Weekly Update September 30, 2013

Happy Monday Everyone!

Please...STOP...DROP...and FOCUS...on UHP! We have some important updates for you and want to make sure that you are aware of some exciting upcoming events. I know this email is a little lengthy...but I can assure you it is well worth your time!

Note: 2nd UHP meeting is this Wednesday, October 2nd at 4-5pm in Cone 210.

Community Service:

·         1st-We would like to thank everyone who attended the Alzheimer's Walk this past Saturday! We had a great turn out, and we appreciate you setting aside time in your busy schedule to be a part of such a great cause!

·         2nd-Relay For Life: if you haven't done so please register now! TODAY is the last day to register for $5.00! After today, registration fees will be $10.00. In order to receive the discount make sure you enter the code "relay" (all letters are lowercase). You can register with the UHP team by visiting this link: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14SA?team_id=1480547&pg=team&fr_id=60080&__utma=2443503.1330843115.1379258789.1379258789.1379258789.1&__utmb=2443503.1.10.1379258789&__utmc=2443503&__utmx=-&__utmz=2443503.1379258789.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=(not%20provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=78701207

o   Chick-fil-a Relay Night: This will take place October 17th at 6:00-9:00pm. 15% of all proceeds will go to our Relay team! All you have to do is show up, eat, and drop your receipt in a box that will be beside the cash register. This event will be open to the public, so let your friends and family know! Address: 8648 J.W. Clay, Charlotte, NC 28262

·         3rd-49ner Dance Marathon: this event will take place November 15th-16th. In addition, all proceeds will be donated to the Levine Children's Hospitals! You have two options: register as a dancer or supporter. You can register with UHP's team by visiting this link: http://www.helpmakemiracles.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=18975

o   Dance Marathon Writing Party: This will take place October 2nd in the After Hours Cafe in the Cone Center (keep in mind this is right after our UHP meeting!). All you have to do is show up with the addresses of your friends and family members...basically anyone you think will be willing to donate money for this event! Stamps, envelopes, and pre-typed letter templates will be provided. Bring some addresses and in return you will receive FREE pizza! The catch is that you must RSVP by Monday, September 30th (TODAY). To do so visit this link: 49erdancemine.uncc@gmail.com

·         4th-Color Run: this will take place on October 19th. It is a fun event that allows you to get down and dirty with colored powder :) Oh...and you get a FREE shirt! In order to volunteer at this event please visit this link: http://thecolorrun.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d9c31be4de49173931f4002b4&id=0ff9d21414. You are more than welcome to sign up as a runner, but keep in mind there is a cost of $55.00.

·         5th-Crisis: This will take place on October 19th at 2:30-4:30pm, and on November 2nd at 12-2pm. Please express your interest on this Google Doc. by choosing which date (or both) you can attend.

Google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BjQl3Yi93wLge3Kr0rbEgxc0iZVZlo7r6V8vOJCbqdk/edit?usp=sharing

*Attention Test! The first person to send me an email stating when the last date to register for Relay For Life for $5.00 will receive a prize! * HURRY! 

Newsletter Info:

·         Kyle would like to thank everyone who contributed to the first newsletter of the semester! He asks that you bring written questions (relating to anything) with you to our meeting this Wednesday. Your questions will be drawn from a hat and used in the advice column (known as "Ask Norm") for our next newsletter!

Emerging Leaders:

·         Freshman: TODAY-Monday, September 30th-(at midnight) is the last day to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program. Applications do not take long to complete. If interested please visit this link: http://leadership.uncc.edu/emerging-leaders-online-application

That wraps up all the updates for this week! Look forward to seeing everyone at the meeting this Wednesday!

Have a great week,

Claire

Important Deadlines!

Hey UHP'ers!  Hope everyone is having a terrific Tuesday!  

I just wanted to let everyone know that we need for people to have their money in for the Black Mountain Trip by tomorrow, Wednesday, Sept. 25.  Also, if you haven't yet expressed interest in the Black Mountain Trip but are now interested, don't worry...you can still come!  Any UHP'er can come into the UHP Office in Cone anytime today or tomorrow, turn-in $50, and come along for this incredible opportunity!  We will be able to take the first  30-35 students, and as of right now we've only had around 15 who have paid.  So, if you want to go you should hurry on over to the Honors Office ASAP and let them know that you want to come before it's too late!  

The $50 fee (less than the cost of your average soft-cover textbook from the bookstore or Gray's) includes transportation (we'll be taking a comfy chartered bus), room & board (we'll be staying in cabins), etc.  We're very fortunate to be able to offer this low, one-time $50 fee exclusively to UHP'ers.  I can assure you this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you won't want to miss!  It is going to be worth every penny of the fee, and personally I think this opportunity would be worth 10 times that much because of all the exciting things we're going to be doing! We'll be at a wonderful facility in Black Mountain, and their trained facilitators will be leading us on some awesome activities that include things such as kayaking, hiking, an Iron Chef competition, team building, etc.   

Once again, you can still have the opportunity to come along on this incredible trip....it's not too late yet!  BUT, we need you to come into the office by tomorrow at 5:00 with your $50 so we'll know how many people are committed to coming along with us!  We'll be leaving at around 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 25, and will be back on campus by around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 27, so it's not a big time commitment and you'll have plenty of time to study if you have exams the following week.

Also, for any of you wonderful freshmen out there don't forget that the deadline to submit applications for the Emerging Leaders program is next Monday, Sept. 30.  Applications can be completed via the following link:  http://leadership.uncc.edu/emerging-leaders-online-application.  Also, Emerging Leaders will be holding an info session THIS WEDNESDAY IN STUDENT UNION 340DE at 6:00 p.m.  Free refreshments will be served, and you will learn lots of information about the program and can have any of your questions answered.  Even if you can't make the info session, I strongly encourage any and all freshmen to apply!

Let me know if you have any questions, and if you're available from Oct. 25 -- Oct. 27 please come along with us to Black Mountain...I hope to see lots of you coming into the Honors Office today and tomorrow!

Have a great day!

Austin Jenkins, UHP President-Elect

Weekly Update September 23, 2013

Hello UHPers!  I hope you're all doing well!

The Black Mountain Trip is going to be held October 25-27.  Remember, the $50 deposit is due this Wednesday, September 25th, in the Honors Office in Cone.  We've got a whole lot of fun activities planned and available, including hiking, kayaking, canoeing, an Iron Chef competition, and other chances to bond with other UHP members.  If you're looking for a trip to make new friends, have a lot of outdoor fun, and do some community service, then this is the trip for you!

Our next planned community service event is the Alzheimer's Walk this Saturday, September 28th!  In order to register, you can either join the UHP team at this link (http://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk/NC-WesternCarolina?team_id=184396&pg=team&fr_id=3522) or the Center for Leadership Development Team at (http://act.alz.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=3522&team_id=179849.)  

Calling all freshmen!  Don't forget to apply for the Emerging Leaders Program by Monday, September 30, 2013.  This is a very prestigious program on campus that runs from November 2013 through April 2014 and allows you to build critical skills that you'll need throughout college and life.  Don't let this opportunity pass by!  Visit this link for more information and to apply for the program:   http://leadership.uncc.edu/emerging-leaders

The next UHP General Meeting is October 2nd, from 4-5 PM in Cone 210.  If you don't have class, make sure to come to the meeting!

The Color Run is being held on October 19th.  Volunteers for this event will most likely being throwing colored powder and will be getting a free t-shirt.  In order to volunteer for this free, fun event, go to this link http://thecolorrun.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d9c31be4de49173931f4002b4&id=0ff9d21414.  You can also sign up to run, but there is a cost of $55.

Relay For Life will be in the spring semester, but there are benefits to registering now!  Through September 30th, it is only $5 to register, rather than $10.  In order to get this discount, enter the code "relay" while registering.  Here is the link to register: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14SA?team_id=1480547&pg=team&fr_id=60080&__utma=2443503.1330843115.1379258789.1379258789.1379258789.1&__utmb=2443503.1.10.1379258789&__utmc=2443503&__utmx=-&__utmz=2443503.1379258789.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=(not%20provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=78701207

The first ever 49er Dance Marathon at Charlotte is coming up November 15-16.  All the money raised by this event will be donated to the Levine Children's Hospital.  You can register as a dancer or a supporter, but either way, this is a great way to help a good cause and have some fun.  In order to register for the UHP team, click on this link: http://www.helpmakemiracles.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=18975

Here's to the start of a great new week, and, as usual, don't hesitate to email any of the officers with questions!

Kyle 

Habitat for Humanity Homecoming Build

Hey UHP'ers!  Hope everyone is having a marvelous Monday! 

I'm excited to announce that the UNC Charlotte Chapter of Habitat for Humanity is going to be holding their first ever house build this Fall, from October 1 through October 10.  I wanted to give you the link (listed below) so that anyone interested can sign-up to work at this build....if you haven't done one before, they are tons of fun, very rewarding, and a great way to get in your required community service for UHP!  If interested, try to register via this link ASAP as the spots are going FAST! 

 http://www.habitatcharlotte.org/volunteeropportunities/unc-charlotte-homecoming-build

Let me know if you have any questions/concerns! :-) 

Your friend,


Austin Jenkins, UHP President-Elect

Weekly Update September 16, 2013

Hello Everyone! I hope you’ve been enjoying the absolutely gorgeous weather this weekend!

Today is the day! We have our “Wine to Water” discussion night tonight 5-7:30pm in Cone 210, which is on the south-side of Cone down the stairs across from McKnight hall.  If you don’t know how to get there ask an upperclassmen to help you because it can be kind of confusing. So excited to see everyone tonight! Thanks to all the people who volunteered to be table leaders.

Our next community service opportunity is the Alzheimer’s Walk on September 28! In order to register go to this link (http://act.alz.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=3522&team_id=179849.)

The Color Run is being held on October 19^th. You have the opportunity to volunteer at this fun event! Volunteers will most likely be throwing the colored powder. Plus, you also get a free T-shirt for volunteering! I think that’s a pretty sweet deal! Here is the link to register to volunteer.   http://thecolorrun.us4.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=d9c31be4de49173931f4002b4&id=0ff9d21414 . You can also register to run, but there is a cost of $55.

The Black Mountain Trip is still planned for October 25^th-27^th. The cost is $50 and the money is due by Wednesday, September 25^th. This will be a great weekend to get away, build community with your UHP friends, and have some awesome experiences!

The 1^st ever 49er Dance Marathon at Charlotte is also coming up November 15-16. All proceeds from the Dance marathon will go to the Levine Children’s hospital. This event will be campus wide, and you wouldn’t want to miss out on the fun! To register for the UHP team go here:   http://www.helpmakemiracles.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donordrive.team&teamID=18975

Also, thinking ahead, Relay for Life will be in the spring semester; however, you can register now! If you go ahead and register for the team before September 30^th, it is half off! Right now it is only $5 to register instead of $10! Also, your registration money goes directly towards the funds raised by the Honor’s College team! The code you need to enter when registering is “relay.” Here is the link to register: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR/RelayForLife/RFLCY14SA?team_id=1480547&pg=team&fr_id=60080&__utma=2443503.1330843115.1379258789.1379258789.1379258789.1&__utmb=2443503.1.10.1379258789&__utmc=2443503&__utmx=-&__utmz=2443503.1379258789.1.1.utmcsr=google|utmccn=(organic)|utmcmd=organic|utmctr=(not%20provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=78701207

Whew! That was a lot of info, but lastly don’t forget out next UHP meeting is Wednesday, October 2^nd at 4pm. Hope you are all excited and ready to get involved with all the awesome opportunities this semester!

Don't hesitate to email any officers with questions! :)

Ashley Lea, UHP Treasurer

UHP ... 30 years in the making ... YOU in the making!

Weekly Update September 9, 2013

Greetings...hope everyone had a great weekend!   

 

Thanks to everyone who attended our "Food Truck Friday" enrichment event...we had a blast!  Pictures have been uploaded to our Facebook Group.  If you haven't joined the group yet, please join ASAP to keep up with the latest events/updates:   https://www.facebook.com/groups/2201519208/.  This is an open forum and is a good place (along with our UHP blog) for members to communicate with each other regarding upcoming events and opportunities. 

 

If you haven't done so already, please subscribe to the "Honors Niners 2013-2014" page on Moodle 2.  This can be found under the "Projects" tab and is important because it provides you with access to the UHP blog, our forums (news and social), and your personal attendance record. We also ask everyone to upload a profile picture to Moodle 2.  That way, we'll be able to recognize each other's faces and will no longer look like smiling yellow buttons with shades! 

 

Our UHP "Wine to Water" Discussion Night is coming up on Monday, Sept. 16 from 5-7:30 in Cone 210.  We are very pleased to have Delbridge Narron joining us at this event as our guest speaker.  A free dinner will be served and it's sure to be a great time exploring a great book!  Please complete the SurveyShare (http://uncc.surveyshare.com/s/AYAMAAC) prior to this Wednesday to let us know if you'll be able to make it.

 

The Black Mountain Retreat has been rescheduled and will now be held October 25-27.  The non-refundable $50 deposit is now due to the UHP Office in Cone by Wednesday, Sept. 25.  This is a priceless opportunity and is highly recommended for anyone available to attend.  We'll be returning Sunday afternoon, so anyone who needs to study will have the opportunity to do so. 

 

UHP is partnering with the Center for Leadership Development (2nd floor in the Student Union) for the 2013 Charlotte Walk to End Alzheimer's.  Registration is free and can be completed through the following link:  http://act.alz.org/site/TR?pg=team&fr_id=3522&team_id=179849.   This community service event is being held on Sept. 28 (see link for more details) and is great fun for a great cause! 

 

Habitat for Humanity is holding their "Mining for 49" fundraising event this Friday from 2-5 in the CHHS/COED Courtyard.  UHP will be participating in the build being held from Oct. 1-11...more details to come later!  If you are interested in getting more involved with Habitat for Humanity, contact Maggie Chahoud at mchahoud@uncc.edu.

 

The 49er Dance Mine (which raises money for the Levine Children's Hospital) is being held from 7:00 p.m. on Nov. 15 through 7:00 a.m. on Nov. 16.  This is the first year we've had a dance marathon at UNC Charlotte, and we ask you to join our UHP team (registration is $10) through the following link:  http://www.helpmakemiracles.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=18975.  If you're interested in helping plan this exciting event, contact Caitlin Vaverek at cvaverek@uncc.edu. 

 

We'll be sending out information regarding more community service and enrichment events soon.  Our plans include volunteering with Crisis Assistance Ministry, participating in the Color Run being held on Oct. 19, Relay for Life, etc.  Remember that all UHP members are expected to participate in enrichment and community service events each semester in order to maintain good standing. 

 

Our next UHP General Body Meeting will be held on October 2 from 4:00-5:00 in Cone 210.  If you haven't completed the SurveyShare (http://uncc.surveyshare.com/s/AYAMAFB) yet, it must be completed by this Wednesday.  Congrats to Jessica Stewart, who won the drawing (prize was an iTunes gift card) that was held among students who had completed the SurveyShare by noon last Friday.  

 

Have a fantastic week UHP!  Email me or one of the other officers with any questions, concerns, or suggestions you may have! 

 

Austin Jenkins, UHP President-Elect

 

UHP...30 YEARS IN THE MAKING...YOU IN THE MAKING!!!

Weekly Update September 3, 2013

Hey everyone :)

I hope that you all have enjoyed your Labor Day weekend.

Also, I would like to thank all who came to the Welcome Back Picnic; we had a wonderful time with lots of yummy food. (The slide show will be posted on the UHP website soon- http://honorsniners.blogspot.com/)

Discussion Night is on September 16 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Cone 210.

• If you are interested in being a table leader, keep a lookout for the surveyshare.
• Make sure you are reading Wine to Water- this is what we will be discussing.

Relay for Life has two captains: Anna Onorato and Cassady Tetsworth

• The actual event takes place in April of 2014.
• Anna and Cassady need a committee to help raise funds and plan the event; so if you are interested in helping with Relay, make sure you fill out the surveyshare.

A few other community service events taking place are (make sure you fill out surveyshare too):

• Habitat for Hunmanity Build October 1-11 (contact Maggie Chahoud if interested at mchahoud@uncc.edu)
• Dance Marathon November 15-16 (7:00 PM TO 7:00 AM) (contact Caitlin Vaverek at cvaverek@uncc.edu)

Camping Trip in Black Mountain is September 20-22

• The cost is $50.
• Transportation and food are provided.
• Make sure you show interest by filling out the surveyshare.

Cassady Tetsworth would love your input on the t-shirt design if you have ideas!

Kyle McGee, UHP secretary, will be creating the newsletters. There will be 3 or 4 per semester. He wants your input; if you have thoughts on freshman Venture, study abroad, UNCC football, or anything else PLEASE send it to Kyle at kmcgee4@uncc.edu

Don't forget that Food Truck Friday is coming up this Friday (September 6). I will be sending out an email tomorrow night with a more detailed plan. If you have not told me you are interested, but you are interested .. send me an email so you can be included on the email tomorrow night! (Keep in mind that this event can count as an enrichment!)

The surveyshare that is coming out soon is very important. You need to make sure you fill it out as soon as possible. The surveyshare is a chance for you to say which community service projects, social events, and other miscellaneous things you are interested in. A document should be coming along with the surveyshare to explain some of the different events going on (for clarification purposes). 

UHP ... 30 years in the making ... YOU in the making!

I hope to see you all at Discussion Night ready to talk about Wine to Water!

Heather 

General Meeting Minutes -- August 28, 2013

Minutes for 8/28/13: Welcome Back Picnic!

·         Welcome Back!

·         Overview of Semester

·         Thank You to Mentors

·         Recognition of Student Government, Model United Nations Members, Officers in other Organizations, and Student-Athlete Team Members

·         Cheerwine Czar: Austin Jenkins

o   Contact Austin at ajenki47@uncc.edu if want him to supply free Cheerwine and SWAG to any event!

·         Discussion Night: “Wine to Water”

o   September 16, 2013

o   Table Leaders Needed

o   Student Led Discussions

·         Black Mountain UHP Retreat idea

o   September 20-22, 2013

§  Leave Friday afternoon, return Sunday afternoon

o   Cost: $50.00 per person

§  Includes transportation, meals, lodging, and camp facilitators

o   Watch for interest survey announcement

·         New Honors College Advisor: Karen James

·         Shannon Zurell: Adminstrative Assistant to the Honors College

·         Grad Assistants: Carrie Leigh Sutton and Traci Cruecy

·         President: Claire Cuthrell

·         This Year’s UHP Theme

o   UHP… 30 Years in the Making… You in the Making

o   T-shirts coming soon!

·         UHP Website

o   http://www.uhonors.uncc.edu/current-students

o   Covers Good Standing Requirements, Programs and Enrichment Events,  and Weekly Updates and Minutes

·         Weekly Updates from the Officers

o   Email Update every Monday

o   If you haven’t already, sign up for the 2013-2014 Honors Project on Moodle 2

·         President-Elect: Austin Jenkins

·         Community Service

o   Everyone must be involved in at least one community service event per semester

o   In the past, community service events have included a color run, Operation Christmas Child

o   Relay for Life

§  Happens in April

§  Raises money for the National Cancer Society

§  Last year, the UHP team finished 2^nd among all teams

o   Habitat for Humanity Build

§  October 1^st-October 11^th

§  Letters provided which can be signed and sent

§  If interested , contact Maggie Chahoud at mchahoud@uncc.edu

o   September 14^th: Mining for 49

o   Looking for UHP students to step up and lead more community service projects

o   Dance Marathon

§  Benefits Levine Children’s Hospital

§  7:00 PM Friday November 15^th, to 7:00 AM Saturday, November 16^th

§  Register as an individual or create a team, either as a dancer or a supporter

·         Dancer: Stays the whole 12 hours, very involved!

·         Supporter: Doesn’t have to stay whole time, come support!

§  $10.00 registration

§  To join a planning committee, contact Celia Karp at ckarp@uncc.edu or Caitlin Vaverek at cvaverek@uncc.edu

·         UHP Treasurer : Ashley Lea

o   Social Events

§  Past events include Scavenger Hunts, Nights Uptown, Discussion Night, Winter Solstice, Gala, Alumni Events, Spring Banquet or more!

§  Submit ideas for social events to alea@uncc.edu

·         UHP Secretary: Kyle McGee

o   UHP Newsletter

§  Open Forum for UHP students

§  Looking for submisssions

§  Send ideas to kmcgee4@uncc.edu or drop it off at Witherspoon 313

·         Historians: Cassady Tetsworth and Heather Roberson

§  Submit pictures and videos

·         Food Truck Friday, September 6^th at 5    

o   Email hrobers4@uncc.edu if interested

·         Important Dates

o   Aug 31^st : 1^st Football Game, 12pm, Jerry Richardson Stadium

o   Sept 6t: Food Truck Friday, 5pm, Uptown

o   Sept 16^th: Discussion Night, 5-8pm, Cone 210

o   Oct 2^nd: General Meeting, 4-5pm, Cone 210

o   Oct 24^th: Guest Speaker: Doc Hendley!

o   Nov 5^th: General Meeting, 5-6:30pm, Student Union 340B or Cone Center 210

o   Dec 4^th: “Winter Solstice,” 5-8pm, Lucas Room in Cone