Honors on Facebook

Hi Honors community,

We have noticed changes in Facebook that impact the frequency of our posts.  Basically, Facebook made it impossible for us to reach  each person who ‘likes’ our page unless we pay them extra money to “promote” a post.  We think this is terrible, because here in Honors we would rather devote our resources to supporting and promoting our students, not to paying Facebook to reach you.

In response to complaints from non-profit organizations, Facebook developed a welcome feature to help overcome this without cluttering up your news feed.  Here’s how you can be alerted any time we post something to our page:

(1) Head over to our Facebook page (facebook.com/rcuhp)

(2) Hover (don’t click) over the “Liked” button on the right (just under our cover picture)

(3) Select “Get Notifications” to just be notified when there is a post from us.

(4) OR Select “Show in News Feed” to make sure our posts show up in your feed.

screenshot of facebook like page

We send out a lot of good and useful information, some of it very important, and we don’t want you to miss it!

Of course, to avoid these problems altogether, you can join us on Facebook @SUHonors where our tweets will never hide from you!

 

The Christmas Bureau: A Time of Giving

Hello Honors Community!

Writing today with a message from your fellow student, Mary-Jo Robinson: 

Although the holiday season seems to be far away, it IS approaching very quickly.  During these challenging economic times, many people are struggling to provide even basic needs for their families; making the joy of the holiday season out of reach.  Many in the Syracuse community will find themselves unable to buy food for the holidays, much less gifts for their children.  To help fellow community members in need, caring citizens from across Central New York come together every year at the Christmas Bureau to fill in the gaps for families who just cannot afford gifts.

The Christmas Bureau is a coalition led by the United Way of Central New York and the Salvation Army of the Syracuse Area.  This program is working very hard this year to provide for nearly 7,000 children this holiday season. 

Here is how you can help with this effort.  The United Way of Central New York is hosting its second Stocking Stuffer Drive in an effort to collect gifts to be given at the Christmas Bureau this year.  The United Way has provided us with a box here in the Honors Main Office for collection of goods and the below list of stocking stuffer ideas.  Starting on Friday, November 9th, we will collect stocking stuffer donations until Friday, December 7th. 

Here is a list of potential items to be collected:

Colored Pencils                               Crayons                               Pez

Coloring Books                                Markers                               Yo-yo

$5 Target Giftcards                       Playing Cards                     Books

Hair Accessories                            Stickers                                 Socks 

Stuffed Animals                              Play-Dough                          Nail Polish

Lip Gloss/Chap Stick                    Character Cups                  Fruit Snacks

Character Band-Aids                    Matchbox Cars                  Candy

Disposable Camera                        Glow Sticks                          iTunes Giftcards

Thumb Drive                                    Wallet                                    Journal

Keychains/Lanyards                    Hot Chocolate                    Kids toothpaste     

With your support, we will be able to fulfill the holiday wishes of thousands of children in need.  If there are any questions, you can contact me at 207-267-0650 or via email at mkrobi04@syr.edu. Thank you for your support, Honors Community!  

 -Mary-Jo Robinson

Vicky Bickel is leaving Honors

Hello Honors community!

Vicky BickelIt is with mixed feelings that we announce the departure of our own Vicky Bickel from the Honors program.  Vicky has decided to relocate to the Richmond, Virginia area to be closer to her family and new granddaughter.  Her last day with the Honors program will be Friday November 9th.  We could write at length about all the ways she will be missed, but we decided to let the staff speak for themselves about the impact Vicky has had on them and the program.  So here goes…

“As one of Vicky’s former student employees and current colleagues, I have had the privilege of experiencing so much with her. It is difficult to imagine an Honors Program without Vicky, but I am proud that I can now bid farewell and say “see you soon” not to my boss or my coworker, but my friend.” Gerard McTigue – Budget Manager & Special Projects Coordinator

“During the semesters when I was only teaching one course on campus, I wondered, “Do I fit in here anymore?” It was always Vicky’s cheery hello and welcoming presence in Honors that helped me feel that I did. I know I can speak for everyone, students, staff and instructors, when I say how much Vicky will be missed; she has brought a sunny spot of humanness to our home.”  Karen Hall – Assistant Director – Academic Advising & Civic Engagement

”  I have often marveled at Vicky’s ability and willingness to encourage students, and her dedication to the well-being of her work-study students.   Her cheer and spirit have left a positive impression on all of us as she moves on to the next phase of life.  She will be missed!”  Blythe Scherrer – Assistant Director – Information Systems

“We will deeply miss Vicky’s commitment to students, the great cheer and warmth she brought to the office every day, and wonderful organizational skills, and her marvelous artistic talents.  We wish all the best for her!” Eric  Holzwarth – Deputy Director

“We watch Vicky go with such mixed feelings:  Delight that she will have a wonderful new job near her children and grandchildren, and sorrow at losing such a key member of the Honors team.”  Hanna Richardson – Associate Deputy Director

“Vicky’s humor, warmth, and support has shaped the Honors Program into the welcoming “home” that it is for all of us.”  Kate Hanson – Assistant Director Scholarship Preparation & Academic Advising