Student Information
Federal Work Study Student Position
Student Job Title: On-campus: Honors Office Assistant
The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College is seeking an Office Assistant who will staff the main reception desk and provide general office support. Office assistants are official greeters who assist students, staff and faculty to use the resources of the Cohen Honors College and the Dean鈥檚 office. They assist with event planning, recruitment, and scheduling advising appointments as needed. The assistant must have strong oral and written communication skills and exercise discretionary judgment regarding student information and executive-level communication.
Shock the Future Town Hall Open to all Students Feb. 13
Learn more about a vision to bring our university campus into the 21st century. Not sure what a referendum is? Wonder what the plan is to Shock the Future? Wonder why we have bonds and student fees? Why now? Come to the Cohen Honors College town hall from 5-6 p.m. February 13 in 209 Hubbard to hear from Provost and acting President, Dr. Rick Muma and Dean of the Cohen Honors College, Dr. Kimberly Engber. All questions welcome about the university plans and current construction on Shocker Hall.
Fireside Chat
University Innovation Fellows Fall 2019 Application due Feb. 20th.
Every year, the UIF program introduces a new cohort of Fellows, and it is time to start looking for students for the Fall semester! All majors, all years, and all students are encouraged to apply! Click for the online application. Prospective students go through an interview process. Applications open on February 1st and close the 20th.
Apply for the Cohen Honors Outstanding Student Award Feb. 11th.
Applications sought for the 2019 Outstanding Cohen Honors Student Award. This award recognizes a high-achieving senior leader who takes on challenges and demonstrates commitment to academic excellence in honors. A student may win this award only once.
The application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, February 11. To review the eligibility requirements and application process, go to Outstanding Cohen Honors Student Award.
This award is sponsored by Dorothy and Bill Cohen. Recipients receive a signed image by astrophotographer Ken Naiff and recognition on a plaque in the college.
Honors Option Contracts
are due by the end of next week (Feb 8th). If there are any questions about the information provided you will be contacted. Otherwise, your faculty mentor will be asked to verify completion of the agreement at the end of the semester to award the Honors designation to the course. If you have any questions or concerns about the process please email Honors@wichita.edu
Office Information
Honors Advising Appointments
To schedule an Honors Advising Appointment email Honors@wichita.edu or Jessica.Raburn@wichita.edu If you happen to be in Hubbard Hall or nearby when a question occurs to you, please
feel free to stop by to see the Honors Academic Advisor who can visit with you immediately.
Thank you,
Jessica Raburn
Academic Advisor & Assistant Director
Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College
Hubbard Hall RM 133
Office Hours of the Dean
Walk-Ins: Thursday 2:00-3:30.
By Appointment: Email honors@wichita.edu
Contact Us
To submit a story to the Weekly Update email Jeromiah Taylor at honorsassistant@wichita.edu. For more updates visit the Cohen Honors .
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