The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

Events & Deadlines


Donation Drive Ends Wednesday

Please consider donating baby items to families in need. The most needed items are diapers, diaper bags, wipes, baby powder, baby food, and formula. Donation boxes are located in the Honors College, the Office of Diversty & Inclusion, and Counseling & Prevention Services until March 31st.


Apply for the Battin-Lester Corporate Responsibility Fellowships by Next Friday

The Battin-Lester Corporate Responsibility Fellowships provide funding for students to engage in research and writing about corporate responsibility. Students present their research to a panel of community members during the university's annual Constitution Day celebration.

Click here for more information about the fellowships and how to apply. The application deadline is Friday, April 2.


You Are Invited to Night of the Colleges Next Friday!

The Honors College and WHEAT are hosting a virtual Night of the Colleges and Senior Celebration on Friday, April 2, from 3-5 p.m. First, Tajahnae Stocker, organizer of ICT Community Fridge, will be speaking on the theme of perseverance. Second, Honors graduates will be recognized. Then, Honors students and Honors faculty will get to know each other while playing bingo!

Click here to RSVP by Wednesday, March 31, to receive the Zoom link.


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The Honors College Faculty Council invites the campus community to two virtual events to learn more about faculty work in the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College.

Departmental Honors Tracks Panel Discussion on Tuesday, April 6, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Learn from faculty and department chairs about new and existing Departmental Honors Tracks. Hear about successes and challenges. Share questions and ideas. Click here for the Zoom link.

Honors Faculty Fellows Presentation & Discussion on Thursday, May 13, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m.

This year’s Honors Faculty Fellows will present updates on their projects. There will be an opportunity to ask questions and suggest ideas for future faculty fellows. Click here for the Zoom link.

If you have any questions, email Carla Mann.


Apply to be an Honors Ambassador!

Honors Ambassadors assist the Honors College in the recruitment of future Honors students. Honors Ambassadors represent the Honors College at various events and activities across campus. They help the Honors College in a variety of ways including but not limited to:

  • Mingling with students and parents at programs
  • Serving on student panels
  • Attending events hosted by the Honors College
  • Hosting information tables
  • Providing their perspective on WSU and the Honors College

Being an Honors Ambassador comes with many benefits, including developing leadership skills and networking with students, faculty, and staff.

Click here to learn more and apply by Friday, April 9.
Have questions? Email honorsoutreach@wichita.edu.


News & Information


Mark Your Calendars for Priority Enrollment

Honors students can register for Summer 2021 and Fall 2021 courses beginning at 7 a.m. on Monday, April 5.


Fall 2021 Course List

Here is a list of some of our Fall 2021 Honors courses. There are many more not on the list! Follow the instructions below to find every Honors course offered in Fall 2021.

Log into your myWSU account. Click on the myClasses tab. Find the yellow box titled Registration Tools on the right side. In that box, click on Student Registration (Banner 9). On the right side, click on Browse Class Schedule by Term. Select Fall 2021. Click the continue button. Find the search criteria titled Attribute (Gen Ed, SI, etc.). Type in Honors and select Honors Program Course. Click the search button.


Participate in an Honors College Research Study

This qualitative case study design has the goal of understanding the perceptions of the Honors College regarding diversity and inclusion, student involvement, and overall student well-being. Participants must be 18+ and must also be a member of the Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College.

Procedure: Students will be given a questionnaire with 10-15 questions targeting areas of diversity and inclusion, student involvement, and overall student well-being. Click here to fill out the questionnaire.

Contact: If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Kimberly Engber at kimberly.engber@wichita.edu.


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Honors College Information

The Honors College student lounge (on the ground level of Shocker Hall) is open Monday through Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

For general questions, email honors@wichita.edu.

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