Honors Calendar

Join us for a delightful all-building social event! Enjoy cookies, coffee, and great company as we come together to connect and unwind. Don't miss out on this opportunity to mingle with colleagues and build community spirit.

Hosted by our colleagues of the Chinese Flagship Program (CFP), this event is for all honors students and their families! Enjoy a fun-filled evening of making your own boba tea, exploring the art of calligraphy, and singing your heart out with karaoke. It is the perfect way to welcome our new students and celebrate the start of an exciting academic journey together. This event is open to all first-year Honors students (and guests) attending M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan. 

Step back in time and get ready to enjoy a blast from the past with our totally awesome 90’s-themed Orientation Extravaganza! Here’s the lowdown on what’s going down:

1. Welcome and Icebreakers (30 minutes): Kick things off with some classic 90's tunes as you arrive—think Backstreet Boys, Nirvana, and Spice Girls! We’ll start with a round of “Name That 90's Tune” to break the ice, followed by some gnarly team-building games like “Human Knot” and “Two Truths and a Lie” to get everyone chillin’ and minglin’.

2. Outdoor Games (45 minutes): We’ve got everything from “Cornhole” to “Disc Frisbee” and, of course, the ultimate “Water Balloon Toss.” The best part? Winners get some totally rad 90's swag like slap bracelets and scrunchies!

3. DIY Tie-Dye and Friendship Bracelets (45 minutes): Channel your inner 90's fashionista with a tie-dye session! We'll provide white tees, neon dyes, and rubber bands for you to create your own colorful masterpiece. Not into tie-dye? No worries! Grab some string and beads to make friendship bracelets. It’s the perfect way to make a new pal and remember this epic day.

4. 90’s Trivia and Snack Break (30 minutes): Refuel with some classic 90's snacks—Gushers, Dunkaroos, and Capri Sun, anyone? While you munch, team up for a trivia showdown featuring all your favorite 90's pop culture. From TV shows like “Friends” and “Fresh Prince” to iconic 90's lingo, it’s time to prove who’s the ultimate 90's kid!

5. Ships & Sailors (30 minutes): End the day on a high note with a "Simon Says" like activity to get you moving, thinking, and finding your team-mates. 

So, first years, dust off your denim overalls and neon windbreakers, because it’s time to get jiggy with it and make this the most unforgettable orientation ever. Catch you on the flip side!

This event is open to all first-year Honors students attending M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan. 

Still unsure of where to go your first day of class? Meet at the Honors College & International Center to have an Honors Counselor guide you through campus. Bring your flashlights and a friend!

This event is open to all first-year Honors students attending M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan.

Join us under the starry night sky as we transform the campus lawn into a retro paradise. Grab your favorite blanket or bean bag chair, snag some popcorn and snacks (maybe even some Dunkaroos!), and settle in for a cinematic journey that'll have you feeling like a kid again.

As the sun sets, we'll dim the lights and cue the projector for a classic '90s flick that's all about teamwork, underdogs, and never giving up. It's a heartwarming tale that'll have you cheering for the misfits and rooting for the ultimate comeback.

But shh, we won't spoil the surprise by giving away the title just yet. Let's just say it involves a group of unlikely heroes, a ragtag team facing off against the odds, and a coach with a whole lot of heart. Get ready to laugh, cry, and maybe even bust a move to some iconic '90s tunes.

So first years, mark your calendars and don't miss out on this unforgettable night of movie magic. It's the perfect way to bond with your new classmates, make some memories, and kick off your college journey with a bang!

This event is open to all first-year Honors students attending M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan.

Hey Honors Students! Get ready to kick off the new school year with a burst of frosty fun at our Welcome Back Bash! Join us for an epic celebration to mark the first week of classes, complete with refreshing snow cones in every flavor imaginable. Whether you're a frosty watermelon fan, a classic blue raspberry lover, or want to mix it up with some wild combos, we've got you covered.

Come chill with your fellow honors peers, catch up on summer stories, and make new friends. There'll be music, games, and plenty of opportunities to unwind and get into the groove of the new semester. Don't miss out on the coolest event of the season – see you there! ????✨