Apr 21 Image HHV Speaker Series: Dr. Daniel Menchick 5 – 6:30 p.m., April 21, 2026 At this HHV Speaker Series session, Dr. Daniel Menchick will join us and talk about his experience in sociology and medicine. Dr. Menchick is an Associate Professort of Sociology at the University of Arizona. He wrote Managing Medical Authority which explains how physicians, hospitals, and private companies together shape how medical authority is managed and maintained. Join us at this session and learn how Dr. Menchick has integrated research in medicine, work and occupations, culture, qualitative methods, and theory.
Mar 24 Image HHV Speaker Series: Dr. Mari Ricker 5 – 6:30 p.m., March 24, 2026 At this HHV Speaker Series session, Dr. Mari Ricker will join us and talk about her experience in medicine. From graduating from the U of A College of Medicine in 2002 and practicing with Banner in Tucson, AZ she is deeply embedded in our community. She enjoys helping students, faculty, and residents learn to care for themselves as healers. Join us at this talk and get to learn from Dr. Ricker and her experiences!
Apr 20 Image Current Wildcat Application Information Session 5 – 6 p.m., April 20, 2026 All students who want to apply to the W.A. Franke Honors College via the Current Wildcat Application process must attend a Current Wildcat Application Information Session. In the session we will cover information about Franke Honors graduation requirements and how to apply to the W.A. Franke Honors College.
Mar 19 Image Current Wildcat Application Information Session 12:30 – 1:30 p.m., March 19, 2026 All students who want to apply to the W.A. Franke Honors College via the Current Wildcat Application process must attend a Current Wildcat Application Information Session. In the session we will cover information about Franke Honors graduation requirements and how to apply to the W.A. Franke Honors College.
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.