Dear Honors Students,
With classes just a week away, a warm welcome to new and returning students.
As you look ahead to the next few weeks, put these events on your calendar:
Stop by the Honors Office Monday, August 29, Tuesday August 30, and Wednesday, August 31, 12:30-1:30: Join me and the honors program staff for an informal get together so we can say hello and you can catch up with your classmates. We’ll be stocked with donuts, chips and goodies to share.
Ice Cream Social, Thursday, September 1, 12:30-2:00 (an Honors program tradition): Welcome the incoming class, mingle with friends and enjoy the last taste of summer in the Honors Lounge, 17 Lexington Ave, Room 903.
Free Thinking/Brown Bag Lunch Series begins Tuesday, September 6: Plan to attend the first meeting with Baruch’s Provost James McCarthy on Tuesday, September 6 at 12:45 pm in the Weinstein Lounge. Here’s your chance meet with the Provost in a more informal working session. Weekly faculty-led discussions are posted on the honors blog (link).
Class meetings early in semester: Join us to see your fellow classmates, discover important deadlines/resources, and engage in discussion of the program’s vision and how it can be achieved
•Seniors (90+ credits) – Tuesday, September 13th @ 12:45 pm in VC 3-150
•Juniors (60+ credits) – Thursday, September 15th @ 12:45 pm in VC 3-150
•Sophomores (30+ credits) – Thursday, September 22th @ 12:45 pm in VC 3-150
•1stYear students – Tuesday, September 27th @ 12:45 in VC 3-150
Come early, come often – we’re excited about having a chance to say hello, getting to know you and work with you.
All the best for a successful 2011/2012 academic year.
Nancy Aries
Acting Director
