A Directory of Selected Blogs Created and Maintained by ACES James Scholars, Alumni, and Friends of the Honors Program
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This page contains links to blogs (online journals) by ACES James Scholars, alumni, and friends of the Honors Program. These links are provided for educational purposes only, and their presence on this page does not constitute an endorsement of their content. The opinions and views expressed by the authors of these blogs are not necessarily those of the ACES James Scholar Honors Program, the James Scholar Media Team, the College of ACES, or the University of Illinois.
BLOG LINKING POLICY
ACES James Scholars, alumni, and friends of the Honors Program may email Rob Chappell to request that a link to their blog be placed on this page. The Honors Program reserves the right to add or remove links based on the content of scholars' blogs. Bloggers are encouraged to share their experiences and insights through their online journals by "keeping it real, but keeping it positive." Recommended topics for James-Scholarly blogs include, but are not limited to, the following suggestions:
- Honors Credit Learning Agreements (e.g., Papers, Presentations, Projects, etc.)
- International Academic Experiences
- Narratives and Observations on Daily Life as a James Scholar
- On-Campus and Off-Campus Internships
- Registered ACES Student Organizations and Their Activities
- Scientific Research Projects and Their Outcomes (e.g., Conferences, Publications, Travels, etc.)
- Anything Else That Pertains to the ACES James Scholar Experience, Past and Present
Links to Selected Blogs by ACES James Scholars, Alumni, and Friends of the Honors Program
(Last Updated: 2009-July-17)
Redefining Ag by Alyssa Bane
Alyssa Bane (Class of 2009) is an ACES James Scholar majoring in Agricultural Communications at the University of Illinois. Read all about her adventures in agriculture -- spanning most of her undergraduate career at Illinois -- in this edutaining weblog!RD in the Making by Meg Dill Koch, B.S., R.D.
Meg Dill Koch (Class of 2007) graduated from the University of Illinois as a Chancellor's Scholar in addition to her completion of the ACES James Scholar Honors Program. She is currently working as a Registered Dietitian in northern Illinois. Read about Meg's professional development both before and during her dietetic internship on her blog!
Interning with Caterpillar, Inc. by Karlie Elliott Bowman, B.S.
Farm Progress: Karlie's Take by Karlie Elliott Bowman, B.S.
Journey with Karlie to Peoria, where she interned with Caterpillar during the summer months of 2007. She used her blog to update her family and friends on her adventures and what she was learning in the "Real World" of corporate America. Karlie was also commissioned by Monsanto to write a blog about the Farm Progress Show (August 28-30, 2007 in Decatur, IL). Karlie is currently serving as a graduate assistant in the ACES Academic Programs Office.
Dorothy's Leadership Learnings by Dorothy Spencer
Dorothy (Class of 2010) is an ACES James Scholar majoring in Agricultural Communications at the University of Illinois. She was Co-President of the James Scholar Media Team in 2008 and completed her Leadership Certificate from the Illinois Leadership Center in April 2009. Dorothy is eager to share her experiences and insights with her readers.
