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Volume 3 Issue 1 Each semester four Honors students and their contracts will be featured in Word of Honor. “To succeed, we must first believe that we can.” A l l e g h e n y C a m p u s F e a t u r e d S t u d e n t Nina Schreiner Alex Bonfiglio is a first-year English Literature and Psychology major who has a variety of career interests, including medicine, law, and politics. He plans to transfer to the Pitt once he has completed his studies at CCAC. His education goals are to establish a depth and breadth of knowledge to serve as a strong foundation for graduate studies. Nina Schreiner is a second-semester Liberal Arts and Science major. She plans to transfer to Pitt where she will double major in history and archaeology. She would like to become an archaeologist and historian, possibly a professor. Nina is doing two Honors contracts this semester. The contract featured here is in Western Civilization II with Otilia Golis is a second-semester Applied Mathematics major. She plans to transfer to Pitt after completing her studies at CCAC. Otilia’s Honors contract with Professor Watkins entails an in-depth study of Calculus 1, focusing on the precise mathematical definition of limits as well as an exploration of differentiation integrations using limits. Otilia’s special interests include reading Alex’s Honors contract involves studying the relevance of attachment theory to current clinical practice to supplement his Introduction to Psychology course with Professor Biondo. Alex’s hobbies include playing tennis and piano, analyzing literature, creative writing, and independent and foreign films. His favorite book is Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Professor Cavalier. Her topic is women’s involvement in the French Revolution, exploring specific events and themes: the Women’s March to Versailles and women as a symbol of liberty and revolution. Nina’s favorite book is Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. In her spare time, she enjoys exercising, reading, and watching sports, especially baseball. B o y c e C a m p u s F e a t u r e d s t u d e n t N o r t h C a m p u s F e a t u r e d S t u d e n t Otilia Golis -Michael Korda Heather Cox is a dual Business and Accounting major who has attended CCAC for three semesters. Her Honors contract is in Business Management with Professor Obiaku. She will research how business managers tailor their organizations to meet changing needs in a continuously-evolving business atmosphere, specifically focusing on the changes implemented and traveling. Her favorite author is Czech writer Jiri Kulhanek. She likes to read science fiction and postcatastrophic books. She moved to the US two years ago from Kosice, Slovakia and hopes to meet other Slovakian students. by McDonalds in its pursuit to use environmentally-friendly packaging for its products. Heather plans to graduate with an associate degree from CCAC before continuing to work towards a bachelor’s degree from Pitt. Her favorite book is Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill. She enjoys camping and stargazing in her spare time. Alex Bonfiglio S o u t h C a m p u s F e a t u r e d S t u d e n t Heather Cox Page 2
Volume 3 Issue 1 Honors Council is pleased to announce two Honors courses for spring ’08. Meet fellow Honors students from all four CCAC campuses and earn Honors credits. We look forward to sharing these enriching experiences with you. On-line registration is not possible for Honors classes; you must enroll on campus. Tuition reimbursement is offered for both classes after successful completion. Support the Honors Program by Taking Honors Courses Creative Writing, web-enhanced (ENG105H-SC45W) 3 Honors credits. Exercise your creative spirit and earn Honors credits at the same time. We will meet on-line through Blackboard plus six Wednesday afternoons from 2:30-5:45 (1/30, 2/27, 3/26, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23) and attend a poetry slam and a Western PA Writing Project presentation at Pitt to hear published short story writers and poets. Page 3 from the Leadership in Honors Scholars Jessica and I just wanted to say that we had a blast meeting and hanging out with each one of you at the Honors Kickoff Picnic and at Chihuly’s Nights. It’s not too often that we have the opportunity do new and exciting things with our busy schedules. Don’t miss out on the combined Honors and Phi Theta Kappa seminar focusing on Gender and Power presented by Dr. Pepper Schwartz and discussion facilitated by South Campus Professor of Sociology, Bob Young. This event will take place on Thursday, November 8, at CCAC, Allegheny Campus from 6pm-8pm. Join us for this intriguing discussion including pizza and pop! We are excited about the Honors classes in spring 2008: Creative Writing and Leadership II. Honors Leadership is more than a class; it’s a chance to interact with students and faculty who are passionately invested in enhancing leadership skills. We look forward to seeing you at the Gender and Power presentation. -Michele Lowe, North Campus Jessica Dominiczak, Allegheny Campus 2007/2008 Leadership in Honors Scholars Get Your “Just for the h of it!” Honors T-Shirt At both the Honors Orientation Picnic in August and the Honors Leadership I seminar in October, we distributed Honors t-shirts and bookbags to those students in attendance. If you have not yet received your Honors t-shirt, please contact your Honors Campus Coordinator to arrange a time to pick up your t-shirt, hopefully before our next Honors t-shirt day. We ask all Honors students and faculty to wear their Honors t-shirts on Nov. 8 th in honor of our Honors Symposium on Gender. Leadership 1I Seminar (SDS105H-SC01) 1 Honors credit. Held the weekend of March 8 and 9, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on South Campus. Continue to develop your leadership potential. Analyze and apply the strategies we glean from great leaders as portrayed through literature, historical documents, and film. Topics include decision making, conflict management, team building, initiating change, and leading through service. Prerequisite: Honors Leadership I.
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