Blogging from the SHC
Congratulations to our latest graduates! Yesterday we had the Medals Ceremony and it was a wonderful time. By now (late on the following afternoon) these students will have also received their diplomas. I have posted the pictures that Donna took here. Enjoy!
We are making our podcasts available directly from our servers now, so that those who do not use iTunes may still have access to them. Download them now and enjoy their audio goodness on your winter break!
Dean Brady interviews Rocco and Phil [29:30m]: Download Dean Brady interviews Hanna Xu [29:01m]: Download Dean Brady interviews George Khoury [39:32m]: Download Dean Brady interviews Aniyia Williams [41:21m]: Download Dean Brady interviews Steve Snyder [17:13m]: Download Dean Brady interviews Leadership Jumpstart members [42:47m]: Download Dean Brady interviews Jason Olcese: DownloadFrom the Schreyer Student Blog Adam has posted his project.
My final project for my video production class.
On the top right of the page, the movie called “Christian Rocks” should be in the little media player… but i shouldn’t have to explain that because we’re honors kids right?
And if you can’t figure it out… click here
| A profile of Eric Sauder, guitarist in the worship band Pulse | |
Don’t forget to go to update your podcast of The Schreyer Stammtisch! Recent interviews include an interview with alum Stephen C. Snyder, Partner, Communications & High Tech, and recently retired from Accenture where he worked for many years, over 10 in China. Stammtisch #7 is an interview with 6 freshmen from the Leadership Jumpstart class. They talk about their project on environmentalism: P.A.W.S. Finally, coming soon (as soon as I edit it!), the long awaited interview with Jason Olcese, senior in Psychology (graduating next week!) and musician. Be sure to check out his album at http://www.jasonomusic.com/. Be sure to listen to the end of the hour-long interview for the world release of a new song!
The announcements went out on the listserv just now and I wanted to highlight two (but all are below). Tomorrow morning is our last…
“DONUTS WITH THE DEAN”! – 12/15 (UP)
Glazed? Twisted? Iced? Powdered or Filled? Get donuts galore on our first floor. Join us on Friday, December 15 from 8:30-9 a.m. for the last “Donuts with the Dean” of the semester. Take a break from all that studying and join Dean Brady and staff for donuts, hot chocolate and conversation. Join us on Friday, January 19, 2007 for the first “Donuts with the Dean” of the spring semester.
And since I need students in order to teach my class, I wanted to plug my new course. We will be reading Genesis, the first book of the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh/Old Testament). We will read the text in translation and examine various interpretations from antiquity to modern feminist critiques and maybe even a novel!
NEW SHC DEAN TO TEACH GENESIS HONORS COURSE IN SPRING 2007
Are you interested in learning more about Genesis, the first book in the Bible? Are you interested in taking the first course taught at PSU by the new SHC Dean? You can do both! Currently there are openings in the spring 2007 CAM 110U taught by your very own Dean, Dr. Chris Brady.
Be sure to check out all the announcements:
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THESE EVENTS CAN BE FOUND ON THE SHC WEB CALENDAR AT http://www.shc.psu.edu/
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VISIT THE DEAN’S BLOG AT: http://engage.shc.psu.edu/
VISIT THE STUDENT BLOG AT: ENGAGE.SHC
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This listserv contains information on the following:
1. SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM SERIES PRESENTS LIFE AND DEBT – TONIGHT 12/14 (UP)
2. “DONUTS WITH THE DEAN” – 12/15 (UP)
3. SHC UNITED WAY “PIG RACES” FINAL LAP – 12/15 (UP)
4. NEW SHC DEAN TO TEACH GENESIS HONORS COURSE IN SPRING 2007
5. DATES FOR VISIT TO THE PENTAGAON HOSTED BY SHC ALUMNA – SHC APPLICATION DEADLINE – 12/18
6. WIN A FREE MEAL IN DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE – REGISTRATION DEADLINE 1/19
7. DEADLINE KALLIOPE SUBMISSIONS – 12/21 (UP)
8. SPRING 2007 COURSE OFFERING: STS 297B: TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBALIZATION
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1. SOCIAL JUSTICE FILM SERIES PRESENTS LIFE AND DEBT – TONIGHT 12/14 (UP)
Join Dr. Nicole Webster, Department of Agricultural and Extension Education TONIGHT in C-007 Atherton Hall from 6-8 p.m. for the film Life and Debt. Life and Debt is a gripping film that highlights the shortcomings and downsides of globalization for the world’s developing nations. This film chronicles the effects that the rise of the global economy has had on Jamaican industry, agriculture, and society. It is a story of economic dislocation, social marginalization, and intense personal struggle. Life and Debt provides a rare insight not be missed. Dr. Webster will lead a discussion immediately following the film. For additional information, contact Scholar Assistant Mark Taticchi at simmonsscholars@psu.edu. All students are invited to attend. Interested students without access to Atherton Hall should arrive at the College Avenue entrance between 5:45 and 6 p.m., where they will be greeted by a Scholar Assistant. There will be free pizza.
2. “DONUTS WITH THE DEAN” – 12/15 (UP)
Glazed? Twisted? Iced? Powdered or Filled? Get donuts galore on our first floor. Join us on Friday, December 15 from 8:30-9 a.m. for the last “Donuts with the Dean” of the semester. Take a break from all that studying and join Dean Brady and staff for donuts, hot chocolate and conversation. Join us on Friday, January 19, 2007 for the first “Donuts with the Dean” of the spring semester.
3. SHC UNITED WAY “PIG RACES” FINAL LAP – 12/15 (UP)
The piggies have finally come to the home stretch. If you still have a piggy bank, please drop it off to C-005 Atherton Hall tomorrow, December 15. The piggies will be opened and all the money counted next week and we will let you know, via this listserv in the spring, the final total of money we raised for United Way. Nicki and Rosanna would like to thank all participants and hope that everyone had a fun time filling their piggies. After all banks are collected, the person who filled the most will be contacted about their prize. We still have unfilled piggy banks so if you would like to participate, you can pick one up, fill it and turn it in when you return in January or anytime next semester. This money will go toward the beginning of our United Way campaign for next year. If you have any questions about the pig races, contact Rosanna at rlm29@psu.edu
4. NEW SHC DEAN TO TEACH GENESIS HONORS COURSE IN SPRING 2007
Are you interested in learning more about Genesis, the first book in the Bible? Are you interested in taking the first course taught at PSU by the new SHC Dean? You can do both! Currently there are openings in the spring 2007 CAM 110U taught by your very own Dean, Dr. Chris Brady.
(GH) (IL) CAMS 110U – Hebrew Bible: Old Testament
3 credits Sch# 853189
Meeting Times: M W 3:35P-4:50P
Meeting Location: C-007 Atherton Hall
Prerequisites: None
Course Objectives: The Book of Genesis is one of the most foundational pieces of literature in the western world, but what does it really say? This course has two goals: 1) To understand the text and meaning of Genesis, on its own terms and in its own context. 2) To see the myriad of ways in which people have interpreted and reread Genesis over the ages.
Mode of Instruction: Students will be required to do research into secondary sources related to the interpretation of the biblical text and prepare two significant research papers.
Typical Readings: On average it will be 100+ pages per week, made up of readings from Genesis (the whole book will be read) and various articles and other sources (e.g., ancient commentaries on Genesis).
Work Requirements: Read all of the assignments. Mid-term essay – 40%; Final essay – 40%; discussion 20% (preparation and participation is vital!).
5. DATES FOR VISIT TO THE PENTAGAON HOSTED BY SHC ALUMNA – SHC APPLICATION DEADLINE – 12/18
Alumna Mary Beth Long, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs, is hosting an informational panel and tour of the Pentagon for Dean Brady and Scholars. The event will be held either on January 9 or January 11. Please note that you would have to travel to DC independently. If you are interested in this event, e-mail Clare Cowen at cec15@psu.edu by Monday, December 18, letting her know which date you would prefer.
6. WIN A FREE MEAL IN DOWNTOWN STATE COLLEGE – REGISTRATION DEADLINE 1/19
Interested in a free meal at a local restaurant? Enter the SHC competition by registering your internship on the SHC Web site. If you have had an internship, that was not supported by a SHC summer internship grant, at any time during the course of your college career that you did not register in last year’s competition (ended 1/12/06), go to http://www.scholars.psu.edu/currentstudents/professionaldevelopment/register.html and register your information with the SHC for a chance to win a gift certificate to a local restaurant of your choice. We especially encourage students to register their summer 2006 internships. All you have to do is fill out a quick, web-based, confidential form with information about your internship. The lucky winner will be randomly selected on January 19. For more information contact Clare Cowen at cec15@psu.edu.
7. DEADLINE KALLIOPE SUBMISSIONS – 12/21 (UP)
The deadline to submit art, poetry, fiction, or nonfiction to the 2007 edition of Kalliope Literary Magazine is Thursday, December 21. Drop your submissions off at the HUB info desk or in the Kalliope mailbox in 112 Burrows. This is a great chance to see your writing or artwork in print! The magazine is sponsored by the English Department. Visit their Web site at: http://english.la.psu.edu/kalliope/ or email Marian Hamilton at mih5002@psu.edu for more details.
8. SPRING 2007 COURSE OFFERING: STS 297B: TECHNOLOGY AND GLOBALIZATION
(This course may be used as a GS and IL course by College of Engineering students)
Schedule # 796645
111 Thomas Building
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30-3:45 p.m.
Enrollment cap: 25
The objective of the course is to prepare engineers and other professionals for the challenges and realities of working in a rapidly globalizing business world. This course will help students to become leaders in a mobile, diverse, and transnational workplace. Through team centered projects and readings from the social sciences, student will broaden their understanding of engineering, technology, and culture. The course is designed to provide skills, theories and experiences that will help students become more respectful, diplomatic and professional professionals while successfully working with technology and culture. For more information about the course, contact Professor Steven Walton at saw 23@psu.edu.
Our charity event is covered in the Daily Collegian today! Way to go Rosanna!
‘Pig races’ held for charity
The Schreyer Honors College has been holding piggy bank races to raise money for the United Way.
The December UPDATE is out! Below is the email I sent out earlier today, you can download the pdf here.
Dear University Scholar and Honors College Alumni and Friends,
Welcome to our second issue of our online Update newsletter. In this issue I talk about the importance of community, features on two of our students studying abroad, one in India and the other in Germany, our first annual Scholar Alumni Awards are announced, and five of our students are profiled, each of whom recently won a prestigious grant or scholarship. A listing of our events for December through February is included as well.
Here’s the link to read more: http://www.shc.psu.edu/update/dec06update.pdf.
I also want to encourage you to visit our new online site that hosts my blog: http://engage.shc.psu.edu, a web log where I share my thoughts, events, news, and so on, podcasts, and a student blog: http://engage.shc.psu.edu/students run by nine of our students.
I hope you find the information interesting and useful. Thank you for your continued support of honors education at Penn State and please feel free to email me at cbrady@psu.edu if you have any questions, comments or suggestions. Please keep in touch!
Sincerely,
Christian Brady
Dean, Schreyer Honors College
From the Student blog at the SHC. It takes a sentence or two to find its groove, but it is worth it. This is what sets these students apart.
It started out as a typical weekend night: a stream of partiers heading downtown, a few cars passing lazily by, and a hint of snow riding the cold breeze sweeping Shortlidge street. But this was no ordinary night. Somewhere, from the darkness on the far side of the thoroughfare, a light shone forth. Small it was, but bright indeed, and at the first notes of Stairway, my heart skipped a beat. Yes, this was the night of Christmas Light Rock – a festival of music (but not quite Tupac). Away on the hill, a lone figure played, the amp sounding loud ‘cross the wide open way. He was dressed all in lights, from his head to his toes, and his music spread merriment from the high to the low. From up in the dorm, there arose quite a clatter: students clamored for “Free Bird” and started to chatter. Hearing the hubub, I ran down the street, searching for music put wings on my feet. As I drew into sight of the rocking-out man, I found he was Andrew McLean, one of my good friends. A fiend at guitar and a Scholar to boot, McLean looked quite jolly in his lighted-up suit. His hands flashed quickly over his hammering axe; the notes filled the air, people stopped in their tracks. For half an hour he jammed, his audience entranced, (some, my friends, even started to dance). Then he sprang quick away, to his crew gave a whistle, and to the dorms they flew like the down of thistle. But I swear he did whisper, ‘ere he ran out of sight, “Merry Christmas to all! And to all a rockin’ night!”
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