January 16, 2024
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.
There are still spots on the Honors Intramural Kickball, Ultimate Frisbee or Vollyball Teams!!
Do you still need to complete your Leadership Requirement (i.e. HNRS 261)?
FREE Leadership Certificate Courses are being offered Winter quarter through Cal Poly's Center for Leadership! These workshops are once a week, low stress AND can be used as an approved alternative to taking HNRS 261. If you are looking for an opportunity to strengthen your personal leadership skills, deepen your self-awareness, or learn to lead in different contexts, join us in the UU, room 217 for just 2 hours each week. No prior experience is required, and participants will receive a certificate once the series is completed. If you are interested, register on Cal Poly Now, and please email leadership@calpoly.edu if you have any questions!
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Check out the Senior Projects by last year's seniors!
Last year students in HNRS 461 were asked as part of the requirements for this class, to write up a short blurb about their senior project in their major. Check out the inaugural Honors Leaving a Legacy: 2023 Senior Project Showcase. It will give you an idea of what you can expect for your senior project!
Meet our new Honors Peer Advisors!
Find out more about Peer Advising on the honors website. 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).
Planning your schedule for NEXT QUARTER?
Use the Tentative Course Offerings link to see what Honors courses will be offered in Spring. And be sure to check out the Honors Seminars that will be offered!
IMPORTANT! If you are planning to graduate in Fall 2024, please plan to take HNRS 461 in either WN24 or SP24!!! We do not offer HNRS 461 in Fall.
Do you know what you will do for your Track Experience?
If you have secured what you will do for your Honors Track Experience remember you need to receive approval from the Honors program before you begin. To receive approval complete the Form in Module 4.4 of the Student Handbook.
Honors Progress Reports COMING SOON!
We are working to upload everyone's Honors Requirement Progress Reports to your OneDrive. We will provide more information on where to find and read the report in an email in the next couple weeks so stay tuned.
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!
Internship Opportunities
NEW! Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Panetta Institute Congressional Internship Program. Due date is February 12, 2024.
Looking for a meaningful opportunity post grad?
Garden Networking Party with One Cool Earth on January 18th
Join One Cool Earth Garden Educators as they prepare their headquarter garden space for the spring! You'll be learning about composting, garden space design, and soil health. You’ll get a chance to network and make connections with like minded folks and help One Cool Earth to beautify their headquarter garden. Snacks provided! Sign up here
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
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Info Session: Th 1/11/24, 11:10am-12pm (Zoom Meeting ID 883 6250 1116)
CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Teaching/Mentoring
Follow us on Instagram!
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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
Need someone to talk to?
Reach out to Cal Poly's Counseling Services. They are there to support your emotional health and well being!
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.
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
