A number of contemporary issues allows an examination of peace making, reconciliation, and global understanding. Group trips of one to six weeks in length, designed to facilitate learning through exposure to or involvement in a culture different from one's own. Some emphasize service and work, others concentrate on lectures and field trips in the setting. Destinations may be international or domestic. Topical seminars offer Honors Program students opportunities to stretch beyond the traditional curriculum and campus confines.
Topics vary term to term.
Courses range across the fine arts, politics, literature, history, campus culture, community interests, the environment, science and mathematics, business and religion. The possibilities are virtually unlimited. Student input in course design is encouraged. A study of the various issues confronting women in American society today and the conflicting value systems which generate the issues. Open to men and women.