Past College Scholars Events
Spring 2013 College Scholars Events
BBQ and Bags at the Hamalis Homestead
Who: All College Scholars are invited
When: Sunday, April 21 at 3pm
Where: Perry's House-more details to come
What: A time to relax, eat food, play games and visit with friends away from campus.
Fireside Chat with Dr. Hammond
Who: All College Scholars and honors faculty
When: REVISED DATE Tuesday, April 2 6:15-7:15
Where: Upper WAC
What: Get a chance to get to know North Central's 10th President in an intimate conversation. Sponsored by Student Government.
NCUR Pre-Meetings
Who: Students who have been selected to present at NCUR
When: Tuesday, April 2 at 12pm OR Wednesday, April 3 at 3pm. Must attend one date if you are presenting.
Where: Kiekhofer Gathering Room
What: Review rules for student travel, what to expect and what to bring to NCUR.
Starbucks and Dove Bars Advising Session
Who: All College Scholars and honors faculty
When: Tuesday, April 2 at 7:30pm
Where: Upper WAC
What: Get a jump on scheduling classes for 2013-2014 academic year. We will have break out groups by year where you can get advice from more advanced College Scholars, faculty and staff.
Richter Info Session
Who: Any student interested in applying for a Richter Grant
When: Monday, April 8 at 3pm
Where: Kiekhofer Gathering Room
What: An opportunity to ask questions, hear stories of successful Richter proposals and meet the Richter Committee.
GRE Info Session
Who: Any student interested in taking the GRE to apply for graduate school
When: Tuesday, April 9 at 12:30
Where: Goldspohn 20
What: Learn about the GRE from a representative of its publisher. Topics will include: overview of the GRE revised general test, content and structure, scores and reporting, test preparation, test taking strategies, GRE resources and Q & A.
Winter 2013 College Scholars Events
Happy Hour
Who: All College Scholars and honors faculty
When: Friday, March 8, 2013, 3:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Kiekhofer Hall Community Gathering Room and Koten Chapel
What: Visit with friends and faculty at this relaxing social that includes stimulating conversation and live music by College Scholars, as well as hot chocolate, tea and light snacks.
Finals Week Care Packages were raffled off at Happy Hour.
6th Annual Chocolate Festival
Who: All College Scholars are invited
When: Thursday, January 24, 2013, 7:00 - 9:00 pm and Tuesday January 29, 2013, 7:00 - 9:00 pm (Choose One)
Where: Le Chocolat, 129 South Washington Street, Naperville, IL
What: A delicious learning opporunity! Taste different chocolate treats from around the world and learn more about everyone's favorite sweet.
Frankenstein as Metaphor: Intersections of Literaure, Science and Ethics in the Popular Imagination College Scholars Winter Colloquy
Who: All College Scholars and their friends
When: Tuesday, January 15, 2013, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Where: WAC-Fireside Lounge
What: An interactive, educational discussion with Dr. Fran Navakas to dive deeper into the well-know story of Frankenstein. The College Scholars Colloquy is an opportunity one evening each term for all College Scholars to gather for dialogue with a guest speaker and each other, about topics with interdisciplinary significance.
Juniors Reconnect Event
Who: The Junior Class
When: Friday, January 11, 2013, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Kiekofer Gathering Room
What: Join us for pizza and a chance to welcome back all of the Juniors who have been abroad.
Thesis Party
Who: Seniors who are working on their honors thesis and faculty advisors (Directors and Second Readers)
When: Thursday, January 10, 2013, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Where: A.A. Smith House
What: This event includes lunch, moral support and witty anecdotes to jump start the thesis writing process.
Fall 2012 College Scholars Events
Graduate School Info Session and Happy Hour
Who: All College Scholars and honors faculty
When: Friday, November 9, 2012
2:00 - 3:00 pm: Graduate School and Internship Information Session
3:00 - 5:00 pm: Happy Hour
Where: Kiekhofer Hall Community Gathering Room and Koten Chapel
What: Visit with friends and faculty at this relaxing social that includes stimulating conversation and live music by College Scholars, as well as hot chocolate, tea and light snacks.
Pizza w/ the Prez
Who: All new and returning College Scholars
When: Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Where: The President's Lawn
What: A great opportunity to meet and enjoy casual conversation with North Central College's president. Discussion will center around the topic of Higher Education and the Good City.
Fall Kick-Off Dinner
Who: All College Scholars
When: Monday, September 24, 2012
Where: Tasso's Greek Cuisine, 220 South Washington Street, Naperville
Annual Synergy Retreat
Who: All incoming College Scholars
When: Monday, September 3 - Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Where: Reynoldswood Retreat Center Dixon, IL
What: 24 hour retreat includes icebreakers, a team-building course, and overviews of the College Scholars curriculum and related academic programs, meals, a Q & A session, and some "down time" for just getting to know each other without campus distractions.
Spring 2012 College Scholars Events
Honors Program Celebration
Who: Graduating College Scholars who have completed the thesis requirement
When: Friday, June 8, 12:30 pm
Where: A.A. Smith House
What: Celebration champagne toast and dessert with the president, honors faculty, parents, Thesis Directors, and Second Readers. Cording ceremony in Meiley-Swallow to immediately follow.
Happy Hour
Who: All College Scholars and honors faculty
When: Friday, June 1, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Where: Kiekhofer Hall Community Gathering Room and Koten Chapel
What: Congratulate the seniors for completion of their theses and the juniors for the submission of their thesis proposals.
Happy Hour
Who: All College Scholars and honors faculty
When: Friday, May 4, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Where: Kiekhofer Hall Community Gathering Room and Koten Chapel
What: Visit with friends and faculty at this relaxing social that includes stimulating conversation, live music by College Scholars, and light snacks.
Fulbright Information Session
Who: Juniors and seniors
When: Tuesday, May 1, 4:00 - 5:00 pm
Where: Goldspohn 33
What: Learn more about the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program that allows recent graduates to study, assistant-teach English, or conduct research in over 135 countries.
Early Bird Celebration Dinner
Who: June 2012 graduating Scholars who submitted a substantial thesis draft by March 19
When: Friday, April 20, 6:30 pm
Where: Raffi's on 5th
What: Congratulatory dinner to celebrate students' significant progress on their theses.
Richter Information Session
Who: All North Central College students
When: Wednesday, April 11, 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Where: Kiekhofer Hall Community Gathering Room
What: Learn how to prepare and submit a Richter Grant proposal for funding to conduct research this summer or fall. Committee members will be available to answer your questions.
Dove Bars and Starbucks Advising Session
Who: College Scholar Classes of 2013, 2014, and 2015
When: Tuesday, April 3, 9:00 - 9:45 pm
Where: White Activities Center
What: Enjoy snacks with faculty members and fellow College Scholars while learning about College Scholars curriculum requirements before you register for 2012-13 classes. Optional break-out sessions will include first-hand information on studying abroad at the University of Glasgow, and opportunities for prestigious national scholarships.
Winter 2012 College Scholars Events
Happy Hour
Who: All College Scholars and honors faculty
When: Friday, February 17, 2012, 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Where: Kiekhofer Hall Community Gathering Room and Koten Chapel
What: Visit with friends and faculty at this relaxing social that includes stimulating conversation, live music by College Scholars, hot chocolate and light snacks
Sticks and Stone: Language, Identity, and Power
College Scholar Winter Colloquy
Who: All College Scholars and their friends
When: Thursday, February 9, 2012, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Where: Madden Theatre
What: Interactive discussion that examines how the meaning of a word changes depending on who says it, as well as what words reveal about our locattions within larger systems of power and privilege. The College Scholars Colloquy is an opportunity one evening each term for all College Scholars to gather for dialogue with a guest speaker and each other, about topics with interdisciplinary significance.
Richter Informational Session
Who: All North Central College students
When: January 26, 2012, 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Where: Kiekhofer Hall Community Gathering Room
What: Learn to become a Richter Grant recipient
5th Annual Chocolate Festival
Who: All chocolate-loving College Scholars
When: Tuesday, January 24 and Thursday, January 26, 2012, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Where: Le Chocolat du Bouchard, 129 South Washington Street, Naperville
What: Enjoy an evening of scrumptious chocolate delights and the ever-popular chocolate fondue while reconnecting with College Scholars
Thesis Party
Who: Seniors who are working on their honors thesis and faculty advisors (Directors and Second Readers)
When: Wednesday, January 12, 2012, 12:00 - 1:30 pm
Where: A.A. Smith House
What: This event includes lunch, moral support and witty anecdotes to jump start the thesis writing process
Fall 2011 College Scholars Events
Happy Hour
Who: All College Scholars and honors faculty
When: Friday, November 18, 2011, 3:30 - 4:45 pm
Where: Kiekhofer Hall Community Gathering Room and Koten Chapel
What: Visit with friends and faculty at this relaxing social that includes stimulating conversation and live music by College Scholars, as well as hot chocolate, tea and light snacks
Pizza w/ the Prez
Who: All new and returning College Scholars
When: Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Where: The President's Lawn
What: A great opportunity to meet and enjoy casual conversation with North Central College's president. Discussion will center around the topic of Higher Education and the Good City.
Fall Kick-Off Dinner
Who: All College Scholars
When: Monday, September 26, 2011
Where: Tasso's Greek Cuisine, 220 South Washington Street, Naperville
Annual Synergy Retreat
Who: All incoming College Scholars
When: Monday, September 5 - Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Where: Reynoldswood Retreat Center Dixon, IL
What: 24 hour retreat includes icebreakers, a team-building course, and overviews of the College Scholars curriculum and related academic programs, meals, a Q & A session, and some "down time" for just getting to know each other without campus distractions
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