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English professor Jeff Skoblow examines concept of failure in Honors 120 course

English professor Jeff Skoblow examines concept of failure in Honors 120 course

Skoblow, Jeffrey head shot 11-5-13
‘The status quo is the epitome of success, the institutionalization of the fear of failure.’
English professor Dr. Jeff Skoblow has opened up a course on a much feared, often experienced topic: failure.
The course is being offered through the Honors program and is being tackled in various lights through poetry, fiction, and […]

Ruckh aims to strengthen Honors Program as new program director search continues

Ruckh aims to strengthen Honors Program as new program director search continues

Interim Honors Program Director Eric Ruckh has taken multiple steps toward enhancing the Honors Program as the Office of the Provost prepares to select a new program director.
Eric Ruckh, interim honors program director, has been working to enhance the program through an updated website and co-curricular additions, among other improvements. Photo courtesy of Eric Ruckh.
Ruckh, […]

Honors Scholars explore monsters, philosophy in freshman seminar course

Honors Scholars explore monsters, philosophy in freshman seminar course

Honors Program freshmen spent their first semester learning about monsters and philosophers in a class that culminated with the production of horror flicks combining the two.
Honors Program freshmen discuss their film, "A Walk in the Woods," Saturday as part of the Honors Program Freshman Seminar course on monsters.
Interim Honors Director Eric Ruckh teaches the Honors […]

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