Honors Online

Are you interested in pursing a project abroad after you graduate? If so, attend an information session to learn more about the Fulbright Program!   If you are a Freshman or Sophomore, it is not too early to learn about this program. Are you a Junior or Senior? Then it’s not late (or too early) to begin preparing for Fulbright application deadlines in the fall (early September)! Tuesday, November 12, 2013 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Union South TITU.

Are you considering School Psychology as a career? Do you like working with kids? Do you want to learn more about what you should be doing now to improve your chances of admission and test out the field? Come to the School Psychology Information Session on Wednesday, October 30 at 5:30 p.m. This session will cover what a career in School Psychology looks like, the difference between a PhD and EdS, prerequisite coursework, recommended coursework, and experiences you should be working towards now. Whether you know this is the field you want to enter or are just considering it, this session will provide you with a lot of helpful information.  Both PhD and EdS programs will be represented.  This session will take place in the Berkowitz Room (338 Psychology). Register for this session here !   

Join us for November's Wednesday at Washburn! The Honors Student Organization (HSO) has invited Professor Donald Downs , of the Political Science Department, to speak with students about his work and research on  Wednesday, November 6 . The session will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Washburn Observatory and dinner will be provided.

The L&S Honors Program will be going to see Tosca , performed by the Madison Opera, on Sunday, November 3 at 2:30 p.m. at the Overture Center for the Arts. Tickets can be purchased for $15.00 ( cash only , please) at Washburn Observatory. Students may bring one guest, but limited tickets are available and they are first come first serve. This is a great chance to get to know some of your fellow Honors students, and enjoy a great show! Read more about Tosca here ! Stop by Washburn Observatory this week between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. to get your tickets!

Come hear Phi Beta Kappa visiting scholar Professor Lee Epstein speak about our government in a lecture titled, "The U.S. Supreme Court Today - And Tomorrow." This will take place Thursday, November 7, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. in Lubar Commons, Room 7200.

Greening the Greeks, Recycling the Romans: Environmental Perspectives from the Classical and Modern Worlds Apply for the Spring 2014 Honors Colloquium! This year's colloquium will draw together the disciplines of Classics and Environmental Studies in order to think critically about mankind's relationship with nature metaphorically, historically, philosophically, and scientifically. Students participating in the colloquium in Spring 2014 will take two courses together: an upper-level Classics seminar (Classics 568) called “Eco-Classics: Greening the Greeks, Recycling the Romans,” and a special honors section of Principles of Environmental Science (Environmental Studies 126). Students in the colloquium will receive 7 credits of automatic Honors (H), including 3 literature credits and 4 physical science credits.  Visit  this page  to learn more about the two courses (including detailed course descriptions) and to see when they are offered! Details on the application pro

If you are trying to decide which honors classes to take this spring, check out our spreadsheet of the Spring automatic honors classes!  You can either scroll through the spreadsheet, or download it in order to filter your search. You can download the spreadsheet by clicking "File" and then "Download As..." (excel spreadsheet) or you can click "File" and then "Make a copy" if you are signed in to a gmail account. Once you have downloaded or copied the spreadsheet, you will be able to sort by Department, Course Number, etc.!  Be sure to check the online version of the spreadsheet often because we will continue to update it!

Are you interested in getting involved in research on campus? Wish there were students available with research experience and mentor training who could advise their peers about why and how to find a research opportunity? Look no further!  We are pleased to announce that Peer Research Mentors are available for drop-in sessions at Steenbock Library on Tuesdays from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. and Wednesdays from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. from October 22 - December 11 - 2013 (no session 11/27) . Sessions are held in study room 108 on the ground floor. These mentors have expertise in bioscience research. This programming is presented as part of the BioCommons , an effort sponsored by Institute for Biology Education and Steenbock Library to create common space to support students across the biological sciences.

The Harvard College Undergraduate Research Association (HCURA) is inviting undergraduate students at University of Wisconsin-Madison to attend their National Collegiate Research Conference (NCRC) on January 22-25, 2014 .

Profound questions about possible futures - precipitated by a changing climate, shifting energy resources, and the movement and displacement of people across the globe - will be explored during the Tales from Planet Earth film festival in Madison, November 1 - November 3 . More than 35 new and classic films will examine how past and present modes of living have either intentionally or inadvertently contributed to different "futures" for the planet. Discussions with filmmakers will follow several of the screenings.

The admissions deans from Stanford Law School, Duke Law School, Cornell Law School, and Georgetown Law School will be coming to campus to speak with students about the law school application process and financial aid options. All students interested in attending law school are welcome and pizza will be served. Tuesday, October 29, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. 3250 Law Building, 975 Bascom Mall

"The Admissions Process: What Happens After You Apply?" Immediately following the Law School Fair on Thursday, October 24 , a panel of four law school admissions representatives will discuss the process by which law school applications are reviewed and evaluated. They will also address law schools' increasing use of wait lists and "holds" in the face of a steep decline in the number of law school applicants.  Thursday, October 24, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Union South, Industry Room

Experience the life of a Badger Student Pharmacist by attending our Undergraduate Student Open House on November 2 ! Our Open House is a fantastic opportunity for any undergraduate student from any institution to explore the life of a UW-Madison Pharmacy Student. Undergraduate students will have the opportunity to meet and connect with School of Pharmacy faculty, staff, and current students, see the School of Pharmacy facilities with lab demos and tours, and learn more about the PharmD admissions process.

Please join us for the Careers in Student Affairs workshop, October 22, from 5:00-6:30 p.m. at Gordon Dining & Events Center ! This is an event for undergraduate and graduate level students who may be considering a career within the realm of student affairs. Students will be given the opportunity to engage with professionals across the Madison area who are working in different student services roles in a "round-robin" style round table discussion. Pizza will be served! Questions? Email us!

Join the History Department's David Rodriguez in discussing internships and career opportunities in Washington, D.C. Mr. Rodriguez has served the U.S. Department of State in several capacities, most recently as the Staff Assistant to the Senior Advisor for Hemispheric Security Policy. He has placed students in internships in Congress, the State Department, and U.S. embassies around the world.  This one-hour session will explore specific opportunities in the federal government, think tank, and non-profit sectors. No registration is required. Open to undergraduates of ALL majors. For more information, please email Mr. Rodriguez . This event is being sponsored by the Department of History and the Wisconsin Union Directorate-Society and Politics Committee. Tuesday, November 5, 2013, 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. TITU-Union South

Considering graduate school in foreign languages and literature? This panel is for you!  UW-Madison faculty will share their perspectives on what to consider before applying as well as how to select a program, get accepted, get funding, and find a job afterwards. This event is hosted by the Language Institute and will take place on October 29, 2013 from 12:00pm-1:00 pm in 253 Van Hise Hall. Learn more 

Join us for a special Honors lunch with Ruth Ozeki, author of this year's Go Big Read selection, A Tale for the Time Being . The lunch will take place on Tuesday, October 29, at 12:15 p.m. in Gordon Dining and Events Center. This will be a great opportunity to ask the author questions about the book, and enjoy a free lunch! No registration is required, but space is limited. Don't have the book yet? Don't worry! Stop by the Washburn Observatory to pick up a coupon for a free copy.

Vast inequalities prevent people around the world from accessing decent care. Partners In Health is an organization relentlessly committed to delivering high-quality health care to the poor. For over 25 years, PIH has challenged assumptions about what is morally acceptable and pushed the boundaries of what is technically possible by successfully controlling diseases and conditions deemed too expensive and complicated to treat in resource-poor settings. Throughout our work, we strive to give voice to marginalized people who demand the right to health.

The Willis Jones Leadership Center will be holding its first program on Thursday October 24th, 2013 from 6-8PM in Tripp Commons at the Memorial Union. The program is FREE for all UW Students and will be an interactive seminar in which students will learn about their personal leadership traits and how to use them in leadership activities and everyday life.

Thinking about going to law school? Come to the Law School Fair, Thursday, October 24, 11 am-3 pm in Union South, Varsity Hall!   The Law School Fair is the pre-law event of the year! Representatives from more than 100 law schools will be present to speak with students one-on-one about the law school admissions process and about the schools represented. In addition, there will be an adjacent campus resource area with information on pre-law student organizations, LSAT prep courses, gap year service opportunities (Teach for America, Peace Corps), volunteering options (the Morgridge Center) and internships abroad (IIP). The campus resource area may be of particular interest to pre-law freshmen and sophomores interested in increasing their campus and community involvement; juniors who are starting to research LSAT preparation; and seniors who are considering taking time between college and law school. More information about the fair is available here !

Learn more about Teach for America (a national non-profit that aims to combat educational inequity and provide more children the opportunity to attain an excellent education) at upcoming campus events! All majors are considered! 

Are you undecided about your major? Thinking of adding another major or certificate? If you answered yes, you won't want to miss the Majors Fair. Majors Fair Wednesday, October 23 3:30-6:00 p.m. Union South

Looking for the job of a lifetime? If you feel like adventure is in store for you next year, please join us for a brief, fun Q&A session!  Monday, October 14th, 5-6pm. Union South, Alumni Room, 2nd floor.

The Morgridge Center for Public Service will be holding information sessions for the Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships (WIF) for 2014-2015.  The information sessions will take place Monday, October 14, 4:00- 5:00pm and Tuesday, October 15, 5:30 – 6:30pm

Interested in Attending Graduate or Professional School? Attend the Graduate School Fair! This fair offers all UW-Madison students a chance to meet with recruiters and learn about graduate and professional schools and programs from more than 70 schools across the country.  Monday, October 14, 2013 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Varsity Hall, Union South To view schools attending the fair, click here ! 

Thinking about Law School and TFA? Teach for America is sponsoring a panel that will include three TFA alumni who went on to law school. In addition to discussing why they made the choice to teach, the panelists will also discuss the TFA admissions process and TFA's law school partnerships.  This event will take place Tuesday, October 15 from 7:30-8:30 p.m. TITU

Brazilian Studies Association announces the 2014 Brazilian Initiation Scholarship (BIS) Competition! The deadline for the application is November 15, 2013 . The Brazilian Initiation Scholarship (BIS) is a key component of BRASA’s agenda to expand Brazilian Studies in the United States. BRASA invites applications from graduate and undergraduate students for a one-time $1,500 travel scholarship to do exploratory research in Brazil. This scholarship targets aspiring Brazilianists with relatively little or no experience in Brazil. It seeks to contribute to the student’s initial trip (for a period from six weeks to three months), to heighten the student’s interest in Brazil, and deepen her/his commitment to Brazilian studies in the United States. Students are encouraged to combine this scholarship with other grants or awards. You could be the 1st UW-Madison student to win a BIS! For more information please visit

Dean Andrew Cornblatt of the Georgetown University Law Center will be in Chicago next Thursday, October 10th and would love to take advantage of this trip to meet current applications by way of two group interview opportunities. 

The Brittingham Viking Organization is taking applications for study abroad scholarships to Denmark and Norway for Summer, 2014! Applications are due November 1st . 

Interested in the Certificate in Business? Attend an information session to learn more about the application process and curriculum, and get your questions answered! Thursday, October 17, 2013 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. in 4151 Grainger   or Monday, November 11, 2013 from 4:00-5:00 p.m. in 4151 Grainger

Are you starting the job hunt? Learn techniques for setting yourself apart in the application process and have your resume reviewed!  This workshop is for students in all majors and is co-sponsored by the Madison Undergraduate Society for English (MUSE) and the Writing Center.  October 8, 2013, 6-8 p.m. Room 7191 Helen C. White To learn more, visit: museuw.com/upcoming-events and register by October 7, 2013. 

Do you want an internship in a psychology related field? This workshop will help students explore their interests, goals, and skills and learn how to start searching for related-experiences. L&S Career Services Internship Coordinator Stephanie Salazar- Kann & Psychology Advisor Valerie Johnson will challenge students to think about their academic interests and career goals to help guide their search for an internship. This event will take place Wednesday, October 9, from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. in the Berkowitz Room (338 Psychology Building) . No registration required!