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Ritwik Baksi: Why I Give

Ritwik Baksi
Ritwik as a tutor for elementary school children
Senior Ritwik Baksi has spent the last several years making a difference in the lives of others at the HC, Rutgers, and in New Brunswick: "Each time a student engages with the community, we add building blocks to that connection... Service has changed me for the better in countless ways—some of which I haven't fully understood yet." Through service and sustained mentorship, Ritwik has shared his gifts with the HC and beyond.

Aryeh Iosif: Why I Give

Photo of Aryeh Iosif
Aryeh Iosif during a Welcome Days Service Event
Aryeh during his engagement with Broadway Cares
For Aryeh Iosif, giving is an opportunity to be a catalyst for positive change. His journey began in high school with a volunteer opportunity to help children in long-term care. This experience prompted him to continue serving through the Honors College, “Where else could you just walk two minutes and have opportunities to serve your community? ...These small service events at the Honors College were a huge catalyst for me in getting involved further in service.”

The Balance Between Science and Humanism in Medicine

Hannah Calvelli in a lab setting.
Hannah Calvelli serving as a leader on the HC Student Wellness Committee
Hannah Calvelli competing on the RU Rock Climbing Team
Hannah Calvelli ('20, SAS/HC) has been working in a research lab since her freshman year, studying nanotherapeutics for immune modulation in Parkinson's Disease. In addition to contributing to several publications, she conducted research at the National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Strokes where she received an Exceptional Summer Student Award. She will be attending medical school next year.

Student Affairs Office Hours: Dean Klein

The Student Affairs team will be offering virtual office hours to support students with non-academic needs. You can find the weekly student affairs office hours schedule here. Please visit 

Learn Something New Every Day with the HC Faculty Fellows

Honors College Faculty Fellows
The Faculty Fellows have been integral to the realization of the Honors College mission. Between the events they host, classes they teach, and everyday conversations they hold, the Faculty Fellows complete the living-learning community. Read more about how Faculty Fellows are involved in our students' experiences at the Honors College.

Aneesha Doshi: Why I Give

Aneesha holding a picture she drew with a child
Aneesha (Right) with her fellow students during an Alternative Breaks trip
Aneesha Doshi, a third-year Honors College student and biomedical engineering major, has always had a passion for giving. She encourages Honors College students to embrace a giving mindset and to use their talents and skills to make a difference in the lives of others. Learn more about how service has played a monumental role in Aneesha’s life.

Exploring the Meaning of Peace One Story at a Time: A Transformative Experience

John Noltner standing in front of his exhibit talking with students
John Noltner working with students through photography to create their own contributions.
Student portraits with words are wrapped around columns and across walls in the Honors College East Lounge

This February at the Honors College, I found myself face to face with strangers. And although none could directly speak to me, I was able to learn much from them about compassion, forgiveness, transformation, and peace. These strangers were featured on 60 3’ by 7’upright panels displayed throughout the Honors College in a stunningly intimate exhibit.

Academic Showcase Registration DUE

Register to Present Your Academic Project by April 7th. 

The Honors College Academic Showcase will feature a variety of formats—pitches, TED Talk-like presentations, posters, academic sessions—for selected HC students to present their academic projects.

Don't forget to invite your friends, family, and advisers to hear you present on Friday, April 21 | 6-8PM!

Capstone Proposals DUE

Students who plan to graduate one semester early must submit a Capstone Proposal Form by November 1 in the academic year prior to the year of graduation.

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