January 27, 2025
Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/0cb9e2af6fc9/this-week-in-honors
Our brand new format! This page is a companion to the weekly email that goes out on Monday. It will have extra information that would have made the email too wordy and bulky. We'll always have the same categories:
From the Director
Nothing this week!This Week in Honors
- We got a popcorn machine! Swing by the third floor of the Lovejoy Library outside of LL3013 after noon for a free bag!
- Prof. Kamper has a book club! Read Socrates Express and discuss Feb. 19, Mar. 19, and Apr. 16 from 4:00pm to 5:30pm. Sign up here!
- We're gathering information on students interested in pursuing health-related professional programs after graduation. If this applies to you, please take a moment to complete the survey here: https://siue.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5hwUWXkRR8nnSBM
- The JMHP and HSA are bringing back our Shark Tank event, in which students pitch their ideas for honors courses to honors faculty. If you have an idea for an honors course, write to Dr. Riebeling at zriebel@siue.edu. Info and directions here.
- Have you ever been frustrated with CougarNet on registration day? Us too! GOOD NEWS EVERYONE! The university has made some changes to how registration happens this year. Your registration date and pin might have changed. Check out more information from the registrar here.
- What is a learning lounge? A collaborative learning space, where you come to study with others. Have a question? Other folks in the same general field (STEM or Creative) can help you answer it. No questions and just want to study in the company of others? We got you covered. At the 3rd floor library tables outside of LL3013. Check out the flyer for days and times.
- Gaggle Hours for Spring 2025 are Wednesdays from Noon to 2 in the comfy chairs on the third floor by the Honors Office suite.
Advising Updates
- Advising appointments are available on Starfish for Summer/Fall 2025. Sign up now!
- Pre-work before advising is now available: https://www.siue.edu/provost/honors/advising/forms.shtml
- Drop-In Advising for quick questions and support with your advisor can be done in-person or virtually.
- Ian (In-Office) Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am
- Meagan & Carol (Online) Wednesdays 1:30pm-4:30 and Fridays from 2:30pm-4:30pm
Service Updates
Some service opportunities from our friends at Faith Coalition Edwardsville:
- Friday Food and Fellowship occurs once a month at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 800 N Main in Edwardsville. This is a free meal, open to the public, and a great place to mingle with the community. If your group would like to prepare, serve, or donate financially toward future meals, contact Penny May at pennym1957@yahoo.com or 618-402-8332.
- Habitat for Humanity continues working on the house at 620 Hill Lane in Edwardsville. Volunteers are working most Saturdays from 8 to (at least) noon. All skill levels are welcome! Contact Todd for more information, todd@taplindefensefirm.com for specific tasks and tools.
- Volunteer to help the Edwardsville OWL (Overnight Warming Location) at First Baptist Church, 534 St. Louis Street. The OWL is open whenever the temperature is forecast to drop to 20 degrees or lower. Volunteers are needed to stay in shifts throughout the night, serve meals, collect & sort donations of coats & hygiene supplies, and much more. Sign up to serve at bit.ly/serveOWL, and try to attend a training THIS THURSDAY night at Mt. Zion Church in Granite City, 2827 Mockingbird Lane.
- The Metro East DIaper Bank is looking for a location & a sponsoring group, for a diaper drive in March. Read more about the great work they do helping low-income families in the Metro East at https://metroeastdiaperbank.org/ and contact Norma if you can help, at Contact@metroeastdiaperbank.org or 618-741-7296
Outside of Honors
Big opportunity for Sophomore Pre-Med Students! Mentorship in Medicine pairs you with a second-year medical student from SIU School of Medicine. Apply by Thursday, February 6! Click here for more detail.
