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AUGUST 2011
Thursday Aug. 25		University Honors Program - Nuts and Bolts for incoming students 4:30-5:30 p.m., DeMille Hall 148 This nuts-and-bolts session is for students who have been admitted to the University Honors Program. The director, along with Honors faculty members and students, will introduce you to the Honors Program and then answer your questions and address any concerns.
Sunday Aug. 28		Honors Program Mentor Dessert Bash 2:00-4:00 p.m., Beckman 404 An informal meeting with a dessert bar, for new students who have been admitted into the University Honors Program. Meet your mentor and other returning Honors students. This will be a chance for incoming students to introduce themselves and to find out about opportunities for becoming involved with Honors in the coming year.

SEPTEMBER 2011
Saturday Sept. 17		Honors Picnic 11:00 a.m., Dr. Carmichael Peters' Backyard, 339 N. Center St. Bring your appetite and a towel (or a blanket) to sit on. A picnic for incoming students and their mentors is planned in Dr. Carmichael Peter's backyard (right across from Hashinger Hall). Join us for food, dessert and games. This is the ultimate bonding opportunity!
Monday Sept. 19		The Fourth Annual Lectio Magistralis Marilyn J. Harran, Ph.D. 7:00 p.m., Memorial Hall Marilyn J. Harran, Ph.D., is the Director of Chapman University's Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education and Professor of Religious Studies and History.
Thursday Sept. 22		Fireside Chat 7-9 p.m., Dr. Bidmead's Home Join your fellow students for an interesting discussion with Dr. Julye Bidmead.

OCTOBER 2011
Friday Oct. 14		Poker with the Professors 5-8 p.m., DeMille 148 Students, alumni, parents -- you are invited to play poker with the Honors professors. This fun event is to raise money for KIVA. There will be great poker chow: hotdogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, salsa, chips, cookies. You don't have to know how to play -- we'll show you.
Saturday Oct. 15		Chapman University Toyota of Orange 5K Run/Walk 7:30 a.m., Chapman University Join the Honors team, and prepare to take on the Tutoring Center, in a fun challenge during this annual walk/run. The Chapman University Toyota of Orange 5K Run/Walk occurs every year during Chapman's Homecoming weekend. The course takes you through the Old Towne Orange Historic District, including neighborhoods listed on the National Register of Historic Places, finishing on Chapman University's picturesque campus at the Ambassador George L. Argyros '59 Global Citizens Plaza.
Saturday Oct. 15		Homecoming/Alumni Coffee 10:15 - 11:15 a.m., DeMille 152 (The Honors Commons) Alumni, parents, students -- join us for coffee and donuts to celebrate Homecoming weekend. Check out the Honors space: classroom, study, offices, The Commons. Hope to see you there.
Monday Oct. 17		Scribendi Deadline The literary journal for students in colleges and universities with Honors programs up and down the west coast is requesting submissions to be submitted by midnight on Oct. 17. Copies of past Scribendi editions are in the Commons.
Oct. 19-23		National Collegiate Honors Council Conference - Phoenix Seven students will present their research at this annual conference attended by Honors programs from throughout the United States and abroad.
Thursday Oct. 20		Fireside Chat 7-9 p.m., Chancellor Struppa's Home Join your fellow students for an interesting discussion with Chancellor Struppa. Details to come.

NOVEMBER 2011
November		Abstracts for oral presentations and posters for the 2012 National Collegiate Honors Council and the 2012 Western Regional Honors council conferences are usually due before the end of fall semester. Abstracts must be approved by the Honors Advisory Board before they are submitted to conference judges. Learn how to submit a winning abstract. The 2012 National Conference will be held in Boston, MA. The Western conference will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Thursday Nov. 17		Fireside Chat 7-9 p.m., Dr. Fuery's Home Join your fellow students for an interesting discussion with Dr. Kelli Fuery. More details to come.
Nov. 23-25		Thanksgiving Break!

DECEMBER 2011 - JANUARY 2012
Monday Dec. 12		Procrastination Party The fabled Procrastination Party -- an annual event during finals week. Stay tuned for details and location.
Dec. 17-Jan. 3		Holiday Break - Have fun!
Jan. 3-28		Interterm Session

FEBRUARY 2012
Thursday Feb. 16		Fireside Chat 7-9 p.m., Location TBA Join your fellow students for an interesting discussion with an Honors professor. Details to come.

MARCH 2012
Wednesday Mar. 14		Pi Day Celebration TBA Join Honors as we celebrate Pi Day!! Take a break from studying and relax with delicious pie and wonderful company!
Mid-March		Deadline to submit entries to the Honors Program literary journal, Sapere Aude. Stay tuned for more information.
Thursday Mar. 15		Fireside Chat 7-9 p.m., Location TBA Join your fellow students for an interesting discussion with Dr. Justine Van Meter and Dr. Stephanie Takaragawa. More details to come.

APRIL 2012
April 2-6		Spring Break!
Thursday April 19		Fireside Chat 7-9 p.m., Location TBA Join your fellow students for an interesting discussion with Dr. Bart Wilson. More details to come.

MAY 2012
Saturday May 5		University Honors Conference 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Beckman Hall Honors seniors will present their capstone projects. Attendance at this event is required for all Honors students. The conference is followed by lunch and presentation of senior awards.
May 18-19		Commencement Congratulations to the Honors Class of 2012!