Events & Deadlines
A Message from Dean Engber: Find Your October Dreams
Creek Nation poet Evalyn Callahan Shaw reminds us in her poem “October” that this
is “the month that seems/all woven with midsummer dreams.” These golden days with
“gossip in the trees” are some of the most beautiful on our campus. As you recover
from the crunch of midterms, take a little time to enjoy the crunching of the leaves
underfoot – or take some time for a Shocker Volleyball game on November 11th when we’ll be recognized as College of the Game, thanks to an invitation from the
Department of Athletics and our new athletic director, Kevin Saal.
Remember you can drop by the Honors office in Shocker Hall Building A with questions
- or just to share your October dreams with us!
Read all of Shaw’s poem on poets.org
Lead for Tomorrow- Spring 2023 Applications due November 1
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Have you heard about Lead for Tomorrow? We are so excited to host our 3rd Leadership
Academy this spring. Check out more information below and all the details on our website.
Applications are now open and are due November 1 online.
Complex ideas. Messy Problems. Connecting as Leaders. All while engaging in meaningful
courses and educational travel. This is Lead for Tomorrow. Let me put it this way-
What happens when you bring together 5 faculty thought leaders from different departments,
2 classes – spring and a one-week summer pre-session, and 1 focus on understanding
how to lead for social change through understanding Connected Leadership? You build
an intellectual community of honors students and faculty that students have shared
is the highlight of their Honors experience, their favorite class, and an awesome
opportunity to learn and travel.
Here is a great testimonial from one of our Faculty Thought Leaders- “The collaboration of instructors leading up to this class has been amazing and I
believe it is going to be absolute awesome experience for students to dive into all
the different approaches to learning around a conceptual topic. This is the class
I would have wanted to take, where you study a topic or theme through a team of instructors
delivering a variety of perspectives and a different student learning experience each
week.” - Doug Stucky, Faculty in Design Thinking.
We know Honors students have big dreams and ask big questions that don’t fit neatly
into disciplinary models and majors. They want to leave a legacy. That’s what Lead
for Tomorrow is all about. For more information, including how to apply, visit www.wichita.edu/honorslead.
(Costs associated with travel are covered by a gift from Dorothy and Bill Cohen.)
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College of the Game
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Students, faculty, staff, alumni & friends are invited to cheer on Shocker Volleyball
on November 11th and be recognized
as the college of the game.
50 Group Tickets available. Scan the QR code to sign up or contact jlamborski@shockers.wichita.edu.
Meet in front of the Shocker Hall Building A – Honors Office at 6:40 or at the Koch Arena southwest entrance at 6:45.
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Become a Part of the International Buddy Program!
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Calling all current WSU students! Interested in being a buddy to a new exchange student
for Spring 2023 semester?
Check out the details below and sign up using the QR code! More information and the
application can also be found on our website: www.wichita.edu/InternationalBuddyProgram
Deadline to apply is Friday, November 4th.
Contact studyabroad@wichita.edu with any questions.
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Join us for Pizza and Peer Advising!
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Join us for Pizza and Peer Advising sessions! Get help from your peers in signing
up for class, getting academic advice, and looking into tracks. Meet your Honors Council
representatives and get to know your peers! Sign up by November 8th.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Olga Lesnik at oslesnik@shockers.wichita.edu
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Shooting Sports Team Open House Today!
The Honors College has students that are involved in a variety of sports. Our very
own Brandy Henrickson and Tyler Bayliff are members of the WSU Shooting Sports Team,
and they will be hosting an Open House on October 28 at Ark Valley Gun Club starting at 4:30 p.m. It will be a networking opportunity with the Shooting Sports Team, High School Shooting
Teams, and other faculty and students!
For more information, please contact Brandy Henrickson at bmhenrickson@shockers.wichita.edu.
Honors Council Painting Party!
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The Cohen Honors College Student Council is inviting you to attend the Paint Party
Social on November 4th from 4-6pm in the Cohen Honors College Lounge. All supplies will be provided, all
you need to bring is you and your creativity!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Danielle Goodwin at degoodwin@shockers.wichita.edu.
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Join the Dodgeball Team!
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The Honors Council is inviting you to join in the Dodgeball League! Get out there
and play a game from our childhood while also interacting with other students and
the campus!
You can join these teams by scanning these QR codes or by visiting the WSU Leagues website!
Registration Ends on November 28th, so sign up while you can!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Conner Murphy at csmurphy2@shockers.wichita.edu
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Active Academics: Join the Cornhole League!
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The Honors Council is inviting you to join in the Cornhole League! Cornhole is a great
way for you to spend time with your friends and participate on campus!
You can join these teams by scanning these QR codes or by visiting the WSU Leagues website!
Registration Ends on November 11th, so sign up while you can!
If you have any questions, please reach out to Omar Farhoud at oxfarhoud@shockers.wichita.edu
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News & Information
Alumni In Action: The Story of Andrew Stockmann
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Andrew Stockmann is a perfect representation of what we mean when we say "More Meaningful
Work" here in the Cohen Honors College. Andrew used his passion for sports and for
history to create his own podcast that now has over twenty six episodes to listen
to. Stockmann travels around the United States to dive into the rich history of sports
across the nation.
“The inspiration was wanting to fill my time in a more meaningful way,” he said. “In
January of 2021, I was working remotely. I was really just working 9 to 5 from my
apartment. I was watching ’Everybody Loves Raymond‘ reruns in the evenings, and I
was like ‘That’s not a bad way to live, but it’s not the best, most fulfilling way.'"
The Cohen Honors College is proud of Andrew for finding his passion and creating a
meaningful and enlightening project that many will enjoy for years to come!
To read the full story, please visit the Wichita State News Website.
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Honors Team Members Take New Advising Positions!
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Jessi Raburn has accepted an advising position in the College of Health Professions.
Her last day in Honors will be Friday, October 28.
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Erin LeBegue will become an academic advisor in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts
& Sciences. Her last day in Honors will be Friday, November 11.
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We’ll miss their great work in Honors, but we’re fortunate to keep them here on campus.
Thank you to everyone who came to the open house yesterday to celebrate Jessi. We’re
planning an open house gathering for Erin on Friday, November 11th.
Spring Course Schedule Available to View!
Visit the Schedule of Courses to view the current Spring 2023 course schedule. A few additional courses may be added
in October. Now is the time to schedule your appointment with your first-year or major
college advisor to begin planning. Remember to tell your advisor that you are an honors
student!
To see a list of department honors and honors college courses, select “Search by Term”
and type “honors” in the keyword box. Questions? Stop by Shocker Hall Building A or
email honors@wichita.edu
Visit our webpage for more information!
Some common questions:
When should I take HNRS 486 Honors Collaborative Research?
HNRS 486 is recommended to take in your 2nd or 3rd year. You also can work on individual
research with a faculty member to meet the research requirement. You can register
for HNRS 485 or petition to use a current research project and presentation to meet
this requirement.
How can I change my Cohen Honors College track?
You can add, remove, or change your honors track yourself in the Change of Major app
in your MyWSU portal.
What do I do if I’m not able to take an honors course this year?
To maintain good standing in Honors, we ask you to keep a minimum overall GPA of 3.25
and complete at least 3 honors credits per Academic Year (Fall, Spring, Summer) or
complete a 12-credit track. If you can’t take a course every year, email honors@wichita.edu and explain your plan to stay on track to complete requirements.
Can I request an exception to an Honors requirement?
Yes, we encourage you to design your honors education to challenge you and work with
your major or professional goals. Complete the online petitions for exceptions form
to request an exception to an Honors requirement.
What do I do if there are no courses in my major or an area that interests me?
You can request to turn a regular course into an honors course. Review the online
honors option agreement form for suggestions, talk with your instructor, and turn
in the form by the third week of classes. Remember that not all instructors will have
time to design honors-level work for the course. Don’t be offended if your instructor
says no.
What if I’m not sure which courses to take this semester?
To find a suggested sequence of honors courses, visit www.wichita.edu/honorsyearbyyear. Email honors@wichita.edu to schedule an advising appointment.
Honors Calender
