February 12, 2024
This Week's Honors Events!
We will continue watching The Bachelor TONIGHT!
To see the Schedule of Honors Winter Quarter events click on EVENTS on our website.
Next Week's Events!
Looking for your registration time?
You can find your registration date and time on your portal under the Academics tab. It will be under Academics Schedule. You will see your first round and second round date and time. See module 2.12 of the Canvas Honors Handbook to learn more about the requirements to be in good standing to receive Special Exception status. If you do not meet the requirements you will not have special exception status for Spring!
First round registration for students with Special Exception starts if February 22!
Take Advantage of Being an Honors Student!! Take an Honors Seminar this Spring!
One unique aspect to being a member of the Honors Program is access to the 1 unit, credit/no credit Honors Seminars taught by the best instructors at Cal Poly. These seminars are designed to be engaging without a heavy workload. Its a chance to learn about something you might not have considered before. Don't pass up this opportunity! Check out the list for Spring 2024: Honors Seminars
Planning your schedule for NEXT QUARTER?
Use the Tentative Course Offerings link to see what Honors courses will be offered in Spring. IMPORTANT! If you are planning to graduate in Fall 2024, please plan to take HNRS 461 in SP24!!! We do not offer HNRS 461 in Fall.
Research Funding Opportunities!
New! A special opportunity for Honors students! The Portz Fellowship from the National Collegiate Honors Council. Applications due March 31, 2024.
URise. U-RISE is a program funded by NIH that provides research opportunities to students from underrepresented groups and develop their identities as scientists. Applications due February 23, 2024.
Participants Needed!
The Kinesiology and Public Health Department are looking for participants for a 4-week exercise study. If you have been wanting to start exercising regularly, but don't know where to start, this is the perfect study for you. Follow the QR code on the flyer to see if you are eligible.
New Club!! Cognitive Neuroscience Club
Join Cal Poly's Cognitive Neuroscience club at their first meeting on February 15th! Link to join the GroupMe: https://groupme.com/join_group/99024599/SIzE7SSK
If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to the club’s presidents: Claire Carlson (ccarls26@calpoly.edu) and Kamryn Coyne (kacoyne@calpoly.edu).
Volunteer Opportunity!
Sign up Here!
Add Community Service to your Cal Poly Transcript!
Get credit for your community service participation put on your University Transcript! To get credit, you must complete a minimum of 150 hours over the course of your time at Cal Poly. Hours completed over the summer or other academic breaks still count towards these hours, as long as you get them signed off by as volunteer supervisor or Cal Poly faculty member.
The Cal Poly Honors Program wants to make this process as simple as possible for all of its students. The program will keep track of and sign off on all of your hours; just complete this attendance form when you volunteer. We also coordinate exciting volunteer events for Honors students throughout the year. See the list of our latest opportunities here!
Attention First Years!! Mandatory Check In!
To ensure you have a plan and are making good progress toward your Honors Requirements, we are requiring all first years to meet with a Peer Advisor by the end of Spring quarter 2024. Before meeting with the Peer Advisor fill out the 4-Year Check List. You can indicate on the checklist when you plan to complete certain requirements and what you think you will do for your Track and Co-Curriculars. Bring the form with you to your check in and have the Peer Advisor sign and collect the form. First years who do not complete a check by end of Spring 24 quarter will not receive priority registration in WN25.
Need Advising?
Our Peer Advisors are available in-person or on zoom to answer any questions you have about the Honors program (e.g., Honors requirements, balancing Honors & major requirements, Co-Curricular experiences, Track, etc). Learn more about Peer Advising.
CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Teaching/Mentoring
Follow us on Instagram!
Follow us on our Honors Instagram page!
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.
The Honors Commons is Back!
Until our more permanent-temporary space becomes available, the University has assigned us the large conference room on the first floor of Jespersen Hall (bldg. 116; when you walk into the building turn left) to use as our Commons. There are lots of tables, chairs and whiteboards. It's the same building with Jenni's temporary office and the Honors printer. The room will be open M-F, 8am to 5pm.
Honors Program Information!
E-mail: honors@calpoly.edu
- The Honors copier in Building 116 (Jesperson), Room 212. The copier is connected to computers for anyone who needs to print. The copier will be available Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 9am to 4pm. If you need it on Monday or Friday, please email Jenni, jeduval@calpoly.edu to set up a time.
- Jenni's office is Building 116, Room 212 (with the copier!)
- Dr. J's temporary office is Building 47, room 23F
Dr. J's Winter Quarter Office Hours:
Tuesdays: In person 12:30 to 2:00pm in my office, Building 47, Room 23F.
Or email jjovanov@calpoly.edu to set up a zoom meeting.
Need someone to talk to?
Reach out to Cal Poly's Counseling Services. They are there to support your emotional health and well being!
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
