The David C. Frederick Honors College Expands to Pitt-Greensburg

Thank you to everyone who attended the celebration!

Director of the Office of National Scholarships Lesha Greene Wins Fulbright International Administrators Award

Happening this week: Sept. 10 – Sept. 16, 2024

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Wednesday, September 11th

Spreading Neurodiversity Acceptance Project Student Interest Meeting

The Spreading Neurodiversity Acceptance Project offers volunteer opportunities to participate in our community events, where we engage with the Pittsburgh community and welcome all neurotypes and abilities. This semester, we’ll be hosting a nature walk, holiday celebration and more! Join us at our interest meeting on September 11th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. in William Pitt Union Room 837 to learn more. 

Thursday, September 12th 

Preserving Democracy - Lavish Gifts, Judicial Ethics and the U.S. Supreme Court

Brett Murphy, a Pitt graduate, was a key member of the ProPublica team that was awarded the 2024 Pulitzer Prize for Public Service Reporting and considered the highest honor in journalism. That team was recognized for its "groundbreaking and ambitious reporting that pierced the thick wall of secrecy surrounding the Supreme Court to reveal how a small group of politically influential billionaires wooed justices with lavish gifts and travel, pushing the Court to adopt its first code of conduct."

Mr. Murphy returns to discuss that work and its impact with CNN's Katelyn Polantz, Emmy Award-winning reporter and also a Pitt graduate, and Chancellor Emeritus Mark Nordenberg. Join them from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the Teplitz Memorial Courtroom on the ground floor of the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. 

Interested in Connecting with Black Honors Students across the country?

The David C. Frederick Honors College is sending a delegation to the National Association of African American Honors Program Annual Conference. The conference is an opportunity for students from NAAAHP affiliated schools around the country to gather for networking, academic competitions, scholarly research presentations, community service and educational/professional enrichment opportunities. It will take place at Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas from October 31st to November 2nd.

Please join us at 12:00 p.m. in the 37th floor conference room of the Cathedral of Learning to learn more about how this conference might help you fulfill your personal and academic goals. Interested and want to attend? Fill out this short application here.

German Scholarships Info Session

Join the Office of National Scholarships on at 12:00 p.m. to learn more about scholarship opportunities that provide funding to students looking to study abroad, perform research, or learn the language in Germany, like the CBYX, DAAD RISE, and DAAD Graduate Scholarship programs!

Friday, September 13th

Pittsburgh-London Film Program Spring 2025 Info Session

Are you interested in spending your Spring semester in London, studying Film in the company of distinguished professors and world class film production professionals? Learn more by attending a virtual info session with the program director Dr. Sarah Joshi at 12:00 p.m. The deadline to apply for Spring 2025 is October 1st.

Women of the Cloud College Tour

Join fellow students, industry members, cloud partners and Amazonians from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for half a day of interactive content and networking at the Women of the Cloud College Tour. This event will feature a keynote session, an interactive, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) session, and panel-style presentation, followed by a network event, and so much more. The Women of the Cloud College Tour is dedicated to empowering women by fostering skill development, advancing careers, and highlighting their contributions in the tech industry. 

Monday, September 16th

Goldwater Scholarship Info Session

Come learn more about the Goldwater Scholarship and how you can apply with fellowships advisor Josh Cannon from the Office of National Scholarships! The Goldwater is the most prestigious STEM award an undergraduate student can earn. It awards up to $7,500 to sophomore or junior students to help off-set the costs of tuition, mandatory fees, books, and room and board. Register today and attend at 12:00 p.m.!

Opportunities for FHC students

Gilman Scholarship Events

Interested in studying abroad, but not sure how to make it happen? Check out The Office of National Scholarships' Gilman Scholarship events! Fellowships Advisor Peter Levins will be hosting an info session and two writing workshops to support students interested and applying for the scholarship. Register today!

Research & Project Assistants: Dept of Sociology

The Department of Sociology is looking for three senior level students to fulfill roles as Research Assistant and Project Assistant for the spring semester. These students will be working directly with Professor Fernando Tormos-Aponte. Applications are due by Friday, September 20th. 

Interested in Cultivating Peace and Non-Violence?

Join us for an engaging and transformative workshop on Saturday, September 21st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the William Pitt Union Assembly Room. The workshop is focused on the principles and practices of peacebuilding and nonviolence.  Through thought-provoking discussions and hands-on activities, participants will explore the power of nonviolent engagement and the role it plays in creating a beloved community. OCC will be offered your attendance! Learn more and find the link to registration here. The event is free, but please register in advance. 

Martinson Applied Projects Deadline Extension

The application deadline for the Martinson Applied Projects has been extended to September 23rd. Apply here.

Spring Research Fellowships Information Session

Are you interested in doing research during your career at Pitt? Join us for an information session on the Frederick Honors College Research Fellowship for spring 2025 on September 23rd at 12:00 p.m. Learn about how and when to apply! 

Beyond the Symptoms: Addressing Racism as a Root Cause of Racial Inequity

Join HEAL PA in partnership with Collectively Rooted and an ensemble of renowned thinkers for the Lunch Hour Series on September 25th from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m on Zoom.  They will explore topics that are deeply relevant to Pennsylvania residents and will give our community space to reflect on, identify, and address the trauma in our lives.

The September Lunch Hour is hosted by Heal PA's Equity Advisory Council and will focus on race as a public health crisis, shifting mental models about race and racism, and transformative practices for healing and restoration from the impacts of race based stress and trauma.

Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Film Screening

Join the Honors College in celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month with a special screening of the 2023 Dramedy Problemista from SNL writer Julio Torres on September 25th at 6:30 p.m. Hosted at the Latin American Cultural Center, come and engage with the Center's exhibits while enjoying authentic Mexican cuisine from La Palapa. Don't miss this chance to see what Indiewire has described as "Wildy inventive, biting, and outright funny".

Indigenous Cultural Festival

For the third year in a row, the University of Pittsburgh and the Council of Three Rivers American Indian Center will partner to bring the Indigenous Cultural Festival to the Pittsburgh campus. From September 23rd to September 29th, earn OCC points when you participate in pouch-making, dreamcatcher crafting and other activities. They'll also hold a powwow on September 25th! More information can be found here.

Martinson Elevate Award Reception & Global Programs Mixer

The David C. Frederick Honors College is welcoming back its students who studied off-campus in the Spring and Summer of 2024 with a Martinson Elevate Award Reception and Global Programs Mixer on Friday, October 4th in the William Pitt Union, First Floor, Dining Rooms A & B. The Martinson Elevate Award Reception will be from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and the Global Programs Mixer will be from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Martinson Elevate Award Reception is open to students who received the award this summer. A separate invitation will be sent to your email. The Global Programs Mixer is open to all FHC students who participated in spring and summer 2024 programs and to students interested in learning more about study abroad or study away in the spring and summer of 2025.

Questions? Email Heather Curtin at hec146@pitt.edu!

Calling all Artists, submit to the 2nd annual Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh

The David C. Frederick Honors College at the University of Pittsburgh is proud to support the second annual "Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh" initiative curated by FHC’s Artist-in-Residence, Morgan Overton. The Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh initiative aims to bring together a diverse group of emerging and experienced artists who can depict their visions of justice, equality, and community resilience. The call is open to creators working in a wide range of media, including written and spoken word, visual art, performance, fiber art, and digital art.

Artists are asked to submit their work by October 20th, 2024. Detailed submission guidelines and a link to the entry form can be found at https://pitt.ly/envision24. Submissions will be reviewed by judges from the local art community; awards of up to $2000 will be given.

Online Autism Survey Study

As a part of an honors thesis, students are researching how communication changes during cross-neurotype interactions and exploring ways to improve assistive technologies. They have developed a survey to gain a better understanding of when and where conversation breakdowns occur. If you are someone you know is autistic and between 18 and 35 years old, please consider completing the survey for possible compensation in up to $100 before December 31st.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines

• Sept. 11 — Spreading Neurodiversity Acceptance Project Student Interest Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
• Sept. 12 — Preserving Democracy - Lavish Gifts, Judicial Ethics and the U.S. Supreme Court at 12:30 p.m. 
• Sept. 12 — National Association of African American Honors Program Annual Conference Info Session at 12:00 p.m.
• Sept. 12 — German Scholarships Info Session at 12:00 p.m.
• Sept. 13 — Women of the Cloud College Tour at 1:00 p.m. 
• Sept. 13 — Pittsburgh-London Film Program Spring 2025 Info Session at 12:00 p.m. 
• Sept. 16 — Goldwater Scholarship Info Session at 12:00 p.m.
• Sept. 17 — Gilman Scholarship Info Session at 12:00 p.m.
• Sept. 20 — Applications for the Department of Sociology's Research & Project Assistant roles are due
• Sept. 21 — FHC Building a Beloved Community - A Peacebuilding and Nonviolence Workshop at 9:00 a.m. 
• Sept. 23 — Martinson Applied Projects deadline
• Sept. 23 — FHC YWCA Civic Chat at 3:00 p.m.
• Sept. 23 — Spring Research Fellowships Information Session at 12:00 p.m.
• Sept. 23 to Sept. 29 — Indigenous Cultural Festival
• Sept. 25 — Latinx/Hispanic Heritage Month Film Screening at 6:30 p.m.
• Sept. 25 — Beyond the Symptoms: Addressing Racism as a Root Cause of Racial Inequity lunch hour at 12:00 p.m.
• Sept. 26 — Gilman Writing Workshop 1 at 12:00 p.m.
• Oct. 1 — Deadline to apply for Pittsburgh-London Film Program Spring 2025
• Oct. 3 — Gilman Writing Workshop 2 at 12:00 p.m.
• Oct. 4 — Martinson Elevate Award Reception at 2:00 p.m.
• Oct. 4 — Global Programs Mixer at 3:00 p.m.
• Oct. 20 — Deadline to submit for Envisioning a Just Pittsburgh.
• Nov. 7 — FHC Homeless Children's Education Fund Civic Chat at 3:30 p.m.

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