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Honors Program
[ N E W S L E T T E R]
Happy Holidays!
[ Fall 2019 Issue 3 ]
INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE:
Honors Library
Spring Fieldtrip
NCHC Conference
Senior Spotlights
Important Announcements
Morgan Calahan
“As a student in both fields of biology and art, I
am pursuing a career in scientific illustration.
Most often, my subject matter details life in
nature, such as animals, plants, and habitat.
Other times, I work to communicate scientific
principles or entities not seen by the human eye
by use of visual aid. My inspiration comes from
admiring nature and the outdoors, as well my
curiosity towards those observations. I illustrate
to examine and better understand my subject,
and hope that the viewer can do the same and
appreciate the importance and beauty of all
organisms with the purpose of promoting
conservation.”
CONTACT
US:
1
ON
THE
COVER:
HONORS OFFICE
ADDRESS
200 Tartan Rd, Edinboro, PA 16444
PHONE
(814) 732 - 2981
DIRECTOR
Dr. Roger Solberg
rsolberg@edinboro.edu
OFFICE MANAGER
Sue Althof
salthof@edinboro.edu
STUDENT STAFF
Katie Holt
kh163169@scots.edinboro.edu
Rayne Burgin
rb153523@scots.edinboro.edu
Brooklynn Goodworth
bg163654@scots.edinboro.edu
Honors Library
Honors Program students
Will Holmes, Alexis Dixon
and Braxton Harvey (L-R)
are part of a group of
volunteers who helped
move the Honors Library
from the basement of
Earp Hall to its new home
in the Highlands 1
Gathering Room. Only a
small portion of the
library is shown here. Dr.
Solberg hopes to fill the
remaining shelves with
donations from faculty
and other contributors.
Dr. Solberg believes the Honors Library has been "an
underutilized resource" because of its previous
location. Now that it is easily accessible, he hopes
more students will take advantage of it. "We still
need do an inventory of titles and devise a check-out
system," he says. This task will fall to Dixon, Holmes
and Harvey, as well as the other members of the
Honors Library team: Violet Vance, Page Karstetter,
Brandon Danko, Meghan Miller and Makayla Unger. If
other Honors students are interested in working with
our book collection, they should contact Dr. Solberg.
1
Spring Field Trip
In the spring, the Honors Program will be going international to Toronto, Canada!
The trip will be April 3-5. Keep your eyes peeled for more information, and get
ready for your trip to Canada. Each student signing up for the field trip must have a
valid passport or passport card.
2
National Collegiate Honors Council
On November 6th-10th, Honors
students and Dr. Solberg went to
New Orleans for the National
Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC)
conference! Each student presented
a project; Morgan Calahan
presented “Heterozygosity of
Captive Burmese Star Tortoises,
Geochelone platynota,” Rachel Maly
presented “The Eyes and Ears of the
Earth”, Sarah Watson presented
“Transitioning to STREAM,” and Erik
Murphy presented “Educational
Linguistics: Destroying Other
Cultures.” Congratulations on all
your hard work!
From left to right: Morgan Calahan, Sarah Watson,
Dr. Solberg, Erik Murphy, Rachel Maly
EUP’s New Orleans contingent enjoys hot
chocolate and beignets at the famous Big
Easy landmark Café du Monde.
3
Senior Spotlights
Leah Pilewski – Biology
Pre-Veterinary
Leah Pilewski is a Biology Pre-Veterinary major
with a minor in Chemistry. One of the main
highlights of her college experience was the
opportunity to do research with faculty members
on campus. Not only was this research fascinating
and thought provoking, but it also allowed her to
gain experience that will aid in her future
endeavors in a graduate program. Her advice to
underclassman is to take advantage of every
possible opportunity that Edinboro has to offer,
whether that be study abroad, research, or joining
a club. Leah says, "experiences such as these can
truly change your life."
Sydney Moore – Fine Arts,
Painting Concentration
Sydney Moore is a Fine Arts major with a
concentration in Painting and a minor in
Spanish Language. Her time at Edinboro has
helped her grow as an artist and as a leader.
She has been a student and worship leader for
the campus ministry, Chi Alpha. Being a part of
this ministry has helped her gain her closest
friends, solidified her faith, and shaped her
future. Syd’s advice is “college is the time to
get out of your comfort zone, do things by
yourself, and take steps to further yourself not
just as a student but as a person.”
4
Senior Spotlights
Morgan Calahan is an Environmental Biology
major with a Wildlife Biology Concentration. As
she approaches graduation, she has become
increasingly thankful for opportunities and
experiences she’s had at Edinboro University.
Highlights include studying abroad in Belize
(pictured on the right), and working with
professors and the Erie Zoological society to
develop a research project on Burmese Star
Tortoises. She presented this research at the
annual National Collegiate Honors Council
(NCHC) conference this fall. She is very thankful
and considers it to be one of the most important
career development opportunities she’s had.
Her advice for underclassmen is “to take
opportunities and build relationships with
professors, advisors, and other faculty. Building
relationships has opened these doors for me,
and I cannot express enough how important this
is for students and their futures.”
Morgan Calahan–
Environmental Biology,
Wildlife Biology Concentration
Julia Love – Art Education,
Painting Concentration
Julia Love is an Art Education major with a Painting
concentration. Highlights of her time here at
Edinboro include working at the Honors Office with
stellar people, presenting at NCHC, and traveling
with the Honors Program. Julia’s advice is “recognize
the privilege of being a university student, make the
most of every second, and cherish the faculty, staff,
and students.”
Congratulations Seniors!
We will miss you!
5
Important Announcements
Finals end on December 13th, and graduation is December 14th.
Don’t forget to congratulate our lovely seniors!
If you are interested in the Toronto field trip, please contact
Rayne Burgin to confirm your interest. The cost is $50, and
the official sign up sheet will debut early next semester.
Dr. Nathan Armatas will be the guest speaker at the AllHonors meeting on January 23rd! Come and learn about
the new Fermentation Science major.
Calling all honors students! We want to know about your
achievements. Contact Rayne Burgin so we can acknowledge
you and your hard work in future newsletters.
Have a lovely winter break, and recharge for the spring
semester. Let’s get ready to give it our all in the spring!
[ N E W S L E T T E R]
Happy Holidays!
[ Fall 2019 Issue 3 ]
INSIDE
THIS
ISSUE:
Honors Library
Spring Fieldtrip
NCHC Conference
Senior Spotlights
Important Announcements
Morgan Calahan
“As a student in both fields of biology and art, I
am pursuing a career in scientific illustration.
Most often, my subject matter details life in
nature, such as animals, plants, and habitat.
Other times, I work to communicate scientific
principles or entities not seen by the human eye
by use of visual aid. My inspiration comes from
admiring nature and the outdoors, as well my
curiosity towards those observations. I illustrate
to examine and better understand my subject,
and hope that the viewer can do the same and
appreciate the importance and beauty of all
organisms with the purpose of promoting
conservation.”
CONTACT
US:
1
ON
THE
COVER:
HONORS OFFICE
ADDRESS
200 Tartan Rd, Edinboro, PA 16444
PHONE
(814) 732 - 2981
DIRECTOR
Dr. Roger Solberg
rsolberg@edinboro.edu
OFFICE MANAGER
Sue Althof
salthof@edinboro.edu
STUDENT STAFF
Katie Holt
kh163169@scots.edinboro.edu
Rayne Burgin
rb153523@scots.edinboro.edu
Brooklynn Goodworth
bg163654@scots.edinboro.edu
Honors Library
Honors Program students
Will Holmes, Alexis Dixon
and Braxton Harvey (L-R)
are part of a group of
volunteers who helped
move the Honors Library
from the basement of
Earp Hall to its new home
in the Highlands 1
Gathering Room. Only a
small portion of the
library is shown here. Dr.
Solberg hopes to fill the
remaining shelves with
donations from faculty
and other contributors.
Dr. Solberg believes the Honors Library has been "an
underutilized resource" because of its previous
location. Now that it is easily accessible, he hopes
more students will take advantage of it. "We still
need do an inventory of titles and devise a check-out
system," he says. This task will fall to Dixon, Holmes
and Harvey, as well as the other members of the
Honors Library team: Violet Vance, Page Karstetter,
Brandon Danko, Meghan Miller and Makayla Unger. If
other Honors students are interested in working with
our book collection, they should contact Dr. Solberg.
1
Spring Field Trip
In the spring, the Honors Program will be going international to Toronto, Canada!
The trip will be April 3-5. Keep your eyes peeled for more information, and get
ready for your trip to Canada. Each student signing up for the field trip must have a
valid passport or passport card.
2
National Collegiate Honors Council
On November 6th-10th, Honors
students and Dr. Solberg went to
New Orleans for the National
Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC)
conference! Each student presented
a project; Morgan Calahan
presented “Heterozygosity of
Captive Burmese Star Tortoises,
Geochelone platynota,” Rachel Maly
presented “The Eyes and Ears of the
Earth”, Sarah Watson presented
“Transitioning to STREAM,” and Erik
Murphy presented “Educational
Linguistics: Destroying Other
Cultures.” Congratulations on all
your hard work!
From left to right: Morgan Calahan, Sarah Watson,
Dr. Solberg, Erik Murphy, Rachel Maly
EUP’s New Orleans contingent enjoys hot
chocolate and beignets at the famous Big
Easy landmark Café du Monde.
3
Senior Spotlights
Leah Pilewski – Biology
Pre-Veterinary
Leah Pilewski is a Biology Pre-Veterinary major
with a minor in Chemistry. One of the main
highlights of her college experience was the
opportunity to do research with faculty members
on campus. Not only was this research fascinating
and thought provoking, but it also allowed her to
gain experience that will aid in her future
endeavors in a graduate program. Her advice to
underclassman is to take advantage of every
possible opportunity that Edinboro has to offer,
whether that be study abroad, research, or joining
a club. Leah says, "experiences such as these can
truly change your life."
Sydney Moore – Fine Arts,
Painting Concentration
Sydney Moore is a Fine Arts major with a
concentration in Painting and a minor in
Spanish Language. Her time at Edinboro has
helped her grow as an artist and as a leader.
She has been a student and worship leader for
the campus ministry, Chi Alpha. Being a part of
this ministry has helped her gain her closest
friends, solidified her faith, and shaped her
future. Syd’s advice is “college is the time to
get out of your comfort zone, do things by
yourself, and take steps to further yourself not
just as a student but as a person.”
4
Senior Spotlights
Morgan Calahan is an Environmental Biology
major with a Wildlife Biology Concentration. As
she approaches graduation, she has become
increasingly thankful for opportunities and
experiences she’s had at Edinboro University.
Highlights include studying abroad in Belize
(pictured on the right), and working with
professors and the Erie Zoological society to
develop a research project on Burmese Star
Tortoises. She presented this research at the
annual National Collegiate Honors Council
(NCHC) conference this fall. She is very thankful
and considers it to be one of the most important
career development opportunities she’s had.
Her advice for underclassmen is “to take
opportunities and build relationships with
professors, advisors, and other faculty. Building
relationships has opened these doors for me,
and I cannot express enough how important this
is for students and their futures.”
Morgan Calahan–
Environmental Biology,
Wildlife Biology Concentration
Julia Love – Art Education,
Painting Concentration
Julia Love is an Art Education major with a Painting
concentration. Highlights of her time here at
Edinboro include working at the Honors Office with
stellar people, presenting at NCHC, and traveling
with the Honors Program. Julia’s advice is “recognize
the privilege of being a university student, make the
most of every second, and cherish the faculty, staff,
and students.”
Congratulations Seniors!
We will miss you!
5
Important Announcements
Finals end on December 13th, and graduation is December 14th.
Don’t forget to congratulate our lovely seniors!
If you are interested in the Toronto field trip, please contact
Rayne Burgin to confirm your interest. The cost is $50, and
the official sign up sheet will debut early next semester.
Dr. Nathan Armatas will be the guest speaker at the AllHonors meeting on January 23rd! Come and learn about
the new Fermentation Science major.
Calling all honors students! We want to know about your
achievements. Contact Rayne Burgin so we can acknowledge
you and your hard work in future newsletters.
Have a lovely winter break, and recharge for the spring
semester. Let’s get ready to give it our all in the spring!