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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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The Next Zuck – Message from Honors Student and Founder, Amanda Quick

The Next Zuck

 

 

 

Looking for an internship or ways to get hands-on experience?

The Next Zuck is looking to fill positions for the spring semester!

The Next Zuck, is a media startup, web series and website that features college entrepreneurs, student-run startups, investors, accelerators, startup programs and more. Founded by Amanda Quick, Honors student and Crown Scholarship winner. So far, the team has interviewed college entrepreneurs at Syracuse University, Cornell University, Columbia University, Michigan State University, Ohio State University, Miami University (OH), RIT and Ithaca College. They will officially launch in mid-February.

If you’re interested in becoming apart of the team email thenextzuck@gmail.com with your name, resume, and short blurb (150 words) about your experience and interest.

The Next Zuck is looking for: Animators, Copy Editors, Video Editors, Programmers, Researchers, Social Media Gurus, a Web Director, Writers, and anyone interested in startup culture! (see below for details).

Animators – Animation team members will work with our production team to design animations for each of our web segments. Experience with animation is required. Please submit a resume and examples of work.

Copy Editors – We are looking for two copy editors who will edit stories, blog posts and “startups to watch” blurbs. Copy editors will be required to edit 3-4 stories a week as well as consult with Co-Founders and web team before posting to the website. Previous experience with copy writing is preferred for candidates, but not required. Candidates should have strong writing and editing skills. Please submit a resume and two writing samples.

Video Editors – Editors will work with our production team at the Orange Television Network. Editors will edit 1 video a week (2-3 minutes in length) and will be required to use Avid and/or Adobe Premiere. Editors should also be familiar with After Effects. Please submit a resume and links to your work.

Programmer – Will work with Web Director. Please submit a resume and links to any of your sites.

Researchers – Researchers will work with our campus team to research student startups and startup cultures prior to each of our campus visits. Research includes contacting students startups, incubators, accelerators, semester programs, unique startup events and potential partners who would be interested in being featured by The Next Zuck. Candidates should be curious, interested in startups and willing to meet with Co-Founders twice a month to discuss research and potential story ideas. Please submit a resume.

Social Media Team – The social media team will be responsible for posting and generating content to Facebook,Twitter, Instagram, Tumblr and Pinterest daily. Candidates should have experience with social media in a professional manner. Please submit a resume.

Web Director – Will work with Programmer to design and keep website up to date. Web Director should be familiar with Word Press, HTML 5, Javascript and Google Analytics. Please submit a resume and links to any of your websites.

Writers – Will write 1-2 stories per month about a student startup or campus startup event. Co-Founders and researchers will provide writers with story ideas and contacts. Candidates should be curious, creative, and strong writers with good interview skills. Please submit a resume and two writing samples.

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

 

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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