Mar 04 Image Exploratory Mini Grant Office Hours 4 – 5 p.m., March 4, 2026 You've been working diligently on your Exploratory Mini Grant application as you head towards the 4/3 deadline but have a few lingering questions....what do you do? Pop on into these office hours with W.A. Franke Honors staff members for help! They'll be available to share examples of supplementary documents (statement and budgets), provide feedback on drafted documents, and/or answer any lingering questions.
Mar 04 Image Exploratory Mini Grant Application Workshop 5 – 6 p.m., March 4, 2026 This workshop is designed to prepare students to submit the Exploratory Mini Grant (EMG) application (due April 3rd). We will go over the application process, provide examples of statements of purpose and budgets, answer any lingering questions students may have about how to submit the best representation of their project.
May 07 Image Franke Book Club 6 – 7 p.m., May 7, 2026 Come check out the newest club to join the Franke Honors College family! The Franke Book Club will give students the opportunity to read and discuss a variety of literature throughout the academic year.
May 05 Image Franke Honors Transfer Advisory Board of Students Meeting 5 – 6 p.m., May 5, 2026 TABS is a transfer student group that meets monthly to discuss issues that impact the Franke Honors transfer student experience. The group is dedicated to creating an inclusive space where transfer students feel welcome, and their contributions are acknowledged and celebrated. TABS is always looking for pathways for transfer students to better integrate into the Franke Honors, University of Arizona, and local Tucson communities through academic, social, and philanthropic endeavors.
May 01 Image Thesis Support Space 2 – 4 p.m., May 1, 2026 New this semester: the Franke Thesis Support Space! Every other Friday afternoon, Franke Honors will be providing a dedicated space for thesis students to work on their thesis, ask questions of a Franke Honors staff member, get access to resources, and connect with others. Every month will be themed towards parts of the thesis process and feature guided activity and insight from experts in that area. This time and space is open to seniors currently working on their thesis.
Apr 28 Image Sankofa Scholars Meeting 5 – 6 p.m., April 28, 2026 Please join us for this regularly scheduled meeting of the Sankofa Scholars, a group of students in the W.A. Franke Honors College that is open to all.
Apr 28 Image Nepantla Student Association Meeting 5 – 6 p.m., April 28, 2026 Nepantla Student Association's mission is to celebrate and uplift Mexican students and culture at the University of Arizona and its surrounding community.
Apr 23 Image Franke Lavender Scholars 7 – 8 p.m., April 23, 2026 The Franke Lavender Scholars is dedicated to exploring queer culture and history from an academic perspective. Open to everyone!
Apr 23 Image Franke Book Club 6 – 7 p.m., April 23, 2026 Come check out the newest club to join the Franke Honors College family! The Franke Book Club will give students the opportunity to read and discuss a variety of literature throughout the academic year.
Apr 22 Image Franke Honors Pinnacle 1 – 3 p.m., April 22, 2026 Join us for Franke Honors Pinnacle, a signature event hosted by the W.A. Franke Honors College celebrating the outstanding research of our undergraduate students. This showcase features the Honors Thesis projects of graduating seniors, Quest research presentations, and creative video representations of other research projects. Outstanding work will be recognized with financial awards in multiple categories, including Quest projects, senior thesis research, and creative video presentations. Whether you’re presenting, attending, or serving as a judge, this is an opportunity to engage with the incredible scholarship happening within the Franke Honors community.
