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Our goals in the Honors College include giving you the chance to meet interesting and important people, and to learn about and discuss important issues and ideas. Over the next few weeks we're sponsoring or co-sponsoring two key events providing exactly such opportunities. On Thursday, September 26 from 6:00-7:30pm we're hosting a public lecture by Ta-Nehisi Coates entitled "Why Do So Few Blacks Study the Civil War?" (Self Auditorium, Strom Thurmond Institute). Coates is a senior editor at The Atlantic magazine, where he writes a muchcelebrated blog on culture, politics, and social issues. Raised in West Baltimore, he is the author of The Beautiful Struggle, a memoir of his early life in West Baltimore. His lecture--which is part of a series of Honors College events timed to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Civil War--promises to be entertaining and enlightening. Next week, on Wednesday, October 2 from 7:00-8:30pm in the Academic Success Center, Room 118, our Thoughts Worth Thinking series resumes with a presentation and discussion led by Fran P. Mainella--the first woman to direct the U.S. National Park Service. Ms. Mainella is currently a member of the faculty of the Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management, and is also the co-chair of the U.S. Ply Coalition. Her story is a fascinating one, and sure to spark an interesting conversation. I know it's a busy time of the semester, but give yourself an hour or two to take your mind off classes while expanding your cultural and intellectual horizons. We hope to see you at one or both of these events! - Dr. Lasser

Duckenfield Scholars Application is Now Open! The Duckenfield Scholars Program enables one or two members of the Calhoun Honors College, who desire to experience another culture and to broaden their global perspective, who demonstrate extraordinary talent, motivation and commitment to attend St. Peter's Summer School at Magdalen College, Oxford University, each summer. When: July 5 - August 9, 2014 Deadline to apply: November 15 More Info: Click Here!

Worried About Grades???? The first round of tests is over, and midterms are quickly approaching. If you are concerned about your grades or hoping to do better on the next round of assignments, come talk with an advisor about possible strategies. Stop by the Honors office or schedule an appointment with Dana Irvin parma@clemson.edu, Miriam Bernard mbernar@clemson.edu, or Christopher Peele peele2@clemson.edu.

Changing Majors???? Believe it or not, we are quickly approaching midterms! As you get further into your coursework, you might be starting to second guess your choice of major. If you would like to talk to someone about changing your major or simply want to bounce your ideas off of an advisor, please get in touch with us. You can stop by the Honors Office or contact Dana Irvin (parma@clemson.edu), Miriam Bernard (mbernar@clemson.edu), or Christopher Peele (peele2@clemson.edu) for an appointment.

Clemson Study Abroad What: Annual Fall Fair When: September 25 Time: 10:00am3:00pm Where: Cox Plaza Honors Pre-Medical Group Interest Meeting

When: Wednesday, Sept. 25 Time: 7:00pm Where: Honors Center Multipurpose Room Thoughts Worth Thinking Series: Climbing to the Summit As told by Fran P. Mainella The First Woman and 16th Director of the National Park Service When: Wednesday, Oct. 2 Time: 7:00 8:30pm Where: Academic Success Center, Room 118

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Workshops The fellowship carries a stipend of $30,000 per year plus cost-of-education allowance. Approximately 2,000 fellows are named each year. Applications will be due in early November. Interested????? See page 3 for more information.

Lemon Lecture in Social, Legal and Political Thought Occupancy Rights and Corrective Justice When: Sept. 26 at 5:00pm Where: 232 Hardin Hall

The 57th Annual Tigerama Pep Rally Before the show, there will be a pre-event with entertainment and games on the lawn in front of Littlejohn beginning at 5:30pm. A night of performances from the football team, cheerleaders, rally cats, Tiger Band, Tigeroar and the winning organization's skit. There will also be performances by Pershing Rifles and Miss Homecoming will be crowned! TICKETS get you discounts at several restaurants and stores in Clemson! For more info see page 5.

is seeking prospective members majoring in the engineering, science, and architecture fields. We are an IFC fraternity and offer a close fellowship of members who share similar coursework and interests. We have the lowest financial demands of all fraternities on campus and understand the need to focus time and energy on other coursework and extracurricular commitments. Triangle Fraternity offers concrete possibilities to develop your academic experience as well as career. Your Triangle brotherhood will continue as a life-long relationship after graduation. See page 4for more information.

National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Workshops NSF Graduate Research Fellowship awards fund up to three years of graduate study leading to research-based advanced degrees in science, mathematics, engineering and non-clinical Social Sciences. NSF also sponsors an award competition for women in engineering and computer and information science. The fellowship carries a stipend of $30,000 per year plus cost-of-education allowance. Approximately 2,000 fellows are named each year. Applications will be due in early November. If you are graduating this year and plan to enter graduate school in Fall 2014, you should attend the NSFGRFP Workshops this fall. The first workshop outlining scholarship eligibility and procedures will be Monday, September 23rd at 7pm in 100 Holtzendorff. The Second workshop, on October 7th (same time and place), will cover the 1st application essay and the final workshop, on October 21st, (same time and place) will cover the application's final essay.

The 57th Annual Tigerama Pep Rally will take place in Littlejohn Coliseum on Friday September 27, 2013 at 7pm. Before the show, there will be a pre-event with entertainment and games on the lawn in front of Littlejohn. This family friendly event begins at 5:30. Tigerama is going to be AWESOME this year, and you can expect a night full of performances from the football team, cheerleaders, rally cats, Tiger Band, Tigeroar, the winning organization's skit, and many more surprises! There will also be performances by Pershing Rifles and Miss Homecoming will be crowned! Please contact Kate Gasparro (kegaspa@clemson.edu) for presale tickets. Students and children are $6 and adults are $8, but the night of the show everyone will be $10. Your ticket will not only give you admission into Tigerama, but it will also get you discounts at several restaurants and stores in Clemson including Spill the Beans, Jersey Mikes, Chipotle, and more! All proceeds from Tigerama will benefit the Tigerama Scholarship Fund that awards one top student in every college.