Events & Deadlines
Don't Forget the Honors Student Town Hall is Today at 2 p.m.
Find the Zoom link in the weekly update email.
Only a Few Days Left to Apply for the Outstanding Cohen Honors Student Award
The award recognizes a high-achieving senior leader who takes on challenges and demonstrates commitment to academic excellence in Honors.
Click here for the eligibility requirements. Be sure to submit your application by Monday, February 15, at 11:59 p.m.
Cohen Enhancement Scholarship Deadline Extension
A generous gift from Dorothy and Bill Cohen allows the Cohen Honors College to fulfill its mission of joining knowledge and innovation to grow visionaries. Cohen Enhancement Scholarships of up to $4000 support current Honors students in activities such as study abroad, National Student Exchange, unpaid internships, national conferences, undergraduate research, or service learning.
The Cohen Enhancement Scholarship February 1 deadline has been extended to Monday, February 15. Click here to apply.
Whatever Happened to "Black Capitalism?"
Dr. Robert E. Weems, Jr., the Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History at Wichita State University, will deliver his keynote address for Black History Month on Whatever Happened to "Black Capitalism?" The Decline of Public Discussion About African American Economic Development Since the 1960s on Thursday, February 18, at 6:30 p.m. Click here to register for this virtual event.
Tilford Talks: The Role of the Black Church in Socializing African American Students for School Success
Mr. Riccardo Harris and Dr. Kevin Harrison will host a discussion on the role that
spirituality and religion has had in helping students of color become successful in
K-12 and secondary, as well as, areas of opportunity on Friday, February 19, from 1 - 3 p.m. Click here to register for this virtual event.
Attend the Business Internship & Career Fair
This fair is for business majors and those interested in working in the business industry. Chat with employers from the Wichita metro area, across Kansas, and nationally. They are hiring for internships, part-time, & full-time positions.
When: February 23, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Where: Virtually via Handshake
What: Students sign up for 1-on-1 chats and 30-minute group sessions with employers
Apply for the Honors Student Fee Scholarship
The Honors 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 2021 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 Monday, March 1.
News & Information
Job Opportunity at the Honors College
Want to interact with Honors students and support the college? Apply to be an Honors Office Assistant! Honors Office assistants greet students and visitors from the front desk. They also assist Honors staff and faculty with special projects and events.
Visit Handshake to view more details and to apply! The deadline is Monday, February 15, at 12 p.m.
Congratulations, Trish Gandu, Marketing and Advertising Manager in Strategic Communications
Congratulations to Trish Gandu who has accepted a new position on campus as marketing and advertising manager in Strategic Communications beginning February 22nd. Trish will work with staff and departments across campus to develop and unify marketing strategies that advance the university’s mission and vision. In the five years that Trish has been with Honors, college enrollment has grown from approximately 350 students to more than 700. She significantly expanded college marketing and recruitment; developed a fledgling Honors Ambassadors student group into a large, organized program; mentored multiple classes of Koch Scholars; and moved Honors and Honors students forward in too many other ways to list here. Please join us in wishing Trish all the best in her position. We’re lucky to have her talents on campus. We’ll miss her, but we know the university will benefit from her expanded role.
Today is the Last Day to Make Payment Arrangements & Receive a 100% Refund for a Dropped Course
COVID-19 Funding for Students
The Office of Financial Aid is offering short-term emergency aid for qualifying students. It is intended for expenses related to the disruption of campus operations due to COVID-19. For more information, including instructions on how to submit an application to the Office of Financial Aid, click here.
Classrooms Available for Remote Study
Classrooms that are not reserved for class may be used by students who need space for remote learning. Click here for more information.
Have You Taken Advantage of LinkedIn Learning?
All Wichita State students, faculty, and staff have access to LinkedIn Learning for FREE. With over 16,000 courses and video tutorials taught by industry experts, LinkedIn Learning is one of the best ways to acquire new skills or refresh skills you haven't used in a while. After you complete a course, be sure to add it to your LinkedIn profile to showcase your knowledge. Click here for instructions on how to set up your account.
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Honors College Information
The Honors College student lounge (on the ground level of Shocker Hall) is open Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For general questions, email honors@wichita.edu.
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