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Philosophic Poetry and Psychology – Montesquieu Forum Online Conference

Hello Honors community,

On Saturday, February 26 at 11:00 a.m., the first Montesquieu forum of the year, “Philosophic Poetry and Psychology”, will be held via Zoom!

Attend, engage, and support Roosevelt Professor Stuart Warner and Professor Svetozar Minko as they introduce and moderate the event.

There will be several accomplished speakers at the forum including Professor Derek Duplessie of Clemson University (“The Tragedy of Tragedy: On Euripides’ Bacchae”), Professor Marina Marren of United Arab Emirates University (“Comedic Wisdom: A Task for the Humanities in a Democratic State”), independent scholar Dr. Alex Limanowski (“Twisted Passageways: Lucretius on Wonder and the Senses”), and Dr. Ian Dagg of the University of Dallas (“Will to Power in Nietzsche’s Beyond Good and Evil”).

We hope to see you there!

 

Virtual Discussion of “Catch Me if You Can”

Hello Honors Community,

Join us Tuesday, February 15th from 4:30 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. for a discussion of the crime caper film, “Catch Me if You Can”. The discussion will be led by Criminal Justice professor Natasha Robinson and Political Science professor Andy Trees.

Thanks to our library, you can watch the film ahead of the discussion using your student credentials at this link.

We hope to see you there!

Round-Up!

Hello Honors Community– it’s time for a round-up!

Honors Contracts: Are you doing an Honors contract this semester? If so,        remember that completed contract proposals are due on Friday, February 4th to honors@roosevelt.edu by 3pm!

Honors Blackboard: Now is a good time to re-familiarize yourself with the RU Honors Program Blackboard site. It is a great source for information about campus events, internship and job opportunities, and more. For example, there is detailed information about a summer 2022 leadership program at Women Employed that would be a great opportunity for students interested in non-profit work. Check it out!

FAFSA (2022-2023): We wanted to let you know that the 2022-2023 FAFSA is now open and you should complete it! Find it at https://studentaid.gov/h/apply-for-aid/fafsa. The FAFSA is necessary for determining your qualifications for financial aid and Federal Work Study positions, so be sure to get on it ASAP!

Covid-19: Did you know that every home in the US is entitled to 4 FREE rapid Covid-19 tests? Order them here: https://www.covidtests.gov/

Office of Career Services: Spring 2022 Semester Workshop Series!

Hello Honors Community, 

The Office of Career Services has shared their Spring 2022 Semester Workshop Schedule! These workshops will be offered both in-person and virtually. 

Members of the career services team will discuss a range of topics including Getting Started with Handshake, Creating Compelling Resumes, Strategies for Internship and Job Search, Networking, and many more. The first workshop will begin Tuesday, January 25th.

For detailed information regarding each session and to RSVP, please visit roosevelt.edu/workshops! If you have any questions or concerns, contact Nancy Inkertsiah, Associate Director of Career Services, at her email ninkertsiah@roosevelt.edu. 

LinkedIn 101 Workshop: Are You LinkedIn or Left Out?

Hello Honors Community, 

Join us Thursday, February 3rd for a virtual, LinkedIn interactive workshop. Audra Duren, account director at LinkedIn, will discuss professional branding, completing your profile, finding jobs, and requesting career advice on LinkedIn. 

Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with LinkedIn employees and members to further explore their career interests, review their profiles and receive advice on building their professional brand!

Please note, attendees must register for the event and have a LinkedIn account created prior to the event. A zoom link will be provided 48 hours before the event. Register using this link.

We hope to see you there!