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www.clemson.edu/cuhonors 864-656-4762 August 21, 2013 We've had a great time this week seeing so

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many returning students and welcoming all our new freshmen and continuing Honors students. On behalf of the Honors College faculty and staff, I want to wish each of you a safe, happy, fun, interesting, and productive Fall semester! We have lots of wonderful events planned for the coming academic year, starting this week! (For details, see elsewhere in this newsletter). I especially want to invite all of you to attend the "Nicky's Family" film and discussion on Sunday (4:008:00pm, Brooks Center). This award-winning film highlights the amazing story of a man who saved hundreds of children from the Holocaust--and the extraordinary lives of service those children went on to lead. One of "Nicky's children"--now a man in his eighties--will be joining us for the post-film discussion.

Honors Withdrawal/Honors Fee Students who wish to withdraw from Honors must fill out the Extension, Exemption, Withdrawal Form requesting removal. To avoid being charged the Honors fee, or to receive a full refund of the fee, this form (requesting removal) must be submitted on or before the last day to add a class in the Fall or Spring semester. Failure to submit the form on time will result in the Honors fee NOT being refunded. Dixon Fellows Application Applications are due this coming Monday, August 26. See the second page for more information! Raise Your Credit Limit Students may contact Registration Services to have their credit limit raised to 21. This limit does not automatically increase as in the past. You may reach the Registration Services Office at 864-656-2305 or regserv@clemson.edu. Departmental Honors Research Grants Research Grant Applications are due by midnight on Friday, August 30. Please see the Forms and Funding webpage for more information including guidelines and a link to the application.

"Nicky's Family" will be an engaging and inspiring way to kick off the new academic year. We look forward to seeing all of you on Sunday! - Dr. Lasser

Honors Blitz Friday, August 23 WELCOME BACK TO THE HONORS CEN- 12:002:00pm TER! As the year kicks off, we want to Hendrix Center remind you how to access, and how to Learn more about programs use, the Honors Center in Holmes Hall, and resources within Honors including the Honors Center printer, and the University. free to all Honors students. All details, Nickys Family Film Discussion including Center usage policy and Sunday, August 25 guidelines, can be found on the Honors 4:00-8:00pm College Facebook page. Brooks Center Like Honors on Facebook to stay updated on Honors Center programs and news! Honors will use the Honors Facebook page most frequently to update about the Honors Center, including special events, available food at events (and LEFTOVER food from events), and printer issues (if it breaks or is out of supplies). If you haven't liked Honors on Facebook, click the link above and do it now! Honors Center Guidelines All Honors students are expected to review and abide by the Honors Center guidelines found on the Honors Center webpage.

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Screening of award-winning film, followed by a discussion.

Honors Networking Night Wednesday, August 28 5:15-8:00pm Hendrix Center/McKissick Theater Network with students, staff and faculty in your major or college. EUREKA! Research Poster Forum Friday, August 30 3:00pm Tillman Hall 1st floor EUREKA! students share their experiences.

Dixon Fellows Application Due Monday, August 26th. The Dixon Fellows Program is designed for honors students who want an additional challenge and opportunity. A challenge - because you will interact with students and faculty dedicated to living the life of the mind. An opportunity - because your participation as a Dixon Fellow will enrich your undergraduate experience and enable you to assume a position of leadership and responsibility in your community and in the world. The Dixon Fellows experience is a mentor group, 7-9 students (junior fellows) interacting with a professor (senior fellow) who acts as a role-model and guide. These small groups engage in a variety of activities designed to encourage learning and growth outside the classroom; to develop the skills and talents to compete for prestigious national and international fellowships, such as the Rhodes, Marshall, Fulbright, and Truman Scholarships; to gain admission to top graduate and professional schools; and to enhance their personal and professional lives. All Honors Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors are encouraged to apply. Applications are due no later than Monday, August 26th at 4pm. More information and a link to the application can be found on the Dixon Fellows webpage.

December 2013 Graduates - The Honors College requires all graduating honors students (active or presently inactive), who have successfully completed general honors, departmental honors, or both general and departmental honors, to fill out the Honors Candidacy form. The deadline to submit the Honors Candidacy Form is Tuesday, September 10, 2013. This information is used for many purposes including verification of spellings of names, addresses for mailing purposes, etc. Please take note of the deadlines to submit the form below. Please do not be late in submitting your form. Failure to do so might result in your not receiving your certificate (and medallion if you completed departmental honors or both general and departmental honors) before graduation. Creative Inquiry Students Needed! Design and Integration of Electronic Music Synthesis Hardware Faculty Advisor: Dr. William Park PREREQUISITES: Any student in any major at any level (Freshman and up) may be accepted. No knowledge of electronics is required - there are tasks that do not require this knowledge. With that said, the project would be most appropriate for students planning to major in Electrical and Computer Engineering. Other than that, the prerequisites are:

YOU ARE INVITIED! The Calhoun Honors College and The Duckenfield Family cordially invite you to a presentation by the 2013 Duckenfield Scholars Miss Kayla Cobb and Mr. Parker Essick and to meet Dr. Kenneth Addison of St. Peters College, Oxford University, England Monday, September 9 at 4:30pm The Class of 1944 Visitors Center 110 Daniel Drive

More than a few dozen properly functioning neurons. The ability to read music, at least on a basic level. Students that cannot read music but are moderately accomplished on at least one instrument may be accepted based on a personal interview with the professor. SCHEDULE: Work times will be customized to accommodate each student's individual class schedule. Interested students should contact Dr. William Park - parkw@clemson.edu as soon as possible. Space is very limited. See the attachment for more info.

DesignandIntegrationofElectronicMusicSynthesisHardware FacultyAdvisor:Dr.WilliamPark PREREQUISITES: Anystudentinanymajoratanylevel(Freshmanandup)maybeaccepted.Noknowledgeofelectronics isrequiredtherearetasksthatdonotrequirethisknowledge.Withthatsaid,theprojectwouldbe mostappropriateforstudentsplanningtomajorinElectricalandComputerEngineering.Otherthan that,theprerequisitesare:

Morethanafewdozenproperlyfunctioningneurons
Theabilitytoreadmusic,atleastonabasiclevel.Studentsthatcannotreadmusicbutaremoderately accomplishedonatleastoneinstrumentmaybeacceptedbasedonapersonalinterviewwiththe professor. SCHEDULE: Worktimeswillbecustomizedtoaccommodateeachstudent'sindividualclassschedule. TASKS: InthisCreativeInquiryproject,studentswillbeinvolvedinthedevelopmentofanalogmusicsynthesis equipment.Thiswillinvolvethefollowingtasks,amongothers:

ElectronicCircuitDesign Printedcircuitboardlayout,fabrication,andpopulation(solderingthepartstotheboard) Userinterfacedesign Panellayoutandfabrication SystemsIntegration(gettingallofthemodulestotalktooneanother)

Understandingthebasicconceptsandindustrywidestandardsofelectronicmusicsynthesis Interestedstudentsshouldcontact Dr.WilliamParkparkw@clemson.edu assoonaspossible. Spaceisverylimited.

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