Events & Deadlines
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
Today is the last day to apply!
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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Honors Council Painting Party!
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The Cohen Honors College Student Council is inviting you to attend the Paint Party
Social on tonight 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 Barton School of Business for a Keynote Speaker on Nov. 9th!
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Basil Hourani, Co-Founder and Executive Partner, Capital7
Basil Hourani is a Co-Founder and Executive Partner of CAPITAL7 and is currently managing
an active portfolio of investments including operations in Specialty Hospital, Hotel,
Casino, Technology and Real Estate. Basil’s prior experience includes 25+ years in
the healthcare software and services industry. Basil served as President and CEO
of Pulse Systems, Inc., a national provider of healthcare information technology he
co-founded. Pulse developed Electronic Medical Records, Medical Practice Management
and Revenue Cycle Management software solutions, and was later merged with Cegedim
SA (CGM: Euronext Paris) – a global health technology company based in Paris, France.
Prior to Pulse, he served as the President and CEO of MEDCAT, a healthcare software
solutions company he co-founded that was focused on developing and servicing Medical
Practice Management software and medical transaction services. He serves on several
boards of directors of for-profit and non-profit organizations.
Navin Thukkaram, Lead Investor, Skykick and Founder, NT Capital
Navin Thukkaram is the lead investor in Skykick and Founder, NT Capital. He is a a
technology investor/entrepreneur with over $3 billion in exits and $250 million raised
for his startup investments. Navin has served on seven boards of directors. He is
currently lead investor & board member of SkyKick, a cloud management platform that
recently raised $130M from Morgan Stanley. Previously, Navin was a partner of Vulcan
Capital PE, the investment firm of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen. He served as board
member / COO of Qwiki, a mobile startup that won TechCrunch Disrupt and was acquired
by Yahoo! Navin currently serves on the advisory board of CSIS, the #1 national security
think tank, and as board advisor to XShore, the Swedish electric boat startup. A graduate
of both Harvard Business School and Princeton University, Navin has been featured
extensively in the global media, including CNBC Squawk Box, Fox News Business, Business
Insider and Fortune. Navin is the benefactor of the Thukkaram Fellowship at Harvard.
Previously, he was an advisor to the U.S. chief of naval operations and a member of
the Council on Foreign Relations. Navin has keynoted events for Google, Microsoft,
Facebook, and Citibank among others.
Looking forward to seeing you on November 9th! Please RSVP to bartonschooldean@wichita.edu
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News & Information
New Classes in the Honors College!
We are excited to announce that there will be a new class with an honors section for
the spring titled: “Negotiation and Diplomacy” POLS391AH (26745). This class is designed
to let students learn negotiating skills and the challenges of diplomacy first hand
through a series of role play exercises and simulations. Students will experience
politics through the lens of elected US officials, National Security Council members,
and UN Security Council members. T/Th 11:00 – 12:15 with Prof. Carolyn Shaw.
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.
Student Spotlight
Honors Calender
