Student Involvement
Do you want to get involved? Honors has many programs to help you stay connected with our community of students. No matter what your interests, there's a place for you.
Honors College Student Organizations
Black Honors Student Organization
The Black Honors Student Organization (BHSO) is a subset student organization within The Honors College dedicated to fulfilling the needs of current and prospective Black students and students of color, as well as promoting unity among all students. The mission of BHSO is to foster and promote a welcoming and inclusive environment within the Honors College at EMU.
We serve as a community that supports, educates, and celebrates all of its diverse members. We also promote and advocate black history, while furthering the uplifting of our community through voluntary services. We are committed to the development of our members by stimulating intellectual, and social growth through our various activities and events.
Book Club
This is a bi-weekly club that meets to discuss a book that everyone is reading. The books are voted on by students who are interested in joining the club each semester. Previous books have included Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, as well as Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo. Students must purchase their own copy of the book, any further questions can be sent to [email protected].
Crochet/Knitting Club
Crochet/Knitting Club meets weekly to create and learn different skills in yarn work! Members can bring their own materials and keep what they create or make items (like hats and blankets) with provided materials that will be donated to hospitals and those in need. No experience is necessary! Please join their discord server if you're interested: https://discord.gg/6ZuAhQYRgn and contact [email protected] with any questions.
Honors Involvement
Common Book Read
Each year, members of the incoming cohort of Honors students all read the same book and come together to discuss this book before classes start. Generally, the book selected relates to the annual theme. Many of our programs throughout the year, including the Star Lecture Series, will address the theme as well.
Honors College Mentor Collective Partnership
The Honors College has partnered with the Mentor Collective program to provide peer mentoring for first-year students. The Mentor Collective program began as a pilot program with First Generation students during the 2018-2019 academic year. Nearly 200 students, including matched mentors and mentees participated. Students (mentees) in the program have had a 15% higher retention rate than those who were eligible and did not participate.
The Tuesday Times
The Tuesday Times is a weekly Honors College newsletter sent out on Tuesdays of each week during fall and winter semesters (and once per month throughout the summer). The Tuesday Times contains important information about Honors College events, opportunities, and deadlines, and other campus-wide announcements that are especially relevant to Honors students at EMU. Students are strongly encouraged to read the Tuesday Times, as it is the best source of information about all things Honors at EMU.
Pancakes with the Dean
Throughout the academic year, Dean Eisenberg host Honors students for a morning of her homemade pancakes. Pancakes with the Dean is an opportunity to meet Dr. Eisenberg and other Honors staff members and share what is on your mind. Dr. Eisenberg enjoys getting to know students in the Honors College so she can hear thoughts on the college or life in general. This is an informal setting to get to know and interact with each other and hear unique perspectives.
Student Employment
Student Fellows play a role in the day-to-day operations of the Honors College while gaining professional skills. Honors students can work on one of many Student Success Teams surrounding Peer Advising, Programming, Marketing and Communications, and Recruitment.
Undergraduate Research Workshops
Eastern Michigan University offers outstanding opportunities for undergraduate students to participate in research projects with faculty mentors, and these experiences often transform students' college experiences. The Honors College Undergraduate Research Workshop helps students to plan their undergraduate research agenda.
These one hour workshops provide an overview of research opportunities and their benefits for undergraduate students, and provide answers to the following questions:
- What are the benefits of participating in research?
- How do I get started?
- What are the resources available to support me as I pursue my undergraduate research agenda?
Attending one of these two workshops is required of all Honors students. Don't delay attending a workshop! Honors students who have earned at least 15 credit hours are encouraged to attend a research workshop to learn about amazing Undergraduate research opportunities available at EMU. Students can sign up for a workshop via the Honors College Events Calendar.