Hundreds of Scholarships, One Application
The
Maricopa Foundation has opened their Fall application cycle. Many of
these scholarships are funded by private monies, meaning some of the
restrictions faced by those who can't otherwise access public monies are
not relevant for these Foundation scholarships. Check them out at this link. Deadline is October 31.
Food Day at PC, Part One
Food Day is an opportunity for people across the country to learn about and share best practices for eating that are better for our bodies, our labor force, our society, our animals, and our planet. This year's PC event is a Food Fair, where you can talk to and learn from fellow students, campus clubs, professors, and community members. There are going to be many engaging and interactive things to do -- we hope to see you there. Also, pack a "brown bag" picnic lunch and enjoy a lunch outside. Your 'brown bag' should contain food from home or a healthy local establishment, and should stand in contrast to the 'white bags' symbolic of the fast food and processed food industries. Worth one Hotspot point if you stay 30 minutes or more.
Thursday, October 24, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., Library lawn
Food Day, Part Two - What's Wrong with Frankenfood?
Concerns
about genetically modified foods have been on the plate of the U.S.
agricultural debate since the first transgenic plants were created in
the 1980s, but lately those concerns have erupted into the public
consciousness resulting in what some might call GMO hysteria. However,
despite all the clamor about the dangers of GMOs it’s unclear what
exactly is wrong with them. Some claim that GMOs are bad because they
are not natural, while others cite scientific research indicating that
GMOs cause cancer, and still others point to the unjust practices of the
corporations that produce and sell GMOs. Miles DeCoster, philosophy
professor, examines many of the criticisms leveled at GMOs, and sheds
some light on what’s really wrong with “frankenfood”.
Friday, October 25, 12:00-1:00 p.m., Honors Hub (worth one Hotspot)
Honors Book Club - keep turning those pages for pleasure
We're four weeks out from our book club discussion -- plenty of
time to read a really good book for no reason other than pleasure. 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)
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 as Scribendi, 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.
Spring 2014 Registration opens today
Today
is the first day you can check out Spring 2014 class offerings and
begin registering. Smart students get on this as soon as possible to
ensure a seat. Be sure to sign up for an Honors class (or two) while
you're at it! If you'd like some advising assistance, Elaine is still taking appointments. Call 602-285-7305 or come by the Hub to schedule your appointment.
Recruit other Smarties
Do
you know any students who would enjoy the same benefits you do as a PC
Honors student -- friends, classmates, or that person you always see
studying over at that one table in the library? If so, send them to us! The
two eligibility requirements are 12 completed Maricopa credits
(100-level courses or above) and a cumulative Maricopa GPA of 3.25 or
better. You can earn a Hotspot point for every successful recruit.
PTK Corner
PTK official meeting this Wednesday, 1:45-2:45, in the Student Union (SU117).
2. Outlines and groups.
Checking: Do their facts support the topic? Do they make sense within the topic? Is it organized correctly?
3. Drafting time. Draft of introduction and one body paragraph due WED!.
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