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Events Calendar for 2008-09
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AUGUST 2008 |
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Aug. 24
Sunday
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Honors Program Mentor Lunch and Orientation
11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Argyros Forum 201
An informal lunch for freshmen who have been admitted into the University Honors Program, to meet their mentors and other returning Honors Program students. Events throughout the year, including the fall retreat, social activities and Honors conferences will be discussed. Orientation will cover the nuts-and-bolts of the program, with the opportunity for plenty of questions and answers. An excellent way to find out how to become involved with Honors in the upcoming school year. |
SEPTEMBER 2008 |
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Aug. 29 - Sept. 1
Fri.-Sun.
Sept. 5-7
Fri.-Sun .
Sept. 17
Wednesday
Sept. 21
Sunday
TBA
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Orange International Street Fair
Grab a friend and head to the Orange circle to enjoy the sights,sounds and food at the Orange International Street Fair, featuring booths representing many countries. Starts at 5 p.m. Friday; opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Closes each day at 10 p.m.
Honors Fall Retreat
Carpools leave Friday for Camp Whittle in the San Bernardino mountains and will return Sunday morning. We've booked Wagner Lodge, which has a kitchen, stone fireplace, great room and sleeping rooms. Always fun! No fee this year, by special arrangement. Email Sue if you haven't signed up: honors@chapman.edu.
Cake Day -- in the lounge
Stop by the Honors Lounge (RO 208) anytime between 12:30 and 4 p.m. for some cake. A welcome to new and returning Honors students. Take a break, satisfy your sweet tooth and hang out.
Bowers Museum -- Terra Cotta Warriors exhibit
An outing to the Bowers -- to view the largest exhibit of the Terra Cotta Warriors ever seen outside of China. Emperor Quin's Terra Cotta army is often referred to as the 8th Wonder of the World. 1 p.m. at the museum. Tickets limited. Stay tuned for more information.
Heifer Bake Sale
TBA
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OCTOBER 2008 |
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Oct. 4
Saturday
Oct. 22-28
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Honors Program coffee -- Family/Alumni weekend
10:15-11:30 a.m.; Argyros Forum 205
Honors alumni, students and their families are invited to attend. Renew acquaintances, share memories and visit with the Honors Director and faculty at this special reception that is part of the CU family-alumni weekend. See you there.
National Collegiate Honors Council Conference -- San Antonio, TX
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NOVEMBER 2008 |
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TBA
Nov. 26-30 |
Heiffer Bake Sale Week
Stay tuned for details. We raise money to help Heifer International, an organization that tries to ameliorate world hunger by giving livestock to families in need. Our past efforts have raised enough money to purchase a water buffalo, a Heifer cow and some chickens. We will need everyone's help: you can bake, help with publicity and/or help sell the goodies at our table during the week. Contact the Honors office for more details.
Thanksgiving recess! |
DECEMBER 2008-- JANUARY 2009 |
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Dec. 14-
Jan. 5
Jan 5-31
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Holiday Break. Have fun !
Interterm
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FEBRUARY 2009 |
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MARCH 2009 |
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Western Regional Honors Council Conference -- Spokane, WA
Washington State University will host this year's Western Regional Honors Council conference. Plan to attend to present proposals and posters. |
APRIL 2009 |
| April 6-10 |
Spring Break |
MAY 2009 |
May 23
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COMMENCEMENT !!
Congratulations to the Honors Class of 2009 |
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