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Got Privilege? NCORE presents dialogue and dinner tonight, 6-9 p.m., Chao Auditorium

Honors Student Amy Fussenegger takes time during her advising appointment to ask counselor Luke Buckman about non-Arts & Sciences courses. Please remember to show up on time and prepared with questions and courses for your advising appointment. HONORS CALENDAR Oct. 2 Got Privilege? NCORE presents dialogue and dinner, 6 - 9 p.m., Chao Auditorium. The film "Higher Learning" will be screened. First Annual Fall Graduation Fair, 12-6 p.m., Multipurpose Room of the Student Activities Center (SAC) Oct. 3 First Annual Fall Graduation Fair, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m., Multipurpose Room of the SAC Oct. 4 HSC event: Dinner at Havana Rumba. Everyone pays their own way, please RSVP to Paul Mick ( pbmick01@louisville.edu ) Oct. 8-9 Midterm Break. Classes not in session. Oct. 11 HSC Meeting, 12:20 p.m., Etscorn Honors Center HSC Lecture Series presents: Dr. Mickey Hess, “Is Hip Hop Dead: The Past, Present and Future of America’s Most Wanted Music,” 6 p.m., Elaine Chao Auditorium, Ekstrom Library. Last day to withdraw from classes! Oct. 16-17 Freshman Guides Ice Cream Social for participants, 7:00 p.m., Overseers Honors House Oct. 29 Priority Registration begins! Oct. 29-31 Honors walk-in advising begins at the Etscorn Honors Center HVP -- Honors Volunteer Program The next HVP meeting will be Tuesday, Oct. 30, from 12:20-12:50 in the Etscorn Honors Center Classroom. Pizza will be provided. All HVP meetings will be held the last Tuesday of each month at the same time and place. Those who wish to be notified about HVP events by listserv, please send your name and e-mail address to anmart03@louisville.edu. Before every event, you will receive e-mail with the exact time, locations, car pool instructions and directions. Please also check out the Facebook group Honors Volunteer Program. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Halloween at the Zoo Just a reminder volunteers participating in Halloween at the Zoo on Oct. 28 need to meet at the Etscorn Honors Center to carpool to the event. For more information or questions regarding this event, please e-mail Allie Martin by at anmart03@louisville.edu. A&S Centennial Challenge For more information on this all-day event, which takes place on Nov. 17, please e-mail Luke Buckman at luke.buckman@louisville.edu Box Tops for Excellence! Give us your Tacos, Au Gratin Potatoes and Cheerios! Honors Student Council is collecting Box Tops for Education. The collection box in located in the Overseers Honors House on the window sill of the lounge area (Behind the table where snacks are kept.) HSC will be donating the collected box tops to a local school. Please visit their website for participating products and contact Sarah Jane Bodell at with any questions. The Future of U of L’s Career Center U of L’s new Director of the University Career Center Leslye Erickson would like you to know some of the services the new center will provide by the end of the Spring 07’ term. Individualized Career Counseling Career Counselors are available to assist you with choosing or changing your major, assessing abilities, interests and values, clarifying career goals, writing a resume or cover letter, preparing for interviews, conducting a job search or preparing to attend graduate school. Each counselor is assigned to one of the schools or colleges of the university, so they know the academic programs of study and are uniquely qualified to help you understand the career opportunities within your specific field and/or areas of interest. Experiential Education through Internships and Cooperative Education Opportunities You can also gain “real world” work experience related to your major while still in school through a part-time job, an internship or a cooperative education assignment. Visit our office to learn more about how to participate and let us help you make the connections you need. On-line Career Resources available 24/7 Visit the newly updated Career Services webpage to learn more about what their programs and services and browse the career development internet resources already identified for you and your major. For example, one of the most used on-line resources is "What Can I do With a Major In?" This resource provides you with a list of common college majors and then categorizes the career opportunities available for each major. It outlines common career areas, typical employers, and strategies designed to maximize career opportunities upon completion of your degree. On-Campus Interviews with nationally ranked employers The on-campus recruiting program provides you the opportunity to meet face-to-face with potential employers while interviewing for professional entry level and cooperative education positions with national and international organizations from across the country. On-line Portfolio Services Through Reference Now, you can house on-line your references, transcripts, performance evaluations, and even your portfolio for a minimal fee. All materials are available to potential employers and/or graduate schools 24/7. A must - have on-line tool for today's savvy job seeker. Opportunities to network with employers U of L Career Services also hosts several career and information fairs throughout the academic year, providing you the opportunity to learn more about career opportunities and find employment. This is a great way to begin learning how to network and start building your list of professional contacts. On-line Management of your Job Search through eRecruiting Utilizing eRecruiting you can browse thousands of part-time, full-time, internship, cooperative education and/or summer positions, all posted by employers wanting to hire U of L grads. Attend a career services orientation to learn how to access this important resource. Customized Presentations on a wide variety of topics related to Career Management Did you know that upon your request, Career Services will provide your class or organization with a tailored presentation on Resume Writing, Education, How to Conduct Your Job Search, or even a Career Services Overview. Just let us know what you want to know and we'll be there. Career Services also offers an on-going series of programs available each semester. Watch for the upcoming schedule of informative presentations designed with your career development in mind. Graduate School Information For those students interested in going on to Graduate school U of L Career Services can assist you with the selection and application process, helping you to understand what you need to do and the skills you need to develop to be successful. Familiarize yourself with Career Services, stop by and get to know the friendly staff and get involved. The time you invest now in your future will ensure your success upon graduation.	If there are corrections or omissions, e-mail honors@louisville.edu to update information. Present Your Research in Frankfort Seventh Annual Posters-at-the-Capitol U of L undergraduate researchers are sought to present research papers to Kentucky legislators at Posters-at-the-Capitol 2008 held in the state capitol building in Frankfort on Jan. 31, 2008, during the legislative session. Research, scholarly and creative accomplishments provide legislators a chance to better understand the importance of faculty-mentored undergraduate scholarship. Poster presentations are being sought from undergraduates in ALL DISCIPLINARY AREAS! Online information is available at Posters-at-the-Capitol 2008. The abstract submission deadline is Oct. 24, 2007. Please call (270) 809-3192 or e-mail ursa@murrystate.edu with questions. FACE TIME (Facilitating the growth of a cohesive Honors community.) Getting to know you, Getting to know all about you. Chandresh “Chando” Shah is a junior Biology major from the Louisville area. His face might already be familiar to you for several reasons. Chando is an Honors Scholar, Honors Freshman Guide mentor, Honors Shadow Host and Honors Modes of Inquiry assistant. When he is not lending his time to these activities or studies he enjoys hanging out with his friends and working out. Chando’s favorite U of L sport is basketball but football is a close second for him. He has a vast appreciation for diversity particularly in his food selections. He “loves it all as long as it’s vegetarian!” If he had to describe himself in one word he would say, “very smart”; clearly he likes to make people laugh. That is two words. He sees making a person’s day better through laughter as his effort to make the world a better place. His words of advice to his peers, “Enjoy college, don’t let it stress you out too much; that goes for life as well. (But don’t blow off tests either.)” Next time you see Chando around be sure to ask him to demonstrate how he can “play” his knuckles, but at the very least be sure to spend some face time with him. Boris Yelin, pictured here displaying his infamous dancing face, is a sophomore Political Science and Latin American Studies major. Although he now calls Louisville home he once called Tashkent, Uzbekistan and Miami, Florida home. In his free time Boris enjoys dancing and listening to music. He is also a McConnell Scholar, Harlan Scholar, Spanish Club and Dancing with the Cards member. He lives by the philosophy that people should not be afraid to try new things. If he had to describe himself in one word it would be quirky which he might relate to you in English, Russian, or Spanish; the three languages that he speaks. He says that if music is present he pretty much blocks out everything else so be sure to never start a discussion near a stereo or concert. His words of advice to his peers are, “Have at least one thing that you are passionate about, that is not school-related.” His organization, Dancing with the Cards is holding its first event; Thursday, Oct. 4, from 7-10:45 p.m. at the Red Barn. The theme is the Dark Masquerade and it is a dinner dance. The cost is $3 per person and guests are encouraged to dress up and wear Venetian masks. ** If you would like to nominate yourself or someone you know to be featured in the next Current please complete this form and return it to the Etscorn Honors Center or e-mail the form to Nichole.Burruss@louisville.edu. Study Abroad in Panama Interested in earning 6 hours of credit during May, gaining international experience, and having fun? If so, taking Communication or Spanish courses in Panama may be for you! Consider participating in U of L’s 6 th Annual Study Abroad Program in Panama from May 1-31, 2008. Classes are offered in both English and Spanish (Note: You do not need to speak Spanish to participate). Students will take a Panamanian Culture class (300-level), which is taught in English. Then, students have a choice of one of three classes--Intercultural Communication (Comm. 440), which is taught in English (Note: 440 fulfills General Education WR and CD2 requirements) or one of two Spanish courses (SPAN 201 or 321, which are taught in Spanish). Applications are due by Jan. 14, 2008; however, apply early for scholarships. The cost is $2,985, which covers 6 hours of tuition, airfare, hotel, ground transportation to and from the airport, and fieldtrips. For more information or an application, contact Dr. Joy Hart in the Department of Communication. Information is also available on the Latin American and Latino Studies Webpage. HONORS STUDENTS REMINDER All University correspondence is handled through your University of Louisville e-mail address. Class changes and cancellations, Freshman Guides contact, class permissions, Honors course availability will all be mailed to you at your userid@louisville.edu e-mail address. You should be checking this e-mail account daily. Planning on Graduating in Fall? You can find information about graduation apparel online, as well as information about the First Annual Fall Graduation Fair, which will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 2 from noon until 6:00 p.m. and again on Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Multipurpose Room of the Student Activity Center. There will be food, gifts, special offers, cap and gown ordering, graduation photos, door prizes, and more. More information is available on-line at www.louisville.edu/commencement . Attention Fall 2007 Honors graduates If you are planning on graduating in the fall of 2007 and are finishing or have already finished your requirements for the University Honors Scholar (UHS) designation, be sure to stop by the Etscorn Honors Center to fill out a brief form. This form ensures that you are listed as having completed this designation for commencement. Please make sure that you come by and fill this out no later than Oct. 29, 2007. To those of you who are finishing the UHS program: congratulations on this well deserved distinction. Honors Online Pictures Pictures of Honors-related activities for our web pages and bulletin boards are welcome. I am currently looking for photos of Honors Students who have donated their hair, in 2007, to Locks of Love or some other charity. If you have something you would like to share, bring in an extra copy or a copy we can color scan. If you take digital pictures, send a URL site location (preferred) or a digital copy to Nichole Burruss at nichole.burruss@louisville.edu. Calling all Honors Students! The Current is now taking art submissions. Art submissions can be of any medium, but a picture will need to be taken in order to include the work in The Current . All submissions must be original and are subject to content review by the Honors Staff. Share your talent, share your passion and share your hobby! Please contact nichole.burruss@lousiville.edu with questions and submissions. Computer TECHniques Copier The University Honors Program recently added user account passcodes to the copier housed at the Overseers Honors House. Copies still cost $.05 a copy -- payable at the front desk -- but students are now required to input 123 before making copies. Honors will be closely monitoring the amount of copies made, and how much paper is used, in order to determine if copier usage and payments made coincide. If not, we may be forced to take copier privileges away. Paper Paper is currently available at the front desk, 25 sheets for $.25. However, we've noticed that we've had to bring more paper over since school began, but we aren't seeing an increase in the amount of money we are receiving. If this doesn't change, we will no longer provide paper to students; they will need to provide their own to use our printing and copying services.	Josh Yuen poses with his newly purchased “Go Geek” shirt from Honors Student Council. Shirts are on sale now for $9 in the Etscorn Honors Center Peace Corps General Information Session Life is Calling. How far will you go? If community health, information or environmental technology, business development or international education have any interest for you, sign up to attend. The Peace Corps' representative from Chicago, Ken Surdin, will meet with Honors students on Monday, Oct. 15 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in room w104 in the new wing of Ekstrom Library to talk about the Peace Corps and all the different ways it can enhance your life. Students desiring to arrange a personal meeting time or interview on Oct. 15 or 16 should contact Mr. Surdin well in advance of his arrival in Louisville, as he does presentations at Bellarmine, and at the Louisville Public Library when he is in the city. Upcoming Deadlines SCHOLARSHIPS and FELLOWSHIPS *Watch this spot for campus and national deadlines* Marshall Scholarship, Oct. 4, 2007 (Two years of graduate study in the United Kingdom or Ireland) Mitchell Scholarship, Oct. 5, 2007 (A year of graduate study at one of nine universities in Ireland) Gates Cambridge , Oct. 15, 2007 (Outstanding scholars study at Cambridge) Freeman-Asia Scholarship , Oct. 17, 2007 (Study in Asia in spring semester) Fulbright Scholarships, Oct. 19, 2007 (U.S. Government's premier program to every corner of the world) Paul & Daisy Soros Graduate Fellowships , Nov. 1, 2007 (Fellowship for new Americans. For grads and post grads) If you plan to apply for any of these scholarships and have not already made an appointment with the director of the Scholarship Office, Dr. Patricia Condon, you should do so immediately. Her e-mail is patricia.condon@louisville.edu or call 852-6293. New Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students in Science and Technology Research The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is being built in Saudi Arabia as an international, graduate-level research university. KAUST has a merit-based application process and is beginning to recruit men and women from around the world. KAUST will grant the KAUST Discovery Scholarship to highly talented students currently one to three years from graduation from first-level, bachelors or undergraduate degree study at public and private universities. The scholarship benefits include: Full tuition to complete degree at the student's current undergraduate institution, monthly living stipend, textbook and computer allowance, and travel costs for participation in KAUST-sponsored science, technology and leadership activities in Saudi Arabia and regionally. Upon the completion of the undergraduate degree program, students will receive: Admission into a master's degree program upon meeting the program's admission requirements at the KAUST campus in Saudi Arabia and a full scholarship at KAUST, including tuition, housing and travel costs. Applications are currently being accepted. The deadline for the current application cycle is Nov. 9, 2007. For more information on the KAUST Discovery Scholarship and to find the online application, visit the KAUST Web site at: www.kaust.edu.sa "Engaging Our World" Conference Engaging Our World, a social justice conference for the southeast will take place Oct. 12-14 at Wofford College in South Carolina. Engaging Our World is an exciting weekend of learning, discussing, and becoming involved in social justice issues such as poverty, homelessness, diversity, and fair trade. At the conference, college students will be empowered, enlightened and engaged by speakers from national, non-profit organizations such as Oxfam, Bread for the World, United Students for Fair Trade, and by our keynote speaker, Gillian Sorensen, Senior Adviser at the United Nations Foundation. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to truly engage your students; register online today! If you have any questions about this conference, please feel free to contact Justin Greene or The Reverend Lyn Pace, director of Service Learning and Bonner Scholars Program, Students involved in an RSO can apply for funding through SGA. Students might also ask their major department. for funding aid HONORS STUDENT COUNCIL (HSC) HSC is proud to sponsor the following regular monthly events: the academic lecture series and social outings. Please see below for details, and check The Current regularly for updates on activities, as well as the Facebook group Honors Program Announcements. Mark your calendars. The next HSC meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 11 at 12:20 p.m. in the Etscorn Honors Center. FREE FOOD is provided to all who attend! Freshman Guides news! The first social event for all Freshman Guides participants will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16 and Wednesday, Oct. 17. Both events are at 7:00 p.m. in the Honors House and ice cream will be served! You only need to attend one of the two event times so please contact your guide or mentor to coordinate the most convenient day to attend. HSC Events Lecture Series from the Honors Student Council (HSC) HSC is pleased to present its second lecture of the year, Dr. Mickey Hess who will be speaking about the question "Is Hip Hop Dead? The Past, Present, and Future of America's Most Wanted Music." This lecture will be held in the Chao Auditorium Oct. 11 at 6:00 p.m. with refreshments to follow. For more information, contact Luke Buckman. Go Geek T-shirts on Sale now! HSC T-Shirts have arrived! These incredibly stylish T's are on sale in the Honors Center for $9. The front image printed on the black shirt is of the infamous white squirrel. The back of the shirt displays the following text, “Go Geek! ΗΕ Γ Honors Student Council Honors Program University of Louisville.” Social Events Have a taste for Cuban food? The second HSC Dining Club meeting of the year will be held at Havana Rumba on Thursday, Oct. 4. Interested students should plan on meeting at the entrance of Threlkeld Hall Dormitory at 6:45 p.m. Please direct questions to Paul Mick at pbmick01@louisville.edu. Theatre Lovers Students interested in seeing the play "Angels in America," which the department of theater arts will be presenting from Nov. 14-18, should contact Alyssa Morgan at admorg01@louisville.edu. These activities are provided for your intellectual and social life. They only matter if they matter to you. Please come, meet faculty up close and informally, talk to other Honors students, and think about something with the pleasure that you don't have any homework or expectations attached to it!