As you may know, the Faculty-in-Residence program has been running at International Village (INV) in the past four years already, as part of one of the most important academic missions at Northeastern University, in order to sustain and strengthen academic interactions between students and faculty, beyond the classroom. The program enables students to have direct exposure to faculty and academic activities with faculty starting in their freshman year, and through such interactions, educates, guides, and prepares our students for their academic developments at Northeastern University, and beyond.Most of you may have come across and met our two Faculty-in-Residence, Mindelyn Bufford II, Professor of Sociology (top left), and Rifat Sipahi, Professor of Mechanical Engineering (top right). As the name FiR implies, both Professors Bufford II and Sipahi reside in INV, and yes they are your neighbors. You will come across them in the laundry room, cafeteria, lobby, and at several events going on in the building throughout the semester.

This fall, the programs that we participated in facilitating ranged from very small and personal to large and social. Soon after settling into their new homes in International Village, Honors residents had the opportunity to enjoy an intimate meal with the Faculty-in-Residence, Rifat Sipahi. Residents spent an evening learning how to make authentic French crepes, discussing French and Turkish traditions, and networking with Professor Sipahi of the School of Engineering.

This semester has been a fun and exciting one for the First Year Honors Community at International Village. Starting with a kick off Trivia Contest that tested students’ knowledge of all things pop culture and Northeastern, this semester has been filled with wonderful and engaging programming. Honors students also got the opportunity to take multiple trips to the Museum of Fine arts for College Dance nights, exhibits on Greek Culture and to explore the contemporary art wing of the museum.

Our Honors students have been participating many wonderful programs over in our Living Learning Communities in International Village and West Villages F, B&C this fall.

This fall Professor Carey Noland and Professor Rifat Sipahi will be living in International Village as the faculty in residence.