Honors College Council Chairs are appointed through the President. Applications accepted on a running basis.
Historian: Aarsh Sheth
Senior | Major: Biology Dual Minors: Philosophy and Social Welfare
Pronouns: he/him
Introduction: I am Aarsh Sheth, and I am the Historian of the Honors College Council for the 2020-21 academic chair. This is my third year working with the Honors College Council! I am interested in a MD/PhD and foresee myself working with impoverished and vulnerable communities. I currently work with senescence and fecundity in fruit flies in the Leips Lab. I am also the President of the Pre-Medical Society on campus.
What I hope to accomplish through HCC: As Historian, I hope to work on making sure content and information is passed along to our large HC Community. I am also in charge of maintaining the website and documenting events for this year.
Special Events Chair: Courtney Jones
Sophomore | Major: Mechanical Engineering
Pronouns: she/her
Introduction: Courtney Jones is the Special Events Chair of the Honors College Council (HCC) for the 2020-2021 academic year. She previously served as HCC’s Freshmen Representative for 2019-2020. She is active in NSBE as well.
What I hope to accomplish through HCC: Courtney hopes to accomplish helping develop a sense of community and togetherness in the Honors College, especially during COVID-19.
Public Relations/Marketing Chair: Lilly Kidd
Freshman | Major: Biology Minor: Psychology
Pronouns: she/her
Introduction: Lilly Kidd is the PR/Marketing Chair of the Honors College Council (HCC) for the 2020-2021 academic year. She is also active in Anthropology club, Pre-Med society and the Ethics bowl at UMBC.
What I hope to accomplish through HCC: I hope to continue to foster excitement for HC events in a way that promotes accessibility, involvement, and an overall attitude of belonging. I think current HC staff has done a phenomenal job of doing this already, and I hope to add some creativity to that vision!
Social Chair: Bella Guardado
Freshman | Major: Chemistry
Pronouns: she/her
Introduction: Bella Guardado is the Social Chair of the Honors College Council (HCC) for the 2020-2021 academic year. She is also a member of the Meyerhoff Scholars Program’s 32nd cohort and The Chemistry/Biochemistry Council of Majors.
What I hope to accomplish through HCC: As the social chair in HCC, my goal is to connect Honors College students with other organizations on campus, such as athletics, scholars programs, and departments they may not be familiar with. In our current online environment, it has become more difficult to connect with individuals outside of the programs we’re currently in. Many of us share a common concern of feeling isolated from the larger community. I plan to gauge my peers’ interests, network with other organizations, and work together to create opportunities where we can meet new people and create new relationships. I am excited to be a part of HCC and can’t wait for what the rest of the fall semester has in store!
Community Service & Philanthropy Chair: Shanvi Panda
Freshman | Major: Biology on the Pre-PA track
Pronouns: she/her
Introduction: Shanvi is the Community Service & Philanthropy chair of the Honors College Council (HCC) for the 2020-2021 academic year. She is also a part of the Sondheim Public Affairs Scholars Program and involved in the Red Cross.
What I hope to accomplish through HCC: I hope to connect Honors College students with opportunities to volunteer in the community and raise awareness for fundraisers that students can support.
Member Development Chair:
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Introduction: ________ is the Member Development Chair of the Honors College Council (HCC) for the 2020-2021 academic year. ___ is also active in ______ at UMBC.
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Fundraising Chair:
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Introduction: ________ is the Fundraising Chair of the Honors College Council (HCC) for the 2020-2021 academic year. ___ is also active in ______ at UMBC.
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