2020 Plenary Lecture
The 2020 Honors College Plenary Lecture - “Is Racism a Science Problem?” - will be delivered by Professor Scott Auerbach and available for viewing on September 21, at 6:30 pm. In his own words, watch as Auerbach talks about his lecture. He also invites you to submit any questions for him before Monday September 14 here: http://ow.ly/qYS850BmAEJ
A Conversation with Dean Castañeda
Get to know our new Dean Mari Castañeda as she shares both her life experiences and her view on a number of issues – ranging from community engagement, to social justice, to how one stays engaged in their passion. Honors student Claire Healy ‘21 had the chance to talk with Dean Castañeda and record their conversation. Watch part of it here or the full video on our website: http://ow.ly/ryCI50BiEMO
Emerging Scholars Book Fund: Makhai Pells '21
Thank you to everyone who donated!! We are now just $330 from our goal. Even though the fundraising event is over, the campaign is open until September 1 and you can still donate: http://ow.ly/uzZz50BbG8h
Listen to Makhai Pells, a senior history and anthropology major, talk about his experiences in the Emerging Scholars Program for the Emerging Scholars Book Fund in the video below.
Dean Gerzina’s 2020 Celebration of Excellence Speech
Congratulations Class of 2020 graduates!! 🎉 We could not be more proud of you, and are continuously inspired by your resilience and perseverance. Today we welcome you all to a lifelong alumni community. You are always welcome at the Commonwealth Honors College, and we cannot thank you enough for all you have done for our community. 👏🎓 Attached is Dean Gerzina’s Celebration of Excellence message to the Class of 2020. You can view the full 2020 Celebration of Excellence here: ow.ly/73H250zuXq7
“Don’t underestimate, even in these challenging times, how precious and inspiring you are, and how much you will continue to achieve.” - Dean of the Commonwealth Honors College Gretchen Gerzina
Last night, many of you noticed that our technology did not go as planned. However, we’re happy to let you know that it’s been fixed. On our website you will see photographs sent in by students, messages of congratulation from faculty, staff and alums, and most importantly, all the names of all our wonderful graduating seniors. Visit our website to read our full statement: ow.ly/73H250zuXq7
The senior slideshow for the Celebration of Excellence “Memories of the UMass Journey” is happening now! Congratulations seniors!! 🎓
Working on a Honors Thesis? Consider submitting a #MyHonorsThesis video! ✨💡
Below is a 2019 #MyHonorsThesis video example from communications major Oressa Gray-Mullen ‘19. In her video Mullen talks about her documentary on the impact of multicultural environments on education in international schools in Hong Kong.
All 2020 #MyHonorsThesis submissions will be displayed on our website. Learn more about the project and submit 🎥 here: ow.ly/TAx150zpQiY
We are excited to see what the Class of 2020 has been working on!
Is there anything better than FREE pizza? Well, what about free pizza and an amazing lecture on behavioral economics and decision making from CHC professor Diane Flaherty? Join us this Thursday Oct. 17th from 5:15-7pm for a free Pizza&Prof night at the CHC events hall!
The CHC Community
#UMassGives When the CHC community shows up for students who are willing to put in the hard work of delving deep into academic exploration. Let’s do this! Give now! http://tiny.cc/CHCUMG19
Why Give to CHC Community Scholarships?
#UMassGives 2019: Your gift to the CHC Community Scholoarship goes directly toward supporting CHC students. http://tiny.cc/CHCUMG19
Keynote Talk with Dean Robinson
Abstracts for the Undergraduate Research Conference on April 27 are due this Friday, Feb. 16. Check out our abstract-writing guidelines in the video below, and submit yours by Friday!
CHC is offering a number of scholarships to Honors students! Applying online is easy using the new Academic Works system. Watch our how-to video below, and submit your scholarship application by 2/28
How do CHC scholarships make a difference?
"I wouldn’t be here without support from people who are generous enough to give to the Honors College." - Jessica Williams '17
Support others students like Jessica today. #GivingTuesday https://www.honors.umass.edu/make-gift
What do Commonwealth Honors College students get out of Honors...
"The best CHC events are where you take this one idea and it just goes in a direction you never expected." - Ajey Pandey '19
Give today to bring more events and programs to Honors students. https://www.honors.umass.edu/make-gift #GivingTuesday
How do CHC students benefit from research?
"My lab work and my experience in lab has been one of the most meaningful experiences that I’ve had at UMass and has helped point me in the direction I’m going now—which is education and research." -Jenny Olins '17