Honors student Alexandra Dardet found a novel way to do community service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here’s her description of the service: I assisted in creating tracks in the sand for baby leatherback sea turtles with 7 Quillas. 7 Quillas is a non-profit organization based in Ocean Park, San Juan, Puerto Rico. Their mission isContinue reading “Community Service – Turtle Tracks”
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ADVICE: ACE POINTS
Honors rolled out a new requirement for incoming students (only) this year: Honors ACE points. ACE stands for Academics, Community Service, and Engagement. Students are required to get 100 points per year to remain active in the honors program. They need 40 in Academics — which they achieve by attending the 4 required symposia perContinue reading “ADVICE: ACE POINTS”
Aquarium Assistance with Jessica Larson
Seeking out your dreams and aspirations is an important aspect of college, yet one that most students save for graduation. Freshman honors student Jessica Larson, however, seized the opportunity the moment that one arrived. Rising from a impermanent assistant at the Halloween event to a consistent staff member, Larson was able to earn a positionContinue reading “Aquarium Assistance with Jessica Larson”