Dr. Alison Specht, an Ecosystem Research Analyst, will address building collaboration and teamwork in complex, transdisciplinary research projects. The seminar will be today from 12 - 1 p.m. Click here for the Zoom link.

The Senior Honor is one of the most prestigious honors a Wichita State University student can receive. Each year, only ten students are selected to receive the Senior Honor. This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU, and service to WSU and the surrounding community.

Please visit wichita.edu/SeniorHonors for eligibility and application instructions. The deadline is February 21st at 5 p.m. If you have any questions, please email vpstudentaffairs@wichita.edu.

The Student Government Association (SGA) wants to hear from YOU! Attend the SGA and President's Town Hall to converse with President Rick Muma, Interim Provost Shirley Lefever, SGA President Rija Khan, and SGA Vice President Kamilah Gumbs. It will take place on February 22nd at 2 p.m. in RSC 233.

Join the Wichita Honors Events & Activities Team (WHEAT) every other Thursday from 6 - 7 p.m. in the Honors College Seminar Room to plan events for the Honors community! The next meeting is on Thursday, February 24th. For more information, please email WHEAT President Emma Ahrenholtz at erarhenholtz@shockers.wichita.edu or join the Discord with code SDCTHDxYbY.

Join WHEAT on February 25th from 6 - 8 p.m. in the Honors College for their social! Help them kick off events for the semester with food, crafts, and games!

The Honors College Student Council has instituted a scholarship fund to alleviate any financial burden placed on students by the Honors student fee. The application contains a 250 word essay. Applications are evaluated by the Student Council. If selected, this scholarship will cover half of the applicant's $50 Honors student fee for the Spring 2022 semester. Preference will be given to applicants who do not receive the Honors Merit Scholarship. Applicants will need to reapply every semester.

Click here to apply. Applications are due March 1^st.

Congratulations to Honors alum Tracia Banuelos for her recent article “Contextualizing Familial Relationships Between Queer Elders of Color” published in the Journal of Black Sexuality and Relationships. Tracia graduated from Wichita State in 2018 with degrees in psychology and women’s studies and an Emory Lindquist Honors Scholar track. Currently pursuing a master of science in social research at Hunter College of the City University of New York, Tracia lives and works toward a better world in New York City. Read the article at this link and find Tracia on LinkedIn.

Want to play sports, but need a team? Join an Honors Intramural Sports team this semester! Teams are open to all, not just Honors students, so bring your friends too! If you're interested, please click here or scan the QR code above.

The Honors College Student Council wants to hear from you. Click here to share any comments, ideas, or suggestions you have about how to improve the Honors experience. It is anonymous.

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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. Speak with the Honors Student Assistant at the desk or email honorsassistant@wichita.edu if you have any trouble.

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