Torch Tuesday is your chance to join Honors College students, staff, and faculty members for conversation, advice, and camaraderie over a laid-back lunch. Need a meal swipe? Look for an Honors staff member in the Windsor Dining Court lobby at 11:30 a.m. They'll be holding up a torch sign. Questions? Contact Student Leadership and Engagement Manager Rachel Newell - newellr@purdue.edu.

Does the thought of presenting your work make your heart race? Give you sweaty palms? Never fear! Our upcoming workshop will give you all the tools you need to excel as a presenter, including tips on: organizing your presentation, designing your slides and delivery.

Join your Honors College Student Diversity Officers for the first installment of a three-part series exploring Body Matters. In part one, Hair Politics, Florence Adibu from CILMAR will lead us in a discussion to better understand why hair can be a political, historical, and personal statement of what we value, who we are, and where we've come from.

Want to learn how to build successful startups? Micro engineering expert Professor Simon Park will walk you through the process, touching on research, implementation, product design and commercialization. The University of Calgary professor's research interests include micro machining, nano engineering, CNT nanacomposites and alternative energy applications.

The Honors College Wellness Committee is hosting a weekly 30 minute guided meditation session led by Honors Advisor Ethan Johnson. The hope is to provide a space for you to start your week off grounded and centered. The sessions are designed for beginners. Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and bring friends.

Everyone experiences academic pressure. However, it can sometimes seem like you are the only one!  Come and talk about it with your peers and Dr. S-S. This is a time for sharing strategies, learning from others, and connecting. Bring your lunch-and maybe a friend too.  Open to all Honors College Students.  Runs through April 22! *** Note: It's okay to leave early or come late*** 

Save lives without even leaving campus! Join the Honors College Community Service Programming Committee and donate blood for the Indiana Blood Center. Free pizza and snacks will be provided! If you are interested, sign up for a time to donate. We really appreciate your help, and remember, every donation is enough to save three lives!

Torch Tuesday is your chance to join Honors College students, staff, and faculty members for conversation, advice, and camaraderie over a laid-back lunch. Need a meal swipe? Look for an Honors staff member in the Windsor Dining Court lobby at 11:30 a.m. They'll be holding up a torch sign. Questions? Contact Student Leadership and Engagement Manager Rachel Newell - newellr@purdue.edu.

Featuring Purdue 150th Professors, this discussion will consider the full range of the faculty’s responsibilities at Purdue, and discuss in particular how research and teaching intersect here (or how they don’t intersect). The discussion may tackle the following questions: How much of our time is devoted to instruction/mentoring? Of undergraduates? Of graduates? What techniques do we have to balance the demands on our time? How does—or doesn't—our research or scholarly work influence or affect our syllabi, our teaching styles, our…

Meet alumni in-person and/or virtually. Students will have approximately seven minutes with each alum.

The Life Kit series is a collection of FREE, one-hour sessions to teach Honors College Students important life skills you may need now and after college. Learn quick, easy and delicious recipes that only require five ingredients! This class will demonstrate how to make Bruschetta Chicken, Roasted Parmesan Green Beans, Cinnamon Roasted Sweet Potatoes, and Sautéed Apples with Granola. The first 20 people will be accepted with a waitlist for the following applicants. Please RSVP by Thursday, March 21.

Are you feeling lost and looking for a change in your academics? You’re not alone. Come join the Interdisciplinary Connections Programming Committee and fellow upperclassmen for a discussion about finding their academic identity. Whether it be about changing majors, organizational involvement, interests, or hobbies, engage in a conversation to learn more from others about finding your path. Resources and light snacks will be provided.

Schwarzman representative Christian Tanja will speak to students about this leadership program for a 1-year Master’s in Global Affairs at Tsinghua University in China. Open to U.S. and  international students from any major.

Students with demonstrated leadership and civic commitment receive full funding for graduate education at Stanford.

The Honors College Wellness Committee is hosting a weekly 30 minute guided meditation session led by Honors Advisor Ethan Johnson. The hope is to provide a space for you to start your week off grounded and centered. The sessions are designed for beginners. Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and bring friends.

Everyone experiences academic pressure. However, it can sometimes seem like you are the only one!  Come and talk about it with your peers and Dr. S-S. This is a time for sharing strategies, learning from others, and connecting. Bring your lunch-and maybe a friend too.  Open to all Honors College Students.  Runs through April 22! *** Note: It's okay to leave early or come late*** 

Join the Global Programming Committee for a different international short film each evening followed by a discussion with a faculty member. Cotton candy and popcorn treats will be there as well!  

Torch Tuesday is your chance to join Honors College students, staff, and faculty members for conversation, advice, and camaraderie over a laid-back lunch. Need a meal swipe? Look for an Honors staff member in the Windsor Dining Court lobby at 11:30 a.m. They'll be holding up a torch sign. Questions? Contact Student Leadership and Engagement Manager Rachel Newell - newellr@purdue.edu.

Learn from three alumni that have taken their Purdue and the Honors College experience to propel them into their next adventure! Meet the alumni: Blake Wetherton: Purdue University - Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering—May 2015 AND University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI - PhD in Physics (June 2015-Present). Thesis: Magnetic Reconnection in the Age of the Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission Hailey Edmonson: Purdue University -  Bachelor of Science in Plant Genetics, Breeding and Biotechnology, 2017.  Crossroads Community Food Network-Takoma Park, MD. AmeriCorps…

Alaskan native storyteller Ishmael Hope will share traditional stories from his Tlingit and Inupiaq heritage focused on life lessons, respect for elders, Mother Earth and stories of perseverance.  This interactive presentation will provide the opportunity for students to gain deeper insight into Indigenous traditions and connection to communities.

Does my research require IRB approval? How do I obtain it? Jennifer Linvill from the IRB office is visiting the Honors College to answer all your Institutional Review Board questions.

Join your Honors College Student Diversity Officers for the second installment of a three-part series exploring Body Matters. In part two, Disability Politics, we will discuss how disabled bodies are politicized with facilitators from the Disability Resource Center.

Need a break from studying? Want to enjoy a fun night with friends? Come out to the Honors Escape Room and Game Night hosted by the Interdisciplinary Connections Programming Committee! You will have 50 minutes to solve the puzzle and escape the room and a whole night of board games to enjoy. Snacks and beverages will be provided throughout the event. Spaces are limited, so be sure to RSVP by Wednesday, March 27th to secure your spot and preferred time…

The Honors College Wellness Committee is hosting a weekly 30 minute guided meditation session led by Honors Advisor Ethan Johnson. The hope is to provide a space for you to start your week off grounded and centered. The sessions are designed for beginners. Participants are encouraged to dress comfortably and bring friends.

Everyone experiences academic pressure. However, it can sometimes seem like you are the only one!  Come and talk about it with your peers and Dr. S-S. This is a time for sharing strategies, learning from others, and connecting. Bring your lunch-and maybe a friend too.  Open to all Honors College Students.  Runs through April 22! *** Note: It's okay to leave early or come late*** 

Join your Honors College Student Diversity Officers for the final installment of a three-part series exploring Body Matters. In part three, Fat Politics, Melisa Gruver, Associate Directory Civic Engagement & Leadership, will discuss how fat bodies are politicized and challenges put up against society's false standard of beauty.

Torch Tuesday is your chance to join Honors College students, staff, and faculty members for conversation, advice, and camaraderie over a laid-back lunch. Need a meal swipe? Look for an Honors staff member in the Windsor Dining Court lobby at 11:30 a.m. They'll be holding up a torch sign. Questions? Contact Student Leadership and Engagement Manager Rachel Newell - newellr@purdue.edu.

A few of your very own HLC Exec Board members and seasoned travelers will be sharing their tips for traveling as a college student. They will be covering everything from finding cheap flights to visas and currency exchange. Perfect as you plan for summer travel, conferences, or your next Spring Break! Also, don't miss out on your chance to try some fun snacks from around the world!

Professor Barry Wellman studies networks: community, communication, computer, and social. His research examines virtual community, the virtual workplace, social support, community, kinship, friendship, and social network theory and methods. Learn about “Aging, Health, and Social Networks in the Information Age” at the panel discussion, then attend his follow up deep dive, “The Networked Question in the Digital Age: How Do Individuals Connect at Different Stages of the Life Course?”

There will be 4-5 alumni that will participate in-person or virtually. Students, please RSVP and supply questions concerning the panel topic. Topic: Graduate/Professional School transition

Everyone experiences academic pressure. However, it can sometimes seem like you are the only one!  Come and talk about it with your peers and Dr. S-S. This is a time for sharing strategies, learning from others, and connecting. Bring your lunch-and maybe a friend too.  Open to all Honors College Students.  Runs through April 22! *** Note: It's okay to leave early or come late*** 

The mission of the Honors College Jazz Society is to provide an open space for Jazz enthusiasts and those just curious to gain a deep understanding and appreciation of Jazz. All Honors College students are welcome to join current Jazz Society members for their end-of-the-year celebration dinner and to learn more about how you can get involved next year.

Torch Tuesday is your chance to join Honors College students, staff, and faculty members for conversation, advice, and camaraderie over a laid-back lunch. Need a meal swipe? Look for an Honors staff member in the Windsor Dining Court lobby at 11:30 a.m. They'll be holding up a torch sign. Questions? Contact Student Leadership and Engagement Manager Rachel Newell - newellr@purdue.edu.

There is a brand new leadership initiative in the Honors College: the house Student Advisory Committee! Rising second-year students, you are encouraged to apply to become a member of your House's Student Advisory Committee (SAC). Each House will have an SAC to develop the rest of the Honors experience. As a member of an SAC, you will: create House traditions for students living outside the Honors Residences work closely with your House's FHP to develop leadership and organizational skills organize…

A special time to recognize and show appreciate for Honors College students who have held leadership positions during the 2018-2019 academic year.

Everyone experiences academic pressure. However, it can sometimes seem like you are the only one!  Come and talk about it with your peers and Dr. S-S. This is a time for sharing strategies, learning from others, and connecting. Bring your lunch-and maybe a friend too.  Open to all Honors College Students.  Runs through April 22! *** Note: It's okay to leave early or come late*** 

Torch Tuesday is your chance to join Honors College students, staff, and faculty members for conversation, advice, and camaraderie over a laid-back lunch. Need a meal swipe? Look for an Honors staff member in the Windsor Dining Court lobby at 11:30 a.m. They'll be holding up a torch sign. Questions? Contact Student Leadership and Engagement Manager Rachel Newell - newellr@purdue.edu.

Come hear first-hand about projects from students across the Honors College.  Presentations will include students from: Engineering, Movement & Sport Sciences, Finance, Psychology, Biochemistry, and more! Session 1: 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Session 2: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Celebrate the end of an amazing academic year with food and games!

It is with great revelry and pride that we send our Honors College graduates out into the world! Students graduating in May 2019, please join us for a luncheon in your honor to recognize and celebrate your accomplishments. This event is for graduating students and their friends and families. Students are also welcome to invite their faculty mentor as a guest. RSVP information will be announced at a later date.

If you’re staying in town or on campus this summer, join other Honors College students, faculty, and staff for an outdoor version of our weekly community tradition. Bring your own lunch and join us for fun conversation and lawn games. Friends and family welcome! (Note, in case of inclement weather we will meet in the HCRS Reading Room.)

If you’re staying in town or on campus this summer, join other Honors College students, faculty, and staff for an outdoor version of our weekly community tradition. Bring your own lunch and join us for fun conversation and lawn games. Friends and family welcome! (Note, in case of inclement weather we will meet in the HCRS Reading Room.)

If you’re staying in town or on campus this summer, join other Honors College students, faculty, and staff for an outdoor version of our weekly community tradition. Bring your own lunch and join us for fun conversation and lawn games. Friends and family welcome! (Note, in case of inclement weather we will meet in the HCRS Reading Room.)

If you’re staying in town or on campus this summer, join other Honors College students, faculty, and staff for an outdoor version of our weekly community tradition. Bring your own lunch and join us for fun conversation and lawn games. Friends and family welcome! (Note, in case of inclement weather we will meet in the HCRS Reading Room.)

Join other new Honors College students for this overview of ways to maximize the value added to your Honors college experience. Please attend the session that corresponds to your disciplinary college: 2:30pm: Engineering; 3:30pm: Education, Exploratory Studies, Krannert, Polytech, Pharmacy; 4:30pm: Agriculture, CLA, HHS, Vet Tech; 5:30pm: Science

Second-year Honors College students are invited to come reconnect with friends and test your Honors College knowledge.  There will be pizza, bingo, great prizes, and one very sparkly blazer!

Zen Gardens: Creating zen gardens is a great way to reduce stress, improve your focus, and develop a sense of well-being. Come learn more about Japanese zen gardens and make your own. All Honors students are invited to bring  a friend and support each other as you spend time focusing on your health and well-being.