Welcome to the Honors Program at the University of Nevada, Reno
Honors Alum Chapter to host Pack Picnic on the Quad on July 8th at 6pm
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Summer is right around the corner and the Honors Alum Chapter is once again sponsoring a Pack Picnic on the Quad! Please join us on Wednesday, July 8th, 2009 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm for complimentary cookies, popcorn, watermelon, face painters, and bounce houses while you listen to the sounds of the DG KICKS. Come Join the fun and get to know your fellow Honors alum!
Welcome to all new Honors Program students!
Upcoming Events:
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18th Annual Incoming Honors Retreat, August 22-23, 2009, Lake Tahoe
The Incoming Honors Student Retreat is an excellent opportunity to get to know other Honors students and Honors staff members while learning more about the Honors Program. Activities include: a ropes course, games, volleyball, kayaking, swimming, and a 2-hour Lake Tahoe lunch cruise aboard the M.S. Dixie II.
Have you met with an Honors advisor?
All new Honors students must meet with an Honors advisor. Please contact the Honors Program office at (775) 784-1455 to set up an appointment.
Are you planning on living in the Honors Residential Scholars Community?
HRSC students must enroll in three (3) Honors courses in the fall semester, including HON 200B, and two (2) Honors courses in the spring semester. Please contact an Honors advisor if you are having difficulties including the required Honors courses in your schedule.
Have you signed up for DIRECTIONS?
All new students are required to attend DIRECTIONS, the University of Nevada's summer orientation program. Visit www.unr.edu/directions for more information and to sign up for one of nine sessions.
Other links for new students:
- Nevada Overview
- Honors Residential Scholars Community
- List of Undergraduate Degree Programs
- Academic Advisors, by College
- Fall 2009 Class Schedule
- 2009-2010 Online Catalog
- Fall 2009 Academic Calendar
- Student Financial Aid & Scholarships
The University of Nevada Honors Program Class of 2009
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Congratulations and welcome to the Honors Alum Chapter! Check the Alum page for more information on upcoming events and to complete the Recent Grad Survey
Congratulations to Matt Polasko, a 2009 Goldwater Scholar!
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Awarded to outstanding college sophomores and juniors in the fields of mathematics, science, and engineering, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship is the premier national award for undergraduates in these areas. Matt, a Biochemistry major and Honors student, is one of only 278 Goldwater Scholars for the 2009-2010 school year and the sole recipient of this award in the state of Nevada. Read more about Mat's accomplishments in Nevada News.
The Honors Program would like to congratulate the December 2008 graduates!
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Honors students in the news:
Ashish Francis named 2009 Herz Gold Medalist
Senior Scholars 2009: Different paths, notable accomplishments
University named sponsor in National Merit Program
Honors students make a difference at Hug High School
Taking Honors study to a national level
The Honors Program at the University of Nevada, Reno seeks to provide students who are both academically talented and highly motivated with an undergraduate education that nurtures and promotes students' capacities to think competently, understand deeply, and act ethically.
In order to prepare leaders who effectively engage our complex and rapidly changing world, a university education must go beyond the provision of a strong fund of professional knowledge and skill. It is the mission of the Honors Program at the University of Nevada, Reno to provide strong support for the development of students' capacities to think deeply and critically and to act in ways that promote the betterment of all citizens.
