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Welcome and welcome back!Dear Honors Students and Friends, Welcome to the opening of the Fall 2021 semester! We have a lot to look forward to, and a lot to be thankful for. As we enter this year with faith, hope, and love, I am reminded of Edith Wharton's adage "There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it." To be sure, the quality of light that we share with one another is an essential component to flourishing. With this in mind, to the newly graduated Honors Class of 2021, we continue to beam with pride and joy in what you accomplished last year. Your Honors presentations at SPARC, a testament to your achievements, remains with us on the Mount website. See also the MSMU flickr page, where among the many photos that document our shared Mount experience you will find fun images of our Senior Honors Celebration and beautiful images of your 2021 Commencement ceremonies. For more fun memories, you can find photographs of our Senior Honors Celebration here. "To our returning students, welcome back, and warm greetings to the incoming Honors Class of 2025! We look forward to watching all of you thrive in your experiences at the Mount." To our returning students, welcome back, and warm greetings to the incoming Honors Class of 2025! We look forward to watching all of you thrive in your experiences at the Mount. Be sure to take note of a few of our events listed below and watch out for emails from me and our Honors Graduate Assistant Joseph Oleskey, C'21. We are here to support you in any way we can. Please, always feel free to reach out! Our contact information is below. We know that this year poses some unique challenges in addition to the ones that are typical to the college experience. The advice below comes from our current Honors sophomores who wrote reflections on their experiences last year with the intent of helping incoming first-year students adjust. Everyone, however, take note – a lot of the advice applies to all students! Wishing you the very best this academic year, Dr. Sarah K. Scott Mr. Joseph Oleskey |
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![]() Sage Advice from Honors Program Students Make Friends and Practice Self-care "One thing I would definitely recommend is to make friends. I am a shy person, and if you are too, the task may seem a little daunting. My advice is to become friends with one person, whether that be your roommate or someone in your classes. Once you get to know that person, you will most likely slowly meet their friends, and then you will have a good group of people to spend time with. Don't isolate yourself." "Seek out friends who will inspire and motive you during your toughest times in college." "In the beginning of fall semester, get to know everyone in your hall. This may sound intimidating, but it is a great way to make friends and hang out." "Make sure you communicate with your roommate and get to know your RAs." "Remember to take time for yourself and give yourself a break when you need it." "Take care of your health! Take naps, go for a walk, eat, and drink water. School can have you so occupied that you can forget to take care of yourself. Your health and well-being are essential to success." "The more positive your outlook is, the easier it will be to get through things." "There are going to be weeks where you have so much to do that you feel overwhelmed. It happens to everyone. Find things that help you destress and don't be afraid to reach out." Engage in Your Classes "Connect with your professors." "Don't be afraid to speak up in class if you need clarification on something. The professors are all very nice and willing to help. Office hours and problem sessions are good tools to use." "You're not going to say something stupid or ask a stupid question. The professors will take what you say and elaborate on it, and your classmates will add things on and it will end in a great discussion. Speaking my thoughts in class always ended up being great and helped me really grasp the material." "Don't approach college like you did high school. I know it may seem tempting to put in the minimum amount of work, but in order to succeed in college you have to go above and beyond." "Coming to the Mount with a positive mindset will help you keep up with your assignments in all your courses. You will be able to be successful throughout your four years." Get Involved "I believe it is very important to involve yourself with as many things as possible at the Mount. It is a great way to meet new people and to feel at home here." "Staying busy was crucial for my success over this year and there is no better way to stay busy than to get involved." |
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![]() Invitations will be sent via email; RSVP required. 11 September Honors Welcome Brunch 21 October Fall Honors Dinner Discussion with President Trainor
Honors Program in the NewsNathaniel Bald, C'21 Nathaniel Bald, C'21, Wins First Fulbright English Teaching Award to MadagascarThree days after graduating magna cum laude, Nathaniel Bald, C'21, was awarded a Fulbright English Teaching Assistant (ETA) award to Madagascar, the program's brand-new location. Bald majored in economics, French and German and is the first Mountie to ever win an ETA grant to highly competitive Sub-Saharan Africa. "I am filled with excitement, nervousness and gratitude," said the Honors student and Mount Fellow. "It's a once in a lifetime opportunity, and I'm just so grateful that the Fulbright selection committee believes that I will be a good fit for this new program." The Fulbright Program, established 75 years ago, is the U.S. government's flagship international educational exchange program and is supported by the people of the United States and partner countries around the world—and 2021 marks the 75th anniversary of the Fulbright Program. Bald celebrated his own personal and academic milestones throughout his time at the Mount. He received the Reverend John B. Holley Memorial Prize that recognizes a student of the senior class who has earned distinction in service to the Church and community. He also completed a Semester of Service with Associate Professor of Sociology Layton Field, Ph.D., where Bald researched poverty and how universities like the Mount can use their unique talent to serve local and global communities. "Nathaniel is a student of humanity. As such, he thrives in situations that place him in unfamiliar circumstances where he can explore the human condition through fellowship and solidarity," "Nathaniel is a student of humanity. As such, he thrives in situations that place him in unfamiliar circumstances where he can explore the human condition through fellowship and solidarity," said Field. "Nathaniel's academic accomplishments places him among the elite. Yet, I am mostly inspired by his level of maturity and selfless service to every person he encounters." Bald says that during his Semester of Service he began to recognize his talents and how to best use them. He continued to grow by seeking out criticism, working on patience and becoming adaptable. He focused on nurturing personal relationships. Bald says his work with Field shaped how he viewed his economic research and helped him understand how to use it to serve others and make the world a better place Olivia Prevost, C'22 Serving Homeless People
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Dr. Trudy Conway |
1990-1992 |
Dr. Sue Goliber |
1993-1995 |
Dr. John Donovan |
1995-2003 |
Dr. Karl Einolf |
2004-2009 |
Dr. Jen Staiger |
2009-2011 |
Dr. Carolyn Eick |
2011-2013 |
Dr. Thane Naberhaus |
2013-2015 |
Dr. Jen Staiger |
2015-2018 |
Dr. Sarah Scott |
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Major |
Faculty Mentor |
Baer, Julia G. |
Chemistry |
Dr. Eric Sakowski |
Bald, Nathaniel F. |
Economics |
Dr. John Larrivee |
Bieraugel, Katherine S. |
Business |
Dr. Mike Barry |
Burke, Kate A. |
Biology |
Dr. Patrick Lombardi |
Cabral, Elizabeth A. |
Business |
Dr. Christina Yoder |
Canete, Laurence M. |
Computer Science |
Dr. Brian Heinold |
Carter, Thomas G. |
Sociology |
Dr. Layton Field |
Castillo, Jocelyn |
Accounting |
Prof. John V. Sherwin, CPA, JD |
Cook, Taylor N. (junior) |
Political Science |
Dr. Allison Berland |
Cranga, Gabriela K. |
Elementary Education |
Dr. Carolyn Cook |
Czekner, Kerri M. |
Bio-Chemistry |
Dr. Isaac Mills |
DeMoura, Gloria M. |
Theology |
Dr. Paige Hochschild |
Dinunzio, Nicholas J. |
English & Philosophy |
Dr. Jack Dudley |
Donohue, Rachel E. |
Fine Arts and Communication |
Dr. Elizabeth Holtry |
Elser, Maria G. |
English Ed |
Dr. Dave Wehner |
Golway, Hannah M. |
Criminal Justice |
Prof. Joseph J. Vince |
Gray, Lauren N. |
Chemistry |
Dr. Patrick Lombardi |
Hamilton, Mary T. |
English |
Dr. Jack Dudley |
Hoffman, Henry C. |
History |
Mr. Curtis Johnson |
Hyland, Adrianna G. |
International Studies |
Dr. Susanne Samples |
Kebreau, Kayla R. |
Biology |
Dr. Angie Kallarackal |
Kern, Keli J. (Stewart) |
Criminal Justice |
Dr. Layton Field |
Kingham, Laura W. |
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McDonald, Matthew J. |
Mathematics |
Dr. Brian Heinold |
Mulligan, Mary A. |
Theology |
Dr. Josh Brown |
Oleskey, Joseph A. |
Mathematics, Psychology |
Dr. Jonathan Slezak |
Osei-Asante, Emmanuella |
Biology |
Dr. Patrick Lombardi |
Owen, Bradley A. |
Bio-Chemistry |
Dr. Isaac Mills |
Passaro, Lizanne M. |
Biology |
Dr. Patrick Lombardi |
Pham, Ethan D. |
Bio-Chemistry |
Dr. Patrick Lombardi |
Pirozzi, Adria F.B. |
Bio-Chemistry |
Dr. Abby Kula |
Plate, Veronica L. |
Theology |
Dr. Luis Vera |
Rittie, Elena I. |
Business |
Dr. Kurt Blaugher |
Sarria, Alba V. |
English |
Dr. Tom Bligh |
Schirra, Ian C |
Computer Science |
Dr. Scott Weiss |
Seay, Sean G. |
History, English |
Dr. Jack Dudley, |
Shuey, Jody I. |
Business |
Dr. Christina Yoder |
Smith, Briana M. |
Biology |
Dr. Angy Kallarackal |
Starvaggi, Nicholas C. |
Chemistry |
Dr. Isaac Mills |
Stephan, Sam N. |
Economics |
Dr. John Larrivee |
Stumpo, Michael A. |
Cyber Security |
David King |
Wigginton, Cecilia A. |
Accounting |
Prof. Larry Hoffman, |
Winkeler, Kristina J. |
Environmental Science |
Dr. Abigail Kula |
Wuerz, Emily A. |
Psychology |
Dr. Jon Slezak |