Syracuse University Honors Program
Calling All Honors Students
The Goon Squad has been a tradition at Syracuse University since the 1940’s and is a vital part of welcoming our new students into the Orange Family. Be a part of an SU tradition and help institute a new Honors tradition.
Sign up to volunteer at this link, enter “Honors” into the “Organization – Not Listed:: field, and choose the 3-6p Brewster/Boland/Brockway slot.
Last week, Arielle Lever, Honors alumna of the class of 2010, returned to Syracuse with the non-profit CO/LAB to speak to the SU Drama Department about theater in an outreach capacity.
CO/LAB was founded by 4 SU drama alumni, including Arielle, in 2011 and is inspired by and modeled after Syracuse University’s former Young Actors Program, now All-Star Cast. CO/LAB’s mission is to provide individuals with developmental disabilities a creative and social outlet through theater arts.
The non-profit has really taken off since its inception. Starting in the fall of 2011, they have reached over 350 individuals with developmental disabilities ranging from ages 5-79, they have produced 8 shows, and launched a satellite program in Seattle, WA. (Special shout out to the 65% of CO/LAB’s volunteer base that are SU alumni!)
We encourage you to get more of an inside look at CO/LAB and watch their informational trailer at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nvucdy9k59M and read about their work on their blog at: www.colabtheatergroup.tumblr.com.
We applaud Arielle, her fellow CO/LAB cofounders, its workers, and participants for the amazing work they do together!
Henry Peterson, a senior studying Engineering and Computer Science, volunteered his time building a house for an underprivileged family with Habitat 4 Humanity. He was part of a group of 15 students who constructed and secured supports and external walls as well as parts of the interior structure of the house. During construction, Henry was able to meet with the future homeowner and listen to how this opportunity changed her life. Through this civic engagement project, Henry learned about the time and dedication it takes to run an organization like Habitat 4 Humanity. Not only did he get to experience the gratitude of the future homeowner, but he also realized “for great things to be completed a lot of dedication from volunteers is needed.” In the future, Henry plans on volunteering more of his time to Habitat 4 Humanity.
Contributing Blogger Samantha DeTore, ’15 Arts and Sciences
Undergraduates for a Better Education (UBE) is a student group advocating for change within the University on issues such as advising, teacher quality, course availability, and internship credit and they have created a survey for students to provide feedback on their educational experience at SU. The survey can be taken here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/UBE.
UBE facilitates a connection between the students and administration. UBE will take the issues you face in your academics and advising and bring them to the administration’s attention.
They ask that you view the survey as a way to be part of creating a change and making a difference; the administration is listening, and what you have to say is important!
All answers are anonymous; only group data will be reported. You can like them on Facebook too! https://www.facebook.com/UndergraduatesForBetterEducationSyracuseUniversity
Questions or concerns? Contact Emily Ballard at emballar@syr.edu
Fall 2013 Honors Course Listings Are Available!
Fresh off MySlice and packed with fun, engaging courses for the curious mind, our course listings for Fall 2013 are published. Make sure you check back in case information changes or updates come in. Head over to the Fall 2013 Course page to access the listings.
The Resident Advisors in our Honors Learning Communities never cease to amaze us with the activities they come up with! Last week, RAs on the 2nd and 3rd floors of Sadler Hall, Jackie Barr and Bo Stewart, organized a trip for their residents to go to the Corning Museum of Glass in Corning, NY. The Museum is a highlight of the Central New York region and contains a collection of more than 45,000 glass objects which span 3,500 years of glassmaking history! Corning is dedicated to the preservation and exhibition of the art, history and science of glass and we love that our Honors Learning Communities were able to experience it.
When asked what brought about the trip, Sadler 3 RA Bo Stewart said, “My inspiration for the trip just came from my philosophy that students should take advantage of the attractions in the Central New York/Finger Lakes region while they are attending SU. Visiting places like the Corning Museum of Glass are both fun experiences and opportunities to expand our understanding of the history and culture of the region.”
We are happy to see our Honors students engaging with the history and cultures of the CNY region!
