Scholarships Opportunities Available
Honors Scholarships for Current Honors Students

 

Deadlines and requirements can be found on the various applications. For questions, please e-mail Carolyn Sampson [email protected].

Women's Center Scholarship

The Women's Center at Kent State will award two $500 scholarships to the two top female KSU students who apply by Friday, February 14th.

Nominations Being Accepted for the 2014
Distinguished Honors Faculty Award
Each year Honors students and alumni have the opportunity to recognize excellence in Honors teaching. The Honors College is currently accepting nominations for the 2014 Distinguished Honors Faculty Award.
 
The deadline for nominations is February 1. Complete the online nomination form.
Submit Your Undergraduate Research,
Scholarly Work, or Creative Project
Undergraduate Symposium on Research Scholarship and Creative Activity
Kent State is providing students an opportunity to showcase and be recognized for scholarly and creative work.  The Symposium on Research, Scholarship and Creative Activity is being held April 2, 2014. Undergraduate students in all majors are encouraged to submit an abstract for the Symposium.

 

Participants have the opportunity to win cash rewards, as well as fulfill their Experiential Learning Requirements.

 

The first step is to submit an abstract that describes your work before February 17th. Questions can be directed to Undergraduate Studies Dean Eboni Pringle [email protected].

Annual Student Conference at Kent State Stark
Open to all KSU Honors Students
The Annual Student Conference at Kent State's Stark campus will take place April 24-25th, 2014.  Proposals can be submitted online for papers, posters, art work, music and theater presentations.   Proposals must be turned in by
March 24th, 2014.  Questions can be directed to conference coordinator Dr. Leslie Heaphy [email protected] or 330-244-3304.
Study Abroad News
Spring Education Abroad Expo
 
The Office of Global Education will be holding the Spring Education Abroad Expo on January 22, 2014 from 11:30 to 2:30 in the Student Center Ballroom Balcony.
New Exchange Partnership in South Korea
Kent State has created a new exchange partnership with Dankook University in South Korea. This exchange will present students with the opportunity to study for four weeks (July 14-August 8, 2014) at one of South Korea's leading private research institutions, taking advantage of quality academics taught in English, with financial incentives such as free housing, daily breakfast, and $1,200 airfare vouchers. More details
Honors Projects Available Through RCET

RCET (the Research Center for Educational Technology housed in Moulton Hall) is currently accepting students to complete Individual Honors Work projects (IHWs) focusing on the following areas: 

  • Using digital tools for 21st Century Skills
  • Virtual environments and game-based learning
  • Technology integration with Common Core State Standard
  • Best practices in K12 teaching and learning

Opportunities for community service projects are also available. 

 

For additional information contact:

Annette Kratcoski, Ph.D 

Director Research Center for Educational Technology 

 [email protected]

 

IHW contracts need to be submitted by Friday, January 17th.

University Library

The Kent State University Library will remain open for normal business hours during the MLK Holiday on Monday, January 20th.

e-News from Honors

January 15, 2014
In This Issue
Upcoming Deadlines

Honors Class Project Agreement contracts (CPA's), Individual Honors Work contracts (IHW's), and Honors Thesis Prep forms are due this Friday, January 17th by noon.

Honors Library and Computer Lab Hours
Monday-Thursday: 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday and Sunday: closed

Lost and Found

If you suspect you have left behind a personal item in the Honors Library or the Stopher-Johnson classrooms then you can check for your items with the staff at the the Honors College reception area in the Lower Level (right by the Honors Library).

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