Events & Deadlines

Events

Are you looking for events to keep you connected with your peers in the COEHP Honors Program and across campus? Click on a category below to find events that may be of interest to you and be sure to email us at coehphon@uark.edu if there are any events you would like us to add to this page.

Be sure to check back often for new event listings!

  • Check back soon for upcoming events!

Visit the Honors College Student Hub or HogSync page for the most up-to-date information and Zoom links or to register (required for some events)

  • Honors Hub@Mullins
    • Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm, Mullins Library
    • Honors Futures Hub staff are coming to Mullins Library! Stop by Wednesdays between 3:30 and 4:30 to chat, ask questions or grab a snack.
  • Honors Hub@Hotz
    • Every Thursday, 9:00-10:00am, Hotz Hall
    • Futures Hub staff are coming to Hotz Hall! We’ll be set up across from the music room on Thursdays from 9 – 10 am. Stop by to chat, ask questions or grab coffee and a snack.
  • Honors College Recess
    • Every Thursday, 3:00-4:00pm, GEAR 130
    • Thursday Recess is the Honors College weekly signature event. Join us in the lounge!

 

  • Study Abroad Grant Workshop
    • October 22, 2024, 1:00-1:45pm, Zoom
    • October 28, 2024, 3:00-3:45pm, GEAR 258
    • November 21, 2024, 3:30-4:15pm, GEAR 129
    • This workshop will cover the nuts and bolts of applying for an Honors College Study Abroad Grant AND provide valuable tips for how to be competitive for funding!
  • Grad School Basics
    • October 22, 2024, 4:30-5:00pm, GEAR 258
    • November 6, 2024, 10:00-10:30am, Zoom
    • Interested in pursuing graduate school? Come learn about timelines, application components, and more!
  • Graduate School Funding
    • October 23, 2024, 4:00-4:30pm, GEAR 258
    • Planning to attend graduate school? Join Jonathan Langley to learn about different types of funding available to graduate students, expectations of these funding opportunities, and what information to consider during your graduate school search process.
  • Applying to Top Tier Graduate Schools
    • October 24, 2024, 4:00-4:30pm, GEAR 258
    • Considering top tier graduate schools? Join Jonathan Langley to learn some tips that may set you apart.
  • Trivia Night
    • October 24, 2024, 5:00-6:30pm, GEAR 130
    • Test your general knowledge trivia prowess with the Honors College, grab some pizza, and win prizes for the top teams! RSVP encouraged but not required. Come with a team or as an individual (and we'll place you on a team!)
  • Study Abroad Basics
    • October 25, 2024, 11:00-11:30am, GEAR 129
    • November 5, 2024, 9:00-9:30am, GEAR 129
    • November 14, 2024, 12:00-12:30pm, GEAR 129
    • Join Dr. Hodge for all the ins and outs of study abroad – what it is, when to go, and how to pick the perfect program.
  • Planning and Mapping (Your Majors)
    • October 29, 2024, 9:00-9:30am, Zoom
    • November 19, 2024, 4:00-4:30pm, GEAR 129
    • This 30-minute workshop with Jonathan Langley is an introduction to the tools you need to plan your academic career in honors at the U of A, whether you are planning one or multiple majors. Meets Honors Fellow planning and mapping requirement.
  • Drop-In Study Abroad Grant Application Review
    • October 30, 2024, 2:00-4:00pm, GEAR 125B
    • November 20, 2024, 3:30-4:30pm, GEAR 125B
    • Join Futures HUB Graduate Assistant, Ben Walworth, for drop-in office hours to have your study abroad grant application reviewed.
  • Pre-Med Basics
    • October 31, 2024, 9:00-9:30pm, Hotz Hall
    • Have questions about Pre-Med requirements, or want to make sure that you’re on track for medical school? Jonathan Langley will discuss course timelines, planning for the MCAT, and more.
  • Finding STEM Summer Research Opportunities Off-Campus
    • November 5, 2024, 4:00-4:30pm, Zoom
    • December 4, 2024, 4:00-4:30pm, GEAR 258
    • Interested in spending your summer researching at another institution? Join Jonathan Langley to learn how!
  • Research Basics
    • November 7, 2024, 12:00-12:30pm, GEAR 129
    • This session is a great intro into the required honors research experience, perfect for freshmen, sophomores, or juniors who want to know how to get started.
  • Taylor Swift Bingo Night
    • November 7, 2024, 5:00-6:30pm, GEAR 130
    • Join us to play Taylor Swift Bingo, have some pizza, and win fun prizes! The first to get a 'Taylor Swift Bingo' will win a Taylor Swift vinyl!
  • Planning Your Summer as a Pre-Health Student
    • November 12, 2024, 9:00-9:30am, GEAR 129
    • December 3, 2024, 9:00-9:30am, GEAR 243
    • Looking for opportunities to bolster your professional school application? Come learn about how to find opportunities for shadowing, research, service, and more.
  • Resume Basics
    • November 12, 2024, 9:30-10:00am, GEAR 258
    • November 18, 2024, 4:00-4:30pm, Zoom
    • Join Louise Hancox for a brief overview of the basics you need to get your resume in shape. We will look at job resumes and academic resumes.
  • Networking and LinkedIn
    • November 13, 2024, 9:45-10:15am, GEAR 258
    • Join Louise Hancox for a discussion of networking and getting your LinkedIn profile in shape.
  • How to Find a Mentor
    • November 13, 2024, 12:00-12:30pm, Zoom
    • Choosing a research mentor doesn’t need to be scary! Dr. Hodge will cover guidelines for who can be your mentor, as well as tips on finding prospective mentors and how to approach them.
  • How to Find a Research Topic
    • November 14, 2024, 2:00-2:30pm
    • Developing a research topic is one of the first steps in your honors research. Join Dr. Hodge for a quick intro to how to find and develop topic ideas!
  • Internships 101
    • December 3, 2024, 9:00-9:30am, GEAR 129
    • Wondering where to start to find an internship? Drop by this quick intro with Louise Hancox! Find out about internship grants for unpaid internships and designing your own internship.
  • Gingerbread Decorating Contest
    • December 6, 2024, 1:00-3:00pm, Hotz Hall
    • Show off your creativity by building anything you can imagine out of graham crackers and candy - all supplies will be provided! You can bring extra supplies to get a leg up on the competition if you wish. RSVP yourself and your teammates by 12/3 at 11:59pm to qualify.

Check out Handshake and HogSync to view additional opportunities and events happening on campus!

  • SEC & ACC Virtual Career Fair
    • November 7, 2024, 9:00am-4:00pm, Online
    • The SEC & ACC Virtual Career Fair is hosted by CareerEco. Interested students will need to create an account and register online at: https://www.careereco.com/events/SECACC. Register to meet with employers virtually via chat rooms! Receive interviews without ever leaving your computer and avoid waiting in long lines. After registering, jobseekers simply need to upload their resume for employers to view.
  • Part-Time Job & Summer Experiences Fair
    • November 13, 2024, 1:30-3:30pm, Arkansas Union Verizon Ballroom

    • Are you a student looking for a part-time job for the spring semester or a paid experience for summer 2025? All students, both graduate and undergraduate are invited to attend the fair to talk with on-campus departments, in and out-of-state summer camps, and local off-campus employers hiring for part-time or temporary jobs for the spring semester or summer months. Don't miss this opportunity to get part-time work experience while attending school!

      Early Access: Students awarded federal work-study get early access to the fair starting at 1:00pm and get entered into a drawing for one of 6 Amazon gift cards!

      Registration and professional attire is NOT required to attend. Come as you are.

 

Deadlines

Click on a category below to find out more about important upcoming deadlines.

 

  • Fall 2024 Graduates
    • Thesis/Project Proposal: Deadline has already passed
    • Submit Thesis/Project document to committee: 2 weeks prior to defense
    • Thesis/Project Approval: December 6, 2024, 5:00pm
    • Author Agreement: To be completed after defense and uploaded to ScholarWorks
  • Spring 2025 Graduates
    • Thesis/Project Proposal: December 6, 2024, 5:00pm
    • Submit Thesis/Project document to committee: 2 weeks prior to defense
    • Thesis/Project Approval: May 2, 2025, 5:00pm
    • Author Agreement: To be completed after defense and uploaded to ScholarWorks

 

  • Blank copies of thesis/project forms and submission instructions can be found here.

 

  • SURF Grant Application Deadline
    • October 18, 2024
    • Visit https://awards.uark.edu/surf/index.php for more information
    • Students who do not receive the SURF Grants will automaticaly be considered for an Honors College Research Grant
  • Honors College Study Abroad Grant
    • Summer 2025 programs (including May & August intersession):
      • November 1, 2024, 11:59pm
      • December 1, 2024, 11:59pm
      • January 26, 2025, 11:59pm
      • Apply as early as possible! Though you can apply January 26 for summer programs, most of the funding in that round will be reserved for Fall 2024 programs.
      • You will find out whether or not you got the grant within 2-3 weeks of the application deadline.
    • Fall 2025 & Academic Year 2025-26 programs: January 26, 2025, 11:59pm
      • You will find out whether or not you got the grant within 2-3 weeks of the application deadline.
      • Note that this deadline is earlier than other campus deadlines for Fall and Academic Year programs.