All Things PDP
Participating in the Honors Community
Interact with CMU Honors Faculty and staff outside the classroom
You are not limited to these activities. You are also encouraged to find activities of your own to make it personal. Keep in mind, activities are not limited to certain categories, it all depends on the category rationale you provide to your TA.
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Some activities can be done at any time of the year and do not have a specific date or time associated with them, these activities can be found at the bottom of the page.
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DO NOT sign up for any activity without prior approval of the activity and category from your TA.
City as Text: Exploring Downtown Mount Pleasant
Friday September 15, 2pm-5:30pm
Get a chance to explore the city you live in as you take a trip through downtown Mount Pleasant to see the sites and get to know more about the history of the town as well as the Chippewa tribe whose land this city is built upon.
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Honors Study Abroad Info Session
Wednesday September 20, 6pm
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Learn about HON-faculty led study abroad opportunities for next summer in Biosciences 1010, as well as a sneak peek at possible summer 1-week course offerings on Beaver Island in May 2024.
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Art Prize in Grand Rapids, MI
Saturday September 23, 9am-5pm
Joins the Honors Program on a trip to Grand Rapids to check out Art Prize!
"This year, 600+ artists from around the world are competing for $400,000 in prize money. They’ll show their work in downtown museums, galleries, bars, restaurants, parks, hotels, churches and other spaces. All of it is “human-made art” – springing from the hearts and minds of talented artists rather than the algorithms of artificial intelligence."
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Honors Euchre Tournament!
Tuesday October 10, 7:30pm
Location: Thorpe Hall Lobby
Join us to compete for Honors swag and the title of Honors Euchre Champion (2023 edition)! You don’t have to live in Thorpe to compete, and of course, there will be snacks. Let us know if you plan to compete so we can plan seating arrangements by clicking the "Sign Up Here" link on the right. If you don’t know how to play, be there at 7pm to learn how. This event is open to everyone and there is no limit on the number of people that can come!
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Review Centralis Applications
Between Wednesday November 1-November 14
Help the Honors Program review Centralis applications. Reading and reviewing approximately 20-40 applications. If interested, email Dr. Williamson at will1pa@cmich.edu.
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Learn to Crochet Night
Tuesday November 14, 7-8:30 pm
Location: Thorpe Basement
Join TA Megan Miller for an evening of crocheting together! Those of all skill levels are welcome, so if you don't know how to crochet, don't worry! You'll learn the basics as we crochet an hour-long project together. Feel free to bring your own hooks and yarn if you would like, but supplies will be provided for those who don't have them! While we crochet our project together, we will also have a discussion on the benefits of crocheting as a stress-relieving method activity. Any questions feel free to email Megan at mille42m@cmich.edu
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Panel and Information Session About Being an Honors TA
Friday December 1st, 1 pm
Location: Powers 134
Join some of this year’s HON100/300 TAs to learn more about what it’s like being an HON100/300 TA. We’ll have some basic information about what you can expect as a TA, Patty Williamson will be there for more of the logistics, and we will have a panel of TAs talking about their experience. If you’re interested in being a TA, please come and learn more and bring any questions you may have. This counts as a PDP but is also open to other Honors students. If you have any questions please reach out to TA Cora at bange1cm@cmich.edu.
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Honors Outreach Network Events
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Attend H.O.N. Events where you will help network within the Honors community and do service projects. You could also become an active member of the Honors Outreach Network. Email Dr. Williamson at willi1pa@cmich.edu if you are interested in becoming an active member, or follow the Honors Instagram to see upcoming events.
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Volunteer at the Honors Auction
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Volunteer at the auction itself or be a part of the team organizing the event. Email Dr. Williamson at willi1pa@cmich.edu to be part of the planning committee!
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Attend Honors RSO Meeting
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Join an Honors RSO Meeting, such as the Honors Health Service Society, if you are interested in joining the healthcare field and enjoy doing service projects. Follow the HHSS Instagram for meeting information.
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