November Newsletter
The Honors College at Lone Star College-Montgomery
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The asterisks (***) indicates a new update or a new event added.
Spring 2022 Honors Course Registration Request Form is a-LIVE
The registration request form is now available for Spring 2022. Remember that requests are received on a first come - first serve basis. We want you to be able to decide on your Honors courses soon so you may plan your non-Honors courses, according.
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***Honors Midterm Survey
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***Volunteer Resources Sheet
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Study Mondays
Recurring study halls every Monday from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. in UC-308! This is a workshop-like space to receive support and advice from fellow peers regarding any part of your research process!
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Dia de los Muertos Celebration
Arts and Crafts
Help us decorate The Honors Lounge Wall for Dia de los Muertos!! We will be setting up an altar with ofrendas (offerings the dead) in order to honor those we have lost. Make sure to bring flower, pictures, candies, and candles!
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Location: The Honors Lounge
Movie Night ft. Coco
Join us for a relaxing movie night featuring Disney/Pixar's "Coco"! There will be a post-movie discourse on the recurring theme in the movie. Feel free to bring more offerings/decorations for the altar. If you are interested to attend, please sign up in the google form.
Time: 5:00 - 7:30p.m.
Location: UC-308
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Model United Nations Applications (2nd round)
Are you interested in learning more about the Model United Nations program? Did you miss applying for the team earlier this semester?
Do you have questions about what the Model UN team does and how much time is involved? Want to find out what country we will represent at the NMUN Conference in New York City? If you answered yes to any of these tantalizing questions please join our returning team members this Thursday, November 4th at 1pm for an exciting info session to learn more! We will be opening applications on November 5th for a brief second round, closing on November 12th.
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Transfer Scholarship Info Session
The Honors College will hold a system wide Information Session for the two significant national scholarships you should be considering.
Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholarship – The Cooke Undergraduate Transfer Scholarship is a highly selective scholarship for the nation’s top community college students seeking to complete their bachelor’s degrees at four-year colleges or universities. May received up to $55,000 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school.
Barry Goldwater Scholarship – Provides scholarships to college sophomores and juniors who intend to pursue research careers in the natural sciences, mathematics and engineering. May received up to $7,500 per year to attend a four-year accredited undergraduate school.
We hope to see you in attendance and can’t wait to share some sensational news!!! Any questions, please contact Professor Casey Garcia, Casey.Garcia@lonestar.edu
Date: Thursday, Nov. 4th
Time: 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: Zoom
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Honors Forum #3
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Passcode: 988095
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Out of the Darkness Walk (Service Event)
Many people’s introduction to AFSP comes through the Out of the Darkness Walks, taking place in cities nationwide. In our Community, Campus and Overnight Walks, those affected by suicide – and those who support them – raise awareness and much-needed funds, strongly sending the message that suicide is preventable and that no one is alone.
Come serve our community alongside your peers! Volunteers will serve at the registration booth, activity stations, cheer and support squad, and logistics crew.
If you already sign-up for this event, please ensure you attend!
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Location: Town Green Park
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CV: Drop-in Day
As the second part of our CV series, drop by the Honors Lounge to meet with a second-year portfolio student to improve your CV! Make sure to bring the materials you gathered from the September CV Workshop Recording Your Success: How to Keep a Log of Your Achievements for the Best CV and any questions you may have! If you are interested on receiving support regarding your C.V., please sign up below.
Time: Sign up for a time slot
Location: The Honors Lounge
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Alumni Panel: Transfer
They’ve been through the process of transferring and want to share their experiences! Join us to welcome back LSC-M students who have since transferred to a 4-year university! Find out how they chose their university, what they did right, and what they would do differently. Hear all about what your peers have to say about their transition out of LSC-M.
Date: Friday, November 12th
Time: 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Hybrid
In-person: UC-308
Virtual: Zoom (link will be provided closer to the date)
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Deliberative Dialogue #2
Looking for a space to discuss ways to approach difficult issues and work toward creating a reasoned public judgement? Join our first in-person Deliberative Dialogue covering the topic: "How Should We Fund American Public Schools"!
Date: Wednesday, November 17th
Time: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Location: UC-308
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Honors Forum #4
Time: 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Location: Virtually via Zoom
Passcode: 108213
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Friendsgiving Potluck
Time: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Location: The Honors Lounge
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Sleep in Heavenly Peace (Service Event)
Child bedlessness is a national problem, and as a national nonprofit with chapters spread across the country Sleep in Heavenly Peace (SHP) has provided the solution. The Montgomery County Chapter is a volunteer organization that builds beds for kids who are sleeping on the floor in the Montgomery Area.
Come serve our community alongside your peers! Volunteers will work with the SHP organization to construct beds and get them ready for delivery to homes in Montgomery County!
Date: Saturday, November 20th
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Location: 3765 N Loop 336 E, Conroe, TX 77304
SIGN UP DEADLINE: Friday, November 19th by 4:00 p.m.
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November YouTube Live
When: TBA
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Virtual Links to be Updated in this Newsletter!
BE ADVISED: As Zoom and WebEx meetings are created for events, the associated LINKS in this newsletter will be UPDATED. This newsletter is your "one stop shop" for information!
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