October 7, 2024
Upcoming Honors Events
SAVE THE DATE! Don't miss our Annual Honors Bowling Night.
Do you have priority registration for Winter 2025?
Cal Poly provides Special Exception Registration Status (i.e. Priority Registration) to first- and second-year students who are members in good standing in the Honors Program. Students with Special Exception status may register first according to Cal Poly's registration appointment schedule. 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. First years, you will learn more about registration and your Honors Requirements in HNRS 100 this quarter.
Honors Printing Perk!
Every quarter honors students can print for free up to 100 black & white copies and 50 colored copies. The Honors printer is in Building 52, Room E34. You can stop by between 8:30am to 4pm if you need to print. Or email Jenni to arrange a time.
Would you like to do research for your Track Experience?
Dr. J (Jovanovic) is looking for 2-3 volunteer Research Assistants, to work in her Relationships Lab. Her research focuses on how romantic and sexual experiences inform or are informed by aspects of self or identity. Currently we are investigating hookup culture on campus. Research assistants will assist in analyzing qualitative data. Research assistants will also participate in weekly lab meetings. This is a 2-3 quarter commitment in order to count as a Track Experience. Preference will be given to applicants who have at least some background in qualitative coding and analysis and are from either the social science or psychology & child development department.
If interested, please fill out the Research Assistant Application. Applications are due by Sunday, October 13th at 11:59pm.
Seeking a Food Pantry Garden Student Assistant!
The Honors Program is hiring a paid Student Assistant to support Cal Poly's Food Pantry Garden, specifically in the role of Educational Outreach Coordinator. The time commitment is up to 5 hours per week. The position is for this academic year. Responsibilities include:
- Propose ideas for educational events (workshops, planting sessions, food demonstrations) and obtain necessary approvals
- Plan, lead, and manage 1-2 events, including budgeting, making purchase lists, and organizing materials
- Design educational materials such as slides, handouts, and interactive elements for workshops
- Assist with establishing educational signage within the garden (QR codes or bed labels that provide plant information, sustainable practices, etc.)
- Collaborate with faculty or staff to bring in guest speakers or partner on educational initiatives Garden Operations Assistance:
- Support the maintenance of the garden beds
- Assist and exhibit good garden practices for volunteers
- Attend weekly meetings with Garden Manager
If interested, please complete the Food Pantry Garden Student Assistant Application. For full consideration, please submit your application by Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at 11:59pm. Honors student applicants must be "in good standing" to be considered. For questions please email foodpantrygarden@calpoly.edu.
Join an Honors Student Committee!
We are still looking for volunteers for two of our Honors Committees. It’s a great way to be more involved in Honors. It’s also a way to earn your Leadership co-curricular! Read about each committee and then use the links below to apply! We have extended the application date to OCTOBER 10th!!
Events: For the Event Planning Committee, we are searching for 3-4 dedicated Honors students who are committed to expanding and representing the Honors Program via socials, registration events, and other campus activities.
Marketing/Communications: The Honors Marketing/Communications Team is a great opportunity for anyone interested in developing their communication, creative, and outreach skills! If you’re into social media, video/photography, graphic design/communications, or want to learn, this could be a great role for you and an excellent opportunity to get involved in your Honors community!
Application Forms:
Seeking Honors Ambassadors!
Want to give back to the Honors community and make a difference? Become an Honors Student Ambassador!
We are looking for several students (representing all six colleges and ideally representing all majors) to serve as Honors Student Ambassadors! Do you remember wanting to know more about the Honors program and not knowing who to ask? What about wanting to know about which classes and which professors to take within your major? By becoming an Honors Student Ambassador, you can be that person for fellow Honors students.
This is a relatively low time commitment with huge value – simply be willing to have your photo, bio, and email address posted on the Honors page, and answer the questions that come your way! This is also a great experience to list on a resume!
If interested, complete the Honors Ambassadors Interest Form by October 11th!
Co-Curricular Opportunity! Be an Honors Peer Advisor!
NEW! The Honors Program is seeking students to be Peer Advisors. This is a 3-quarter commitment involving ~2-3 hours per week. Responsibilities include being available in the Honors Commons for Drop-In advising hours 2 hours per week. In addition, Peer Advisors will help with our Honors registration events during the year. To be a Peer Advisor you must have been in the Honors program for at least 1 year. Being a peer advisor will satisfy your Co-Curricular: Teaching/Mentoring requirement.
If interested complete the Honors Peer Advisor Application by October 11th!
Join Our Honors Intramural Volleyball Team!
Looking for a fun way to stay active and meet new people? Join our gender inclusive intramural volleyball team! Every Sunday at 5:30 pm. No experience is necessary—just bring your enthusiasm and enjoy a laid-back, supportive environment where everyone’s welcome. If interested in joining let us know by completing this form: https://forms.gle/4ovfijjwnpHRzTcJ6
Campus Events You Don't Want to Miss!
Thinking about changing your major?
Check out our Study Abroad link!
The Honors Program has added a link to our website where we will post information about Study Abroad. Check out the information we have posted about CSU International Programs and SIT Study Abroad Programs on our Study Abroad link.
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!
Campus Clubs to Consider!
Sturctural Engineers Association of California
American Medical Student's Association
Are you interested in a Health-Related Profession?
If you are thinking of pursuing a health-related career (e.g. medicine, nursing, occupational therapy) check out Cal Poly's Pre-Health Advising website. Click on the Careers tab for information about prereqs for specifc professional programs.
Thinking about how to fulfill your Honors Elective requirement?
We have updated Module 2.6 in the Honors Handbook to make clear the number of ways you can get units toward your required Honors Electives.
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
NEW! The Honors Program is seeking students to be Peer Advisors. This is a 3-quarter commitment involving ~2-3 hours per week. Responsibilities include being available in the Honors Commons for Drop-In advising hours 2 hours per week. In addition, Peer Advisors will help with our Honors registration events during the year. To be a Peer Advisor you must have been in the Honors program for at least 1 year. Being a peer advisor will satisfy your Co-Curricular: Teaching/Mentoring requirement.If interested complete the Honors Peer Advisor Application by October 11th!
NEW! See the other Honors Committee applications announcements above!
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.
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!
