<p>Looks like most of the invited are already on this thread! We’re all searching for more info, aren’t we? My D has been invited. I would say it’s an attempt by a science and engineering school to beef up its presence and its credibility in the humanities. Hard to tell how serious, and how successful, an attempt it is. Program is about 5 years old, graduated their first class last spring 07.</p>
<p>Check out the program website, especially the list of current and past seminars to get some idea of what they aim to do. We plan to visit campus in next few weeks.</p>
<p>There IS a lot to be said for being part of a small-group, intellectually-serious experience as a first year. I say this after other D’s positive experience in a similar program elsewhere. There is also a lot to be said for a student with obvious interest in the humanities to be in a unversity that offers many inter-disciplinary opportunities. Good luck, all!</p>