November 18, 2024
THIS WEEKS HONORS EVENTS!
Come join us for a workshop on how to find a summer internship!
Check out our Fall 2024 Calendar of Honors Events!
Honors Professional Roadmap Series!
Honors is starting something new this year. Each year we plan to have a series of Professional Development events throughout the academic year with a particular goal to help you. This year our series will focus on Getting A Summer Internship! Check out the events planned for the rest of the year!
Campus Events You Don't Want to Miss!!
Check out the information the Honors Program has posted about CSU International Programs and SIT Study Abroad Programs on our Study Abroad link. And read about our new partnership with University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa. It’s an opportunity to spend a quarter/semester at University of Hawaiʻi as part of their Honors program!
Last Chance to Apply for Dr. Taylor's Research Opportunity!
The Honors Program is continuing a new effort to offer ever quarter the opportunity for students who want to "try on" research to apply to work with a faculty on a research project for 1 quarter. Students who apply and are selected will register for 1 unit of HNRS 400. This unit can be used as an Honors Elective. The time commitment for this 1 unit is 4 hours of various research responsibilities each week.
FOR WINTER 2025
NEW! Dr. Emily Taylor from the Department of Biological Sciences is seeking applicants for the following project. Students from ANY major can apply!
Project description:
Analyzing California animal services divisions' policies about snakes. Have you ever wondered what happens to animals when someone calls Animal Control to remove a raccoon, skunk, or feral cat from their yard? What about rattlesnakes? California has over 150 separate animal services divisions, some of which are tasked with removing snakes from residential areas. In this study, we will continue analyzing a dataset collected by previous Cal Poly students about the policies and procedures of California animal services divisions when it comes to snakes. Preliminary results of our survey suggest that policies and procedures vary widely, ranging from the (scientifically recommended) policy of relocating snakes into the wild to the (unethical) policy of euthanizing them by decapitation. In this research project, students will examine the intersection of wildlife biology, public policy, and people's perceptions of unpopular animals to produce a publication documenting current practices and making evidence-based recommendations for changes.
Use the following link to apply to Dr. Taylor's Research Assistant Application. Applications are DUE BY TUESDAY NOVEMBER 19TH!
Need a Permission Number? Don't ask Dr. J!
If you have completed a Co-curricular or Track experience and are ready to take HNRC 200-02, HNRC 200-03 and/or HNRS 361 email honors@calpoly.edu for permission numbers. Same goes for HNRS 461!
REMEMBER! We will not give you a permission number if you have not submitted your Track and/or Co-curricular form (see Handbook).
A Note About HNRS 353 in WN25
Due to extenuating circumstances we can only offer 5 seats in HNRS 353 in WN25. These seats will be reserved for graduating seniors who need this course to graduate. If you are a graduating senior and were counting on taking this Upper Div B in Winter 25, please email Jenni, jeduval@calpoly.edu. Please note that this will be a large section of HNRS 353 cross-listed with WGQS and ES.
Important Note About Honors Cross-Listed Courses!!
If you are planning to take an Honors GE this year use the Tentative Course Offerings link on the Honors website to see what Honors courses will be offered. Just because you see a course on your Degree Planner does NOT mean the course will be offered. The Tentative Course offerings list is the most up to date information on what will be offered. Although Honors officially has a lot of cross-listed GEs, many will not offered.
REMEMBER! The only way to get credit for an honors course is if you register under HNRS. Just because a course is cross-listed does NOT mean it is an honors section. Honors sections are only honors sections if you can enroll under HNRS. Otherwise it is NOT an honors section and you will not get honors credit for the course.
Nominate Your Favorite Professor for Cal Poly's Distinguished Teaching Award!!
Have you had a professor that really made an impression on you? Someone you think stands out as amazing instructor? Consider nominating them for Cal Poly's Distinguished Teaching Award. The Distinguished Teaching Award recognizes faculty members who demonstrate excellence in teaching at Cal Poly. Only students and alumni, those who have been influenced most by faculty, are eligible to submit nominations. Nominations may be submitted online here and the last day to nominate is November 22, 2024.
Scholarship/Funding Opportunities
Learn about the Strauss Foundation Scholarship. They give a $15,000 scholarship annually to undergrads. Join their webinar to learn more.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities!
Stay up to date! Follow the Office of Student Research on Instagram @calpolystudentresearch.
Learn about other undergraduate research opportunities at Cal Poly. Check out the Office of Student Research website.
CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Teaching/Mentoring
TBA
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Check out what's happening at Career Services THIS WEEK!
Don't miss the workshops and events to prepare you for your profession or graduate school. Click on the Career Services website.
How to submit an announcement for the Weekly Update!
If you have an event that you want to share with our Honors Community, please complete the form (see link below). Announcements received by Sunday 11:59pm will be included in the Weekly Update posted on Monday.
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/4589651/Honors-Weekly-Update-Announcement-Request
Honors Program Information!
E-mail: honors@calpoly.edu
- The Honors Commons and Office is in transition! We have moved to Building 52, room E34 but are waiting for the room to be complete to open up to students. You can, however, stop by to print.
- If you need to meet with Dr. J please email her at jjovanov@calpoly.edu to set up a time.
Need someone to talk to?
Reach out to Cal Poly's Counseling Services. They are there to support your emotional health and well being!
