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 Campus
Activities
The Honors College sponsors a variety of intellectual,
cultural, and social events. These activities expand
the atmosphere of intellectual curiosity and engagement
beyond the classroom and foster a sense of community
and togetherness for all members of The Honors College.
For current announcements of campus activities
sponsored by The Honors College, please visit our
event calendar.
Dessert Receptions
Dessert receptions are held at the beginning
of every fall semester, as a way for Dr. Haugaard,
the Assistant Vice Provost for Honors Programs,
to meet students new to The Honors College. These
dessert receptions, attended by groups of 8-10 students,
provide an intimate setting for students to get
to know Professor Haugaard and each other.
Exploring the Campus Lectures
These lectures are intended to introduce
students in The Honors College to activities and
programs on the UAlbany campus. Past events have
included a lecture by the head volleyball coach
on "The Science, Art, and Zen of Volleyball" and
a private tour of the University Museum by the Museum
Director.
Dippikill Retreats
Members of each class have the opportunity
to spend a weekend at Dippikill, a retreat center
in the Adirondacks operated by the Student Association
at UAlbany. The retreat allows students to get to
know each other better and explore the beauty of
upstate New York. 
Albany Roadtrips
Honors students have the opportunity to
go on local roadtrips several times each year. Duck
Tours of the neighborhoods and waterways of Albany
and the Chocolate Tour of Albany are featured each
year.
Honors College Dinner-Dance
Lessons
This annual event, held during the beginning
of each spring semester, offers students in The
Honors College an opportunity to build community
and have fun. Following a formal dinner, students
learn basic ballroom dance steps from local dance
instructors.
Public Lecture Series
Selected professors teaching honors courses
are asked to present public lectures in the evening
in the honors residence halls. These public lectures
foster a sense of living and learning in a community
of developing scholars. They also offer an opportunity
for students to find out more about the areas of
interest of professors teaching honors courses.
All honors students are encouraged to attend and
the lectures are open to all students at UAlbany.
Honors College Dinners
Twice a semester a special dinner is held
for students in The Honors College. A special area
of the dining room in the honors residence hall
is reserved for honors students to eat and talk
with Dr. Haugaard.
Performing Arts Center Productions
Students in The Honors College can attend
select performances at UAlbany's Performing Arts
Center for free. A variety of musical and theatrical
performances are available for students to attend.
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