The Honors Program at Elmhurst College affords a unique blend of academic, social, cultural and pre-professional experiences for a select group of talented and highly motivated students. Opportunities for this group of invited students include: • Specialized intellectual inquiry provided through small, stimulating seminar courses and independent study endeavors; • Scholarly exchange with highly qualified, dedicated faculty and highly motivated fellow students in and out of the classroom; • Carefully structured academic and pre-professional advising by the Program Director, supplemented by the resources of the Center for Professional Excellence; • Socially/culturally enriching experiences in varied settings, on and off campus. For further information, please contact the Honors Program Director, Dr. Mary Kay Mulvaney, at (630) 617-6479, Circle Hall 112., email: marym@elmhurst.edu. Intercultural Education contributes to the Center’s mission for enhancing the professional and personal development of students and faculty through a variety of educational programs and initiatives designed to increase intercultural awareness, skills and competencies. For additional information about Intercultural Education, contact the Director of Intercultural Education Dr. Russell Ford at (630) 617-3104, Circle Hall 118, e-mail: fordr@elmhurst.edu Intercultural Education/Study Away offers J-Term, semester and summer courses around the globe, including in Chicago and Washington D.C. For 21st-century Elmhurst College students, it is essential to learn about and experience other parts of the world. To get more information about available programs, please contact the Director of International Education and Off-Campus Programs Dr. Wally Lagerwey at (630) 617-3604, Circle Hall, e-mail: wallyl@elmhurst.edu. Service-Learning is designed for students to explore their personal capacity and desire to serve, to practice creative decision making, to use guided reflective activities to link classroom learning with services and to develop behaviors reflecting responsible citizenship and sensitivity to cultural interdependence. For information on academic courses which offer Service-Learning opportunities or for other Service-Learning information, please contact the Director of Service-Learning Dr. Michael Savage at (630) 617-6488, Circle Hall 122, e-mail: micks@elmhurst.edu.
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