Volume 5, Number 2
OVERSEERS
INTERNATIONAL SEMINAR Criminal Justice Seminar Experiences Cultural Revelation
Cobblestone streets, exposed plazas, ornate and opulent chapels and a slow-delicate pace would describe the city of Morelia in the state of Michoacán, Mexico. Following the Honors Overseers International Seminar titled "Comparative Criminal Justice Systems" taught by Professor Deborah Wilson, sixteen students spent ten days in Mexico studying its criminal justice system.
Undergraduate
Research Leads Students to "U of L's Own Rhodes" and Other Opportunities
"U of L's own Rhodes" is a reference used by some to identify an extraordinary post-graduate scholarship available to students in the College of Arts and Sciences at U of L. The reference developed because the funding for the Mary Churchill Humphrey endowed Centenary Memorial Scholarship is comparable to the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship.
"So,
how's the advising?" Do students visiting a college actually ask a question like that? Not usually. But as quality indicators go, advising is more important than many others that are touted.
Overseers Mentoring Program
Eye Opening and Valuable
How was I able to follow a top doctor around for a whole school year? The
Mentoring Program offers high-achieving juniors at U of L a hands-on taste
of their chosen profession with the guidance of respected professionals.
Visiting an Ancient and Modern World Capital
From the moment I stepped out of London’s Victoria Station, looked the wrong way, and almost got hit by a double-decker bus, I knew my trip to England was going to be an unforgettable experience. Like a child seeing the world for the first time, I was completely mesmerized by the uniqueness and magnificence of my new environment.
Winds of Change in South Africa
As I peered over the ledge of the old lighthouse sitting on Cape Point to observe the treacherous Atlantic water below, I was met by the same ferocious winds that for centuries had made the Cape of Good Hope impenetrable. The gusts knocked me back and I was forced away and turned around. Cloaked by the fog... (continued)
Reflections of an Islamic Past
Muslims in Spain? The topic of the spring International Honors Seminar
immediately snagged my curiosity.
Culture Shock on a Delhi Street
There we were, riding down a busy street in Delhi on our way to see the Rajghat,
when I saw something that will stay with me for a lifetime.
The Corvette, iPod Program in U of L Honors
Commercial marketers identify a distinctive product with a unique name that eliminates confusion. We could call our premier program in the University Honors Program some equivalent of Corvette, iPod, or even a name with a narrative twist, something equivalent to the Return-of-the-King Program.Etscorn Center Delights Honors
The Irvin F. and Alice S. Etscorn Honors Center opened in time for the new school year in August 2004 providing nearly 3,000 additional square feet of geographic space to enhance Honors resources. As for imaginative intellectual space, the resources have opened up a whole new realm. .Class Act
Honors Learning Communities pair classes to provide students opportunities to establish rapport with those holding similar interests.
Applying for a National Scholarship? Look Up "Dr. Pat."
Even high-achieving students can feel dizzy when searching for scholarships.
Coursework is the Centerpiece of Honors
What are Honors courses like? Read about several in-class sessions.
