The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

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Events & Deadlines


Intergenerational Teaching Panel and Workshop Features Honors Faculty Member & Students

Wichita State’s Regional Institute of Aging will sponsor a panel presentation and workshop on “Strategies for Promoting Intergenerational Teaching At WSU: Promoting Age-Inclusiveness” from 4 - 6 p.m. on Monday, November 15, in RSC 142.

Panelists will include Dr. Joann Montepare, Director of the RoseMary B. Fuss Center for Research on Aging and Intergenerational Studies; Professor of Psychology at Lasell University and Lasell Village, and Dr. Louis Medvene, WSU Professor Emeritus, Department of Psychology, currently teaching the intergenerational Honors seminar “OK Boomer.” Three WSU students — Aliya Jankowski, Karl and Nancy Koenig — will present a student perspective on participating in intergenerational classes. Refreshments will be served.


Brittany Piper

The College of Health Professions & Delta Gamma Host Leadership in Health Speaker

The College of Health Professions and the Delta Gamma Sorority are hosting Brittany Piper for a presentation about leadership in health pertaining to sexual violence prevention on Monday, November 15, at 6:30 p.m. via Zoom. Piper is a leading national expert on sexual violence and prevention and is a healing and wellness coach. Piper uses her story of adversity, resilience, and triumph to empower and inspire audiences to take brave action in their own lives and communities. The event is open to the campus community. The Zoom link is in the weekly update email. For more information, please contact lisa.clancy@wichita.edu.


Quiche and Conversation Next Friday

Of all the evidence that proves the value of diversity, nothing is more beautiful than a well-baked, properly seasoned, quiche. While each separate ingredient is average as a standalone, something truly amazing happens when they are all united. The same can be said for each of us. By ourselves, we do great things, but when collaborating with others who represent a wide and diverse range of identity and personal preference, we are capable of moving mountains!

Who says that "Real Men Don't Eat Quiche"? I say not only do they eat it, they bake it! Stereotypes and biases such as this one have the potential to be destructive. Therefore, let's work together to destroy this and other deficit-informed barriers that drive a wedge between people. Grab a slice of quiche and a donut courtesy of Dr. Harrison in the Honors College Lounge on Friday, November 19, from 9 - 11 a.m. (or until it's gone).


2022 Barry Goldwater Scholarship Workshop

The Goldwater Scholarship Program supports college sophomores and juniors who show exceptional promise of becoming the nation’s next generation of research leaders in the natural sciences, engineering, and mathematics.

Dr. Coleen Pugh, Vice Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, will be hosting a workshop to assist undergraduate students interested in applying for the 2022 Barry Goldwater Scholarship on Monday, November 22, from 2 – 3 p.m. in the RSC 142.


News & Information


New Honors Student Assistants

Meet the New Honors Student Assistants!

Please give a warm welcome to the three new student assistants in the Honors College: Olga Lesnik, Savannah Gann, and Kyndal Dorzweiler (left to right). Stay tuned on social media for more information about each of them.


Complete Survey about a Possible New Course

The Honors Student Council recently received a suggestion for the creation of a course on LGBTQ+ History. They want to gauge student interest in this course. Click here to share your thoughts.


Have You Registered for Classes Yet?

Don't wait! View all courses offered next semester using the Banner Schedule Search or WSU Custom Schedule Search.

Questions? Email Honors Academic Advisor Jessi Raburn at Jessica.Raburn@wichita.edu.


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Student Spotlight - May von Leonrod

Submit Information for the Student Spotlight

The Cohen Honors College wants to give a shoutout to AMAZING students like you! To be featured on social media and in weekly update, click here to complete the form.


Finance and Accounting Internship at Legend Senior Living

The Chief Financial Officer for Legend Senior Living is a WSU Honors alumnus who brought this opportunity to our attention.

Are you ready for a dynamic work environment that champions professional growth, one where your leadership ability is utilized to build and expand the company’s vision and to achieve industry-leading client service goals? If so, then the Legend Senior Living Finance/Accounting Intern position may be the perfect job for you. The position provides for an excellent introduction into both the healthcare and real estate sectors. A financial modeling course and working Excel knowledge will be important for this position. Flexible schedule with a minimum 15 hours of work per week, 20 hours per week preferable. 

Click here for job responsibilities and qualifications. To be considered, please email a current resume and brief statement of interest to Dean Kimberly Engber at kimberly.engber@wichita.edu.


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. Talk to the Honors Student Assistant at the desk or email honorsassistant@wichita.edu if you have any trouble.

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