December 09, 2022

The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

By Kyndal Dorzweiler

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Events & Deadlines

Congratulations to the Graduates of Fall '22

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Calling All Seniors! Apply for the Outstanding Cohen Honors Student Award

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This award recognizes a high-achieving senior leader who takes on challenges and demonstrates commitment to academic excellence in Honors. Students who have completed at least 90 credit hours by the end of summer 2023, are in active standing with Honors, and have maintained a 3.25 minimum overall GPA are eligible to apply. For more information including the application please visit our website here. The application is now open and due Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at 11:59pm. Question can be directed to honors@wichita.edu. 

Apply to the 2023 Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol

The Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event is an opportunity for students to present their research experiences virtually to state lawmakers, Board of Regents members, and the WSU community on March 1st, 2023.

Up to 40 students participate each year representing each of the state鈥檚 eight public four-year institutions. Projects from a broad range of disciplines are encouraged, especially those that relate to the state of Kansas and issues important to the State Legislature (e.g. education, health, agriculture, aviation, biotechnology, energy, transportation, manufacturing, environment, and social services).
Up to five projects will be selected from each institution, and students working on the same research project are encouraged to apply as a group.
Click Here for more information and to apply. Applications due by January 31st.

Youth Mentoring Opportunity Available Through INSPYRE

The INSPYRE research team is recruiting individuals of any major to participate in a youth mentoring opportunity. This is a 3-credit hour PSY 608 class. Mentoring sessions take the place of in-class time. Mentors will be paired with an elementary school student struggling to manage their peer relationships through the duration of the spring semester. Mentors must be able to pass a background check, have reliable transportation, and be able to attend their mentee's lunch and recess twice/week. Mentors can choose which days they mentor at the school. If interested, please email inspyre@wichita.edu to set up an interview. Individuals can also contact Dr. Slade directly at samantha.slade@wichita.edu. 

News & Information

Job Opportunities on Campus!

The College of Health Professions Advising Office is hiring two Student Workers. Work Study is preferred, but not required. This job entails greeting students, answering phone calls, scheduling appointments etc. Please email CHP.Advisor@wichita.edu with your contact information if you are interested!

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