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CENTER FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE University Honors Program

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SUMMER STUDY SCHOLARSHIP AVAILABLB TO HONORS STUDENTS

Students enrolled in an Honors class this semester are eligible to apply for a scholarship for study this summer. The Honors Program is offering a $500 scholarship for study at a university in the US other than Marshall and a $1000 scholarship for summer study abroad. Applications are available at the CAE. Applicants must submit a statement (no longer than two pages) , to the Executive Director, Center for Academic Excellence (Old Main 230), describing their proposed study program (include program literature, if possible), and indicating in what ways the program would enhance their education. An official transcript should be attached to the application. The Honors Council will select the Summer Study Scholarship recipient based on these criteria;

a. Demonstrated interest in the proposed study program;

b. The quality of the proposed study program;

c. Academic excellence DEADLINB: February 18, 1994

STUDY TROPICAL MARINB BIOLOGY IN BAHAMAS

Oklahoma State u. is offering a summer course to give students . an opportunity to study the biology of fish and

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invertebrates of the tropics. The site is San Salvador Island, Bahamas.

Prereg.: 4 er. of biology or zoology and 60 total er. completed, OR 45 er. completed with a 3.25 GPA minimum. Data: June 2-18, 1994 Cost: $1230 (includes most expenses, air fare, meals. etc.). Credit: 3 er. For complete information, stop by the CAE, OM 230.

NCHC National Honors s-inars

The National Collegiate Honors Council sponsors special study semesters for Honors students. The theme for Fall 1994 is, "Worlds in Transition." This seminar will be located at Long Island U., Brooklyn campus, 9/7~12/18, 1994. The Spring 1995 theme is, "Appalachia: Regional Cultures and Transitions." The location for the Spring seminar ia Western Carolina u. at Cullowhee, NC. More detailed information about these seminars and

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requirements is available at the CAE, OM 230.

HONORS COMPUTBR LAB OPEN P'OR STUDENTS

Students with MUN et accounts can use the six PCs and HP Laserjet 4 printer located in the Honors Lab at the CAE. The Network provides a number of software packages (word processing, database, spreadsheet, etc.), plus access to electronic mail and the Internet. There is no charge to students but we ask that you supply your own paper. The lab is open 8-4:30, Monday through Friday and at least one evening a weak. If you don't have a student account yet, bring your ID card to the PC Lab in Corbly 331, or the Computer Center in Pritchard and you will be assigned an account. The CAE has available for you a brief instruction manual on how to get started.

USEFUL IMFORNATION AVAILABLl!l AT CAB

1. Current guides to scholarships and graduate schools are available for Honors students in the CAE study/lounge. 2 • Current copies of The New York Times and Newsweek are in the Reading Room of the CAE. 3. Students may pick up a copy of our Honor Society booklet which describes all Honor societies on campus. The entries contain

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membership requirements, benefits of membership, and information about what you need to do join.

CAMPUS HONORARY

Name: Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics) Advisor: Professor Nicholas C. Kontos Corbly Hall, Room 253 (696-2606) Purpose: The objectives of Omicron Delta Epsilon are recognition of scholastic attainment and the honoring of high achievement in economics. Requireaent • : Undergraduate candidates for election to Omicron Delta Epsilon must have an overall scholastic average of "B" and at least twelve credits in economics with an average of "B" or better. They do not have to be economics majors, but they must have a genuine interest in economics Benefit• : Recognition of scholastic achievement Lifetime membership in Omicron Delta Epsilon Subscription to the society's office journal­The American Economist; Membership scroll; Establishment of closer ties between students and faculty; Participation in activities sponsored by the local chapter. Applications: May be obtained by contacting: Nicholas C. Kontos Corbly Hall, Room 253

Marshall University Center for Acadeaic Excellence Honors Prograa OM 230 Huntington, WV 25755

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There are over 50 non­profit organizations in the Huntington area that need your help. Some of the organizations that would welcome your participation include the Cabell County Public Library (523-9421), A.O. Lewis Community Center ( 696-5908) , Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity (696-3054), and the Pinnacle Care Nursing Home (529-6031). For additional information on these and other volunteer activities contact the MU Office of Student Activities and

Organizations (MSC 2W38, 696-6770).

CONSIDER AH BOHORS SEMESTER SPONSORED BY NCHC

These are field-based, integrative semesters conducted at locations unique for their cultural and social significance, under the co-sponsorship of the National Collegiate Honors Council and a host member institution. Settings have been both urban and rural, domestic and international. Once a site is chosen, the NCHC develops with local faculty a curriculum that makes maximum use of the locale. In every case the emphasis is on active, experiential learning as the essential part of an integrative learning community. Students are chosen from colleges and universities across the US to live, study, and explore as a team for one entire semester. Some scholarship aid is available. The essence of Honors Semesters includes culturally rich environments, field-based learning, interrelated courses, teamwork in discovery, culminating independent projects. More complete information about Honors Semesters is available at the CAE.

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