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Friday, August 5-
Saturday, August 6 |
Honors Freshmen Orientation |
Monday,
August 29 |
Honors Welcome Back Picnic
5:00 p.m., Student Rec Complex Pavilion |
Tuesday,
September 6 |
Honors Fall Reception and General Meeting. All Honors students must attend.
3:30 p.m., Tuscarora Room, Reisner Hall |
Sunday,
September 11 |
Service Opportunity: Adoption Day at PetSmart
12-3 p.m., PetSmart in Chambersburg
Contact Laura Nelson at ln1713@ship.edu for more information. |
Wednesday,
September 14 |
HSO Meeting
7:00 p.m., Library |
Thursday,
September 15 |
Deadline for Honors juniors to submit the "Election of Honors Capstone Project" form to the Honors office, Horton 201. Forms are available on the Honors Program Web site. |
Thursday,
September 15 |
Deadline for Honors seniors who are completing independent capstone projects in 2011-2012 to submit the "Independent Capstone Project Proposal" form to the Honors office, Horton 201. Forms are available on the Honors Program Web site. |
Saturday,
September 17 |
Service Opportunity: Cumberland Valley Animal Shelter
Contact Laura Nelson at ln1713@ship.edu for more information. |
Sunday,
September 18 |
Mentor/Mentee Volleyball Game
7:00 p.m., Courts by Seavers |
Wednesday,
September 28 |
Deadline for students to submit an online Notice of Intent to Apply for undergraduate research grants. http://www.ship.edu/Student_Research/UGR_research_Internet/ |
Thursday,
September 29 |
Honors Housing Committee Ultimate Frisbee Game
7:00 p.m., Meet at Seavers Gazebo, weather permitting |
Tuesday,
October 4 |
Freshmen Scheduling Information Session
3:30 p.m., DHC 104
All freshmen must attend in order to be approved to schedule Honors classes for spring 2012. If you cannot attend this meeting, please contact Cindy Poe at cmpoe@ship.edu to schedule a makeup session with Dr. Klein. |
Tuesday,
October 4 |
HSO Service Project in West Africa Meeting
5:00 p.m., CUB 103
If you are interested in being involved but cannot attend the meeting, please contact Janae DelMaestro at jd3669@ship.edu. |
Tuesday,
October 4 |
Recreation Committee Self Defense Class
6:00 p.m., Between Mowrey Hall and Seavers Apartments
Steve Masel, a first degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do, will be hosting the session. |
Wednesday,
October 5 |
Deadline for applying for university undergraduate research grants. The full proposal must be submitted electronically to Pam Bucher at psbuch@ship.edu. |
Wednesday,
October 5 |
Fundraising Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m., Seavers Lounge |
Thursday,
October 6 |
Service Committee Meeting
2 p.m., DHC Fishbowl
For more information contact Janae Delmaestro at jd3669@ship.edu. |
Thursday,
October 13 |
Career Development Workshop: Finding an Internship
3:30-4:30, SPH 150
Hosted by Ms. Patricia Gochenauer, Interim Director, Career Development Center |
Thursday,
October 13 |
HSO Meeting
9:30 p.m., DHC 102 |
Saturday,
October 15 |
Mentor-Mentee Pumpkin Carving Contest
2:00 p.m., Seavers Pavilion
Contact Karli Wagner at kw5527@ship.edu by October 12 to RSVP. |
Monday, October 17 and Tuesday, October 18
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Honors Scheduling for Spring 2012
All students who intend to schedule Honors courses for the spring 2012 semester must contact Cindy Poe, Honors secretary, at cmpoe@ship.edu with the Honors courses they would like to schedule. If any courses are oversubscribed, students will be given priority based on the number of credit hours they have earned. Course descriptions are available here. Plan ahead! A list of Honors courses that will be offered in Fall 2012 will be posted on the Web site soon. |
| Week of October 17 |
The Honors Chronicle e-mailed. If you do not receive your newsletter, please contact Cindy Poe at cmpoe@ship.edu or 477-1604. |
Tuesday,
October 18 |
Togo Service Project Meeting
3:30 p.m., SPH 150
Contact Janae Delmaestro at jd3669@ship.edu for more information! |
Tuesday,
October 18 |
Service Opportunity: King's Kettle (4 service points)
4:45 p.m., Meet at the CUB
Contact Janae DelMaestro at jd3669@ship.edu if you are interested! |
Wednesday,
October 19 |
Fundraising Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m., Seavers Lounge |
Wednesday,
October 19 -
Sunday,
October 23 |
National Collegiate Honors Council Conference, Phoenix, Arizona.
Honors students Holly Plank, Miranda Aaron, and Chelsea Meier and Honors director Dr. Kim Klein will make presentations at this year's national Honors conference. |
Saturday,
October 22 |
Honors Housing/Recreation Committees Ultimate Frisbee Game
2:00 p.m., Meet at Seavers Pavilion |
Saturday,
October 22 |
Blacklight Halloween Zumbathon for Reach Out
7:00-9:00 p.m., Henderson Gym
$5 for students with ID, $10 for pre-registered non-students, $13 at the door for all other non-students.
Please click on this link for the pre-registration form. |
Sunday,
October 23 |
Service Opportunity: Cleaning up Richard and Queen Streets
12:00 p.m., Meet at the boiler plant on Richard Street
Contact Steve Masel at sm1002@ship.edu for more information. |
Thursday,
October 27 |
Honors Read: The Brief and Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Diaz
6:00 p.m., CUB 104 |
Thursday,
October 27 |
Fundraising Committee: Community Night at Red Robin
4 p.m.-11 p.m., Norland Ave, Chambersburg
Present a flyer and 10% of the check will be donated to the Honors Program.
Flyers are available in the Honors office, Horton 201. |
Monday,
October 31 |
Deadline for Honors seniors to submit their completed Honors Program Advising Worksheet to the Honors office, Horton 201. Forms are available on the Honors Program Web site. |
Tuesday,
November 1 |
Deadline for applying for Honors independent capstone project funding for projects to be completed in Spring 2012. Submit applications to the Honors office, Horton 201. Forms are available on the Honors Program Web site. |
Wednesday,
November 2 |
Fundraising Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m., Seavers Lounge |
Thursday,
November 3 |
Service Committee Meeting
2 p.m., DHC Fishbowl
Contact Janae DelMaestro at jd3669@ship.edu if you cannot attend but would like more info! |
Friday,
November 4 |
Reach Out Book Sale
9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Ezra Lehman Library 205 |
Saturday,
November 5 |
Reach Out Book Sale
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Ezra Lehman Library 205 |
Saturday,
November 5 |
Tea Party vs. Occupy Wall Street Debate
7:30 p.m.-9 p.m., Seavers Lounge |
Monday,
November 7 |
Pizza with a Prof: Dr. James Benton, Accounting and Finance Dept.
3:30-4:15 p.m., Grove 201
Dr. Benton is an Associate Professor of Accounting and Finance and the director of the Personal Financial Planning Program at Shippensburg University. He will discuss personal financial issues and wealth accumulation at this session. |
Tuesday,
November 8 |
National Scholarships Advising Workshop: Boren and Gilman Scholarships
3:30-4:15 p.m., SPH 120
Hosted by Ms. Mary Burnett, Boren and Gilman Scholarship Advisor
Boren scholarships award up to $20,000 to undergraduate students who study abroad in Africa, Asia, Central/Eastern Europe, Latin America, or the Middle East. The Gilman Scholarship awards students who have been accepted into a study abroad program and are receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the time of application. |
Wednesday,
November 9 |
Environmental Committee Meeting
7:00 p.m., DHC Fishbowl
For more information please email Chelsea Meier at cm4994@ship.edu. |
Wednesday,
November 9 |
Mandatory Committee Co-chair/Assistant Chair Meeting
9:30 p.m., Lounge outside of CUB 103
Please email Chelsea Meier at cm4994@ship.edu if you absolutely cannot attend. |
Thursday,
November 10 |
Honors Information Session
3:30 p.m.-4:30 p.m., DHC 110
This session is for freshmen who are interested in applying for the Honors Program for Spring 2012. |
Monday,
November 14 |
HSO Meeting
3:30 p.m., Seavers Lounge |
Tuesday,
November 15 |
Deadline for applying for the Honors Study Abroad Scholarship for students studying abroad in Spring 2012. Submit applications to the Honors office, Horton 201. Forms are available on the Honors Program Web site. |
Tuesday,
November 15 |
Deadline for submitting proposals for the 2012 Northeast Regional Honors Council Conference. The call for proposals is available here Call for Proposal NRHC 2012 . Note: If you plan to submit a proposal, Dr. Klein must approve it. |
Tuesday,
November 15 |
Deadline for submitting presentation proposals for the 2012 National Conference on Undergraduate Research. More information is available at this link. |
Tuesday,
November 15 |
International Travel Series: Reach Out
7-8:30 p.m., DHC 051 |
Wednesday,
November 16 |
Fundraising Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m., Seavers Lounge |
Wednesday,
November 16 |
Honors Student Karaoke
10-11 p.m., Seavers Lounge |
Friday,
November 18 |
Reach Out: Supply Drive at Dollar Tree
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. |
Saturday,
November 19 |
Reach Out: Supply Drive at Dollar Tree
9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. |
Saturday,
November 19 |
Service Opportunity: Leaf Raking
10:00 a.m., Meet in Etter Health Center's Parking Lot.
Contact Janae Delmaestro at jd3669@ship.edu to RSVP by Wed, Nov. 16. Only 5 spots left! |
Week of
November 21 |
The Honors Chronicle e-mailed. If you do not receive your newsletter, please contact Cindy Poe at cmpoe@ship.edu or 477-1604. |
Monday,
November 21 |
Fundraising Committee: Community Night at Knute's
Present a flyer, and 20% of the check will be donated to the Honors Program. |
Monday,
November 21 |
Service Opportunity: Supplies for the Troops Overseas
Due at 10:30 a.m. in Honors office, Horton 201
Supplies needed: toothbrushes, baby wipes, travel size shampoo, beef jerky, Ramen noodles, etc. |
Tuesday,
November 22 |
Honors Read: Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
4:30 p.m., CUB 104
Discussion will be led by Honors student Kate Malone and Dr. David Wildermuth of the German Department
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Tuesday,
November 29 |
Pizza with a Prof: Dr. Rob Lesman, Modern Languages Dept.
3:30-4:15 p.m., Rowland 117 |
Wednesday,
November 30 |
Fundraising Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m., Seavers Lounge |
Wednesday,
November 30 |
Environmental Committee Meeting
7:30 a.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Wednesday,
November 30 |
Service Opportunity: Reach Out Display Making Session
7:00-9:30 p.m., Library 106 |
Thursday,
December 1 |
Deadline for candidates running for the office of "Historian" to submit their statements to Chelsea Meier at cm4994@ship.edu. |
Saturday,
December 3 |
Orientation Committee: Cookie Decorating and watching "Elf"
2:00 p.m., Seavers Lounge |
Sunday,
December 4 |
HSO Meeting
8:30 p.m., DHC 205 |
Week of
December 5 |
Election of "Historian" for Spring 2012 |
Monday,
December 5 |
Recreation & Housing Committees Movie Night
6:00 p.m., Seavers Lounge
We will be watching The Departed and eating pizza! |
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Monday,
January 16 |
Spring Orientation for New Honors Students
4:30-7:30 p.m., CUB 103 |
Tuesday,
January 17 |
Deadline for applying for 2012 PASSHE Summer Honors Program. Applications are due by 11:45 a.m. to the Honors office, Horton 201. |
Tuesday,
January 24 |
Honors Spring Reception and General Meeting
3:30 p.m., Tuscarora Room, Reisner Hall
All Honors students are required to attend. |
Friday,
January 27 |
Togo Charity Ball Planning Session
12:00 p.m., Meet in Starbucks |
Sunday,
January 29 |
HSO Meeting
8:00 p.m., CUB 104 |
Monday,
January 30 |
Environmental Committee Meeting
4:00 p.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Monday,
January 30 |
Reach Out Meeting
6:30 p.m., Library 106 |
Tuesday,
January 31 |
Service Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Monday,
February 6 |
Mandatory Officer and Committee Co-Chair/Assistant Chair Meeting
9:30 p.m., CUB 103 |
Tuesday,
February 7 |
Preliminary Freshmen Orientation Meeting for Summer 2012
3:30 p.m., DHC Fishbowl
Students who are interested in volunteering to help with Freshmen Orientation should attend this meeting. |
Thursday,
February 9 |
Recruitment Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Thursday,
February 9 |
Spring Banquet Committee Meeting
4:15 p.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Thursday,
February 9 |
Environmental Committee Meeting
6:00 p.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Friday,
February 10 |
Togo Charity Ball Planning Session
2:00 p.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Friday,
February 10 |
Deadline for Honors seniors to submit their information for the Honors Symposium program to Cindy Poe at cmpoe@ship.edu. |
Monday,
February 13 |
Service Opportunity: Orrstown Personal Care Home
3:30 p.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Monday,
February 13 |
Reach Out Meeting
6:30 p.m., Library 106 |
Monday,
February 20 |
Reach Out Meeting
6:30 p.m., Library 106 |
Tuesday,
February 21 |
HSO Meeting
3:30 p.m., Library 205 |
Wednesday,
February 22 |
Pizza with a Prof: Dr. Sean Cornell, Geography/Earth Sciences Dept.
6:30 p.m., Shearer 206
Dr. Cornell is a professor of Geology, Oceanography, Geoenvironmental Field Studies, and International Studies. He will discuss his unique opportunity to educate, research, and conduct field experiences. |
Thursday,
February 23 |
Honors Read: Columbine by David Cullen
4:00 p.m., CUB 240
Discussion will be led by Honors student Erin Grady and Dr. Sachleben of the Political Science Department. |
Thursday,
February 23 |
Restaurant Night for Fun!
5:30 p.m., Etter parking lot |
Sunday,
February 26 |
Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball Meeting
2:00 p.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Week of
February 27 |
The Honors Chronicle e-mailed. If you do not receive your newsletter, please contact the Honors office. |
Monday,
February 27 |
Reach Out Meeting
6:30 p.m., Library 106 |
Monday,
February 27 |
Participation Points Discussion
9:30 p.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Tuesday,
February 28 |
Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball Ticket Sale
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 5:00-7:00 p.m., CUB Great Hall |
Tuesday,
February 28 |
Service Committee Meeting
3:30 p.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Tuesday,
February 28 |
Pizza with a Prof: Dr. Alison Dagnes, Political Science Dept.
4:00 p.m., Grove 406
Please RSVP to Cindy Poe, cmpoe@ship.edu, by Monday, February 27
Dr. Alison Dagnes is a professor in the Political Science Department and teaches classes on political behavior. She is the author of "Politics on Demand: The Effects of 24-Hour News on American Politics" (2010) and she frequently speaks on the topic of elections and the modern media. Her current research examines ideology and political satire and her book "A Conservative Walks Into a Bar" will be published this summer. Prior to receiving her doctorate in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, Dr. Dagnes was a producer for C-SPAN in Washington, DC, which sounds more boring than it actually was. |
Wednesday,
February 29 |
Environmental Committee Meeting
7:30 a.m., DHC Fishbowl |
Wednesday,
February 29 |
Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball Ticket Sale
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 5:00-7:00 p.m., CUB Great Hall |
Thursday,
March 1 |
Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball Ticket Sale
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 5:00-7:00 p.m., CUB Great Hall |
Friday,
March 2 |
Spring Zumbathon for Reach Out
7:00-9:00 p.m., Ship Rec
Ticket prices and other details to come. |
Sunday,
March 4 |
Mask Decorating with Orientation!
7:00 p.m. in Seavers TV lounge
Decorate a mask to wear at our Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball! |
Tuesday,
March 6 |
Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball Ticket Sale
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 5:00-7:00 p.m., CUB Great Hall |
Tuesday,
March 6 |
Freshmen Scheduling Information Session
3:30 p.m., DHC 108
All freshmen must attend in order to be approved to schedule Honors classes for Fall 2012. If you cannot attend this meeting, please contact the Honors office to schedule a makeup session with Dr. Klein. |
Tuesday,
March 6 |
Sophomore Scheduling Information Session
4:30 p.m., DHC 108
All sophomores must attend in order to be approved to schedule Honors classes for Fall 2012. If you cannot attend this meeting, please contact the Honors office to schedule a makeup session with Dr. Klein. |
Tuesday,
March 6 |
Junior Scheduling Information Session
5:15 p.m., DHC 110
All juniors must attend in order to be approved to schedule Honors classes for Fall 2012. If you cannot attend this meeting, please contact the Honors office to schedule a makeup session with Dr. Klein. Important guidelines and deadlines for Honors capstone projects will be reviewed at this meeting. |
Wednesday,
March 7 |
Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball Ticket Sale
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 5:00-7:00 p.m., CUB Great Hall |
Monday, March 19-
Tuesday,
March 20
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Honors Scheduling for Fall 2012
All students who intend to schedule Honors courses for the Fall 2012 semester must contact the Honors secretary on March 19-20 with the Honors courses they would like to schedule. If any courses are oversubscribed, students will be given priority based on the number of credit hours they have earned. Course descriptions are available here. Plan ahead! A list of Honors courses that will be offered in Spring 2013 will be posted on the Web site soon. |
Tuesday,
March 20 |
Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball Ticket Sale
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 5:00-7:00 p.m., CUB Great Hall |
Tuesday,
March 20 |
HSO Meeting
3:30 p.m., CUB 103
Students interested in running for HSO office should attend this meeting. |
Wednesday,
March 21 |
Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball Ticket Sale
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. & 5:00-7:00 p.m., CUB Great Hall |
Thursday,
March 22 |
Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball Ticket Sale
5:00-7:00 p.m., CUB Great Hall |
Friday,
March 23 |
Midnight Masquerade Charity Ball: Educating Togolese Girls
7:00-10:00 p.m., CUB MPR 100A/B |
Sunday,
March 25 |
Orientation Committee Easter Egg Hunt/Decorating
4 p.m., Seavers Pavilion |
Wednesday,
March 28 |
Pizza with a Prof: Dr. Shari Horner, English Dept. and Dr. Christine Senecal, History Dept.
5:00-6:00 p.m., DHC 205
Join Dr. Horner and Dr. Senecal as they discuss the Honors Seminar that they plan to co-teach in Spring 2013, "Culture and Memory in Britain: The Romans to the Romantics." This class will explore the history and literature of Britain thematically from the time of Ancient Roman occupation through the Romantic period. This course offers a study abroad experience as well, which will enable students to continue their study of history and literature in London! |
Thursday,
March 29 |
Housing Committee Cookout
5:00 p.m., Seavers Gazebo
RSVP to cmpoe@ship.edu by Thursday, March 22. |
Thursday,
March 29 |
Dominican Film Night
5:00-9:00 p.m. Tuscarora Room
This event will be held to raise awareness about life in the Dominican Republic and "Reach Out's" efforts to support students in the country. |
Friday,
March 30 |
Deadline for candidates for 2012-2013 HSO officers to submit their statements to HSO President Chelsea Meier at cm4994@ship.edu.
Deadline for 2012-2013 committee chairs to submit their statements to Cindy Poe at cmpoe@ship.edu. Application form attached to weely update. |
Friday,
March 30 |
Reach Out Volleyball Tournament
5:00-10:00 p.m., Ship Rec
Cost is $5 per person. Email Rachel at rd4275@ship.edu with players' names and ID numbers. See Weekly Update (also posted on FB) for more details. |
Saturday,
March 31 |
Ship Trip! For more info, please contact Miranda Aaron at ma6545@ship.edu.
9:00-3:00 p.m. |
Week of
April 2 |
Election of 2012-2013 HSO officers
See the Weekly Update for more info! |
Monday,
April 2 |
Deadline for applying for Honors independent capstone project grants for projects to be completed in Summer or Fall 2012. Submit applications to the Honors office, Horton 201. Forms are available on the Honors Program Web site at http://www.ship.edu/honors/forms/html. |
Monday,
April 2 |
Clash of the Classes: Tug o' War & Ultimate Frisbee
Freshmen & Sophomores vs. Juniors & Seniors
6:30 p.m. Seavers' Pavilion |
Tuesday,
April 3 |
Clash of the Classes: Basketball & Volleyball
Freshmen & Juniors vs. Sophomores & Seniors
6:30 p.m. Seavers' Pavilion |
Tuesday,
April 3 |
National Scholarship Advising Workshop: Fulbright Fellowships
3:30-4:15 p.m., DHC 207
Hosted by Dr. Jonathan Skaff, Fulbright Fellowship Advisor |
Wednesday,
April 4 |
Clash of the Classes: Jeopardy
Freshmen & Seniors vs. Sophomores & Juniors
6:30 p.m., Shippen 160 |
Thursday,
April 5 |
Clash of the Classes: Movie Night Cool Down
6:30 p.m., Seavers Lounge |
Friday,
April 6 |
Clash of the Classes: Show your Honors Pride!
Students should wear their Honors t-shirts all day! |
Thursday,
April 12-
Sunday,
April 15 |
Northeast Regional Honors Conference, Baltimore, Maryland
Honors seniors Scott Karper, Abigail Montler, and Kady Taylor will make invited presentations on their Honors capstone research at this year's regional Honors conference. |
Thursday,
April 12 |
Housing Committee Volleyball Game
6:30 p.m., Court across from Seavers |
Thursday,
April 12 |
Annual HSO Planning Meeting
4:30-6:30 p.m., Shippen 220
All current and new HSO officers, committee chairs, and assitant chairs are required to attend this important meeting to review 2011-2012 events and plan for 2012-2013. |
Friday,
April 13 |
Deadline for graduating seniors to complete the senior exit interview. |
Week of
April 16 |
The Honors Chronicle e-mailed. If you do not receive your newsletter, please contact the Honors office. |
Monday,
April 16 |
Deadline for applying for the Honors Study Abroad Scholarship for students studying abroad in Summer or Fall 2012. Submit applications to Cindy Poe at Honors office, Horton 201 or cmpoe@ship.edu. Applications are available from Dr. Klein. |
Tuesday,
April 17 |
Honors Read
4:00 p.m., CUB 239 |
Tuesday,
April 17 |
Honors Program Spring Banquet
6:00 p.m., Tuscarora Room, Reisner Hall
We will honor the graduating seniors, recognize the HSO leaders, and present the Spirit of Honors Award at this year's spring banquet. |
Thursday,
April 19 |
Earth Day: Growing Plants with Compost, hosted by the Environmental Committee
9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Quad |
Thursday,
April 19 |
Honors Symposium
3:00-9:00 p.m., Orndoff Theater
Honors seniors will present their Honors capstone projects. All Honors students are encouraged to attend to learn more about the Honors capstone process and support the graduating seniors. A program of presentations is available here http://www.ship.edu/Honors/Curriculum/Symposium/. |
Monday,
April 23 |
Deadline for all students to submit participation points tracking form to the Honors office, Horton 201.
Form is available on the Forms page of the Honors Web site. |
Monday,
April 30 |
Deadline for graduating seniors to submit an electronic copy of their Honors independent capstone project (PowerPoint from the Honors Symposium and research paper or other written documentation required by faculty advisor) to Cindy Poe at cmpoe@ship.edu. |