Wichita State University
Events & Deadlines
Honors Hour: You as a Leader Next Week
Are you unsure if leadership is for you or have you ever wondered about your personal leadership style? Are you interesting in understanding how values inform your leadership preactice?
Join us on Tuesday, September 28, at 3:30 p.m. in RSC 240. Dr. Chelsea Redger-Marquardt will share about different leadership approaches and styles and explain how you are a leader! She is the Director of Honors Service-Learning and Leadership Academy.
Director of Diversity Initiatives Application Closing Soon
The Cohen Honors College Student Council aims to develop a strong sense of community and common identity among Honors students by providing opportunities and serving as a refuge to all students of the Honors College. The Council uses innovative approaches to identify and address the challenges and needs of all Honors students and serves as the voice of students through communication with the staff, faculty, and Dean of the Honors College. The Council meets Thursdays at 5 p.m.
Apply here. The application closes on Wednesday, September 29.
The Cohen Honors College is seeking an Office Assistant who will staff the main reception desk and provide general office support. Office assistants are official greeters who help students, staff, and faculty use the resources of the Cohen Honors College and the Dean’s office. They assist with event planning, recruitment, and scheduling advising appointments as needed. The assistant must have strong oral and written communication skills, as well as, exercise discretionary judgement regarding student information and executive-level communication.
Click here to read the full description on Handshake. Applications will be accepted until October 1st. Interviews will be conducted the week of October 4th. Contact Assistant to the Dean Carla Mann at carla.mann@wichita.edu if you have any questions.
Get Involved with the First-Year Research Experience
The Cohen Honors College is excited to accept applications to participate in the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM program. The mission of the FYRE program is to introduce research to first-year undergraduates in a practical and accessible way. Students selected for the FYRE program will be required to enroll in an introductory research seminar course that exposes them to research methods. Students are matched with research positions in WSU labs actively involved in scholarly STEM research. Learn more at wichita.edu/fyre. Questions may be directed to FYRE Program Director Dr. Moriah Beck at moriah.beck@wichita.edu or 978-5476.
Click here to apply. Applications will be accepted until Friday, October 1.
Interested in Going to Law School after 3 Years at Wichita State? Apply for LEAD!
Wichita State has entered an agreement with the University of Kansas School of Law to offer the Legal Education Accelerated Degree (LEAD) program, new in fall 2021. Wichita State students interested in the LEAD program will major in one of five liberal arts and sciences areas: criminal justice, English, history, philosophy, and political science. This strong liberal arts and sciences preparation will help students succeed at KU Law. LEAD students will complete three years of work at Wichita State in an approved major. After the first year of law school at KU, 29 hours will transfer back to Wichita State as general elective credits to complete the bachelor’s degree.
Applications are due Friday, October 15. For more information and to apply, click here.
New Academic Service-Learning Experience: Bill's Trip
The Cohen Honors College is very excited to unveil a new academic service-learning experience, Bill's Trip! It is named in honor of Bill Cohen and stands for Building Investment in Lifelong Leadership & Service. Students will travel to Grand Canyon National Park in January to spend the week serving and learning about the National Parks. Prior to travel, students will explore resources focused on the National Park Service, Grand Canyon, stewardship, and servant leadership. Students have the option of taking the course as 1 credit hour or 3 credit hours. All student travel is funded through a generous gift in honor of Bill Cohen. Students will only be responsible for course tuition.
Bill's Trip sounds incredible, right? Read more and apply at wichita.edu/honorsnationalparks. The application deadline is Friday, October 15, at 5 p.m.
Lead For Tomorrow Leadership Academy
Announcing this year's theme for the Lead for Tomorrow Leadership Academy...
Building Better Relationships: Communication, Comprehension, Collaboration, and Connection
The Leadership Academy strives to be a curricular program that engages students in
contemporary research and scholarship based on an annual theme, question, or issue.
Students will participate as a cohort in an 8 week course, as well as, a Place as
Text travel experience and design thinking process (1 credit hour travel seminar)
culminating in pitches to the faculty thought leaders. Students will travel to Seattle, WA, in May. Students should look forward to neighborhood explorations, industry tours and panels,
and communication observations in settings such as Pike Place Market, sporting events,
coffee shops, and more. All student travel is funded through a generous gift from
Dorothy and Bill Cohen. Students will only be responsible for course tuition.
Visit wichita.edu/honorslead for more details about this amazing experience and make sure to apply by November 1 at 5 p.m.
Applications Open for the First-Year Honors Advisory Board
The First-Year Honors Advisory Board (FHAB) allows first-year Honors students the opportunity to grow as leaders while advocating for their peers. The Cohen Honors College would like to encourage any first-year Honors student interested in serving on the board to apply.
Volunteer Opportunity: Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization that helps families build and improve places to call home. It believes affordable housing plays a critical role in strong and stable communities. Wichita State University has committed to supporting the building of a Habitat for Humanity house not far from campus.
The Honors College is delighted to sponsor a day of building. No experience is necessary. Volunteers will serve under the supervision of construction staff. The Honors College is looking for 15 volunteers on Friday, November 19, from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. All volunteers will be given a Habitat for Humanity, All Campus Build t-shirt and a 30-minute lunch break.
Registration will be open until the spots are filled or until November 10. Click here to register. Select November 19. Either create an account or sign into your account then complete the form. You will receive a confirmation e-mail. Contact Honors Graduate Assistant Angelique Banh at honorsoutreach@wichita.edu with questions.
News & Information
Student Spotlight - Natasha Seneviratne
Submit Information for the Student Spotlight
The Cohen Honors College wants to give a shoutout to AMAZING students like you! To be featured on social media and in weekly update, click here to complete the form.
Survey for First-Year Honors Students
The job of the First-Year Honors Advisory Board is to support first-year Honors students!
Your responses will be used to plan events and activities throughout the year. The
Board wants to make sure that they are meeting your needs, so please feel free to
be honest about what you would like to see from the board or what type of support
you believe would be most helpful for first-year Honors students. This survey is estimated
to take 10-15 minutes. Thank you for your participation. 
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General Information about Honors
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. Talk to the Honors Student Assistant at the desk or email honorsassistant@wichita.edu if you have any trouble.
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