The Honors Program is constantly arranging cultural events and activities for students. In the past Honors students have enjoyed a Butoh dance by Butoh Master Hikaru Otsubo of Japan, a Roman Convivium led by The Togaman, Wade Heaton, and a visit to the Majesty of Spain exhibit in Jackson, MS, among other things. To learn more about past Honors Program activities choose a month from the table below, or find out about upcoming activities and events by returning to the home page.

      

Pictures coming soon from 2007-2008 events: the Meet the Faculty Honors party, the visit of the Togaman, and field trips to Subiaco and Hot Springs.



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 »Honors 104, Field Trip to Subiaco Abbey Jan. 18-20, 2006
  Honors students and faculty from the two sections of Hist./Eng. 104 visited Subiaco Abbey, located in Subiaco, Arkansas. They met monks and learned about church history and monastic life.





»Convivium Romanum IV, November 2, 2005
  Wade Heaton, Togaman, made his 3rd annual pilgrimage Honors Program Convivium Romanum in Wyly Tower and the GTM Courtyard. Honors students and faculty enjoyed the Togaman's talk on the toga and traditional Roman dishes, including--yes, we're serious--goat, prepared by Dr. Bruce Magee. Dr. Magee maintains a Roman Convivium webpage with just about everything you ever wanted to know about the toga, Roman parties, Roman cuisine, and all other things Roman. Also, visit the Togaman's Official Site for more information on the Romans and their clothing.



»Meet the Faculty Party, Oct. 20, 2005
Honors students met at Dr. Kaczvinsky's house from 6-8pm for the annual "Meet the Faculty" Party. Students enjoyed free dinner (red beans and rice, ham, and side dishes) and good conversation as they were able to discuss upcoming classes with the Honors faculty.The schedule for the winter classes was available.

 
HNRS 203/204 Field Trip to Jackson, The Glory of Baroque Dresden May 6, 2004

Honors students from the Modern and American Civilization travelled to Jackson's Museum of Art to view the special exhibit on The Glory of Baroque Dresden. The trip was meant to expand the Modern Civ's student's awareness of art and culture of the 17th century as well as the study of Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five in the American Civ. course.

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  »Hist./Eng. 104 Field Trip to Subiaco Abbey Jan. 14-6, 2004
  Honors students and faculty from the two sections of Hist./Eng. 104 visited Subiaco Abbey, located in Subiaco, Arkansas. They met monks and learned about church history and monastic life.
  
  »"Meet the Faculty" Gumbo Party Nov. 6, 2003
  The annual "Meet the Faculty" was hosted by Dr. Gary Zumwalt. Students from Honors Geology 111: Introduction to Oceanography made a chicken and sausage gumbo and faculty brought side dishes. After feasting, students and faculty attended Dmitri Buzarovski's world premiere concert at Howard Auditorium, compliments of Dr. Rea, Vice-President of Academic Affairs.


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  »Spring Crawfish Boil May 8, 2003
  Honors students and faculty gathered at Dr. Gary Zumwalt's house to enjoy some juicy   crawfish spiced and boiled by the program's own Dr. Glenn Ingram. Everyone had a   grand time (except for the crawfish).

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  »Geology 111 Field Trip to the Quarz Mines in Arkansas Feb. 7-9, 2003
     The Geology 111 Honors class took a field trip to the beautiful quartz mines in Hot Springs, Arkansas to examine quartz crystal formations.


  »Convivium Romanum IV, October 18, 2003
  Wade Heaton, Togaman, made his 3rd annual pilgrimage Honors Program Convivium Romanum in Wyly Tower and the GTM Courtyard. Honors students and faculty enjoyed the Togaman's talk on the toga and traditional Roman dishes, including--yes, we're serious--goat, prepared by Dr. Bruce Magee. Dr. Magee maintains a Roman Convivium webpage with just about everything you ever wanted to know about the toga, Roman parties, Roman cuisine, and all other things Roman. Also, visit the Togaman's Official Site for more information on the Romans and their clothing.

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  »Eng./Hist. 104 Field Trip to Subiaco Abbey Dec. 11-13, 2002
     The Foundations of Medieval and Renaissance Civilization classes took a field trip to Subiaco Abbey in Subiaco, Arkansas, where they met with monks and discussed monastic life. Visit Subiaco Abbey's website for details about the abbey.

  
  »Convivium Romanum II Oct. 24, 2002
     The Togaman Returns! Wade Heaton made his second trip to Louisiana Tech to give a new talk on the toga in Wyly Tower Auditorium. Students and faculty enjoyed delicious Roman food in the GTM Courtyard afterward.

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  »Honors Christmas Party Oct. 10, 2002
     Honors students and faculty gathered at Dr. Kaczvinsky's house for an evening of good food and good conversation at the Honors Program Christmas party.

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  »Biospeleology Field Trip to Alexander Cave April 26, 2002
    Honors students in the Biospeleology class took their second field trip to Alexander Cave in northern Arkansas where they were guided by local caver Dave Epperson on a long journey beginning with a thirty foot chimney climb into the cave and culminating with lunch in the "Wedding Cake" Room. Dr. Wakeman of the Biology Department created a webpage for the class' exploration where you can find each student's description of his/her experience along with some great photos of the cave.

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  »Biospeleology Field Trip to Wolf/Bear Cave April 6, 2002
     Honors students in the Biospeleology class took their first field trip to Wolf/Bear Cave, one of Louisiana's few caves, in the Kisatchie National Forest. Students re-mapped the cave, which had previously been mapped more than twenty years ago, and explored its formation. Dr. Wakeman of the Biology Department created a webpage for the class where you can find more details about this expedition.

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  »BOSS Initiation Party Feb. 4, 2002
     Honors students gathered at midnight to test the brand new Bulldog On-Line Student System by registering for their Spring classes online.

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  »Convivium Romanum I Oct. 25, 2001
     Wade Heaton, Togaman, made his first of what were to become annual journies to Louisiana Tech University. He gave a talk on the toga to Honors students and faculty in the Student Center. Afterward, everyone enjoyed fine Roman cuisine.

  
  »Butoh Master Hikaru Otsubo Visits Oct. 10-13, 2001
     Renown Japanese Butoh master Hikaru Otsubo paid a visit to the Art and Culture of Japan Honors class. He spoke with students about Japanese culture and Butoh dancing, and, due to a larger crowd than was expected, gave two stunning performances of his original Butoh dance, "Icarus," to the utter amazement of all present. Hikaru-san then took questions from the audience. His visit was a real treat for Honors students and the townspeople of Ruston alike. Dr. Kenneth Robbins, who brought Hikaru to Ruston and taught the Art and Culture of Japan Honors class, wrote an article on Butoh and on Hikaru's visit.

  
  »Honors Field Trip to the Majesty of Spain Spring 2001
    Honors students and faculty enjoyed a field trip to the Majesty of Spain exhibit in Jackson, MS, where they viewed the royal collection of the Museo del Prado & Patrimonio Nacional.

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  »Seminar Room Open House Spring 2001
    The Honors Program held an open house for administrators, faculty, and students following the completion of the new seminar room, a unique learning environment for all Honors students.

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  »Honors Christmas Party Dec. 2000
     Honors faculty and students gathered in GTM 125B for the first Honors Program Christmas party.