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Four Honors Students Named Winners in SU’s Fast Forward Competition

Fast Forward

The Fast Forward competition will fund student projects that demonstrate how Syracuse University and its students can have a positive impact on the world. Thirteen entrants were recently selected as winners and we are proud to announce that four of  these winners are Honors students! For the full story by SUNew’s Kathleen Haley, click HERE.

Our students, along with their fellow WINNERS, will pitch their projects to students, Trustees, and the Chancellor this Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m. in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. We encourage you to come out and cheer on your fellow students for their fantastic work and achievement!

The Honors students are:

  • Ruo Piao Chen ’17—Westminster Church Ramp: Architecture students involved in Freedom by Design, which designs construction solutions to people with disabilities, propose building a ramp to help the historic Westminster Church. The design would provide shelter from ice and community seating.
Ruo Piao Chen
Ruo Piao Chen
  • Brian Cheung ’15—Meal Swipe Program: Cheung proposes that students who have a meal plan have the option of donating one meal on their dining plan to the local community in some form, which would provide food pantries with supplies.
Brian Cheung
Brian Cheung
  • Alexandra Curtis ’14 and Adrianna Kam ’15—Elect Her: Curtis and Kam want to empower young women on campus and in the community to run for elected offices on campus and off after graduation. The funding will help with creating opportunities, such as workshops and speakers, to educate and train women in preparation for political office.
Alexandra Curtis
Alexandra Curtis (left)
  • Nicholas Ferreiro ’15—Cuse Comedy Collective: Ferreiro proposes the Cuse Comedy Collective, a website that would channel all the content from the various comedy groups on campus. The website would help build a stronger sense of community among groups, increase viewership and allow for scheduled programming.
Nicholas Ferreiro
Nicholas Ferreiro

Time for ćejf: Enjoying Life the Bosnian Way!

On April 5th, Honors students in  Professor Faye McMahon’s  ANT300/HNR340/HNR360: “Aesthetics Across Cultures,” spent the afternoon with Bosnian community members in Syracuse. At the Bosnian Eurobazar, they learned to “ćejf” with our very own Samir Malovic, who is the Data Administrator here at the Honors Program. Samir gave an engrossing and informative talk about the history of the Balkans and the culture of his native land, Bosnia, and introduced the students to ćejf-ing. Though the term is untranslatable in English, according to Bosnians,  it is a very important part in understanding the everyday aesthetics of Bosnian culture. In a way, it is about enjoying life. The students experienced one form of ćejf by eating savory Bosnian foods, indulging in traditional homemade sweets, and listening to Bosnian music while drinking Bosnian coffee to their hearts content–all made and served by our Bosnian hosts, Kasim and Mrs. Muhovic and their children, Selma and Almas. To learn more about Bosnian ćejf-ing, stop by Samir’s desk on your way to class!

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It’s Honors Movie Night!

Mixed feelings about one more week of classes?
We can help! This Wednesday, Honors is hosting a movie night for our students!
So take a night off from the stresses of the end of semester, feel like a kid again, and come watch Monsters University!

So the actual details-

Monsters University

What: Honors Movie Night “Monsters University”
When: 7pm Wednesday, December 4
Where: HBC, Gifford Auditorium

 

JUMP Supply Drive!

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Hello Honors Community!

Here is a message from Honors student and JUMP (Juvenile Urban Multicultural Program) member, Jacob Friesen Grant:

Remember when you were a kid and school supply shopping was one of the highlights to the start of a new school year? You begged your caretaker to take you to the store with the coolest notebooks and gel pens. If you wish that all students could have this same experience, you can start by help supporting JUMPNation at SU as we host our annual Supply Drive initiative. Help equip local students in need with the tools they need to succeed.

You can drop off your donations in the Honors suite until November 22.  Thank you for your help!

About JUMP:

Make a difference by joining an organization whose mission is to promote higher education through mentorship to 8th grade students who are at risk. If you’re interested in applying or wish to receive more information about the positions available, email jumpnationatsu@gmail.com. Applications are due Wednesday, April 17th, the day of our General Body Meeting in honor of Autism Awareness Month.

Honors Students Engage Community

Wondering why Honors courses are so different from others?
On Saturday, October 26 Honors students enrolled in Professor Faye McMahon’s, “Folk Arts, Festival and Public Display” engaged with community members from DR Congo at Refugee Resettlement Services in Syracuse. Makene, Kiza and Tamone introduced students through their storytelling to their unique traditional arts. After the two hour program, the students enjoyed a traditional Somali meal at the nearby African International Restaurant, a popular community gathering place frequented by new immigrants to Syracuse from East Africa.
Below are some wonderful photos of the class’s outing!

Refugee Resettlement Services

African International Restaurant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Delta Storyteller Sings a 21st Century Blues

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What is a griot?  They are the storytellers of ancient African societies who passed on the history of their people to future generations through the oral tradition. Come meet a contemporary griot, Prof. Arthur Flowers.  Using spellbinding “performance poetry,” Flowers accompanies his presentations with African instruments. You might hear about How Brer Alligator got introduced to trouble, accompanied by some blues harp or kalimba playing – you might even get drawn into some call and response.  You will certainly leave uplifted, inspired, and smiling.

Arthur Flowers is a novelist, Vietnam veteran, blues singer, co-founder of the New Renaissance Writer’s Guild, and a Memphis native. He teaches in SU’s esteemed Creative Writing Program and is a member of the Honors Core Faculty.

Monday, November 4, 6:45 p.m. Eggers 018. Refreshments will be served.  Limited to the first 30 who RSVP!

“There are those of us in African American literature who feel that we are heirs to two literary traditions, the western written tradition and the African oral one, and try in the fusion to contribute something to the evolution of both.” – Arthur Flowers

Sign-up for the storytelling!

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