2018 Kansas Honors Connection Conference Call for Presentations
You are invited to join
other Kansas Honors College Deans, Program Directors, Staff, Professors, and Students
for the 2018 Kansas Honors Connections Conference
hosted by Emporia State University on Saturday, November 3.
This one-day event will be filled with student oral and poster presentations
with Kansas students presenting their research and ideas to other honors scholars
from across the state.
We will also have a chance to connect with one another as we build a strong statewide
honors community.
Registrations will be only $20 and will cover a light breakfast and lunch.
your presentations proposals by October 1. Registration will be available soon.
For more information email Kansas Honors Council or Ryan Diehl.
Wu's Big Event
Join Community Service Board in a day of service at Wu鈥檚 Big Event IX. Wu鈥檚 Big Event
is a bi-annual service event geared towards students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends
of the university passionate about volunteering. Volunteers will begin the day with
a kick-off breakfast and keynote speaker. Concluding opening events, volunteers will
be bussed out to one of seven service sites and perform three hours of community service
with fellow Shockers. Upon return, volunteers will take part in reflection activities
and be provided a boxed lunch. Come join Community Service Board in a fun-filled day
of service with the Wichita community!
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Obama Fellowship Opportunity
The Obama Foundation Fellowship is looking for outstanding civic innovators who are working within their communities to create change and addressing some of the world鈥檚 most pressing problems. The Obama Foundation Fellowship is a 2 year, non-residential program designed to amplify the impact of the participants work and inspire new civic innovation.
Applicants must be:
- over the age of 18
- not a candidate for political office
- not working for a 501(c)4 or 501(c)6
- not currently participating in other Obama Foundation programming.
Those interested may .
WHEAT Movie Night
WHEAT student organization is hosting a movie night on Sept. 25, 6:00 p.m. in Shocker Hall A1320. Students should on their preferred movie before attending. See you there!
Freshmen Advisory Council Application
Interested in providing feedback about your freshman Honors experience and how the Honors College can better welcome freshman? Apply to join the Freshman Advisory Board. This board will be comprised of 7-8 students and will meet twice a month.
Contact Jacob Tubach with any questions.
Accessability Syllabus Workshop
The Cohen Honors College will be hosting a Syllabus Accessibility Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 25th at 1:00 p.m. in the Shocker Hall Multi-purpose Room A1340. Dr. Gery Markova will be providing instructional guidance on accessibility pertaining to syllabus design. If you have not attended an accessibility compliant workshop or feel you would benefit from further instruction we strongly encourage you to attend. Sign-up not required.
Please contact Dr. Heidi Bell Associate Dean with any questions, (316)978-3315.
Dr. Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell Presents in Rome
Dr. Heidi VanRavenhorst-Bell was recently an invited guest speaker at the 3rd Academy of Applied Myofunctional Sciences Congress (AAMS) in Rome, Italy. Her presentation
titled, Clarity: Wireless Orofacial Myofunctional Imaging and Pressure Appliance, was before an international audience. While attending the AAMS Congress she was also
the recipient of the AAMS Rising Star Investigator Award for Great Promise in the Advancement of Medicine
Involving Myofunctional Therapy at the Hippocrates Gala.
Advisor's Hours
Tuesday | 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday | 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Thursday | 12:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Dean's Hours
Walk-In: Thursdays 2:00-3:30 p.m.
By appointment: email honors@wichita.edu
Contact Us
If you have a story to submit to the Honor's Weekly Update please email Jeromiah Taylor at honorsassistant@wichita.edu.
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