1. Which side of a cat has the least amount of hair?
2. A window cleaner is cleaning the windows on the 25th floor of a skyscraper, when he slips and falls. He is not wearing a safety harness and nothing slows his fall, yet he suffered no injuries. Explain.
3. You are running in a race. You overtake the second person.
4. What position are you in?In the same race, if you overtake the last person, then you are in what position?
1. Journal-
Are you taking advantage of the opportunities afforded to you as a member of the honors program? How? Why? Why not?
2. Visitor- Ms. O'Brien
3. 5 HO- Projects = 1, 2, 3,
5 HO-
Develop effective written communication skills.
Develop effective oral communication skills.
Develop an ability to analyze and synthesize material.
Understand how scholars and artists think about and approach problems.
Become an independent, critical and lateral thinker.
4. Announcements, Attendance.
Dear Honors Community,
Honors: Out and About at the Phoenix Art Museum - this Wednesday
Have you been meaning to visit the Phoenix Art Museum?
Do it. Join fellow Honors students and faculty for a informal evening
at one of our city's best civic spaces. Wednesdays offer free admission
from 3:00-9:00,
so bring a friend or two as well. If you want to see the special
exhibit, The Art of Video Games, it will cost you only $8. But remember
that there's plenty of 'free' art to see to keep you busy all night.
Worth one Hotspot Point.
Wednesday, Sept. 11; meet in the museum lobby between 6:15 and 6:30.
Honors Forum Lecture: Dr. Luis Fernandez - next Wednesday
Dr. Luis Fernandez, Director of the Sustainable Communities
graduate program at NAU, gives the first Honors Forum Lecture of the
2013-14 academic year, wherein all speakers will explore the theme of
The Culture of Competition. This speaker series is among the elite
events of the Maricopa Community College District Honors Program, and
all members of the Honors community are encouraged to attend. The event
is free and open to the public, so bring a friend or two! Worth one
Hotspot. Be sure to sign in as you enter the lobby.
"
The Cost of the Free Market: Examining the Role of Competition in the Great Recession"
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 7:00 p.m., Bulpitt Auditorium
Dinner with Dr. Luis Fernandez, Honors Forum Speaker - next Wednesday
We still have a few seats left for dinner with Dr. Luis Fernandez,
prior to his lecture. Contact Colleen or Julie if you're interested.
Worth one Hotspot.
Wednesday, Sept. 18; 6:00 in the Campus Vista Room, second floor of the Library
Honors Night Out: Hanny's and the Phoenix Symphony
Nine
lucky Honors student will join English and Humanities professor Eric
Berge on for a Night Out. We'll start the evening at Hanny's for a nice
meal (our treat) and then move to Symphony Hall for a performance (again, our treat) by
the Phoenix Symphony, joined that evening by some American Idol
winners. If you want to participate in this cultural event, contact the
Honors office ASAP -- first come, first served. Worth one Hotspot.
Friday, September 27, 5:30 at Hanny's; 7:30 at Symphony Hall
Other workshops and lectures you may be interested in
Phoenix College is hosting a Model United Nations conference wherein
participants debate global human rights issues, simulating real United
Nations processes. Many of the participants on the Phoenix College team
are Honors students so this might be a very good fit for you. Students
acquire and practice skills in public speaking, writing, and
parliamentary procedure. The experience also brings a great sense of
global awareness and willingness to solve problems through diplomacy.
Contact Dr. Albert Celoza if you are interested in participating.
Friday, October 4, 12:00-4:30, A Building (first floor)
Have
you wanted to study abroad? How about in Mexico? Several faculty with
lots of experience traveling and studying in Mexico present information
and answer questions about how you can make it happen. Join the roundtable discussion, “Pursuing Global Studies: ¡Bienvenidos a México!”
Monday, September 16, 12:00, Willo Room (Osborn campus site)
Elaine is now 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 merch now available!
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
All PTK members are invited to attend our next meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 1:45-2:45 in the Student Union. Meanwhile, go to the Rho Pi Chapter Facebook page
and vote between Daniel Jensen and Candice Washburn for this year's
chapter president. If you are not yet a member of the Facebook group,
click "Join" at the top of the page. I will then need to accept your
request, and you can then vote.
STEM EXPO:
Phoenix College and MCCCD, in partnership with the Arizona SciTech
Festival, TGen, and the Arizona Technology Council, is hosting a STEM Internship Expo at Phoenix College on Saturday, September 21, 2013.
Students pursuing studies in science,
technology, engineering and mathematics or pursuing STEM academic and
career pathways will benefit from participating in this free, half-day
event.
College students and high school upperclassmen will learn
about organizations in the Phoenix metropolitan area that host STEM
internship programs and how such internships bridge the gap between
academic studies and professional employment. Additionally, students
will meet representatives from these organizations and learn what it
takes to submit a competitive application for summer and year-round
internship opportunities.
Organizations participating in the 2013 AZ STEM Internship Expo:
- Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen)
- The City of Phoenix
- Agricultural Research Service (ARS)
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
- Farm Service Agency (FSA)
- Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
- Forest Service (FS)
- Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
- Rural Development (RD)
What:
AZ STEM Internship Expo
When:
Saturday, September 21, 2013
8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where:
Phoenix College Student Union
1202 W. Thomas Rd.
Phoenix, AZ 85013
5. Library- Projects. Questions? Reminders?
6. Finish projects and presentations for next class! Prezi!
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