Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

Honors Community News

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Members of the Honors College Student Council greet Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple at the Civic Engagement honors event hosted by the Council. 

 

Honors hires Applied Learning Graduate Assistant

The Cohen Honors College is excited to announce that Mariem Berrada has joined us as our Applied Learning Graduate Assistant. Mariem will be working closely with the Office of Applied Learning to cultivate internships and cooperative education opportunities for Cohen Honors students.

Not only will Mariem help students with the internship process at the university but she will also work one on one with you to interface with the community to find those opportunities for you.
   

She will be available for appointments in both the Cohen Honors College and the John Bardo Center.

 

Please email AppliedHonors@wichita.edu to schedule an appointment.

 

Honors Is Seeking Summer Research Institute (SRI) in First Year Research Experience (FYRE) Peer Mentors

SRI in FYRE is hosted on the WSU main campus June 7-11, 2020. SRI Peer Mentors will assist with camp preparation during the months of April and May. The SRI Peer Mentors will serve as a mentor, lead team building activities, help an incoming fellow Shocker transition into college life, participate in research alongside the campers, and assist the SRI team with other activities the week of the camp. If you have an interest in research, helping students explore their interests in research, and are looking for a short term paid position - please apply!
   
Deadline to Apply: February 14, 2020

 


   
 

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WSU Diversity hosting interfaith dinner

 

WSUDiversity will be hosting the upcoming Interfaith Dinner Dialogue at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 20 in RSC 208! When you register, enter "WSU" in the comments to be designated at this location.  

Follow @WSUDiversity for more events like this!

 

Attend Careers for a Cause

Attend Careers for a Cause on February 26, 2020 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. in the RSC 3rd floor to network with employers!
   

Grab a slice of pizza and meet-up with employers from Wichita and the surrounding area in the nonprofit and public service sector.
   
Chat with employers about careers you want in the future, and learn about internship and full-time career opportunities. Don鈥檛 miss out on a chance to follow your passion and help those around you. Come and have a conversation!
   
Bring your WSU ID and copies of your resume.
   
Employers from the following industries will be present:
   鈥 Local government - police, fire, and corrections
   鈥 Nonprofit 鈥 social services, arts organizations, and museums
   鈥 Public schools
   

For questions contact -

Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs
(316) 978-7240
bethany.kennedy@wichita.edu
wichita.edu/HugoWall
   
  

Honors Office News

Advising Appointment protocol 

To schedule an Honors Advising Appointment email Honors@wichita.edu or Jessica.Raburn@wichita.edu. If you happen to be in the Honors College or nearby when a question occurs to you, please feel free to stop by to see if the Honors Academic Advisor can visit with you immediately.  

-Jessica Raburn, Assistant Director and Academic Advisor

 

Dean Engber's open office hours -for students

Wednesdays 3-4:30 p.m.

Shocker Hall RA-A118