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.
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.
DO NOT sign up for any activity without prior approval of the activity and category from your TA.
HPB "Among Us" Night, October 1st in the Thorpe Lobby
The Honors Program Board invites all Honors students and Thorpe Hall Residents to bring your phone or computer, ready to play Among Us, in the Thorpe Lobby this Thursday, October 1st, from 7pm-8pm. No advance sign-up necessary.
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Friday, October 2nd 2:15pm: Honors Anniversary Celebration Alumni Panel in the Grawn Atrium
Come meet Honors Alumni from a variety of fields discussing their Honors experiences, their career paths, and get advice on how to make the most of your time at CMU. Honors Program Alumni and former Honors Directors will be on hand to talk about the history of the program, their experiences post-graduation, and the impact the Honors Program had on both their college and career trajectories. The panel starts at 2:15pm, immediately after a recognition of the Honors Program by the Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce at the Honors Program office in Powers Hall 104. Students are welcome to join us at 2pm in Powers for the recognition, then head over to Grawn with us or just come to the Alumni Panel.
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Honors Capstone Information Session- 10/19
Learn more about the Honors Capstone with Dr. Harke, our Honors Capstone Coordinator on Monday, October 19 at 5:00pm in Powers 136. This informational meeting is open to all Honors students and will highlight where to start, how to connect with an advisor, and other capstone considerations. This counts as a PDP and you don’t need to register to attend.
*Remember, your Honors Capstone Project Proposal must be submitted to Honors by the second semester of your junior/ third year. However, we encourage all students to attend a workshop to begin planning for their projects early.
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Talent Acts Wanted for the HPB Annual Honors Program Talent Show- 10/22
Do you have special talents in singing, dancing, performing stand-up comedy, and/or other talents? If so, the Honors Program Board would love for you to perform in the HPB Annual Honors Program Talent Show that takes place on Thursday, October 22, from 6pm-8pm, location TBA. We are also in need of emcees for the event! If you are interested, scan the QR Code on the attached flyer or complete the interest form here: Honors Program Board Annual Fall Talent Show -- Talent Interest Form – Fill out form
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Day Trip to Detroit; Saturday, October 24th 8-6:30pm (time is estimated):
Join both the Honors staff and faculty from the Critical Engagements program in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences as we visit The Wright African American History Museum in Detroit and take a walking tour of the local neighborhood. Entrance to the museum will be included in the trip. Students will need to bring money for lunch or spending cash. Sign up will be posted in early October.
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Thursday, October 29th in the UC Rotunda, 9am-6pm: Honors Silent Auction
Volunteers will be needed to work 2-3 hour shifts throughout the day, starting with set up at 8am and running through the clean up and calls to winning bidders at 6pm. This can count as an Honors Community event, and/or a service activity.
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Honors Outreach Network Events
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 Katie Sunday, president of H.O.N., sunda1ke@cmich.edu if you are interested in becoming an active member, or join the group me for updates.
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Attend an Honors Program RSO Meeting
Join an Honors RSO Meeting. Honors RSOs include:
Honors Program Board
Honors Outreach Network
Honors Health Services Society
Business Honors Society
Honors Outreach Network holds general meetings:
Thursday, Oct. 9th at 6:30pm in EHS 115
Thursday, Nov 13th at 6:30pm in EHS 215
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