Honors Program students and faculty routinely represent the campus, community, and state in their roles as leaders, researchers, and global citizens. As individuals and as members of the honors community, students and faculty make regular contributions to our society by combining their unique talents, interests, and gifts with the skills, knowledge, expertise, mentorship, and support they receive from Minnesota State Mankato.
Jose Barriga, Biology major, worked on a biological research project on the Amazon this winter. The project focused on the use of medicinal plants and was arranged through the Honors Program at MSU in conjunction with the National Collegiate Honors Council.
The Honors Beacon team worked together in creating the honors inaugural newsletter : [PDF] The Honors Beacon (2 MiB)
Kurtis Malecha, Chemistry major, contributed to an important research team in Germany by testing aquifer samples. Malecha was the recipient of a prestigious international science fellowship.
German Exchange Students exchanged Ideas with local Honors students when they visited the Honors First Year Experience course.
Grace Webb, Honors student, initiated and coordinated the first annual Trick or Treat for Charity. Honors students canvassed several neighborhoods on Halloween soliciting donations for the local food shelf. The group brought in more than two hundred pounds of food. (YouTube Video)
Erika Koenig, Honors student, was highlighted in the campus Reporter for her work with area elementary-school students.
Honors students visited the Minnesota State Capitol. They met with legislators to discuss how the immigration of Minnesota's newest citizens affects the development of state policy in education, health care, and other areas. (Slideshow)
The Honors Student Council recently held elections for the 2012-2013 academic year:
Dr. Gwen Westerman, Director of Humanities and Honors Faculty member, has been awarded t2012 Douglas R. Moore Faculty Research Lectureship. She will be speaking on the topic “Dena Uŋkiyepi (This is who we are): Letters of Dakota People 1848-1864” on Thursday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the CSU Ostrander Auditorium.
Dr. Chris Corley was one of ten American faculty chosen to participate in a development seminar sponsored by the Palestinian-American Research Council. He is teaching a course about the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, where students will have the opportunity to learn from his experiences.
Dr. Tony Filipovitch (Professor and Chair of the Urban and Regional Studies Institute) will be attending a summer seminar entitled "Chicago: Community (Re)Organizing: Neighborhoods, Niches, and Community Needs." The seminar is a professional development institute of the National Collegiate Honors Council. Dr. Filipovitch brought his experiences into his Spring 2011 honors section of URBS 230W: Community Leadership. His trip was sponsored by the Honors Program.
Dr. Dave Engen's research on Mankato's historic Front Street was highlighted in the Mankato Free Press. Honors students enrolled in Communication Studies 212 had the opportunity to learn and practice professional audio techniques with Dr. Engen.
The Honors Program is pleased to welcome Robyn Sellers and Bidhya Subedi as Honors Program Graduate Assistants for the 2011-2012 academic year.
