Apr 23 Image Franke Honors Pinnacle 1 – 3 p.m., April 23, 2025 Franke Honors Pinnacle is a special event hosted by the W.A. Franke Honors College that highlights incredible Franke Honors student research, including the Honors Thesis work of our Franke Honors graduating seniors and the work of Quest participants. Outstanding research will be acknowledged with financial award for Quest projects, senior thesis work, and creative video representations of senior research.
Apr 25 Image Franke Fling 7 – 9 p.m., April 25, 2025 A W.A. Franke Honors College signature event, The Franke Fling, is a student planned dance supported by the staff and faculty of the honors college. There will be a DJ, snacks, photos, and the opportunity to mix and mingle with all of your classmates.
Dec 19 Image W.A. Franke Honors College Convocation 2 – 4 p.m., Dec. 19, 2024 You (or someone you care about) made it! They completed their U of A studies and earned their degree! Come celebrate them and their accomplishments at the W.A. Franke Winter Convocation. Mingle with faculty and staff after the ceremony. Hope to see you and your graduate there!
Oct 30 Image Franke Honors Meet & Treat 4:30 – 6 p.m., Oct. 30, 2024 It's the Halloween season so come join staff and faculty for treats! We'll have something fun for Fall planned for our Franke wildcats and advisors will be on hand to help you start planning for Spring semester as well!
Oct 15 Image Pioneers of Change: Shaping the Future Together 5 – 6:30 p.m., Oct. 15, 2024 We'll be commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month as well LGBT History Month at this event to be held at the Honors Village.
Oct 19 Image Homecoming Tailgate! 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Oct. 19, 2024 The W.A. Franke Honors College will be on the UA Mall in the College Village. Swing by and say hi!
Oct 25 Image Family Weekend Ice Cream Social 2 – 4 p.m., Oct. 25, 2024 Bring your family and join us as W.A. Franke Honors College staff and faculty serve you Dairy Queen treats! We'll have a variety to offer including items that are dairy free / vegan and sugar free. Hang out in the courtyard, dance to the DJ, and play some lawn games.
Feb 04 Image Black Culture and Movement 4 – 6 p.m., Feb. 4, 2025 Celebrate Black history, culture, and the arts with performances, activities, and food from local caterer, Mama Carey's. There will be a DJ and a Black history activities table to commemorate the month.
Jan 16 Image Inside Honors 4 – 5:30 p.m., Jan. 16, 2025 Join us for this W.A. Franke Honors College welcome event! All Franke Honors students are welcome to join the engagement fair and fun for the opportunity to mingle with classmates and representatives from the Franke Honors College.
Mar 29 Image Honors Build Day 6:30 – 10 a.m., March 29, 2025 Honors Build Day is an opportunity for you to serve in the Tucson community by assisting Habitat for Humanity with building homes for community members. It's a fun day—we work hard and we play hard!
