April 29, 2022

The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

By Savannah Gann and Kyndal Dorzweiler

Graphic featuring a photo of WuShock with hands in the air and text that reads: "The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College: The weekly update for April 29, 2022."

Events & Deadlines

Rectangular graphic announcing the Tornado Alley Press Streamroller Printmaking Event. A light blue border is present at the top and sides of the graphic. At the top left is orange text that reads: "Tornado Alley Press," followed by gold text that reads: "Steamroller," and red text that reads: "Printmaking Event." Below the text is a photo of last year's printmaking event, with two students lifting a print of an octopus off a wooden block. Below the picture is orange text that reads: "April 29th 4pm-8pm." The Tornado Alley Press logo, a tornado with leaves springing out of an ink brayer is placed in the top right corner beside the main text.

Stop by WSU Printmaking Guild's Steamroller Event This Evening

The WSU Printmaking Guild, Tornado Alley Press, is hosting a steamroller printmaking event TODAY from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Groover Labs (334 N St. Francis Ave). The event is free! Artwork will be available for purchase and food trucks will be on-site.

In case of rain, the event will move to the WSU Printmaking Studio in McKnight Art Center 216. Follow Tornado Alley Press on Instagram for updates.

First-Year Honors Advisory Board Sedgwick County Zoo Trip

It's been a wild and wonderful year! Why not celebrate the year's end with a trip to the real Zoo?

QR code for FYHAB Sedgwick County Zoo Trip.

All first-year Honors students are invited to attend the First-Year Honors Advisory Board (FHAB) Sedgwick County Zoo Trip on Saturday, May 7th at 11:15 a.m. or 2:15 p.m. Admission is free and shuttles will be available. Shuttles will leave from Shocker Hall at 11:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. and return at 1:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. RSVP early as shuttle spaces are limited to 12 seats. If attending without the shuttle service, meet at the front entrance of the Zoo to go in as a group.

RSVP is required both to attend the event and to reserve a shuttle space. Click or scan the QR code to RSVP.

Register for Partners in the Parks: Appalachian Trail with NCHC 

Partners in the Parks (PITP) is an outdoor experiential learning program sponsored by the National Collegiate Honors Council, in partnership with the National Parks System and led by faculty from colleges and universities across the United States. PITP projects at national parks across the country offer unique opportunities for collegiate honors students and faculty to visit areas of the American landscape noted for their beauty, significance, and lasting value.

The Appalachian National Scenic Trail project will take place from May 27th - June 4th, 2022. For more information and to sign up, visit the project website.

Graduates - Don't Forget to RSVP for Donuts, Coffee, and Kudos Event

Honors College graduates and their families are invited to celebrate at this come-and-go event! Enjoy donuts and coffee while viewing the graduate recognition slideshow on Friday, May 13th between 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Brief remarks will be given at 10:00 a.m. RSVP here by Friday, May 6th.

News & Information

Congratulations to the 2022-23 Honors Student Council Members!

  • Co-Chairs: Jared Amborski & Olga Lesnik 
  • Director of Outreach: Gianluca Gabriele
  • Director of Diversity Initiatives: Omar Farhoud 
  • Director of Marketing and Events: Danielle Goodwin 
  • Director of Student Development: Gabby Leon 
  • Director of Records: Jaden Wood 
  • Treasurer: Kaylea Maxey 
  • Director of Recruitment: Natasha Seneviratne 
  • First-Year Honors Advisory Board Lead: Reese Pekny

The Honors Student Council aims to develop a strong sense of community and common identity among Honors students by providing opportunities and serving as a refuge to all students of the Cohen Honors College. The Council uses innovative approaches to identify and address the challenges and needs of all Honors students and serves as the voice of students through communication with the staff, faculty, and Dean of the Cohen Honors College.

Call for Honors in Practice Journal Submissions 

Honors in Practice is accepting submissions for Volume 19 (2023). The deadline is January 1st, 2023. 

Honors in Practice (HIP) is a refereed journal of applied research publishing articles about innovative honors practices and integrative, interdisciplinary, and pedagogical issues of interest to honors educators. HIP employs a double-blind peer review process. Authors should include discussion of how central ideas and practices may be applied in campus settings other than their own, and the thesis should be located within a larger context such as theoretical perspectives, trends in higher education, or historical background. Essays should demonstrate awareness of previous discussions of the topic in honors publications and other relevant sources; bibliographies of JNCHC, HIP, and the NCHC Monograph Series are available on the NCHC website. Visit the NCHC website for more information.

Honors Suggestion Box

The Honors College Student Council wants to hear from you. Share any comments, ideas, or suggestions you have about how to improve the Honors experience. It is anonymous.

Student Spotlight

Yellow grid graphic with photo of Savannah Redfern in the middle. Text information around reads: "Name: Savannah Redfern. Hometown: Wichita, KS. Major: Psychology. Minors: Biology, Spanish, and Art. Honors Distinction: Emory Lindquist Honors Scholar Track. Favorite Honors Benefits: Honors Community. Favorite Honors Class: Honors Spanish Literature. Involvement on Campus: SAVI Research Lab, Tornado Alley Press Printmaking Guild.​ Plans after graduation: Attend Dominican University of California to earn a Masters in Counseling."

Submit Information for the Student Spotlight

We want to give a shoutout to AMAZING students like you! To be featured in weekly update and on social media, complete this brief form.

If You've Read This Far, Thank You

Reply to this email with the 4 pillars upheld by the Honors community. The first 3 students to answer correctly will receive Honors swag!

If you miss out on this Honors swag opportunity, look at the chalkboard near the Honors College front desk for another chance to win with a different trivia question.

General Information about Honors

Email honors@wichita.edu at any time with questions or concerns.

The Honors student lounge, kitchen, and printing areas in Shocker Hall are open 24/7 by keycard access for all Honors students. Speak with the Honors Student Assistant at the desk or email honorsassistant@wichita.edu if you have any trouble.

We want to hear from you! Submit your news to the weekly update.