Upcoming Events
Visionary Voices: The Age of Kleptocracy, Geopolitical Power, Private Gain
In the age of kleptocracy, economic relationships serve dual purposes. They sustain commercial exchange, but they also create channels of influence and patronage. Capital flows can reinforce political loyalty, secure alliances, and expand leverage abroad.
Rather than being limited to weak or corrupt states, these practices are embedded within global markets, offshore banking centers, and transnational investment flows. Financial secrecy jurisdictions, shell companies, and real estate markets enable political actors to move assets across borders with relative ease. As a result, geopolitical competition intersects with systems that facilitate private gain.
Daniel H. Nexon is a Professor at Georgetown University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Government and the School of Foreign Service. His academic work focuses on international-relations theory, power politics, empires and hegemony, and international order.
Nexon has held fellowships at Stanford University’s Center for International Security and Cooperation and at the Ohio State University’s Mershon Center for International Studies. During 2009–2010, he worked in the U.S. Department of Defense as a Council on Foreign Relations International Affairs Fellow. From 2014–2018, he was the lead editor of International Studies Quarterly. He has also written for such non-academic outlets as Foreign Affairs, Foreign Policy, and The Atlantic.
Join Daniel H. Nexon for a small group discussion before networking, dinner, and her formal presentation to the group at the Irondequoit Country Club.
Registered students will receive a reading list from Dr. Lutzer prior to the event and will meet over a free breakfast at Panera on Sat. Oct. 7 to prepare for the dialogue with Brunel.
Students will then carpool to the Irondequoit Country Club on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 5:00 pm for the discussion and dinner. The event will wrap up around 9:00 pm. Register for this event here.
5:00PM - 9:00PM
Irondequoit Country Club: 4045 East Ave.
Coffee and Chat
Honors Bowling Night with CWC
CWC is hosting the Honors Bowling Night to bring Honors students together for a fun and competitive evening! This event gives students an opportunity to socialize, build connections, and take a break before final exams. Students with and without experience are welcome to join and enjoy a fun night with other Honors students! Register for this even on CampusGroups here!
Nov 13
6:00PM - 8:00PM
Bowl-A-Roll on Jefferson Road
Honors Hour: RocDog Therapy Dogs
We are partnering again with RocDog Therapy dogs to bring a few dogs back to you on-campus. Catch up with your Honors friends and de-stress after a busy week of classes. We'll have food provided!
lease email honors@rit.edu to request interpreting services.
CWC x SLC Make a Sandwich for RAW
The CWC and SLC are teaming up for a meaningful community service event to make and donate PB&J sandwiches to Recovery All Ways, a local nonprofit organization in Rochester dedicated to supporting individuals in recovery. This is a great opportunity to come together, give back to our community, and make a positive impact through a simple but meaningful act of service. All supplies and materials needed to make the sandwiches will be provided by the committees, so there’s no need to bring anything! Just show up ready to roll up your sleeves, make some sandwiches, and help support a great cause. We look forward to seeing you there and making a difference together! This event is approved for complementary learning. Sign up for this event on CampusGroups here.
Nov 21
11:00AM - 1:00PM
CPC-2610 Bamboo Room
Honors Research & Creativity Symposium
The 2026 Honors Research & Creativity Symposium will take place on Saturday, Dec. 5 from 9:00am - 12:00pm in the SHED room 3300. Not only is this an opportunity for students to present their projects from their first year seminars, it is also an opportunity to present faculty mentored research, Honors Options and Independent study courses. To participate and present at the symposium, you must fill out this form no later than Sunday Nov.1 at 11:59PM.
Note: If you would like the Honors Office to assist with the printing of your poster, kindly email your design to us at honors@rit.edu by 11:59PM Sunday 11/15. Your subject should be LASTNAME_Symposium Poster.
Share Your Honors Experience!
Do you have an exceptional complementary learning experience? Are you involved in or a leader of a super cool club on campus? Did you recently win an award or competition? Do you just want to share about how much you love RIT Honors?
Great news, we want to hear from you! The Honors community is full of so many incredible students and we want to show it to the world.
Fill out this quick form to share your complementary learning, campus involvement, academic achievements, or testimonial for a chance to be featured by Honors.
Have an experience that doesn't quite fit? Please email honors@rit.edu.
Honors Council Meetings
Honors Council is a student-led organization whose purpose is to coordinate Honors Program activities. Full Council meets every other Monday from 4:00-5:00pm. Committees will meet weekly.
Students attending Honors Council meetings receive 1/2 hour of complementary learning!
Fall 2026 Meeting Days & Locations:
Full Honors Council: Every other Monday, 4:00-5:00PM
Academic Excellence Committee: Mondays, 3:00PM to 4:00PM, SAU 1500
Community & Wellness Committee: Fridays, 4:30PM to 5:30PM in LBR 1202 - the Dane Gordon Room
Service & Leadership Committee: Every Mondays in WAL 3530. 7:00PM to 8:00PM.
Honors Hour
Honors Hour happens every other Friday from 11:30am-12:30pm. These networking get-togethers with Honors students foster a sense of belonging and provide opportunities to connect with your Honors peers and learn about upcoming events. Themes vary, a range of casual activities like puzzles or a friendly game of trivia to programming with presenters or organized group activities. Pizza, snacks, and drinks are provided at every session! Use the links attached to register!
Upcoming Dates & Locations
10/23 - Bachata y Horchata - Bamboo Room (CPC 2650)
11/6 - Honors Hour: Card Games - Bamboo Room (CPC 2650)
11/20 - Roc Dog Therapy Dogs - 1829 Room (SAU 1510)
12/4 - Holiday Crafts and Snacks - 1829 Room (SAU 1510)
Office Chats
Stop by the Honors Office for the first Friday of each month to hang out with other Honors students, talk with the Office staff and ask questions, and enjoy some tasty treats.
Office Chats will be held on certain Fridays from 10:00-11:00am.
Fall 2026 Dates:
Friday, 9/04
Friday, 10/02
Friday, 11/06