Past Events
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Dec 3Honors Ice Skating and Hot Chocolate Social
Washburn Observatory / Bakke Recreation Center RSVP Form
Can you believe it’s almost the end of the semester already? Let’s celebrate a great one with the Honors community! Join us for hot chocolate and cookie decorating at Washburn Observatory, followed by a trip to the Bakke for some fun ice skating at the rink. Come to either or both parts of the event! …
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Dec 3Cyrena Pondrom Leadership Grant Information Session
Washburn Observatory (1401 Observatory Drive) RSVP form
Description: The Cyrena Pondrom Leadership Grant supports students as they plan, develop and implement projects designed to improve UW–Madison, the community and/or the university student body. Each year, up to two (2) students receive awards equal to two (2) semesters of resident, full-time tuition, plus project funds up to $3000 as justified in the proposed …
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Dec 2Research 101: Social Sciences Edition
Washburn Observatory (1401 Observatory Drive) RSVP form
What can research look like in the Social Sciences? Whether you’re just beginning to explore what research means or you’re gearing up to write a senior Honors thesis, this event is for you. Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A with faculty members and a current undergraduate researcher as they share about their scholarship …
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Nov 24Deadline to Change Honors Optional Enrollment Status for Fall 2025
Deadline for students to change their Honors selection in an Honors Optional course without needing instructor permission and academic dean approval. (Note: Do not add Honors Option without prior discussion with instructor and confirmation and completing Honors is still feasible.) For instructions on how to edit your Honors status in an Honors Optional course, visit …
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Nov 20L&S Honors Summer Research Apprenticeship Information Session
Zoom (link will be emailed) RSVP form
Description: The L&S Honors Summer Research Apprenticeship enables students to pursue what would otherwise be an unpaid introductory research experience under the guidance of a UW faculty mentor. Please join this informational session to learn more about this amazing opportunity for first- and second-year Honors students! Details: Registration: If you plan to attend, please click here to …
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Nov 11Research 101: Humanities Edition
Washburn Observatory (1401 Observatory Drive) RSVP form
What can research look like in the Humanities? Whether you’re just beginning to explore what research means or you’re gearing up to write a senior Honors thesis, this event is for you. Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A with faculty members and a current undergraduate researcher as they share about their scholarship and …
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Nov 11L&S Honors Summer Research Apprenticeship Information Session
Washburn Observatory (1401 Observatory Drive) RSVP form
Description: The L&S Honors Summer Research Apprenticeship enables students to pursue what would otherwise be an unpaid introductory research experience under the guidance of a UW faculty mentor. Please join this informational session to learn more about this amazing opportunity for first- and second-year Honors students! Details: Registration: If you plan to attend, please click here to …
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Nov 4Go Big Read Luncheon 2025Pyle Center, AT&T Lounge (702 Langdon St.) RSVP Form
The 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 Percival Everett, the author of the Pulitzer Prize-winning novel James. Event Information Registration This event is intended for students, faculty, and staff currently participating in L&S …
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Oct 27Level Up Your Learning: Navigating College-Level Academics (Honors Workshop)
Van Hise 294 RSVP Form
Are your midterms not going well, despite your efforts? Do you feel you could get more out of your classes or that your studying could be more effective? Attend this interactive workshop developed to help Honors students at any level develop productive study habits and evaluate your learning strategies. Whether you’re a first-year student adjusting …
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Oct 25L&S Honors Family Weekend Event 2025
Memorial Union (please check the "Today in the Union" screens) RSVP form
Each year, UW–Madison welcomes students’ friends and family members for a Family Weekend. Consider clicking here to learn more about the several events taking place over the weekend. L&S Honors will host an information session to share the many benefits of being part of the Honors community. L&S Honors Director Dan Kapust and Associate Director …