Welcome to Honors 110: Honors Interdisciplinary Freshman Seminar

Welcome to Honors 110: Honors Interdisciplinary First-Year Seminar

Fall 2017 Seminar Sections

Dr. Nathaniel Grove (HON 110-301, Science in the World Around Us, TL 1050/Mentor Samantha Fisher, )

Dr. Bill Atwill (HON 110-302, Explorations of Place in Art & Literature, LH 132/Mentor: Cole Tillett,)

Dr. Art Frampton (HON 110-303, Biomedical Research & Ethics in the Genomics Era, TL 1007/Mentor: Erin Hilbrands,)

Dr. Kate Bruce (HON 110-304, Animal Einsteins – or Not?, RL 2007/Mentor:Madison Peterson,)

Dr. Diane Dodd (HON 110-305, What is science?, LH 139/Mentor: Rebekah James, )

Dr. Jennifer Horan (HON 110-306, The Politics of Human Trafficking, LH 141/Mentor:Savannah Miller,)

Ms. Michelle Britt (HON 110-307, The Circus of Community, MO 102/Mentor:Jennifer Brill,)

Dr. Jimmy Reeves (HON 110-308, Understanding the Universe: Scientific and Political Challenges, DO 226, Mentor: MacKenzie Wantje,)

The purpose of the Honors First-Year Seminar is not only to explore the campus, but also to delve into the nature of the university and what the “life of the mind” is about. How will a liberal arts education change you and affect your future? This is also a chance to learn about how a seminar operates, to research a topic in depth, and to explore how you will get the most from your years here. The class is designed to introduce honors students to the college experience by direct involvement in scholarship, service and leadership activities. This class format includes guest speakers, workshops/field experiences, collaborative learning and independent scholarship. There is an emphasis on discussion and there are required student projects.

Class meets from at 12:30 to 1:45 Tuesday and Thursday. Some days we will meet together in Lumina Theater and some days in your seminar rooms.

Dates and Topics/Locations:

Tuesdays / Thursdays

August 17

August 19

/ Your Seminar Room
Honors Beach Sweep

August 22

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Your Seminar Room

/ August 24 / Your Seminar Room
August29 / Your Seminar Room / August 31 / Your Seminar Room
September 5 / Your Seminar Room / September 7 / Your Seminar Room
September12 / Workshop room as assigned / September14 / Workshop room as assigned
September19 / Your Seminar Room / September 21 / Your Seminar Room
September 26 / Your Seminar Room / September 28 / Chancellor Sartarelli – Lumina Theater
October3 / Your Seminar Room / October5 / Fall Break Lyceum!
October 10 / Your Seminar Room / October 12 / Your Seminar Room
October 17 / Your Seminar Room / October 19 / Your Seminar Room
October 24 / Your Seminar Room / October 26 / Your Seminar Room
October31 / Your Seminar Room / November2 / Your Seminar Room
November7 / Your Seminar Room / November 9 / Study Abroad! – Lumina Theater
November 14 / Your Seminar Room / November 16 / Schweitzer – Lumina Theater
November 21 / Your Seminar Room / November 23 / Thanksgiving Holiday
November 28 / Your Seminar Room / November 30 / Last Day of Class
December 1 / Reading Day / December 3(Sunday) / Final holiday gathering 12:30 pm – Burney Center – attendance required!
December 8 / Final exam period – final assignments due.

ASSIGNMENT, DUE 8/22: Go to the HON 110 website at

• Read the description of what seminars are.Prepare at least one typed question or comment about the reading for class discussion in your seminars and bring it to class on Tuesday.
• Try out Blackboard. Review the syllabus for your section. Think about signing up for workshops.
• Prepare a 3 slide (max!) PowerPoint about yourself--- one that will introduce you to your instructor, mentor, and classmates. We will start viewing these on Aug 22. Instructions at

Meet a Professor and Large Group Sessions:

We have invited professors to talk with you about their views of learning, the university, and “the life of the mind.”Both feature question and answer sessions.

• Chancellor Sartarelliwill speak to you about leadership and higher education.
• Dr. Kara Inman, International Programs, will talk with you about being a global citizen and opportunities for study abroad, along with faculty and students who have studied abroad or led groups abroad.
• Every year, our Albert Schweitzer Honors Scholar (TBA!) addresses the HON 110 class in November. Learn more about the award and Schweitzer in seminar.

Workshop Descriptions: Readings will be announced in small groups. You will each attend two. Workshops will be held Sept 12 and 14.

1. Resumes and Cover Letters: Learning how to present yourself to potential employers is very important. Guidance on how to develop a professional portfolio.Offered by Career Services(MO 102Leslie Wright – and LH 132Malorie Wolf).

1. Writing Workshop: Offered by the Writing Center, this workshop introduces you to professional college level writing standards and provides guidance on writing standards for your future Honors thesis project (Mr. Will Wilkinson – TL 1007).

1. Finding an Internship:Internships are often the beginning of successful careers for students. Career Services staff will review strategies for identifying and getting the internship that is right for you (Ms. Sarah Crockett – LH 139).

1. CARE ProgramUNCW Collaboration for Assault Response & Education staff present a workshop on internet safety (Mattie Kearse; LH 141).

1. Diversity/Equality Issues: Meet with the leaders of the campus diversity program and learn what UNCW’s diversity initiatives are about.(Ms. Kimberly McLaughlin-Smith – DO 226).

1. Focus on Fellowships: Meet with faculty who mentor students through the process of competing for Fulbright and other national and international fellowships. This session will offer tips on how to begin making yourself competitive for such awards right now. (Dr. Nathan Grove –TL 1050).

1. Preparing for Undergraduate Research: Meet with CSURF (Center for Support of Undergraduate Research and Fellowships)grad assistants and undergraduatesto learn about undergraduate research opportunities at UNCW. How can you begin this year? (Dr. Kate Bruce – RL 2007).

Cultural and Service Requirements:

All freshmen honors scholars are required to participate in and react to at least 4 hours of volunteer service activities through UNCW or in the Wilmington area (2 different types). All freshmen honors scholars are required to participate in and react to at least 3 different cultural activities at UNCW or in the Wilmington area during the fall semester and at least 2 different cultural activities during the spring semester. Your seminar instructors have specifics on these requirements.

Have a great semester!