Kermit and Kathleen Schwanke Honors Institute for High School Students

June 15-27, 2008

We are pleased to announce that the Schwanke Institute will be held from June 15 – 27, 2008. Students will take one of three courses, each of which will be taught by outstanding faculty members associated with the Davidson Honors College. Courses will incorporate a "hands-on" approach designed to enhance learning and invite classroom interaction. Students who successfully complete one of these courses will receive two semester college credits. The courses offered are listed below.

CHEM 195:  Potions 101

Instructor:  Professor Garon Smith, Chemistry

Have you ever wondered where the notions of wizards and witches arose?  They grew out of early scientific explorations of captivating chemical and physical phemomena.  Potions 101 will use an extensive selection of dramatic demonstrations to delve into chemical fundamentals.  Course content will focus on an understanding of both the themodynamic and kinetic underpinnings of chemical reactions.  Students will prepare and perform feats of chemical magic including an enigmatic ink-making spell, a mesmerizing freezing spell, a scintillating cauldron of colored fire, a mysterious oscillating arabesque reaction and some eye-popping pyrotechnics!

ENCR 195: Creative Writing

Instructor:  Professor Jocelyn Siler, English

This course is designed to introduce students to reading and writing the three major genres of creative writing: poetry, fiction, and non-fiction. Students who enroll in the class will read examples of each of the major genres and analyze how they were crafted by their authors. After careful craft-study in each genre, students will create their own poems, short stories, and non-fiction pieces. 

MAR 195: Story and Film Production

Instructors:  Professors Michael Murphy, Media Arts, and Sean O'Brien, Film Studies

This two-week intensive introduction to the basics of video production focuses on the fundamental principles involved in writing, directing, shooting and editing a dramatic short film.  Students produce and complete a short video drama over the course of two weeks, as well as learn central theories and principles behind filmmaking.

Estimated Costs

Tuition

Tuition will be approximately $425.50 for Montana residents and $1,365.10 for nonresident students.

Lodging 

The cost for lodging (double occupancy) in a UM residence hall will be $198.00.

Meals

Students choosing the breakfast plan only will pay approximately $54.00, while those choosing the dinner plan only will pay around $75.00. Those opting for breakfast and dinner will be charged approximately $129.00. Most students select the breakfast and dinner plan.

Scholarships

The Davidson Honors College grants scholarships that are awarded on the basis of merit and financial need.

Application

Need Analysis Form

For more information, please call Andi Armstrong or Laurel Aroner at 406.243.2541.