The Oregon Tech Honors Program proudly welcomed 21 students during its Induction Ceremony Oct. 12.
The Oregon Tech Honors Program is a prestigious academic program designed for high-achieving students from diverse academic majors. This specialized program offers an interdisciplinary education that equips future leaders and professionals with the skills and knowledge to excel in their careers and lead meaningful lives. The Honors Program complements the regular academic curriculum with various extracurricular learning experiences, emphasizing the development of well-rounded professionals, socially responsible individuals, and well-educated students.
Christopher J. Syrnyk, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Honors Program and The Office of National Scholarships, and Professor of Communication, expressed the significance of the Oregon Tech Honors Program, explaining, "The Oregon Tech Honors Program provides highly motivated, curious students with a complementary academic curriculum and a growing collection of exciting extracurricular learning opportunities that promote a more future-flexible career professional, a socially responsible person, and a connected and liberally educated student. We believe in the concept of the professional as a person who is deeply connected to various communities, both locally and globally, and who is committed to leveraging those connections to lead a more meaningful life. These are the students of the OT Honors Program."
Students in the Honors Program enjoy a range of benefits, including:
- Honors Program Diploma presented at graduation.
- Small class sizes with Honors Seminars capped at 25 students.
- Unique Honors sections of select courses taught by Honors Program Core Faculty.
- Priority registration for all classes for Honors Program students in good standing.
- Advising by Honors Program Core Faculty throughout their academic journey.
- Special activities, events, and field trips at minimal or no cost to students.
- Opportunities to participate in community service projects.
The students inducted into the Honors Program are:
1. Keanu Delos Santos
2. Sydney Dick
3. Benjamin Kitchell
4. Peter Schram
5. Lucille Koschmann
6. Cruz Collin
7. Sam Lopez
8. Emely Venegas Indalecio
9. Sam Bricker
10. Evan Vazquez
11. Bae-John Waddell Heyneman
12. Vivian Wheeler
13. Nick Heneisen
14. Hari Campos Estevez
15. Logan Shurts
16. Ethan McHugh
17. Sophia Womack
18. Thomas Stoeckl
19. Jordon Hodson
20. Evan Larsen
21. Dulce Hernandez
The Oregon Tech Honors Program offers a comprehensive educational experience that fosters personal and professional growth, and the newly inducted students are poised to make the most of this opportunity. For more information about the Oregon Tech Honors Program, please visit www.oit.edu/academics/honors-program.
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