HNRS 106AB - Exploring Our National Parks. Dr. Chelsea Redger Marquardt guides students in learning about our national parks through a service leadership lens. Student will explore the service, volunteer coordination, historic preservation, conservation and human impact. 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Tuesday & Thursday (CRN 16765)
   
HNRS 305U - The Power of Storytelling. Journalist Roy Wenzl explores narrative and storytelling with honors students. Using their own lives as the source, students develop story-telling techniques. 5:35 PM - 7:55 PM Monday (CRN 14783)
   
HNRS 405G - After the Fall: Identity in Literature. Dr. William Woods. This prescient course starts with the premise that nothing human is eternal. Nations fail, cities fall to ruin, and then, somehow, the human miracle: people gather themselves to begin again, starting out on the long road back to security, culture and a new identity. Accomplished literature professor, Dr. William Woods, uses literature spanning the fall of Troy to the aftermath of WWI to examine devastation, renewal and new life. 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM Tuesday & Thursday (CRN 16787)

Move forward your degree this summer with expanded course offerings in Honors.  All offerings are in the new Remote format. Students in these courses will have designated or arranged times when they are expected to meet in a remote platform as determined by the professor.

HNRS 153T - Bang, Black Holes, Fate of the Universe. Explore the universe with astronomer, Martin Ratcliffe. Students learn about our universe from the Big Bang to recent spacecraft missions. June 1 to July 24 remote, synchronous class times: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday 11:00 – 12:00 (CRN 32445)
   
Summer Pre-session! HNRS 310G - Digital Imaging (1 credit). Martin Ratcliffe introduces students to the basics of scientific imaging using CCD cameras in this short course. Imaging is used in areas such as medicine, astronomy, engineering, meteorology, and Earth Resources/land management. During this course, you will understand how CCD devices work, how to process images in black and white and color, and what scientific information can be acquired. May 18-30th remote, synchronous class times: Monday through Friday 11:00 – 12:30; additional meetings will be arranged. (CRN 32446)
   
HNRS 351 - Survey of Leadership. Dr. Chelsea Redger Marquardt guides students through an overview of the main leadership theories and a history of leadership. Students learn to recognize and apply leadership theory. June 1 – June 27 remote, synchronous class times: Monday through Thursday 9:00 – 12:00. (CRN 32444)
   
HNRS 406C - Making Social Impact.  Dr. Eveline Ndinelao Kalomo leads students to explore how to understand social forces and social change through qualitative research. Students use the information gathered to design a qualitative research proposal and a poster presentation. Open to honors students with a background in social sciences. Course may be used to fulfill the honors research or creative activity requirement. June 29-July 24 remote, synchronous class times: Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 9:00 – 12:30. (CRN 32419)

Course Description: Examines the process, importance and outcomes associated with service learning and civic responsibility. Students learn how to address, formulate and structure partnerships with community agencies. Addresses topics such as basic communication, and relationship skills, leadership development, and the study of and exposure to underserved and underrepresented populations. Introduces skills and issues relevant to a variety of disciplines and industries. 

Course Benefits: 

• Personal Leadership Development in a Community Setting 
• Understanding of Community Partners and Non-Profit Organizations 
• Exploring Social Justice and Justice Based Service 
• Developing Personal Understanding of Social Responsibility 
• Honors Agreements welcome!