Honors News: February 18, 2025
Graduation and other important updates
If you are new to the Honors Program, this guide will help you navigate our community while informing you about fun ways to earn Honors Points, so you can make the most of your SF experience. Every Friday, you will receive an updated guide on student organizations, current events, scholarship opportunities, internships, and academic involvements you need to know about. All events listed in the newsletter are available to SF students and are worth Honors Points. So keep a lookout for fun opportunities!
Man alive. It felt like we were just hitting our stride and then *everyone* lost access to email, Canvas, and just about everything else. So, instead of sending a news update on Monday—or, let’s be honest, Tuesday—we thought it might be best to wait and do a combined news update and Compass edition all in one go. Below, you’ll get the latest updates for the Honors Program—including a reminder about how to get access to your account if you don’t have it, already—followed by some piping hot opportunities to get involved and earn points.
In this edition:
SF Honors Needs Your Support - SF Open House
Graduating this Semester? Apply for Your Honors Credential Today!
Join the Honors Navigators for Canvas Painting
Gator Day at Santa Fe
Research Workshops at the SF Library
Looking for Volunteer Opportunities? Contact SF Civic Engagement and Service
Honors News and Updates
SF Honors Needs Your Support - SF Open House
SF is hosting one of the biggest recruitment event of the year on Saturday, February 22, and we need your help! On that Saturday, hundreds of families will come from across the country to learn what SF has to offer. Many of you have already volunteered to support SF by staffing information stations, but the Honors Program also needs your support. Luckily, there are several ways to connect with potential SF students and encourage to be involved with our program. Spread your passion for Honors by taking part in tabling, share your experiences in an Honors info session, and answer questions from new and prospective Honors students. If you’re interested in learning more, click the button below to register for volunteering with Honors for Open House.
Graduating this Semester? Apply for Your Honors Credential Today!
Honors Graduation Applications Due February 28
Are you planning to wrap up your time at SF this semester? Lock in your Honors credential and apply for Honors Graduation now. You should apply for Honors Graduation if:
You are planning to graduate this semester or have previously completed your degree at SF.
You expect this to be your final semester at SF.
You expect to earn at least 150 Honors Points before finishing this semester.
We are still processing the Honors Points backlog, so if you have submitted documentation but don’t yet see an updated Honors Points balance, don’t worry. We’ll get to these soon! In the meantime, apply for Honors Graduation with the button below.
Join the Honors Navigators for Canvas Painting
5 points for attending event
Do you have an exam in the next couple of weeks? How about two? How about two exams, a paper, a presentation, and your roommate’s parents coming to visit? Whatever your flavor of stress this term, take a break and come join the navigators for some incredibly chill painting. All art-comfort-levels are welcome, so whether you’re an old hand at the easel or—like me—just art-curious, this event is for you!
Gator Day at Santa Fe
Research Workshops at the SF Library
5 Honors Points per Workshop Attended
Beyond Google: Smart Strategies for Research
Unlock the secrets to smarter research! Learn how to find full-text scholarly articles, decode research jargon, and discover resources to ace your citations—all with tools you already have access to through the Tyree Library.
Tuesday, February 18
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Library & Learning Commons, Y-240
https://sfcollege.zoom.us/my/reference
Tuesday, March 4
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Library & Learning Commons, Y-240
https://sfcollege.zoom.us/my/reference
Source Savvy: Crafting a Research Driven Paper
You’ve done the research…now what? This workshop will show you how to quote, paraphrase, and blend information from sources while keeping your writing clear, credible, and uniquely yours.
Tuesday, February 25
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Library & Learning Commons, Y-240
https://sfcollege.zoom.us/my/reference
Wednesday, April 2
12:30pm – 1:30pm
Library & Learning Commons, Y-240
https://sfcollege.zoom.us/my/reference
Primary Sources, Powerful Research
Learn how to find and use primary sources for your academic research. This workshop will guide you through strategies for locating original materials that will enhance and strengthen your projects.
Wednesday, March 5
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Library & Learning Commons, Y-203
https://sfcollege.zoom.us/my/reference
Navigating Health Science Research
This workshop is designed for students in health-related fields or anyone researching health topics. Learn specific strategies for finding credible sources, navigating health databases, and utilizing evidence-based practice to ensure your research is reliable and impactful.
Tuesday, April 1
2:00pm – 3:00pm
Library & Learning Commons, Y-240
https://sfcollege.zoom.us/my/reference
If you have any questions about any of these sessions, please contact Ramona Miller.
Looking for Volunteer Opportunities? Contact SF Civic Engagement and Service
In addition to scheduling dedicated service projects and organizing Alternative Spring Break, SF’s Office for Civic Engagement and Service—helmed by Jacob Clore—can connect students with service opportunities that fit their interests, passions, career goals, and schedule. Are you looking for a way to impact our community but don’t know where to start? Contact Jacob at SF’s CES today!