January 9, 2023
Happy New Year!!!
Stay tuned for more information on the current Campus Closure. Once open, the Honors Commons (Library, room 510) will open too.
Dr. J's Office Hours WINTER QUARTER:
Mondays: Zoom office hour 4:10-5 pm: https://calpoly.zoom.us/j/6639914856
Seats Available in HNRS Courses
Several of the HNRS Courses have seats available! REMEMBER to get honors elective credit for a cross-listed course you must be registered on the HNRS side. If there is no HNRS side it means we are NOT offering an Honors section of the course this quarter.
ALSO the following 1-unit HNRS 299 seminars still have a few seats available if you are looking to fulfill you honors elective requirements OR just want to take a really cool class!
HNRS 299-01 T: 10:10–11:00am; A Beginner’s Guide to Doing Your Own Research in Psychological Science
HNRS 299-04 W: 12:10pm-1:00pm; Rattlesnake Rebrand”: Creating an Interdisciplinary Strategy for Improving the Reputation of a Misunderstood Animal
HNRS 299-05; M 3:10-4:00pm, Creativity 101
Please email Jenni (jeduval@calpoly.edu) if you'd like a permission to enroll.
Need a permission number?
If you have completed a Co-curricular or Track experience and are ready to take HNRC 200-02, HNRC 200-03 email honors@calpoly.edu for permission numbers. HNRS 361 is currently full. We will offer HNRS 361 in Spring.
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!
We still need mentors* and mentees for the Honors Peer Mentoring Program! (*fulfills your co-curricular teaching/mentoring honors requirement)
Whether you are a student who wishes to make a difference by becoming a peer mentor (2nd year and up for mentors) or you are looking to become a mentee (all class years welcome), please fill out this form and we will work on matching you with someone with shared experiences and interests. Importantly, please understand that any successful mentoring relationship is a commitment. As such, we require that everyone in the program participates for two quarters (Winter and Spring 2023). You will attend two group events with those in the Peer Mentoring Program, two Honors-sponsored events, and meet your mentor/mentee(s) two times each quarter. In addition to getting to build a mentoring relationship (and hopefully a great friendship!) with a peer in the Honors program, you will also get to know Dr. Jovanovic (Honors Program Director), Dr. Bennion (Associate Director), Jenni Duval (Admin Support Coordinator), and the Student Leadership team via our program events. And lastly, for mentors, this experience will also fulfill your Honors co-curricular requirement. Apply here by FRIDAY JANUARY 13TH!
Looking for Honors advising?
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.
Have you completed a Co-Curricular Experience?
To learn more about how to satisfy the Honors Co-Curricular Experience click on the Co-Curricular Experiences link under Current Students on our website.
Job/Volunteer Opportunities
AmeriCorps 6 Month Fellowships: Apply by 1/13. Cal Poly now has 4-6 openings for 6-month Fellowships from Feb 2023 to July 2023. (This often opens the door for the potential to continue for a full year term.)
Further details are available at https://bit.ly/VIP-CalPoly-SLO_HT, along with information on how to apply. Deadline to apply is January 13th
Undergraduate Research Opportunities!
The CSU Student Research Competition is held each spring to promote excellence in undergraduate and graduate scholarly research and creative activity by recognizing outstanding student accomplishments across the 23 CSU campuses.
The competition is open to all disciplines and to current undergraduate and graduate students and 2022 alums. Cash prizes are awarded.
Submissions are due Friday 1/20/23 at 11:59pm CA time.
Learn more:
- W 1/11/23, 1:10-2pm – Hybrid CSU Research Competition Info Session. Building 38, Room 114 and Zoom Meeting ID 883 6250 1116
- Office of Student Research Website
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.
Funding/Scholarship Opportunities
Donald A. Strauss Scholarship. The Donald A. Strauss Scholarship Foundation awards $15,000 to as many as 15 outstanding students to pursue their projects of public service and social change. This is the 2nd year the Cal Poly students are eligible. To learn more check out the Strauss Foundation website. Applications are due January 24, 2023.
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.
CO-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES
Teaching/Mentoring
Be a mentor for the Honors Peer Mentoring Program. It's a Winter & Spring quarter commitment. You will attend two group events with those in the Peer Mentoring Program, two Honors-sponsored events, and meet your mentee(s) two times each quarter. Apply here by FRIDAY JANUARY 13TH!
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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!
Honors Program Information!
E-mail: honors@calpoly.edu
