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The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

Oct. 28, 2022
By Kyndal Dorzweiler

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Events & Deadlines

A Message from Dean Engber: Find Your October Dreams

Creek Nation poet Evalyn Callahan Shaw reminds us in her poem “October” that this is “the month that seems/all woven with midsummer dreams.” These golden days with “gossip in the trees” are some of the most beautiful on our campus. As you recover from the crunch of midterms, take a little time to enjoy the crunching of the leaves underfoot – or take some time for a Shocker Volleyball game on November 11th when we’ll be recognized as College of the Game, thanks to an invitation from the Department of Athletics and our new athletic director, Kevin Saal. 

Remember you can drop by the Honors office in Shocker Hall Building A with questions - or just to share your October dreams with us!

 

Read all of Shaw’s poem on poets.org

Lead for Tomorrow- Spring 2023 Applications due November 1

White graphic with the Lead for tomorrow logo on it. At the top there are five icons. From left to right, they appear as a blue globe, a green plant with three leaves, two yellow chat boxes stacked atop one another, an orange circle witha white arrow pointed to the left, and a teal location marker.

Have you heard about Lead for Tomorrow? We are so excited to host our 3rd Leadership Academy this spring. Check out more information below and all the details on our website. Applications are now open and are due November 1 online. 
 
Complex ideas. Messy Problems. Connecting as Leaders. All while engaging in meaningful courses and educational travel. This is Lead for Tomorrow. Let me put it this way- What happens when you bring together 5 faculty thought leaders from different departments, 2 classes – spring and a one-week summer pre-session, and 1 focus on understanding how to lead for social change through understanding Connected Leadership? You build an intellectual community of honors students and faculty that students have shared is the highlight of their Honors experience, their favorite class, and an awesome opportunity to learn and travel. 
 
Here is a great testimonial from one of our Faculty Thought Leaders- “The collaboration of instructors leading up to this class has been amazing and I believe it is going to be absolute awesome experience for students to dive into all the different approaches to learning around a conceptual topic. This is the class I would have wanted to take, where you study a topic or theme through a team of instructors delivering a variety of perspectives and a different student learning experience each week.” - Doug Stucky, Faculty in Design Thinking.
 
We know Honors students have big dreams and ask big questions that don’t fit neatly into disciplinary models and majors. They want to leave a legacy. That’s what Lead for Tomorrow is all about. For more information, including how to apply, visit www.wichita.edu/honorslead. (Costs associated with travel are covered by a gift from Dorothy and Bill Cohen.)

College of the Game

Yellow graphic with white volleyballs of various sizes flying across. In big grey font it reads " Shocker Volleyball: College of the Game, Cohen Honors College" and in smaller font it reads "Vs. Tulane, Friday November 11, 7:00pm" The bottom half of the graphic reads " 50 Group tickets available. Scan the Qr code to sign up or contact jlamborski@shockers.wichita.edu. Students, Faculty, staff, alumni and friends are invited to cheer on Shocker Volleyball and be recognized as the college of the game. Meet in front of the Shocker Hall Building A- Honors Office at 6:40 or at the Koch Arena southwest entrance at 6:45."

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.

 

Become a Part of the International Buddy Program!

Image of students together from WSU and students from other countries. This graphic gives information about the International Buddy Program, and there is a QR code in the bottom right corner that directs you to the informational page for the Buddy Program.

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 

Deadline to apply is Friday, November 4th.
Contact studyabroad@wichita.edu with any questions.

Join us for Pizza and Peer Advising!

Grey background with a yellow cylinder going horizontally across the graphic with text that reads "The Honors College Student Council presents: Peer Speed Advising and Pizza." Below the yellow cylinder is a blue cylinder that says "Join us for a come-and-go, peer to peer academic advising session." To the left of the grapic is a black circle with a yellow QR code inside and at the bottom of the graphic is the following information "November 10th, 5-6pm in the Honors College Lobby"

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

Shooting Sports Team Open House Today!

The Honors College has students that are involved in a variety of sports. Our very own Brandy Henrickson and Tyler Bayliff are members of the WSU Shooting Sports Team, and they will be hosting an Open House on October 28 at Ark Valley Gun Club starting at 4:30 p.m. It will be a networking opportunity with the Shooting Sports Team, High School Shooting Teams, and other faculty and students!

For more information, please contact Brandy Henrickson at bmhenrickson@shockers.wichita.edu.

Honors Council Painting Party!

Watercolor background with two brown paintbrushes spreading gold paint. In purple letters, the graphic reads " Honors College Paint Party Social. Friday, November 4th, 4:00pm-6:00pm, Cohen Honors College Lounge. Canvases and Paint Provided." At the bottom of the graphic is a text box that says "Questions? Contact degoodwin@shockers.wichita.edu."

The Cohen Honors College Student Council is inviting you to attend the Paint Party Social on November 4th 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. 

Join the Dodgeball Team!

Image with a basketball court as the background and labeled "Dodgeball" at the top. In the center of the graphic, there is a large red dodgeball with white text on it that reads "Looking to dodge your stress? Come Join Active Academics in Dodgeball! All are welcome." Below the dodgeball are two QR codes. The one on the left is titled "IMLeages Website" and the one on the right is labeled "Active Academics." In between the QR codes is a text box that says "Register by November 28th."

The Honors Council is inviting you to join in the Dodgeball League! Get out there and play a game from our childhood while also interacting with other students and the campus!

You can join these teams by scanning these QR codes or by visiting the WSU Leagues website! 

Registration Ends on November 28th, so sign up while you can!

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Conner Murphy at csmurphy2@shockers.wichita.edu

Active Academics: Join the Cornhole League!

Blue graphic with diagonal light blue lines. Top of graphic has text that reads " Teams Now Open! Corn Hole Teams of 2-3" witha cornhole board next to the text box. Below are two QR codes. The one on the left is labeled "Honors Intramurals Discord" and the one on the right is labeled "WSU IM Leagues Website." Above the QR coes is a little text box that reads "Join an Active Academics Affiliated Team or Create a Team on IMLeagues." Registration ends November 11

The Honors Council is inviting you to join in the Cornhole League! Cornhole is a great way for you to spend time with your friends and participate on campus!

You can join these teams by scanning these QR codes or by visiting the WSU Leagues website! 

Registration Ends on November 11th, so sign up while you can!

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Omar Farhoud at oxfarhoud@shockers.wichita.edu 

 

News & Information

Alumni In Action: The Story of Andrew Stockmann

Image of Andrew Stockmann in the Greenbay Packers Football Stadium.

Andrew Stockmann is a perfect representation of what we mean when we say "More Meaningful Work" here in the Cohen Honors College. Andrew used his passion for sports and for history to create his own podcast that now has over twenty six episodes to listen to. Stockmann travels around the United States to dive into the rich history of sports across the nation. 

“The inspiration was wanting to fill my time in a more meaningful way,” he said. “In January of 2021, I was working remotely. I was really just working 9 to 5 from my apartment. I was watching ’Everybody Loves Raymond‘ reruns in the evenings, and I was like ‘That’s not a bad way to live, but it’s not the best, most fulfilling way.'"

The Cohen Honors College is proud of Andrew for finding his passion and creating a meaningful and enlightening project that many will enjoy for years to come!

To read the full story, please visit the Wichita State News Website.

Honors Team Members Take New Advising Positions!

Image of Jessi Raburn.

Jessi Raburn has accepted an advising position in the College of Health Professions. Her last day in Honors will be Friday, October 28.

Image of Erin LeBegue.

Erin LeBegue will become an academic advisor in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences. Her last day in Honors will be Friday, November 11. 

We’ll miss their great work in Honors, but we’re fortunate to keep them here on campus. Thank you to everyone who came to the open house yesterday to celebrate Jessi. We’re planning an open house gathering for Erin on Friday, November 11th.

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.

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