September 15, 2022

The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

By Kyndal Dorzweiler

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Events & Deadlines

Join Us in Celebrating Mexican Independence Day!

a green graphic with paper flags on a string lining the top of the graphic. Below the flags are text boxes that read "The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College is intentional about celebrating diversity." Below is a text box that says "September 16" and below that is a banner of the Flag of Mexico. Below the Mexican Flag is text that says "Mexican Independence Day. Help us acknowledge and celebrate Mexican Independence Day! Show us how you are celebrating and tag @cohenhonorswsu." There are green, red and white hand fans in the bottom corners of the graph. The Cohen Honors College is intentional about celebrating diversity. Mexican independence from Spain was declared by a parish priest in the village of Dolores, Mexico, on Sept. 16, 1801. His Grito de Dolores was a cry for freedom that began an 11-year war of independence. Please help us celebrate Mexican Independence Day by sharing our post on Instagram or by tagging @cohenhonorswsu with pictures of your celebration!

Join the Honors Council!

Black graphic with yellow circles and yellow wavy corners with white shapes all over. In the middle left of the graphic is an image of the Honors Council. Next to the picture is white text that reads "The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Invites you to: Join the Honors Council. We are looking for a director of Outreach! Please contact oslesnik@shockers.wichita.edu or jlamborski@shockers.wichita.edu."

The deadline to apply is September 20, 2022.

For any questions or to apply, email oslesnik@shockers.wichita.edu or jlamborski@shockers.wichita.edu with your resume or statement of interest that is no longer than one paragraph.

Honors Council is looking for a Director of Outreach! Join our team in making a change for Honors students.

The responsibilities of the role including

  • working with the office team on Honors College outreach
  • initiating events with other offices and departments on campus, working on recruitment of current students
  • communicating between the Honors College and other Honors programs in Kansas and across the country

All Honors student are welcome to apply!

 

 

Interested in Internships? Check Out This Opportunity from the Political Science Department!

Black and yellow graphic with an image of a government building in the bottom left corner. In the upper portion of the graphic, there is text that reads "Washington D.C. and Topeka internship info sessions. 12:30pm to 1:30pm on Tuesday, Sep. 20 RSC 266 Pike Room. Free Pizza! 4:00pm to 5:00pm Wednesday, Sept. 21 over Zoom. Event for WSU Undergraduates interested in interning government or public affairs in Spring 2023 in either D.C. or Topeka. Contact Neal Allen, program director and Chair of Political Science for imformation at neal.allen@wichita.edu or 316-978-7133."

Job Opportunities Available with Deloitte- Open to All Majors!

Deloitte is finally accepting undergrad students this year. There are two opportunities for undergraduates this year, open to ALL majors:

Deloitte is holding two events to promote these positions! An info session on Friday 16th at 3:30 p.m. at this website and a DEI Event, next Thursday, September 22nd in RSC Pike Room 266. You can find more information here.

Internship Opportunities are Now Available with HACU!

Students who have completed one year of undergraduate studies are eligible to apply for internships through the Hispanic Association of Colleges & Universities (HACU) National Internship Program! They offer paid internships with federal agencies from all majors and all backgrounds. They offer Fall, Spring, and Summer internships. Students don’t need to be Hispanic to apply. Please keep in mind that each agency has various roles to file. Don’t let your major stop you from applying!

Current Partners include the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and many more!

If you would like to apply, visit the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities website.

News & Information

Honors Textbook Library is Open!

salmon colored image with multicolor antimated texbooks lining bottom border with semi-circles on top. In the graphic is text as follows "Honors Textbook Library: As a system based on integrity and trust, simply take a book you need and return when done! Open to all honors students! Textbooks ranging from Health, Engineeringm Sciencesm Business, Drama, English classes and more. For any questions, contact: oslesnik@shockers.wichita.edu." We are excited to announce that the textbook library is finally open for use. Textbooks for Sciences, Business, Marketing, Health, Engineering, Drama, and other classes are available. Textbook Library is based on Honors System. We trust you take the resource you need and to return them when you are done, no checking out necessary. You can locate the library in the back of the Honors College

Visit the Current Students Webpage For All Things Honors

Honors offers students a different way to do their degree, designed to be broader, deeper, or more complex than traditional college study. Most Honors courses & experiences also meet general education or major requirements. They simply push you farther. They may require additional research or creative activity, encourage collaboration or independent problem solving, or engage you outside the classroom in integrative and reflective applied learning.

Visit the Current Students page on the college website for general information about Honors curriculum paths and other opportunities in Honors. We also have a suggested honors course sequence page that shows different options for honors experiences over four years. You can view and change your honors track in the Change of Major app in your MyWSU portal, and the honors academic advisor, Jessi Raburn, is available by appointment virtually or in person to guide you as you make decisions. Contact her at jessica.raburn@wichita.edu.

Do You Have Questions about Honors?

Email honors@wichita.edu at any time or stop by Shocker Hall during 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. office hours to:

- Make an appointment with Honors academic advisor Jessi Raburn
- Ask scholarship coordinator Erin LeBegue a question about the Cohen Enhancement Scholarship or other Honors scholarships, or

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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