September 30, 2022

The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

By Kyndal Dorzweiler

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Events & Deadlines

Application for Degree (AFD)

The AFD is the process which notifies the university of the semester in which you intend to graduate. You cannot graduate without submitting an AFD, so it is very important that you get this done before the deadline. The Application for Degree can be found in your myWSU portal under myClasses in the Graduation Links Section. 

Deadline for AFD (Spring/Summer grads can submit now)

Fall Graduates: October 1, 2022

Spring/Summer Graduates: March 1, 2023

Mark Your Calendars!

Honors Exploring Downtown ICT

Saturday, Oct 1st 11:00 – 1pm

Honors faculty, staff, and most importantly, students will be exploring downtown Wichita. We will learn about some of the cultural, history, and awesome small businesses Wichita has to offer. A stop at Cocoa Dolce for gelato is on the menu!

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 fill. 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.

Attend the Study Abroad Fair!

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Wichita State’s annual Study Abroad Fair will take place 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 4 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Please encourage your students to attend in order to learn more about study abroad programs and scholarships.

The event will include more than 20 informational tables set up with students available to share their experiences. Students who attend can be entered to win prizes, including study abroad scholarships.

For more information, please contact studyabroad@wichita.edu

OktoberFest

Perhaps a college campus is not the most appropriate place to promote beer, but it is a great place to promote culture.  In the spirit of cultural celebrations, the Cohen Honors College proudly uplifts the traditions, the food, and the festivities that highlight the German cultural celebration Oktoberfest.  Originating on October 12, 1810, in celebration of the marriage of the crown prince of Bavaria, this over 200-year tradition has become the "IT" event of Munich Germany, complete with rides, music, dancing, and several cultural events.  The event lasts two weeks, beginning with the mayor of Munich tapping the first keg of beer for an event that draws more than 6 million people who consume roughly 2 million gallons of beer.  Oktoberfest began on Saturday, September 17, 2022 and will end this Saturday, October 1, 2022.    

Honors Hour: Leadership

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Tuesday, October 4 at 5pm in RSC 142

Are you interested in Leadership and want to learn more about declaring the Honors Leadership Track? Have you heard about BILL’S Trip- an immersive service-learning travel seminar in partnership with the National Park Service? Want to learn more about Lead for Tomorrow, a collaboratively taught leadership academy that past participants share as their favorite Honors course/ experience? This event is for you. Join for an informative and engaging program about all things leadership in the Cohen Honors College. Bonus- the Spring 2023 Place as Text travel destination for Lead for Tomorrow will be announced at this event- you won’t want to miss it! 

Cohen Honors Student Fee Scholarship Application is open NOW!

Apply by October 15th in order to receive $25 to cover half of your $50 Honors fee.

The link to apply: https://wichitastate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6zJ7FSbKjj3XLw2

For any questions reach out to Honors Student Council chairs: oslesnik@shockers.wichita.edu or jlamborski@shockers.wichita.edu

Student Spotlight

Image of Hope Dimick surrounded by eight yellow boxes. In the top left box, it reads " Name: Hope Dimick." the next box to the right reads " Hometown: Topeka, KS" and the top right box reads " Major: Entrepreneurship." The box to the left of Hope's Picture reads "Honors Distinction: Emory Lindquist Honors Scholar Track" and the box to the right of the image reads " Favorite Honors Benefit: Free Printing and a Place to do homework." The bottom left box reads " favorite honors class: Microeconomics," the middle box says "Involvement on campus: Greek Life" and the last box reads "Plans after graduation: Finding a job in public relations or marketing."

News & Information

Friends And Family Weekend in Honors

Image of people standing in the honors lounge and looking at different aspects of the honors college. Honors was proud to be a part of Friends and Family Weekend on Saturday,  September 24, 2022, from 2pm to 4pm.  Despite a rough start with Dr. Harrison wasting 2.5 gallons of non-alcoholic pina colada in the Honors Lounge and a last minute location change, the event was an overwhelming success.  More than 100 people (including students and family) visited the college, played an interactive bingo, enjoyed frozen drinks, won t-shirts, and listened to popular tunes spun by local performer DJ Clash.  Special thanks to graduate assistant Michaela Roper and ambassadors Tyler Bayliff and Danielle Goodwin, and to fifth grade students Max and Tatum from the Textron Tenacious Men for helping make the event a success.  

Go Where You're Needed

The AmeriCorps VISTA program here at Wichita State has positions available all around Wichita and Kansas! The VISTA program is dedicated to their mission to bring individuals and communities out of poverty. Members of the VISTA program make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a  non-profit organization and will earn a modest living allowance of $17,600. After a year of service, members are eligible for education rewards up to $6,000 and will be eligible to apply for a $2,000 scholarship to Wichita State University. To become a member, you must be 18 years old, a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and have a limited criminal history. 

For more information, visit the VISTA Webpage or contact Nicole Brown at Nicole.Brown@wichita.edu. To apply, visit my.AmeriCorps.gov and search "WSU VISTA."

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

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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