Events & Deadlines
Apply for the Cohen Enhancement Scholarship by Next Friday
Cohen Enhancement Scholarships of up to $4,000 support current Honors students in activities such as study abroad, National Student Exchange, unpaid internships, national conferences, undergraduate research, and service-learning.
Please visit the Honors Scholarships webpage for more information and the application. The Fall 2021 application deadline is Friday, October 15.
Have You Applied for Bill's Trip?
The Cohen Honors College is very excited to unveil a new academic service-learning experience, Bill's Trip! It is named in honor of Bill Cohen and stands for Building Investment in Lifelong Leadership & Service. Students will travel to Grand Canyon National Park in January to spend the week serving and learning about the National Parks. Prior to travel, students will explore resources focused on the National Park Service, Grand Canyon, stewardship, and servant leadership. Students have the option of taking the course as 1 credit hour or 3 credit hours. All student travel is funded through a generous gift in honor of Bill Cohen. Students will only be responsible for course tuition.
Bill's Trip sounds incredible, right? Read more and apply at wichita.edu/honorsnationalparks. The application deadline is Friday, October 15, at 5 p.m.
Honors Hour: Amazing Grace...Diversity's Sweet Hymn
Dr. Kevin Harrison, Honors Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, will present the next Honors Hour on Tuesday, October 19, from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. in RSC 264. Slave trader turned abolitionist John Newton is credited for writing lyrics of Amazing Grace, but legend suggests that its melody comes from the painful hums of kidnapped Africans, chained to the bowel of Newton's ship as it was being destroyed by raging storms and waters. If the legend that these voices of different language and origin truly calmed the winds and rains is true, then imagine the power of intentional inclusion with regard to building communities of inclusive excellence.
Participate in the Lead For Tomorrow Leadership Academy
The Leadership Academy strives to be a curricular program that engages students in contemporary research and scholarship based on an annual theme, question, or issue. This year's theme is Building Better Relationships: Communication, Comprehension, Collaboration, and Connection. Students will participate as a cohort in an 8 week course, as well as, a Place as Text travel experience and design thinking process (1 credit hour travel seminar) culminating in pitches to the faculty thought leaders. Students will travel to Seattle, WA, in May. Students should look forward to neighborhood explorations, industry tours and panels, and communication observations in settings such as Pike Place Market, sporting events, coffee shops, and more. All student travel is funded through a generous gift from Dorothy and Bill Cohen. Students will only be responsible for course tuition.
Visit wichita.edu/honorslead for more details about this amazing experience and make sure to apply by November 1 at 5 p.m.
Students & Faculty Invited to Kansas Honors Connections Conference
The annual Kansas Honors Connections Conference hosted by the Honors College at Emporia
State University is scheduled for Saturday, November 13, from 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. on the ESU campus. This is a great opportunity to meet students and faculty from Honors programs and
colleges across Kansas. The program will include student oral and poster presentations,
exhibits and performances, a keynote address, a student panel, and lunch.
Students who have never presented at a conference are particularly welcome to this
friendly exchange of ideas! Students are invited to submit proposals consisting of a title for the presentation,
the type of presentation, and a 250-word abstract by Monday, October 18, at 5 p.m. Submit your proposal at https://www.esukhcc.com/ A separate link for registration and the payment of the $20.00 per person fee will
be given later.
Email honors@wichita.edu if you have any questions or if you want to attend but don’t want to make a presentation. The Honors College will reimburse all WSU attendees the cost of registration and coordinate travel.
Volunteer for Habitat for Humanity
Wichita State University has committed to supporting the building of a Habitat for
Humanity house near campus. Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call
home. It believes affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities.
The Honors College is delighted to sponsor a day of building. The Honors College is searching for volunteers on November 19th from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30
p.m. All volunteers will be provided with breakfast, lunch, and a Habitat for Humanity
All Campus Build t-shirt. No experience is necessary. Volunteers will serve under the supervision of construction
staff.
Registration will be open until the 15 spots are filled or until November 10th. Click here to register. Select November 19. Either create an account or sign into your account, then complete
the form. You will receive a confirmation e-mail. Contact Honors Graduate Assistant
Angelique Banh at honorsoutreach@wichita.edu with questions.
Department of Defense SMART Scholarship
Have you heard of the Department of Defense's Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship-for-Service Program? SMART is a combined educational and workforce development opportunity for STEM students. SMART scholars receive full tuition and annual stipends, conduct internships, and are guaranteed full-time employment with the Department of Defense after graduation. The application is open now through December 1st. Learn more and apply here!
News & Information
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.
Sneak Peek of Spring 2022 Honors Classes
Can you believe that you're halfway through the semester? It's time to start thinking about your class schedule next semester. We're sharing about the Honors courses we're excited to offer in Spring 2022 on our social media!
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Discover News and Opportunities from the National Collegiate Honors Council
Curious about the national honors community? The National Collegiate Honors Council monthly newsletter includes a message from the Executive Director, calls for submissions to JNCHC and HIP journals, and more. Click here to read the newsletter online.
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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