Dr. Sarah Smith-Frigerio, Assistant Professor of Communication, led a Coffee Conversation with about 20 Honors students. The topic of the conversation was how mental health is portrayed and explored in media. She shared with the students in advance her article, “You Are Not Alone”: Linking Peer Support to Information and Resources for Mental Health Concerns in Advocacy Groups’ Social Media Messaging. The students then discussed the various ways that mental health is depicted in media, the consequences of those depictions, and how media depictions of mental health can be improved to reduce the stigma surrounding the topic.
Honors Goes to Italy
Honors is offering a new way for students to get Hon 255 – Idea Lab Humanities credit: by going to Italy! The course will be offered in Spring 2024. The info is below.
Oxford Abroad Symposium
Lena Malpeli and Rian Benoit kicked off the first symposium of the fall. They discussed their experiences, travel, tutorials, and highlights of the city. Not only did students discuss what they studied, but they also shared information about socials, formals, and sports. Rian is studying accounting and Lena, English.