Happy Holidays,

Last week of classes before finals and then snow!! (or rain or sun - it's up to you). Lots to cover this week. First, tomorrow Wednesday Dec 7th, there is a holiday mixer on campus in room 3202. Cookies, hot cocoa and cider. All are invited! Come say hi and catch up. Then go study or grade or relax, take time for yourselves and enjoy the moment.

If things are overwhelming, maybe check out Foothill's Pysch Services, they are experts in mental health.

On their webpage there is a great Youtube Video that is helpful.

Speaking of Wellness, the Wellness Ambassadors are Hiring! If you are passionate about mental health then join the team, they pay $17.60/hr

Transferring in Fall 2023 (starting at a new college) -- FILL OUT THIS QUICK FORM THIS WEEK

UCLA, Irvine and all other TAG schools need to know how many honors applicants there will be. Please fill out this Intent to Transfer form THIS WEEK. If it is confusing here are some directions provided by the Honors Transfer Council of California. Key thing -- use honors@fhda.edu as the email, so we know you filled it out.

Physics Show Needs Workers -- Fun, Rewarding, and you get Paid

The Physics Show needs your help to give campus tours, assist with hands-on activities, and inspire young students to want to attend college. The good news - we can pay you $15 per hour. Anyone can help, no special skills required. However, you must have a social security number (SSN) to get paid. If you do not have a SSN, and you would like one, Frank Cascarano can provide a letter to help you get one.   This is really a great event - you will be glad you participated. 

Interested in STEM related fields such as data science? Check out this amazing opportunity to work with Stanford doctoral students. During winter 2023 (January 9–March 17), participants will engage in one-to-one exchanges with Stanford doctoral students in a convenient online setting, aiming to build a strong mentee-mentor relationship. The weekly online meetings will be the occasion to: experience what it means to work in data science; plan a course of study and navigate internship opportunities, preparing applications, with the help of a coach; increase one’s knowledge in some aspects of data science; and engage in mini-research projects. The program is highly individualized and will depend on interests and experience levels.

Teach For America is launching the Ignite Fellowship which is a virtual part-time, paid fellowship that gives students the chance to virtually tutor elementary or middle school students in English or Math. The application is now open and the deadline for students to apply for the Spring cohort is December 18th. If you are interested in learning more about the impact of Ignite thus far, feel free to check out their Impact Report and this article.

Feeling anxious about the end of the quarter? Don’t worry – the library’s got you covered! Librarians are standing by in person and online for last minute research questions and help citing sources. Stop by the information desk in the library or visit our home page to chat with a librarian online or book a research appointment. Need a comfy, quiet place to study for finals? The library will be open two extra hours, 8 am - 9 pm Dec. 5-8 and Dec. 12-14.

The Honors Courses being offered are on our Honors website.

Here is a list of them:  ANTH 1, 2AH, ART 2BH, CNSL 3H CNSL 8H, ENGL 1AH, ENGL 1BH, ENGL 11H, ENGL 43BH, ENGL 45AH, HUMN 3H, HUMN 4H, MDIA 1H, MDIA 11H, MUS 2BH, MUS 8H, PHOT 8H, PHOT 11H, POLI 3H,  PSYCH54H, and SOC 1H.

We are also working hard to set up a one-year schedule of honors courses so we will all know what courses will be offered in the future. The faculty and deans from our departments are also diligently considering new courses that can be offered for our students. If you have any suggestions please do not hesitate Sam or Tracee with your ideas.

Meet Virtually: VISIT HONORS ZOOM ROOM

Meet In Person: Bldg 1900, Office 1961

Want to study abroad? All the classes taught in Florence can be assigned as honors! Both professors are Honors faculty: Milissa Carey (Music/Theatre Arts) and Kerri Ryer (Political Science/Global Studies). Thanks to everyone who helped raise

Can't attend in person? Join any session via Zoom here.

Much more information is forthcoming.

The Bay Honors Research Symposium gives students the opportunity to participate in scholarly research in a variety of disciplines, with the goal of presenting their findings in a variety of formats. The Honors Institute will pay Reg Fees.

After your counseling appointment, please complete the new Counseling Report Form to record your visit and help evaluate your plan towards academic, personal, and professional successes. The Honors Institute will verify your appointment at the end of each quarter. This new reporting process replaces the documentation that counselors needed to complete.

If you have any questions regarding your schedule, the transfer application process, or any other questions about being an honors student, please be sure to visit any one of the General Counselors. For Honors specific questions, do contact any one of our Honors Counselors: