Learning Communities at Texas State University - Newsletters Volume 1, 2013-2014

Honors College Learning Community Newsletter spring 2014 Anything Goes Selected Events Dr. Burns and the LC set sail for an awesome show in center-stage orchestra seats at the Patti Strickel Harrison Theatre on April 9. It was de-lovely! Dean’s List Party: Dr. Galloway celebrated the accomplishments of Honors students at her home on February 1. Thanks Dr. Galloway! Hidden Gems: The RAs helped residents explore the city on February 1. Thesis Writing: Thanks to Dr. Galloway for joining the LC in Laurel on March 25 to discuss the Honor’s Thesis! Honors LC Academic Achievements– fall 2013 Volunteering: Residents participated in Bobcat Build on March 29 and Relay for Life on April 11. LC average GPA: 3.50 Dean’s List students: 50 Speak Easy: Dr. Burns presented about communication skills pertaining to roommates, friends, and professors on March 30. 3.0 to 3.49 students: 19 Resident Assistant News Congratulations to Clancy Taylor for winning RA of the year! Best Wishes to Clancy and Andrew McNair who are leaving their positions for new adventures! Kaela McLeod will return next year along with new RAs Simon Vazquez and Naomi Faltin. Observatory Trip: Residents pondered the universe at the observatory on April 2. Putting off Procrastination: Dr. Burns provided advice and encouragement on April 21 before final exams. Resident Spotlight: Natalie Dorman A freshman from Bellai re, Texas, Natalie is always positive, encouraging and smiling. No matter what the challenge, Natalie overcomes it with a great attitude. She is always looking for opportunities to better herself. She is doing a field-study in anthropology in Arizona next semester! I had no idea what to expect when I joined the Honors LC. All I knew was that I wanted to live with hardworking and likeminded people who could motivate me to be the best that I could be. The Honors LC turned out to be that and so much more. I have found life-long friends here and a sense of community that I've never felt before. I am so grateful for the love, laughter and support I have received from my RA's and fellow residents. I can't even begin to imagine what my freshmen year would have been without the Honors LC ! reslife.txstate.edu/Living-Options/Learning-Communities0.html facebook.com/TexasStateLearningCommunities 512.245.6631

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