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Experiencing the Drama of Politics, Culture, and Self Through Theatre

With lessons on shuffling chairs, performing Colombian hypnosis, and creating a human tableau, UHP's Theatre, Performance, and Culture class exemplifies 50 years of interactive, interdisciplinary, experience-based learning.

Drama 1 professor Larry Bogad highlighted the work of Augusto Boal, an influential Brazilian theater practitioner and political activist, specifically his books, Games for Actors and Non-Actors and Theatre of the Oppressed.

From a Day of Service to a Lifetime of Compassion

One of the core values of the University Honors Program is Service

Honors students exemplify service through a wide variety of involvements. In their third year, UHP students are required to complete at least 20 hours of community service, although most students are driven to go above and beyond. Honors students truly embody the goals of UHP to provide students with the leadership and compassion to serve and positively impact the community.

First-Generation Honors Student Story: Jessica Ison

University Honors Program first-generation college student Jessica Ison Environmental Toxicology, Class of '22

My story has many roots. My mom was born in the Philippines and my dad was born in Oahu; his family were farmers in Hawaii. I was born in San Francisco but raised in Fairfield, California. My parents had their first child, my older brother, at 20 and 21. They weren't even married yet and did not have college degrees either; neither of them had a degree nearly three years later when I was born. Not all of my parents' family members were supportive, but it could have been worse.

Fifty Years of Memories: A History of the Honors Living Learning Community

From a single floor of 35 students in Webster Hall in 1969, to more than 200 students living in all four floors of Currant today, the honors living-learning community has grown, but remains true to its intent: to foster a close-knit community among students with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Celebrating its 50th year in 2019, our living-learning community (LLC) is the oldest in the UC system.

Two UHP Seniors Win the 2018 Lang Prize for the Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences

2018 UC Davis University Honors Program graduates Sammy Carey and Shelbie Condie both received second place in Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences for the 2018 Norma J. Lang Prize. This award, given to six students, is for stimulating research and the best use of resources at Peter J. Shields Library. Both seniors presented their research at the 2018 Undergraduate Research Conference at UC Davis, and the 2018 Western Regional Honors Conference at Chapman University.

 

UHP's Human Sexuality Class Helps Local Foster Youth

By Shelbie Condie

Dr. Leah Hibel, associate professor of Human Development and Family Studies, created a special project last fall. In her Human Sexuality honors course, first and second- year students developed a sexual education curriculum for regional foster youth. This project was materialized when a request was sent by Foster and Kinship Care Education, a local program that serves those who want to become foster parents in Yolo County.

UHP Graduate Emily Eijansantos Awarded 2018 UC Davis University Medal

By Shelbie Condie

In addition to her B.A. in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior, Emily Eijansantos was awarded the 2018 University Medalist, UC Davis's highest undergraduate award. This medal is given each year to the top graduating senior. Eijansantos was awarded for her outstanding community service, future scholarship and contributions to society, and excellence in undergraduate studies.

Exceptional UHP Students and 2018 Graduates Receive Prestigious Awards, Scholarships, and More

Each year University Honors Program students win numerous awards, scholarships, and other recognitions. From becoming the youngest-ever student to graduate from the College of Engineering to being awarded the UC Davis University Medal, UHP students achieve great things through exceptional academics, research, and community service. Below are the stories of UHP's extraordinary students and graduates, and some of the faculty who continue helping UHP students succeed.