February 17, 2026
Newsletter link: https://mailchi.mp/2fb66971fe70/this-week-in-honors
Your Influence in Honors, Skipping, and Service
I don't have much to say this time around, but HSA's got me covered. They've got several events this week, and some of those are about your influence on the Honors program. After all, Honors is not something that you let wash over and be gone. It is something you help to create, something that should change you on a fundamental level. If it doesn't, get involved and make it so.
Oh. And STOP SCHEDULING ADVISING APPOINTMENTS DURING YOUR CLASS TIME. If we find out you're skipping to get advised, we will kick you out of the office. The professors know we don't encourage that, so don't expect any sympathy from them on this subject either. >:(
~V
HSA
This Week in Honors
It's the HSA show, then popup advising, plus the usual suspects.
Living the Suite Life:
Introducing Procrastination Hours! Have you been putting something off? Bring it into the Martinson Honors Suite from 11-1 and get it done! Homework? Project? Taxes? Scheduling a dentist visit? Do the thing! And get snacks and socialize while you're at it.
Learning Lounges - co-study, parallel study, study and request help, study. It's whatever you need.
Gaggle - Social, support, whether it's serious or light, we're here.
De-Stress Thursday : Board Games!
Advising Announcements
Advising is important. No denying it. BUT DO NOT SKIP CLASSES FOR AN ADVISING APPOINTMENT!
Pop-Up Advising! Quick consultations for all or full advising for Juniors and Seniors only. This Friday, Feb. 20 from 9-1130am and again from 130-4pm in the Martinson Honors Suite.
Underclassmen, this is not a full advising appointment and won't count toward your requirement, though you are welcome to ask questions or get clarification.
Service Announcements
- Almost all of the hours have been posted with the exception of folks who have been emailed for clarifications, etc. If there appears to be an error after checking your balance at the service site, contact vhovers@siue.edu.
- HSA has a fun and worthwhile opportunity below!
- Odyssey of the Mind Service Opportunity: Several off-campus service opportunities are available at the Odyssey of the Mind competition on 2/28 in Belleville, Illinois. Anyone can join, but education, drama, and STEM related majors might be especially interested. Check out the links for more information on activities and event info. The event is 2/28, but sign ups close 2/20.
- More Info - https://www.illinoisodyssey.org/
- Sign up - https://www.illinoisodyssey.org/volunteerform
- Questions - email tournamentdirector@illinoisodyssey.org
Health Hacks: Procrastination Hour!
Many of you suffer from the deadly procrastination disease, and it feels like there's just no getting better. But now, heal thyself at the Procrastination Hour! Every Tuesday from 11-1 in the Martinson Honors Suite, bring that one thing you've been putting off and get. it. done. Enjoy snacks and rack up Suitable points, and most importantly, do the thing! Or just study and snack. Whatever floats your boat.
Honors Student Association
Help choose the direction of the Honors program! The John Martinson Honors Program is currently focused on improving their cocurricular requirements for the betterment of future students' education and needs your input to ensure they make the right decision. Scan the QR code by Tuesday, February 25th to take a two-minute survey and represent your community.
We are almost halfway through second semester! Feeling the pressure? Need to relax? You're in luck! HSA will be hosting Game Night (both the table and digital type) Monday, February 23rd at 5 pm in the Honors Suite (3rd Floor, Lovejoy Library). We'll be there at least until 8 pm—or maybe even until the library closes at 10 pm if Monopoly gets really intense—so feel free to come and go as you please!
Need on-campus service hours? Come help us out! HSA's Escape Room Committee is looking for 12 volunteers to test-run our escape rooms so that we can make them the best they can be. Try out our escape room, share your feedback, and earn service hours! Sign up using the link or email dhindri@siue.edu for more information.
Shark Tank! Want to know more about Shark Tank? What it is, why it's interesting, and how to make or improve a shark tank proposal? Show up for the HSA drop-in workshops Feb 16-20 from 3-5pm in the Martinson Honors Suite. More information will be posted on HSA IG. Email siuehsa@gmail.com for more information.
Help a fellow student by taking a research survey. Take a screenshot of the completion page to upload for suitable points!
