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Honors Students Land 15 SURCA Undergraduate Research Awards

Honors Students Land 15 SURCA Undergraduate Research Awards; Also Among WSU Academic Showcase Presenters

Evelyn Quezada discusses her research with SURCA judge and Honors faculty member Lydia Gerber

PULLMAN, Wash.—Washington State University Honors College students made up about one-third of all students competing for prizes at the inaugural Showcase for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activities (SURCA) on March 30, 2012, and took home a similar percentage of all of the prizes.

Fifty Honors students from majors across campus made oral or poster presentations at SURCA about their research, scholarship, and creative activities—work that is termed “research” for undergraduates at WSU. In total, 39 SURCA awards were presented in eight categories to a total of 44 students and one laboratory WSU-wide; Honors students won 15 of those. » More …

WSU Honors College’s Katie Gillespie Named Editor of “The Daily Evergreen”

WSU Honors College’s Katie Gillespie Named Editor of “The Daily Evergreen”

PULLMAN, Wash. -WSU Honors College sophomore Katie Gillespie, journalism major from Spokane Valley, will be the chief editor of The Daily Evergreen for the fall 2012 semester. Gillespie was one of five candidates competing for the position.  The decision was made by a selection panel. » More …

Honors College at WSU Lands18 Award Spots for Auvil Scholars Fellowships for Undergraduates

Honors College at WSU Lands18 Award Spots for Auvil Scholars Fellowships for Undergraduates

PULLMAN, Wash.—Eighteen Honors College students at Washington State University have received word that they are among the 43 recipients of 2011-12 Auvil Scholars Fellowships awarded to support undergraduate research.

With majors ranging from Spanish to biochemistry, and from economics to organic agriculture, the Honors students include the only freshman to receive an award this year. » More …

A Postcard From Finland: Studying Abroad with Citizenship

A Postcard From Finland: Studying Abroad with Citizenship

–     By Deven Tokuno

"The hardest part about studying abroad was getting used to the language-especially since my name is a Finnish name. It was often assumed that I was a fluent Finn. The hardest part about coming back to the America? Definitely getting used to English!" ~ McFeely on his experience in Finland
“The hardest part about studying abroad was getting used to the language-especially since my name is a Finnish name. It was often assumed that I was a fluent Finn. The hardest part about coming back to the America? Definitely getting used to English!” ~ McFeely on his experience in Finland
Catching the study abroad fever is easy to do at the Honors College. Stories of adventures in exotic places around the world encourage students to learn more about this unique opportunity. For some, country selection is the hardest part. For others, it’s as easy as dual-citizenship. » More …

A Postcard From Finland: Studying Abroad with Citizenship

A Postcard From Finland: Studying Abroad with Citizenship

-by Deven Tokuno

Catching the study abroad fever is easy to do at the Honors College. Stories of adventures in exotic places around the world encourage students to learn more about this unique opportunity. For some, country selection is the hardest part. For others, it’s as easy as dual-citizenship. » More …

Lee and Kuzyk Bring a World-Class Education to Honors Students

Lee and Kuzyk Bring a World-Class Education to Honors Students

Chuck Munson, chair of the WSU Teaching Academy, presented awards to Kuzyk and Lee at the 2011 University College Awards Ceremony.
Chuck Munson, chair of the WSU Teaching Academy, presented awards to Kuzyk and Lee at the 2011 University College Awards Ceremony.

Pamela Lee and Pat Kuzyk, two long-time Honors College faculty members, landed a top university honor when each received the 2011 WSU Distinguished Teaching Award in spring. » More …

Honors Bhatia Lecture March 6 by Alumna and U.S. Ambassador Leslie V. Rowe

Honors Bhatia Lecture March 6 by Alumna and U.S. Ambassador Leslie V. Rowe

PULLMAN, Wash.—The Washington State University Honors College welcomes alumna and U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Mozambique Leslie V. Rowe to present the V.N. Bhatia Lecture at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 6, in the Smith Center for Undergraduate Education, room 203.

“Ambassador Rowe will discuss ‘The Challenge of Diplomacy in a Complex World,’ a topic she is well familiar with as a career diplomat,” says Libby Walker, dean of the Honors College.  “This tenth V.N. Bhatia Lecture takes place during the 50th Anniversary year of Honors at WSU, and we are very certain that Dr. Bhatia would be both pleased and honored to have Ms. Rowe speak at a lecture named for him and on a topic of international importance.” » More …

Rempe and Rosenkranz Recall International Experiences

Certificate of Global Competencies: Rempe and Rosenkranz Recall International Experiences

Approximately 29 percent of Honors students at Washington State University study abroad and about 80 percent of entering freshmen study a language other than English during their first semester at WSU. These Honors students are eligible to earn a Certificate of Global Competencies before graduating. » More …

WSU Honors College Offers Three New Summer Programs for Current and Prospective Students

WSU Honors College Offers Three New Summer Programs for Current and Prospective Students

PULLMAN, Wash. – Typically, the Honors College at Washington State University restricts its summer offerings to high-impact, faculty-led study abroad courses for current students.  But summer 2011 will be different, when the college launches new programs designed for current and prospective students. » More …

WSU Auvil Scholars Program Supports 17 Honors Students’ Research- for Fall 2010

WSU Auvil Scholars Program Supports 17 Honors Students’ Research for Fall 2010

PULLMAN, Wash.—Washington State University Undergraduate Research announced that 17 students from the Honors College are among those who have been awarded $1,000 Auvil Scholars Fellowships for the 2010-11 academic year.  There were 34 total recipients and nearly 100 applicants from majors and disciplines across campus, both record setting numbers for the program. » More …