September 11, 2006

 

Congratulations!  You've made it through your first two weeks of classes and we hope that all is going well for you.  We hope you have a great weekend!  Here are a few things that you should know about.

 

Honors Scholars and Subject-Area Honors students should plan to take at least one honors course every semester until their requirements have been met.  What types of courses would satisfy this requirement?  You should take one (or more) of the following each semester to fulfill this requirement:  an honors option, an honors seminar or a course with an honors section.  In unusual circumstances in which you cannot take any honors courses in a given semester, the Director or Associate Director may grant a waiver of this requirement for that semester, if requested by the student.  It is important that you make this request so that, when we see your transcript has no honors courses listed for that semester, we will know that you have not dropped out of the program.  We should have documentation in your file granting you the waiver for that semester. 

Please read your Honors Program Handbook and Senior Project Handbook carefully to answer many of your questions.  Both handbooks are available on our website   http://www.jmu.edu/honorsprog/     If you need to discuss questions or concerns with us, please call our office (568-6953) to schedule an appointment.  Stay in touch.  We are here to help you!

 

The printer in our lab is now charging $.03 per page.  You should be prepared to swipe your JACard every time you print.  Make sure you have money in your FLEX account to do this.

 

Are you interested in the creative arts?  Have you ever wanted to work on a creative arts journal?  Do you need HOP points?  To learn more about how you can get involved, come to the first FUGUE meeting of the year on SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, at 7:00 PM in the HILLCREST LOUNGE.  If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to e-mail us at jmufugue@gmail.com, or check out our website:

http://orgs.jmu.edu/honorspub/fugue.   You may also email Lauren at minerla@jmu.edu .

 

 

Our Twenty-first Annual Honors Banquet will be held Tuesday, September 12, from 6-8 p.m. in the Festival Conference and Student Center Ballroom.  Please bring your JAC card to pay for your meal ($4.25).  The remaining balance is subsidized by the Honors Program.

 

Honors Option Contracts were due Friday, September 8, if you planned to do an honors option in a course this semester.

First Brown Bag Lecture Wednesday, September 13, 12:20-1:10, Hillcrest Reception Area (first floor).  Lieutenant Kurt Boshart of the Harrisonburg Police Department will present "JMU, the Law, and You."

 

 

Freshman News

Remember to check Blackboard regularly for HOP and other important information.  Ernie is also sending periodic e-mails with special items for you.

 

Sophomore News

Your status letters have been mailed to your home address.  If you did not get yours, please pick it up in our program office. Some action may be required from you by October 9.

 

Junior News

Meeting of all junior honors students planning to begin work on their projects in either the fall or spring semester Wednesday, September 27, 5:00, ISAT/CS 159.

 

 

Senior News

Meeting of all senior honors students currently working on projects Wednesday, September 13, 5:00, ISAT/CS 159.  We will discuss your projects.  Project advisors are welcome to come!

Your status letters have been mailed to your home address.  If you did not get yours, please pick it up in our program office.  Some action may be required from you by October 9.

Mary Kay Adams, Interim Associate Director of the Honors Program