Events & Deadlines
Stop by the Honors College Lounge on Monday
To celebrate Pi Day, we will have pies and tasty treats for you to grab on March 15!
Attend Honors Hour on Monday at 3 p.m.
Several Honors faculty members will be providing an overview of the Honors course
they will be teaching in Fall 2021. Afterwards, you will have a chance to ask questions
and suggest ideas for new Honors courses!
Every student who attends will earn points for their Honors House AND be entered into
a drawing for Honors swag. One winner will be randomly selected at the end of the
event.
Please check the weekly update email for the Honors Hour Zoom link.
Honors Hour: Fulbright U.S. Student Program
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers research, study and teaching opportunities in over 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. During their grants, Fulbrighters will meet, work, live with, and learn from the people of the host country. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others鈥� viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think.
ALL students (NOT just Honors students) are invited to Honors Hour: Fulbright U.S. Student Program on Wednesday, March 24, from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Fulbright Staff and Alumni Ambassadors will present general information about the Fulbright U.S. Program鈥檚 history, eligibility, award types, award benefits, and application components and tips. After the general presentation, students will be sorted into breakout rooms to hear about institution-specific details, such as campus resources, deadlines, and next steps.
to register for the information session. Note: The registration will say 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern time, which is 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Central time.
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.
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.
Apply for the Stronger Scholarship
Young people are actively changing the world. They bring new ideas, strategies, and
perspectives to issues our communities have been struggling to overcome for decades.
Young people are taking to the streets, mobilizing, and speaking out against racial
injustices, health inequities, and environmental racism鈥攁ll with heart, hope, and
vision.
In recognition of the important role young changemakers play in creating healthy,
safe, vibrant, and equitable communities, Prevention Institute has partnered with
Healthline to offer this year鈥檚 Stronger Scholarship. The scholarship will award three
$7,000 scholarships to students working to improve community conditions and reduce
health inequities in their communities.
for more information and to apply. The deadline is Tuesday, April 20.
News & Information
The Fall 2021 Schedule is Now Open
You can find the schedule in your My九色堂 account on the MyClasses tab under Registration Tools. To view all Honors classes, select Browse Class Schedule by Term. In the search section, look for Attribute (Gen Ed, SI, etc.) as one of the search fields. Type in Honors and select Honors Program Course. This will return every Honors course offered in the fall.
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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.
We want to hear from you! .