Honors Students in Action


Honors Jet-Setters

Sarika Steinhaus might be the only American CSU student fluent in Swahili.

SAM_0015.JPGWith the help of the Honors Enrichment Grant, I was able to study abroad last semester in Kenya. The grant helped me pay for the cost of participating in the study abroad program and allowed me to have one of the most memorable experiences of my college career.
While in Kenya, I lived with two host families. I stayed in the capital city, Nairobi, with my first family where I was introduced to their culture, taught their language, and able to become part of the family. On the coast, I lived with a rural family where I used my language skills while totally immersed in a Swahili speaking community. I still consider myself part of both families and I am so thankful I had the opportunity to live and learn with them.

DSCN4840.JPGIn addition to learning the language and culture of my host country, I conducted an individual research project for the last month of the semester. Our program was focused on community health and development, so I conducted my research on the Islamic religion and family planning. I was able to do background research, work with medical professionals, and interview the public in order to compile a final product, a research paper that I presented to my advisors and classmates.
This experience, with the help of the enrichment grant, gave me valuable experiences through seeing different communities especially in the aspects of health and development. It reinforced my plans to continue school for a career in healthcare, and encouraged me to keep traveling. I am so proud of everything I could accomplish during my semester in Kenya and grateful for the opportunity I was given.

Sarika Steinhaus
Post-Enrichment Report
Study Abroad in Kenya, Spring 2011


Sam Lustgarten reaches his scholarship endowment goal is less than two years.
http://www.today.colostate.edu/story.aspx?id=6291

Track 2 students “Make a Difference” at the Raptor Center



Students Visit the Zoo

Honors students from the Academic Village enjoy the annual trek to the Denver Zoo, despite a little snow.

Alysse Brice is encouraging everyone at CSU to be engaged in campus sustainability during the Earth Day Celebration and Student Sustainability Fair April 22. http://www.today.colostate.edu/story.aspx?id=3418

 

Danielle Taylor had a great summer abroad. "I took fun classes, met so many amazing people from across the world, and experienced some of Norway's best hiking! I was also featured on the cover of Viking Magazine which is a Sons of Norway publication. Here's my blog if anyone wants to check it out": www.passporttoadventure.blogspot.com

 

Check Out Jessica Quig's Adventures in New Zealand

Follow Bijah Gibson as he Travels to Mystical India

Travel Along with Amanda Bell as she Tours Italy

Go along with Theresa Tonozzi as she visits India

Lindsay Dana shares her study abroad experiences with Noah Sandoval and other CSU students.

Travis Hall is going to South Korea!
Have you traveled anywhere exciting for Study Abroad? How about for Alternative Spring or Winter Break? Did you receive an Honors Enrichment Award or keep a blog? Tell us about it.



Honors Students in the Spotlight

Honors students compete in Chem-E Car National Competition

Carmen Van Wirt, Bria Boeggerman and Anna Jones are members of the 11 student team of engineering students competing at the Chem-E Car National Competition against 30 colleges this October... read more

Honors Peer Mentor wins prestigious microbiology scholarship

Second year peer mentor, Chris Lehmann, won an American Society for Microbiology Undergraduate Research Fellowship. Click here for more details. (http://www.today.colostate.edu/story.aspx?id=2309)


Flags and fanfare with Visual Ensemble

Anna Rogers is a junior majoring in Wildlife Biology and big on school spirit. As a member of Visual Ensemble she joins the CSU Marching Band in presentations at football games and special events throughout the year. Click on the following link to see a video featuring Anna. (http://www.today.colostate.edu/studentlife.aspx)


Anthropology student awarded merit scholarship

Erin Hatlestad, a new member of the Colorado State University chapter of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars, or NSCS, was awarded the Merit Award scholarship, a $1,000 scholarship to defer the cost of college education. To learn more click here!


Honors Student one of few acknowledged by the Academic All-Conference

Junior Computer Engineering student Josh Gabler was recognized by the Mountain West Conference as a Fall 2008 Academic All-Conference Selection. Read the full story here. Josh plays safety for the Rams football team. In their final game of the season, Josh and the rest of the team traveled to Albuquerque where the Rams beat Fresno State 40-35 in the New Mexico Bowl. Congrats Josh!



Engineering Student Teaches Robotics through CSU's STEM Program

Mechanical engineering graduate Daniel Wilson was featured on the MyCSU page. Danny is a student teacher at Poudre High School instructing students in an Introduction to Robotics class. To watch the video of Danny teaching his class, click here.




Sophmore runner-up in CSU Idol Competition

Cammie Kolber was one of the three CSU Idol finalists to sing at a home football game last fall. She then advanced as one of two finalists to sing during halftime at the Homecoming game. Cammie, a music major, also had the opportunity to participate in the pregame and halftime shows at the New Mexico Bowl Game.




Major role in CSU theatre performance filled by Honors Student

Dan Minzer landed the role of Claudio in CSU’s production of Shakespeare’s classic comedy, Much Ado About Nothing. The play was performed from February 4-8 at the University Center for the Arts. Dan is a junior Performing Arts major and has acted in numerous CSU theatre productions.




Equine Science Major Gets Internship at Farm for Thoroughbreds

Courtney Grey has a Kentucky Equine Management Intership (KEMI) in Lexington, Kentucky. She will be working for a semester at Stonestreet Farms, a thoroughbred racehorse breeding farm, where she will assist in the birth of horses, help raise and train the newborn foals, and prepare the horses for breeding. She plans to work in the thoroughbred racing industry after graduating.

 

2011-2012 Scholarship Recipients

Honors Students who have received major scholarships for the 2011-2012 academic year are profiled here. Congratulations to everyone who won!


Spare Time

Honors students earn top marks in the classroom, but that doesn't mean they spend all their time studying. Check out some of the ways our students spend their spare time.

Academic Village Residents Get Some Fresh Air

Honors Resident Assistant (RA) Travis Hall and his floor residents made the most of their free time this past fall. They tested their abilities to reach new heights on the CSU ropes course, climbed to the top of Horsetooth for a new look at Fort Collins, and showed off some style in their Halloween costumes.

John Hackemer took a road trip to California with some friends...

John Hackemer and a friend drove to San Diego over Winter Break hoping to stay with friends. Although they got lost in Utah and had a flat tire in the Mojave Desert, they got lift tickets at Mammoth Ski Resort and skied 3 days for free!

Honors Residential Learning Community Holds a Concert

The many musical talents of Honors students were apparent in the Winter Concert they arranged in the Fireside Lounge last semester. Students crammed into the lounge to support their peers and enjoy an evening of good entertainment.

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