Over the summer of 2023, Kate Vaccaro undertook an intensive 4-week program at Oxford University, one of the most prestigious universities in the world.
Going to Oxford had always been one of Kate’s dreams. “As a person who loves academics, the richness of learning there has always been appealing,” she said.
As I look back on my past four years at Whitworth, there are many opportunities, lessons and people that I am very grateful for. As a part of the group of students who endured the wrath of COVID-19 on their college experience, these past four years have been hard. Now that I have made it on to the other side and have adorned my cap and gown, I can say the growth I have experienced has been very rewarding.
Next spring, SC-126: Infinite and the Void will become an Honors class, allowing it to count towards Honors credit for Honors students.
This course examines concepts of math through an interdisciplinary lens. Charlie Rodriguez, a senior math major who TA’d for the class, said that people often think that mathematics has no meaningful connection to life. He says this “couldn’t be further from the truth.”
Sarah Immel, a senior double majoring in human computer interactions and English writing studies, is using the Honors program as a way to merge the different interests in her majors and design interdisciplinary projects.
Hometown: Boise, ID Major: Sociology; French Minor: Environmental Studies Fun fact: One of my favorite games is go fish with my grandmother and little sister,
Hometown: Duarte, CA Major: Biology Minor: Sociology Fun fact: My name is a star in the Taurus constellation! Favorite honors class: US Civil Rights Movements
Hometown: Vancouver, WA, Major: Health Science Minor: Mathematics Fun fact: My junior year I studied abroad in Hong Kong and traveled to six different countries. Favorite
Major: Biochemistry Minor: Communications Fun fact: No matter the occasion, my go to dance move is Head Shoulders Knees and Toes. Favorite honors class: This
