On a table in Koon-Hwee Kan’s office sits a metal lantern, inspired by traditional Chinese revolving lanterns in which hot air from a candle pushes cutouts, casting an image.Lanterns like these typically use the image of a horse, but there are no galloping horses here. Instead, she’s replaced them with silhouettes of soldiers, civilians and tulips.Like many people, the recent outbreak of war between Israel and Gaza has been at the forefront of Kan’s mind. She wanted to create something that would help students in the Midwest understand the conflict better – the pain of war.“For me, this ...
5X will welcome its third of three “alumni” from the Scholars at Risk Network to speak at the university and regional events over the 2023-2024 academic year. Scholars at Risk (SAR) is an organization that provides sanctuary and assistance to threatened scholars worldwide....
A partnership between University Culinary Services at 5X and Choolaah Indian BBQ created an impactful contribution to the CARES Center....
Recommendation Letter Tips
Ask three former professors or instructors who can describe your qualities as a student and the likelihood of your succeeding in graduate study to submit letters of recommendation. You may provide these individuals with your Goal Statement, so that they can speak to your specific proposed individualized program of study. If you have been out of college for some time and are no longer in contact with your college professors, you can consider asking your employers or others who can speak to your work ethic.
Goal Statement Guidance
Begin by writing your Goal Statement, which should include the requisite List of Courses, following the directions provided on the Designing Your Degree Program page. If you would like to discuss your Goal Statement or need advice on your List of Courses, please contact the program coordinator. It is advisable to have the program coordinator check your List of Courses prior to submission.