Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

Undergraduate Philosophy Research Conference

Phil Conference AD

Mortar Board Society

Mortar Board AD

The Fairmount Chapter of Mortar Board is looking for motivated Juniors and Seniors (above 60 credit hours in the Fall of 2019) to join our membership for the 2019-2020 school year. Mortar Board is a nationally acclaimed senior honor society with ideals of Scholarship, Leadership and Service. The Fairmount chapter at Wichita State was established in1954 and has been providing opportunities to students to cultivate their skills as they relate to Scholarship, Leadership and Service ever since. Here on campus we place a high priority on service events through our national philanthropy "reading is leading" as well as provide students networking opportunities.

Mortar Board offers the opportunity to earn regalia to wear upon graduation (cords, medals and stoles) to show that you were a part of an honor society during your time at Wichita State.

If this opportunity interests you, find our application at our website: wichita.edu/mortarboard and apply TODAY! Our application closes January 17th, but the earlier the better!

1 Credit Hour Observatory Pre-Session Experience

Have you ever wanted to photograph stars, galaxies, and the Moon through a large telescope? Now’s your chance. This 1-week pre-semester course offers you hands-on experience of how to take astronomical photographs through a telescope.

You will have the unique opportunity to use a 14” telescope at my own observatory, take amazing photographs, and process them using easy-to-learn image processing software, just like Hubble Telescope scientists. You’ll spend one evening at the telescope with your fellow students, and work as a team to get the best shots you can.

In addition to the exciting experience of photographing celestial objects, which is easier than you think, this short course will introduce you to the basics of scientific imaging using CCD cameras. Scientific imaging is used in many walks of life, such as medicine, engineering, meteorology, Earth Resources/land management, and astronomy. Any student with any background will develop an understanding how an image is created electronically (even on your cell phone), and how images can be processed, and how these techniques can be applied to many different situations.

During this course, you will understand how CCD devices work, how to process images in black and white and color, and discover what scientific information can be acquired. You will use a comprehensive image processing software package for astronomical imaging (AIP4WIN) that has applications to many other subjects.

- Honors Professor, Martin Ratcliffe.

HNRS 310G Digital Imaging

CRN# 26542

Class Meeting Time: Tuesday-Thurs 9:00 – 12:00 p.m., Jan 2, 3, 4 One Evening at my observatory between Jan 3-4 6:30-9:30 Final class 9:00 am -12:00 Monday Jan 15 Location: Shocker Hall A Building A132

Alternative Spring Break Deadlines Approaching

asb Greetings!

I am here to let you know that the early-bird deadline for Alternative Spring Break has passed and to let you know about our December 12^th at 5 p.m. deadline. As you may be aware, Spring Break is March 11 – March 17, 2019. If you are looking for a fun, alternative and civic minded opportunity then Student Involvement has the service-learning opportunity for you. Alternative Spring Break (ASB) will take place Sunday, March 11 and end on Saturday, March 17, 2019.

Alternative Breaks are immersive experience that allow you to travel and participate in community service in different communities. You will have the opportunity to take part in one of two locations – Washington, D.C. or Houston, Texas. In Washington, D.C. we will focus on hunger and homelessness in an urban setting. In Houston, Texas we will focus on long-term disaster relief following the damage of Hurricane Harvey. There is a 3-credit hour course requirement attached to the trip that will meet Honors or Issues and Perspective credit requirements and is entitled Service and Leadership Need (HNRS306). The class is a hybrid course meeting in person every other week with online requirements on the off week. You must first be accepted as a participant in the program prior to enrolling in the course. The course meetings are on Tuesday evenings from 5:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m.

Please feel free to reach out to me with any questions or if you would like to meet in person to discuss this opportunity. The application is attached to this email and contains instructions on applying for the program. Visit wichita.edu/springbreak for more information and to read blog posts on student’s experiences.

As a final note, if the deposit is of concern to you, please submit your application and we will work with you on costs.

In Service,

Lauren McGuire

VISTA for Civic Engagement, CSB and VolunteerICT Liaison

Student Involvement, Wichita State University

Phone: (316)308-1918 l Email: volunteerICT@wichita.edu

wichita.edu/volunteerICT