Tuesday,
August 30

SOLD OUT

Nationals vs. Marlins tickets go on sale at 9:15am. The game is on Monday, September 5, at 1:05pm at RFK Stadium.

Bring $5 and your student ID to Hurst Hall 206.

Wednesday,
August 31

SOLD OUT

Jack Johnson tickets go on sale at 9:15am. Bring $20 and your student ID to Hurst Hall 206.

Transportation is provided for those who sign up in advance in Hurst Hall 206. The concert is at 7:00pm on Friday, September 9, at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Represent your fellow Honors students! Get involved!

Complete the Candidate Submission form by noon today.

Labor Day
No classes. All University offices will be closed.

Nationals vs Florida Marlins

1:05pm, RFK Stadium (Take the Blue/Orange Line to the Stadium-Armory Station.)

SPA Dean William LeoGrande, Associate Dean Meg Weekes, and other SPA faculty are hosting a welcome reception. All Honors freshman in SPA as well as anyone else who may be interested in SPA are welcome to attend.

4:30pm - 5:30pm, Mary Graydon Center, Room 5

Student Honors Board (SHB) Elections

The choice is yours!

Come to Hurst Hall 206 between 9:00am - 5:00pm to vote for the 2005-2006 Student Honors Board.

Capstone Information Session

Confused about your capstone? Come get all your questions answered.

5:00pm - 6:00pm, Honors Center (Hurst Hall 206)

Capstone Information Session

Confused about your capstone? Come get all your questions answered.

5:00pm - 6:00pm, Honors Center (Hurst Hall 206)

Jack Johnson concert

Transportation will be provided for those who sign up in advance. The bus will depart at 4:45pm sharp from the parking lot between Letts and McKinley.

The concert is at 7:00pm at the Merriweather Post Pavilion.

Itzhak Perlman and the NSO Orchestra tickets go on sale at 9:15am. Bring $20 and your student ID to Hurst Hall 206.

The concert is on Wednesday, September 21, at 8:00pm at the Kennedy Center.

Self-Nom Luncheon with Professor Mass, Honors Program Director

All self-nominated Honors students who have entered the Program since January 1, 2005, are invited to have a casual lunch with Professor Mass. RSVPs were to be submitted by Tuesday, September 6.

Noon - 1:30pm, Mary Graydon Center, Room 4

Planning to go to Grad School?

Attend this session to receive an overview of the entire process and helpful hints for applying to grad school. Students will also receive information on the annual Graduate School Fair held at GW on September 26-27. Questions? Contact Anne Neuman in the Career Center at 202-885-1822.

5:30pm - 6:30pm, Butler Conference Room (Take the elevator by the bookstore to the 6th floor.)

DC Scavenger Hunt

With camera in hand, explore DC Honors-style! Disposable cameras and metro passes will be provided.

1:00pm - 4:00pm, Rain or shine!
Meet in the Chapel at the Kay Spiritual Life Center.

Othello tickets go on sale at 9:15am. Bring $15 and your student ID to Hurst Hall 206.

The performance will be at 7:30pm on Tuesday, September 27, at the Shakespeare Theatre.

Early Identification Program (EIP) -- A Dinner Buffet

EIP students are invited to learn about nationally competitive scholarships. Special guests include Dr. Ivy Broder, Dean of Acadmic Affairs, and Forrest Dunbar, 2005 Truman Scholar.

5:30pm - 7:30pm, Mary Graydon Center

Wednesday,
September 21

NEW TIME!

Nationals vs. Phillies tickets go on sale at 9:15am. Bring $5 and your student ID to Hurst Hall 206.

The game is on Saturday, October 1, at 4:10pm at RFK stadium.

From Watergate to Iraq: The Role of Confidential Sources

From Watergate to Abu Ghraib, reporting the truth about those in power has depended on confidential sources. But did the government overreach by jailing a New York Times reporter? Or have news organizations relied too much on anonymous leaks?

The School of Communication is hosting "The American Forum" with panelists from The Chicago Tribune, The New York Times, and Newsweek in addition to investigative journalist Chuck Lewis.

All students in or interested in SOC are welcome to attend!
7:30pm, MGC Rooms 2-4

Wednesday,
September 21

Itzhak Perlman
performing Tchiakovsky, Barber's Violin Concerto, and other works with the National Symphony Orchestra

Perlman is the reigning virtuoso of the violin. After arriving in New York, he soon tumbled toward greatness with an appearance on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1958. Since then, he has appeared with every major orchestra and has won 4 Emmy Awards. Most famously, Perlman performed the violin solos in Schnidler's List.

POINT OF CONTACT: Johanna Teske
DEPARTURE TIME: 6:45pm
LOCATION: Hurst steps
(What's a Point of Contact?)

DC Scavenger Hunt Pizza Party

Come see pictures from the DC Scavenger Hunt, and enjoy some pizza. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.

6:00pm - 7:00pm, Anderson Hall, 3rd floor Honors Lounge

Deadline to submit capstone forms to the Honors office.

Deadline to register for an Independent Study with the Registrar. Find the Registrar's Independent Study form here.

For the first time, AU is offering a free shuttle service to and from the fair. If you would like to get more information about the shuttle service, RSVP for this event at: https://eagleeye.american.edu/careercenter/torsvp.cfm?event_ID=1932. These events are sponsored by the DC Consortium of Schools.

3:00pm - 7:30pm, The Smith Center, George Washington University, 22nd and G Streets, NW

Tuesday,
September 27

Othello

7:30pm, Shakespeare Theatre

Take the Red, Yellow or Green Line to Gallery Place/ Chinatown and use the MCI Arena exit. Alternately, take the Yellow or Green Line to the Archives/Navy Memorial stop.

POINT OF CONTACT: Nicole
DEPARTURE TIME: 6:30pm
LOCATION: Hurst steps
(What's a Point of Contact?)

Wednesday,
September 28

NEW LOCATION!

"Science, Politics, and the Jedi: Lessons from George Lucas and Max Weber"

An Honors Tea Talk with SIS Professor Patrick Jackson. Refreshments will be served.

3:30pm - 5:00pm, 3rd floor Anderson Hall, Honors Lounge

CAS Reception for Honors Freshmen

CAS Dean Mussell would like to invite all Honors Freshmen in CAS along with their Honors 101 Mentors to a reception. Honors Freshmen will have a special opportunity to meet and make connections with Dean Mussell, Honors English Professors, and other CAS Faculty. Refreshments will be provided. No RSVP is necessary.

4:00pm - 5:00pm, Battelle-Tompkins Atrium

Saturday,
October 1

NEW TIME!

Nationals vs. Phillies

Come see the "Welcome AU Honors Students" on the scoreboard!

4:10pm, RFK Stadium (Take the Blue/Orange Line to the Stadium-Armory Station.)

POINT OF CONTACT: Brian
DEPARTURE TIME: 2:30pm
LOCATION: Hurst steps
(What's a Point of Contact?)

Renée Fleming tickets go on sale. The performance is on Tuesday, October 18, at 8:00pm at the Kennedy Center.

Bring $15 and your student ID to Hurst Hall 206.

Fall Job & Internship Fair

Over 60 employers have registered. For the complete list of participating employers, visit http://www.american.edu/careercenter. Students should RSVP through their account on AU CareerWeb. Remember to dress professionally and bring plenty of copies of your résumé. Questions? Contact the Career Center at x1800.

1:00 - 5:00pm, Bender Arena

Fall Break

No classes. Have fun!

Renée Fleming
in Richard Strauss' Daphne

Acclaimed as "one of the truly magnificent voices of our time", Fleming's presence has graced distinguished opera houses and concert venues of the world. Fleming has been awarded two Grammy's for Best Classical Vocal Performance.

8:00pm, Kennedy Center

Maize Maze tickets for the Temple Hall Farm "Field of Dreams" go on sale through Wednesday, October 26. Bring $10 and your student ID to Hurst Hall 206.

Join the Student Honors Board and pick your own pumpkins, take a hayride, and try not to get lost in the maize maze on Saturday, October 29!

Transportation is included. The bus will leave promptly at 4:00pm on Saturday, October 29, from the parking lot between Letts and the library.

Wednesday,
October 19

EVENT HAS RETURNED TO ORIGINAL LOCATION

SIS Honors 101 Brunch

Louis Goodman and Nanette Levinson are pleased to invite all SIS Honors Freshman and SIS Honors 101 Mentors to a brunch in their honor.

10:30am - 11:30am, SIS Formal Lounge

"Youth as E-Citizens"

An Honors Tea Talk with SOC Professor Kathryn Montgomery. Tea and cookies will be provided.

3:30pm, University Honors Center, Hurst Hall 206

A limited number of tickets are FREE from the Honors Center in Hurst Hall 206 on a first-come first-serve basis. The tickets are for the Friday, October 28th, performance at 8:00pm. Tickets are for AU Honors students only.

Friday,
October 21 -
Sunday,
October 23

Family Weekend & Alumni Weekend

Click here for a complete list of events.

Pizza and Public Service

Learn about public service scholarships, including the Truman, Udall, Pickering, and the Everett public service internship. Sponsored by the Early Identification Program (EIP). Pizza will be provided.

5:30pm - 6:30pm, MGC 203/205

Debate Night: The Yankees vs. Everyone Else

Debating are Professor Peter Howard and Jessie Pfleiderer against Professor Patrick Jackson and Zachary Hutchinson. Pizza and soda will be provided.

8:30pm, Anderson Hall, 3rd floor Honors Lounge

Into the Woods

8:00pm, Greenberg Theatre, 4200 Wisconsin Avenue NW

The Maize Maze

For those who purchased tickets, the bus will leave promptly at 4:00pm from the parking lot between Letts and the library.

The bus will return to campus by 9:00pm.

2nd Annual Brain Bowl

Drop in and join the Student Honors Board, other Honors students and faculty members for food, fun, and games!

4:00pm - 7:00pm, McDowell Formal Lounge

Comedy of Errors tickets go on sale at 9:15am.

Bring $15 and your student ID to Hurst Hall 206. The performance will be at 7:30pm on Tuesday, November 15, at the Shakespeare Theatre.

Comedy of Errors

7:30pm, Shakespeare Theatre (450 7th Street NW)

Take the Red, Yellow or Green Line to Gallery Place/ Chinatown and use the MCI Arena exit. Alternately, take the Yellow or Green Line to the Archives/Navy Memorial stop.

A Christmas Carol tickets go on sale. The performance is on Wednesday, November 30, at 7:30pm at Ford's Theatre.

Bring $15 and your student ID to Hurst Hall 206.

How to Get Great Letters of Recommendation!

Thinking about applying for a competitive internship, a major scholarship or admission to graduate school? If so, you'll need a letter of recommendation. You're invited to a dinner and conversation with faculty on steps you need to take to get great letters of recommendation. Sponsored by the Early Identification Program (EIP). A casual meal will be served.

5:30pm - 6:30pm, Mary Graydon Center, Room 5

Debate Night -- Privacy or Security: Which Comes First?

Sponsored by the American Debate Society and the University Honors Program.

8:15pm, McDowell Hall Formal Lounge

Thursday,
November 17 -
Friday,
November 18

Honors Overnight

Prospective Honors students will be visiting AU for an overnight. If you'd like to host, send an email to overnighthost@american.edu with your name, phone, residence hall and room number, school, and the number of students you can host. Hosts MUST live on-campus.

Prospective students: Visit our page on Honors Overnights for more information.

9th Annual Turkey Dinner

The Student Honors Board will hold their annual Turkey dinner. Honors students, faculty, staff, and their family members are invited. Entry is $3 or a comparable donation of new school supplies.

6:00pm - 8:00pm, Anderson Hall, 3rd floor Honors Lounge

Thanksgiving Break

No classes. University offices will be open on Wednesday, November 23.

For all other students, the trip will be open on Monday, December 5.

A Christmas Carol

Ford’s Theatre is located at 511 10th Street, NW between E and F Streets.Take the Red/Blue/Orange line to the Metro Center; or take the Red/Green/Yellow line to Gallery Place; or take the Yellow/Green line to Archives/Navy Memorial stop.

7:30pm, Ford's Theater

Registration for the Vietnam Spring 2006 Study/Travel trip opens for all Honors students.

Students can sign up in the University Honors Center in Hurst Hall 206. A deposit of $1,000 is required at that time.

Capstone Information Session

Confused about your capstone? Come get all your questions answered. Open to Honors students in any major or those interested in General University Honors.

5:00pm - 6:00pm, Hurst Hall 206

SIS Honors Capstone Information Session

Confused about your capstone? Come get all your questions answered. Open to Honors students interested in completing University Honors in SIS.

5:00pm - 6:30pm, SIS Lounge

Romeo & Juliet tickets go on sale at 9:15am.

Bring $20 and your student ID to Hurst Hall 206. The performance is on Thursday, February 2, at 7:30pm at the Kennedy Center Opera House.

Honors 101 Mentor Retreat

Honors 101 Mentors for the 2006-2007 academic year will be attending an overnight retreat.

Capstone Conference

9:00am - 5:00pm, McDowell Hall Formal Lounge

Honors Overnight

Prospective Honors students will be visiting AU for an overnight. If you'd like to host, send an email to overnighthost@american.edu with your name, phone, residence hall and room number, school, and the number of students you can host. Hosts MUST live on-campus.

Prospective students: Visit our page on Honors Overnights for more information.

Honors Convocation

Congratulations, Class of 2006!