Announcements and Events
A MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Dear students:
Welcome to the 2008-2009 academic year! It is my pleasure to be working with all of you as Interim Director this year as we continue celebrating the 50th anniversary of the University Honors Program started by my Jesuit brother Fr. Clinton Albertson, S.J. It is my hope for you this year that as members of the program you take up the challenge of honoring yourselves intellectually, affectively, spiritually, and physically so you might more readily accept the challenge of honoring others you encounter. May you bear abundant fruit wherever you find yourselves. Have a wonderful year!
Sincerely,
Fr José I Badenes, S.J., PhD
Honors Interim Director
2008-2009 ANNOUNCEMENTS
Welcome to the Freshmen and welcome back to the sophomores, juniors, and seniors!! We hope that your academic year is off to a good start. If you have not done so already, please visit the newly decorated (and almost complete) Honors Commons Room. It is located near the end of the 4th floor hallway in University Hall. There are some very comfortable chairs and a couch. Also in the room are 4 computers and a couple of printers. This is a great place to study but also to hang out and spend time with each other.
STUDENT ARTIST AWARD COMPETITION
We are pleased to announce the three recipients, whose original artwork will be featured in the Clint Albertson, S.J., Honors Student Commons.
Congratulations goes to: Jacob Braafladt, Nick Fadely and Melissa Sweet.
2008 EVENTS CALENDAR
December 01, Proposals due for the Western Regional Honors Council Conference.
The Theme is: Pathways to Preservation, Sustainability, and Renewal
The conference will be held March 5-7, 2009 in Spokane, Washington
For more information, please visit their website: capps.wsu.edu/wrhcc
December 02, HONORS Research Fellows Applications Due Today
December 05, Alpha Sigma Nu Applications Due. Must have been invited to apply.
2009 EVENTS CALENDAR
January 20, Senior Thesis Meeting in McIntsoh, convo hour
January 15, Junior Thesis Meeting in PHIL Conference Room, convo hour
January 22, HAC Meeting in UNH 4915, convo hour
February 3, HAC Meeting in UNH 3rd floor, McIntosh, convo hour
February 4 or 11, HONORS Fellows Presentation, in UNH 1000, 4:30- 6:00 p.m.
February 24, HAC Meeting in UNH 4820, convo hour
February 26-28, AJCU IV Conference at Santa Clara University
February 27 – March 1, Sophomore Summit, Pali Mountain
March 4-8, WRHC Conference, Spokane, Washington
Hosted by Washington State University
March 18, Lawton’s Literati in the Dreier Suite, 6:30-8:00p.m.
March 19, HAC Meeting in ECC 1857, convo hour
March 22, Undergraduate Research Symposium, All day, various locations
For more information, visit www.lmu.edu/symposium
March 27-29, Junior Summit, Pali Mountain
April 2, HAC Meeting in UNH 4820, convo hour
April 8, Honors Reception, UNH 4th floor
Faculty presenting on their Fall 2009 courses
Students presenting on their travel & research experiences
April 9, Priority Registration
April 21, HAC Meeting in UNH 4820, convo hour
April 30, HONORS AWARD CEREMONY, in St. Robert’s Auditorium, 4:30 p.m.
Reception following in the Bird Nest
Please stay tuned to our website for dates and announcements
www.lmu.edu/honors
HONORS RESEARCH FELLOWS
We are pleased to announce that in 2008, seven grants were awarded for summer research. Formerly called the Payden Grants, these are now (due to enhanced donor funding) going to be named “Honors Research Fellows” and the students will carry this title for the calendar year.
Congratulations to the 2008 Fellows!
They are:
Jennifer Neczypor, Payden Research Fellow - junior
Peace & Non-Violence: A Study of Buddhism & Jainism (India)
Brock Seraphin, Albertson Research Fellow - junior
Microfinance: Moving Towards Economic Independence (Cambodia & Central Valley)
Gena Gammie, McIntyre Research Fellow - junior
NGO’s Policymaking: Disaster Relief and Reconstruction (Peru)
Danielle Dirks, McIntyre Research Fellow - sophomore
K’anchay Wasi- Against Domestic Violence via Sustainable Development of their Store (Peru)
Marisa Moonilal, McIntyre Research Fellow - junior
Taizé Prayer and Community (France)
Stephen Speicher, McIntyre Research Fellow - sophomore
Danger of Skin Cancer & Preventative Methods (Peru)
Naivasha Dean, McIntyre Research Fellow - sophomore
Documentary: CCS, Tapfire and their Controversial Relationship (Madagascar)
Each of these students will receive a research grant of $5,000 for summer projects that are both national and international in scope.
This year’s applications were among the best we have ever received. We are very proud of these students. At some point during the 2008-2009 academic year, we plan to celebrate their accomplishment. We will keep you posted on this.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SUMMER 2007 PAYDEN GRANT RECIPIENTS!
Marian Alonso (SR)
Understanding Immigration: NGO Internship in Rural Peru
Dale Kotchka-Smith (SR)
Comparative Study of US, Swedish, and British Healthcare Systems in D.C.
Andrea Ryken (SR)
Unheard Voices: Commemorating Lives Effected By HIV/AIDS in South Africa
Ryan Sheffer (SR)
Education in the Philippines:
A Documentary on the Contemptible Status of Youth Education in the Philippines
John Weems (JR)
Dancing with Mind and Body: A Journey to Integrated Medicine