Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

Travel Seminar Scholarships

Travel Seminar Scholarships for May 2019

WSU travel seminars for May 2019: 10 to 15 scholarships up to $2,000 each are available, based on financial need. Students must have FAFSA 2018-19 filed through WSU Financial Aid Office and preference will be given to Pell grant recipients.

Complete the general WSU study abroad scholarship application process that includes application form, two reference forms with letters and personal statement. More information is available at travel seminar scholarships.

Questions? Contact Ann Burger at ann.burger@wichita.edu or call 978-5374.

New Course Offering - Leadership in Self and Society

"Leadership in Self and Society", HP 408H, is now being offered as a stand-alone presession seminar exclusively for Honors students. This class exposes students to real world leadership challenges that will equip them to make optimal impact in their respecive fields. Our society is in dire need of leaders, and this course will give participants an upper hand no matter their are of professional interest.

Black Out ICT

Blackout ICT officially kicks off tonight at the Final Friday event at The Workroom. There, you can learn more about the movement and what some of your fellow Wichitans are pledging to help move our city forward.

Freshmen Advisory Council Application

Interested in providing feedback about your freshman Honors experience and how the Honors College can better welcome freshman? Apply to join the Freshman Advisory Board. This board will be comprised of 7-8 students and will meet twice a month.

Contact Jacob Tubach with any questions.

Honors Conection Conference Proposal Deadline Change

You are invited to join
other Kansas Honors College Deans, Program Directors, Staff, Professors, and Students
for the 2018 Kansas Honors Connections Conference
hosted by Emporia State University on Saturday, November 3.

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This one-day event will be filled with student oral and poster presentations
with Kansas students presenting their research and ideas to other honors scholars from across the state.
We will also have a chance to connect with one another as we build a strong statewide honors community.

Registration will be only $20 and will cover a light breakfast and lunch.

Please use the following link to submit a conference proposal:

https://goo.gl/forms/et4wPi2O2BIihKNz1

Deadline to submit has been extended to Monday, October 8.

Registration will be available soon.

For more information, please contact kansashonorscouncil@gmail.com or
Ryan Diehl (diehlr@hutchcc.edu).

We look forward to seeing you in November!

Obama Fellowship Opportunity

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The Obama Foundation Fellowship is looking for outstanding civic innovators who are working within their communities to create change and addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems. The Obama Foundation Fellowship is a 2 year, non-residential program designed to amplify the impact of the participants work and inspire new civic innovation.

Applicants must be:

over the age of 18
not a candidate for political office
not working for a 501(c)4 or 501(c)6
not currently participating in other Obama Foundation programming.

Those interested may apply here.

Wu's Big Event

logo Join Community Service Board in a day of service at Wu’s Big Event IX. Wu’s Big Event is a bi-annual service event geared towards students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university passionate about volunteering. Volunteers will begin the day with a kick-off breakfast and keynote speaker. Concluding opening events, volunteers will be bussed out to one of seven service sites and perform three hours of community service with fellow Shockers. Upon return, volunteers will take part in reflection activities and be provided a boxed lunch. Come join Community Service Board in a fun-filled day of service with the Wichita community!