We know you have lots to keep track of as a Hopkins student, and The Word from the Bird is here to help! Each edition compiles important deadlines, announcements, and other need-to-know information, along with helpful reminders and updates about resources, services, programs, and more.  
 
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Upcoming September registration deadlines
The last day to drop a Term 1 course is Monday, September 16 by 4:30 p.m. The last day to drop a Hopkins Engineering Applications & Research Tutorials (HEART) or Hopkins Engineering Research-Oriented Investigation Courses (HEROIC) course is September 20 by 4:30 p.m. If you have a question about your registration status, contact SEAM.

Drop-in hours at Student Outreach & Support
Need support in navigating an academic or personal concern? Chat with Student Outreach & Support during Drop-In Hours to learn more about case management services and other resources. Visit @jhu.sos on Instagram to view the weekly schedule of in-person, virtual, and evening meetings. SOS also offers specialized services for student-athletes!

Join the Hopkins Votes team and the Center for Social Concern on The Beach from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, September 17 as they celebrate National Voter Registration Day. Enjoy music, food, giveaways, fun, and resources to make sure you're registered and ready for the upcoming elections. Later that evening, reconvene in Shriver Hall for a Hop Talks Dinner Discussion on Project 2025 and what it means for the upcoming presidential election. RSVPs for this special event are highly encouraged, so register to attend in Hopkins Groups!

Future Fest's In-Person Career Fair is September 20
Registration is now open for Future Fest's In-Person Career Fair, Hopkins' premier employer engagement event designed to connect students with a diverse range of companies and career opportunities. The career fair will be held from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, September 20 in the O'Connor Recreation Center. Register to attend in Handshake.

Nominate a deserving Blue Jay for the Aspirations Awards
Would you like to celebrate a member of the Hopkins community who's had a positive impact on your life? Nominate that inspiring professor, motivating mentor, or great student organization leader for an Aspirations Award! The Aspirations Awards recognize students, faculty, and staff who embody our Aspirations for Student Learning: Curiosity, Self-Awareness, Collaboration, Confidence, and Responsible Leadership. Nominations for the Fall 2024 awards are now open; learn more and nominate your candidate by September 22.

Nominations for honorary degree recipients close September 30
Graduating seniors are invited to nominate an outstanding individual to receive an honorary degree from JHU. Learn more about the opportunity and submit your nominations by the September 30 deadline. 

It's not too late to sign up for a meal plan
Not on a meal plan? There is still time to enroll now for the year. Visit the Birdhouse to sign up today! Hopkins Dining offers many options to choose from, including Dining Dollar-only and block meal swipe plans for the whole semester.

Complete the JHU Bookstore Student Survey
The JHU Bookstore is soliciting your feedback! You can help shape the future of our campus bookstore by sharing your opinions on what the store does well, what could be improved, and what changes you'd like to see in the near future. The survey was sent to all students via email on Sept. 10; check your inbox for the link, and share your thoughts today!

Upcoming programs from Off-Campus Housing
Welcome back, juniors and seniors! The Off-Campus Housing team will be out in the community this month holding Corner Chats: informal tabling events where they'll hand out information and resources to help you make the best of your off-campus living experience. Follow @jhuoffcampus for upcoming dates and locations!

Additionally, join the Off-Campus Housing team and staff from the Behavioral Health Crisis Support Team for a workshop on living with roommates on Monday, September 23 from 5:30 - 6 :30 p.m. It's a great opportunity to sharpen your communication skills and learn tools to help foster positive roommate relationships. Register in Hopkins Groups to attend!

Today is Well-Being Day
Sponsored by Health Promotion & Well-Being in collaboration with the Student Government Association and the Graduate Research Organization, Well-Being Day offers a variety of free activities designed to help you create or renew healthy habits this semester. Take a fitness class, paint a flowerpot, relax in a hammock on the quad, or sit in a massage chair: the choice is yours! See the full schedule and register online.

A new advice column about food
Whether it's about nutrition, food, supplements, disordered eating, or specific health conditions, university dietitian Rayven Nairn's new advice column on the Well-Being website blog has the answers. Submit a question now and you may see Rayven's response in an upcoming column! 

Blue Jay Opening Day is September 21
Celebrate the fall sports season at our annual Blue Jay Opening Day Tailgate! Free food, t-shirts, and giveaways for all students will be available at the Athletics and Recreation Circle from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., before Men's Football faces off against Salisbury at 2 p.m. Follow @hopkinssports on Instagram for the latest event details.

Weekends at Hopkins: Circus on Wyman Quad
Head on over to Wyman Quad this Friday after class to enjoy games, inflatables, carnival food and circus performances, including a mini aerial acrobatic and a juggling show. RSVP in Hopkins Groups!

As the school year begins we'd like to share some support resources available to students: