so I may contact the Records office.
8. Coming up in the next Honors Digest...
Whew! That's a lot - but there's always more to come. Here are a few topics for next time: the Honors seminars, how to read the Undergraduate Bulletin, upcoming "An Hour with Honors" events, and maybe even a contest (for fabulous prizes, of course).
Until next time! :)
As much as possible we will do our best to keep these broadcasts to a minimum for announcements that are not directly through Honors, but that we feel are excellent opportunities for our students. If you have any ideas, questions, or items for the weekly Honors Digest, please e-mail us at honors@wayne.edu
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Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030
honors@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
Wednesday, August 22, 2007
Honors Digest, August 22: Last minute options for Fall 2007 schedules
Happy Dog Days of August, Honors Students!
I hope you are all enjoying your summer and looking forward to fall. Many of you are finalizing your schedules, and here are a few suggestions (please go to www.classschedule.wayne.edu for class times and days). Unless noted, each class will require a request to be sent to honors@wayne.edu for the Honors block to be lifted.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer vacation - another Honors Digest will be out soon!
Liza, Honors Advisor
PS - The Honors Digests will soon be appearing on our weblog and there are many, many pictures on our Flickr site - look for the links on the lower left corner of www.honors.wayne.edu!
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HON 4990: Detroit Fellows Tutoring Project
CRN 15063 - no block lift required!
Earn 2 to 4 Honors credit hours while teaching reading skills to children in kindergarten through fourth grade who need additional help in Detroit Public Schools. This is a special opportunity for Honors Program students and is open to all majors. Requirements:
Attend a training workshop on teaching basic reading skills;
Tutor in schools between 3 and 7 hours a week for one semester;
Attend seminars with fellow tutors and the project coordinator;
Complete several writing assignments about your experience
Detroit Fellows work three (earns 2 credits), five (earns 3 credits) or seven (earns 4 credits) hours per week at the school. The schedule is established by you based on your availability and the number of credits for which you sign up. Tutors work during regularly scheduled school hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will work one-on-one and see two to three children in each one-hour time block. You will be asked to participate in an end-of term evaluation.
HIS 1300 (HS): Europe 1500 - 1945
Instructor: Eric Ash
All Honors sections now open to all Honors students or students with a 3.30 or better GPA; see www.classschedule.wayne.edu for CRNs
HIS 1300 will explore the rise and development of modern Europe, as well as European interactions with the rest of the world, from the end of the Middle Ages through the twentieth century. The emphasis will be broadly cultural—in addition to learning about some of the main political and military events that shaped Europe over the centuries, we will also consider some major themes in religion, philosophy, art, science, and technology. Europe’s history as a colonial power ensured that European culture has had a very strong global impact; the principal goal of this course, therefore, will be to gain a better understanding of how modern European culture came to be, and how it has affected cultural developments around the world.
ENG 3010 (IC): Intermediate Composition
CRN 16156 Section 501 Instructor: Cara Kozma
CRN 16157 Section 502 Instructor: Justin Vidovic
In this Intermediate Writing course, students will participate in a literacy project working as writing tutors for 3rd and 4th grade students at Maybury Elementary School in Detroit. Initial reading assignments will help prepare students to tutor writing effectively and ethically. Students will be expected to complete weekly reading and writing assignments and actively participate in course discussions, write 3 academic essays, and give oral presentations. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the tutoring site.
CLA 1010 (PL)(CD): Classical Civilizations
CRN 15450 Section 501 Instructor: Kenneth Walters
Survey of the culture and civilization of Ancient Greece and Rome, in particular those aspects that laid the political, social, and cultural framework of the modern world.
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As much as possible we will do our best to keep these broadcasts to a minimum for announcements that are not directly through Honors, but that we feel are excellent opportunities for our students. If you have any ideas, questions, or items for the weekly Honors Digest, please e-mail us at honors@wayne.edu
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Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030
honors@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
I hope you are all enjoying your summer and looking forward to fall. Many of you are finalizing your schedules, and here are a few suggestions (please go to www.classschedule.wayne.edu for class times and days). Unless noted, each class will require a request to be sent to honors@wayne.edu for the Honors block to be lifted.
Enjoy the last few weeks of summer vacation - another Honors Digest will be out soon!
Liza, Honors Advisor
PS - The Honors Digests will soon be appearing on our weblog and there are many, many pictures on our Flickr site - look for the links on the lower left corner of www.honors.wayne.edu!
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HON 4990: Detroit Fellows Tutoring Project
CRN 15063 - no block lift required!
Earn 2 to 4 Honors credit hours while teaching reading skills to children in kindergarten through fourth grade who need additional help in Detroit Public Schools. This is a special opportunity for Honors Program students and is open to all majors. Requirements:
Attend a training workshop on teaching basic reading skills;
Tutor in schools between 3 and 7 hours a week for one semester;
Attend seminars with fellow tutors and the project coordinator;
Complete several writing assignments about your experience
Detroit Fellows work three (earns 2 credits), five (earns 3 credits) or seven (earns 4 credits) hours per week at the school. The schedule is established by you based on your availability and the number of credits for which you sign up. Tutors work during regularly scheduled school hours: 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. You will work one-on-one and see two to three children in each one-hour time block. You will be asked to participate in an end-of term evaluation.
HIS 1300 (HS): Europe 1500 - 1945
Instructor: Eric Ash
All Honors sections now open to all Honors students or students with a 3.30 or better GPA; see www.classschedule.wayne.edu for CRNs
HIS 1300 will explore the rise and development of modern Europe, as well as European interactions with the rest of the world, from the end of the Middle Ages through the twentieth century. The emphasis will be broadly cultural—in addition to learning about some of the main political and military events that shaped Europe over the centuries, we will also consider some major themes in religion, philosophy, art, science, and technology. Europe’s history as a colonial power ensured that European culture has had a very strong global impact; the principal goal of this course, therefore, will be to gain a better understanding of how modern European culture came to be, and how it has affected cultural developments around the world.
ENG 3010 (IC): Intermediate Composition
CRN 16156 Section 501 Instructor: Cara Kozma
CRN 16157 Section 502 Instructor: Justin Vidovic
In this Intermediate Writing course, students will participate in a literacy project working as writing tutors for 3rd and 4th grade students at Maybury Elementary School in Detroit. Initial reading assignments will help prepare students to tutor writing effectively and ethically. Students will be expected to complete weekly reading and writing assignments and actively participate in course discussions, write 3 academic essays, and give oral presentations. Students are responsible for their own transportation to the tutoring site.
CLA 1010 (PL)(CD): Classical Civilizations
CRN 15450 Section 501 Instructor: Kenneth Walters
Survey of the culture and civilization of Ancient Greece and Rome, in particular those aspects that laid the political, social, and cultural framework of the modern world.
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As much as possible we will do our best to keep these broadcasts to a minimum for announcements that are not directly through Honors, but that we feel are excellent opportunities for our students. If you have any ideas, questions, or items for the weekly Honors Digest, please e-mail us at honors@wayne.edu
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Wayne State University Honors
2100 Adamany Undergraduate Library
(313) 577-3030
honors@wayne.edu
honors.wayne.edu
Friday, May 11, 2007
Scholars Day 2007
Scholars Day 2007
Originally uploaded by wsuhonors.
Many of you have asked where the pictures go when I ask you to "smile for me." Well, WSU Honors now has its own Pro Flickr account, with nearly 1000 photos posted. Photo sets include Scholars Day 2006 and 2007 (shown above) and many more.
If you are very unhappy with a photo of yourself, please send me a message, but I try very hard to make sure everyone looks good. Also, please keep any comments posted on photos nice - I don't want to have to turn off the comments feature.
Enjoy!
^_^ Liza
Thursday, May 10, 2007
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