Questions, thinking, research... Food Day... Oct. 24th!

1. THIS WEEK IN HONORS!

Dear Honors Community,

ASU Barrett Honors College Presentation

At one point or another, most PC Honors students question whether a transfer to Barrett Honors College at ASU is a good choice, and for many of our past students, it has been. Join us as representatives from Barrett present transfer information and answer any and all questions. Come and see if Barrett is a good fit for you. Snacks provided. Worth one Hotspot.

 Friday, October 4; 12:00 noon, Honors Hub classroom

Honors Book Club - why not try it?

Do you belong to a book club? (I've been in one for years, and I love it.) Haven't you wanted to try one? Now's your chance. The Honors Program debuts our very own Book Club. There's no right and wrong, and no paper to write! Just read for enjoyment, and discuss your responses with fellow readers (or just sit back and listen). 

This semester's selection is "The Last Shepherd," by Martin Etchert, creative writing professor at Phoenix College. The novel follows a young Arizona man's journey to adulthood and his search for cultural identity. The Honors Program has purchased eight copies that we will loan out to you for two weeks at a time. Then, join us at the book discussion to hear a reading by the author and participate in a conversation led by Dr. Lisa Miller, English professor. 

Now - borrow a copy of the novel at the Hub
Discussion - Thursday, November 7, 1:00 p.m., Hub (worth one Hotspot)

Very cool art project you can be part of

JR is an artist who is facilitating a world-wide participatory art project of human faces. The photos are printed on huge pieces of paper and glued to the infrastructure of cities. Scottsdale Community College is hosting a photo shoot as part of the "Who is American?" version of the project. If you want to be part of it, here's the info:

Thursday, September 26, 10:00-6:00, SCC, East Patio of Student Center

Get your creative projects published in an Honors publication

Have you ever thought about having your creative work published in a nationally distributed fine arts and literary magazine—and being paid $250 for doing so? If so, you’re in luck: it’s that time of year again asScribendi, the fine arts and literary magazine of the Western Regional Honors Council (WRHC), gears up for another issue. Winners in each category, including fiction, poetry, visual arts, photography, digital art, open media (and others) will win the prize money and be published. Go to Scribendi for all details. One of PC's students was selected last year, so your chances are realistic. Submission deadline is October 14.

Elaine is still taking advising appointments

Among the many benefits of membership in the Honors Program is private, scheduled advising appointments with Elaine. Call 602-285-7305 or come by the Hub to schedule your appointment for Spring 2014 classes. Enrollment begins October 7, so it's wise to get your advising done as early as possible.

Honors store is open!

Come to the Hub to check out our Honors goodies that you can now take home as your own. P.S. We are selling them to you at or below cost, so this is a great deal!

• Honors T-shirt = $7
• Honors flash drive (1GB) = $5
• Honors water bottle = $5
• Honors mug = $5
• or one each of all four items for $20 

PTK Corner

1) Invitations to newly eligible members are now going out. Watch your home mail and your email account to see if you received an invitation. Members of our staff can answer any questions you may have prior to signing up.

2) Next PTK meeting - this Wednesday, September 25, 1:45-2:45, SU117

2.  Journal.. Explication.

Explication Practice

Some (very) brief notes about effective explication:

Good explication shows why you know what you say you know.

It refers back to the quote or fact you provided and helps readers understand how you reached the conclusion you stated.

It explains the logic you employed to create the meaning you create from the quote.

Your job is to persuade us to agree with you and understand the quote in the same way that you understand it:  we need to know how you figured out what it means.

Here is a pat way to organize explication:

1. Topic Sentence.

2. Quote to support topic.

3. What the quote means in terms of the topic.

4. How you know what the quote means and how you connect it to the topic.

Example, Non-literary:

1. There are many ways that someone can say you are dumb.

2. For Example, Vanessa called me a “bonehead.”

3. When she called me that name, she meant that I was dumb.

4. A bonehead implies that one’s head is made only of bone.  If one’s head is composed solely of bone, then that person must have no brains.  If that person has no brains, they must be dumb, so, through metaphor, a bonehead means a person is stupid because he has no brain.

Practice….Your turn, non-literary:

1.   There are many proverbs that warn people not to accuse or blame others.

2.   For example, many of us have heard the quote, “Those who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones.”

3.   This means that you shouldn’t point your finger at others unless you are perfect.

4.   This means this because: 

3.  Question for Research.  

Support sustainable and organic farms: Currently, sustainable farms receive little to no federal support and often lack market access to keep them competitive. Meanwhile, the largest 10 percent of industrialized farms—which contribute to poor health and severe environmental degradation—receive 75 percent of all farm subsidies.

My question:  How can I support sustainable and organic farms in Arizona, and is it viable long term?  See Chipotle.

Your Questions...

what's next?

Food Day Assignments:  Create an argument essay, MLA format, at least 7 citations.  Create a product to distribute on food day.