Tag Archives: University Scholars
Scholars Climate Change Dialogue
This year, the University Scholars will be participating in a Dialogue of Civilizations to India to study the Science and Policy of Climate Change with Professor Auroop Ganguly of the Department of Civil Engineering. During our time in India, we will study not only climate change phenomena and their interactions with natural and built environments […]
Millennium Campus Conference Reflections: Ella Wang
During the weekend of November 1st, a group of University Scholars had the opportunity to attend the Millennium Campus Conference, hosted at Northeastern University (and organized, in part, by Scholar Ian McLarney). Here are a few reflections from students who had the opportunity to explore new paradigms for global development in conversation with experts and peers. […]
Far-Flung University Scholars: Vera Lee
The New York Times recently posted a series of photos from students who have traveled more than 50 miles to attend their university. International students make up 17% of our University Scholars contingent, while 83% of our group is from outside of New England. When these students come to Northeastern, they bring their stories with […]
Community-Based Research Service Projects
This year, in addition to offering Scholars the opportunity to fulfill their service obligation through direct service facilitated by the Civic Engagement Program, the Scholars Program is coordinating six new community-based research projects. Below you will find longer project descriptions. Scholars can either apply to do direct service or to do a Community-Based Research Project; […]
The Scholars Ground Rules
During our orientation session, our group of Scholars established a set of common ground rules that will govern our interactions with one another over the course of the year. Scholars Ground Rules 2013 How do we create a group culture that is rigorous, supportive, exciting, and collaborative? Be timely. Positive energy and outlook, keeping an […]
University Scholars Service Research Projects: The Justice League
Each year, University Scholars dedicate 100 hours to civic engagement activity. This experience is designed to help Scholars understand how they can best put their talents to use. We offer two terrific opportunities through which Scholars can fulfill their service obligations: Direct Service and participation in a University Community Service Project. Many Scholars choose to […]
The Boston Symphony Orchestra
Boston is a hub of diversity and culture, something that I was acutely aware of when I initially applied to schools here. There is so much to be done and seen, and I can still remember back in the March of 2012, during my first taxi ride through the city, when I looked out of the […]
The Scholars Clambake
For the first group gathering of the University Scholars, we took a sunset cruise to Spectacle Island, one of the Boston Harbor Islands. The Boston Harbor Islands Pavilion was designed by Northeastern Professor of Architecture Tim Love (his design recently won an American Institute of Architects Award), while the National Park Service audio guide you’ll […]