• An image of the outdoor fireplace at Dejope residence hall.
    Oct 24
    Fall Bonfire Night with Honors Student Organization

    Dejope Residence Hall RSVP here!

    Join HSO for a cozy evening of warmth, s’mores, and great company at the Dejope Residence Hall fire pit!  Don’t miss this chance to unwind, connect with fellow Honors students, and enjoy the crisp autumn air around a crackling bonfire. Bring your HSO friends and your favorite campfire stories!  RSVP here to secure your spot. We …

    An image of the outdoor fireplace at Dejope residence hall.
  • Oct 19
    L&S Honors Family Weekend Event

    Old Madison room (3rd floor east) of Memorial Union

    The L&S Honors Program is excited to welcome your family to campus! Event Information Each year, UW–Madison welcomes students’ friends and family members for a Family Weekend. There will be several events taking place over the weekend. Honors will host an information session to share the many benefits of being part of the Honors community. …

  • Oct 16
    Honors Go Big Read Luncheon 2024

    Pyle Center (Alumni Lounge) RSVP Form

    L&S Honors Program hosts an annual luncheon and Q&A with the author of the campus Go Big Read book. This year we are delighted to be joined by Dr. Rebekah Taussig, the author of Sitting Pretty: The View from My Ordinary Resilient Disabled Body. Event Information Doors open at 11:45 AM. Lunch will be available starting …

  • The entrance to a nature trail with trees and a Lakeshore Nature Preserve sign.
    Oct 13
    HSO Service Event: Lakeshore Nature Preserve Invasive Species Removal

    RSVP here!

    We will be removing invasive plants to help restore native plant communities in the campus nature preserve. We will meet at the informational kiosk at the entrance to Picnic Point (2000 University Bay Drive). The meeting location is on the Lakeshore Path. Be aware that we will be working off-trail on uneven terrain. In case …

    The entrance to a nature trail with trees and a Lakeshore Nature Preserve sign.
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    Oct 11
    Green Sheet Proposal Deadline for Fall 2024 Courses

    If you are hoping to earn Honors credit from a course this semester that did not otherwise offer Honors enrollment, be sure to read about the Green Sheet process, review eligibility criteria, and submit your Green Sheet proposal by the deadline. Honors advisors are happy to answer questions about this process and offer feedback on …

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  • A headshot of Dr. Kennedy smiling.
    Oct 9
    Wednesday @ Washburn with Dr. Devin Kennedy – Canceled

    Washburn Observatory Library (1401 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706)

    Update 10/2: Unfortunately, this Wednesday @ Washburn event has been canceled. Stay tuned for future events! Join us for a Wednesday @ Washburn with Dr. Devin Kennedy! Dr. Kennedy is Assistant Professor of History, the Evelyn and Herbert Howe Bascom Professor of Integrated Liberal Studies, and co-leads the Uncertainty and Artificial Intelligence working group at the …

    A headshot of Dr. Kennedy smiling.
  • Oct 8
    Fall 2024 First-Year Dinner

    Alumni Lounge at the Pyle Center (702 Langdon Street)

    As an Honors Program, we would like to invite all first-year Honors students to an evening of eating, chatting, and networking! Event Information This annual event is one of the best opportunities for first-year students to begin developing a community of peers and faculty. At this informal event, you will have the opportunity to enjoy …

  • Picture of James Madison Park from Lake Mendota, featuring a green lawn, trees, and the capitol in the background
    Sep 28
    HSO Service Event: James Madison Park Clean-Up

    RSVP here!

    We will be cleaning up James Madison Park in conjunction with the Madison Parks and Rec Department! We will meet just after noon at the corner of Gorham and Butler streets. This can be reached via the D bus line or a ~25min walk from campus. If you are interested in carpooling and could offer …

    Picture of James Madison Park from Lake Mendota, featuring a green lawn, trees, and the capitol in the background
  • Sep 21
    Honors & Forward Madison FC

    917 E Mifflin St, Madison, WI 53703

    Description: Please consider joining the L&S Honors Program as we head to Breese Stevens Field to cheer on the Madison Forward FC professional soccer team! Space is limited, so please complete the interest form (below) as soon as you are able. We will contact you via email to confirm we have a ticket for you! …

  • Photo of Dr. Kapust in a red Wisconsin polo in front of some greenery
    Sep 18
    Wednesday@Washburn with Director Kapust

    Washburn Observatory (1401 Observatory Drive, Madison, WI 53706) RSVP form

    The Honors Student Organization (HSO) welcomes you to the first Wednesday@Washburn event of the semester, an evening with our new Honors Program Director, Professor Daniel Kapust! Professor Kapust is a professor of political science and the Judith Hicks Stiehm Chair in Political Theory. Come ready to learn about his story and current work, and bring …

    Photo of Dr. Kapust in a red Wisconsin polo in front of some greenery