FARE Office Events

* *To see FARE events on your Outlook calendar, join our Microsoft Group and select the option in Outlook to show the FARE group calendar.**

  • Back-to-Class Donuts - Monday, Aug. 18, 8-11 AM at Jardine 112
    • Drop by the FARE Office from 8-11 for some coffee/tea and donuts on the first day of class, while supplies last!
  • ***NEW THIS YEAR*** Faculty Research Collaborative, Thursday, Aug. 28, 2-3:15 pm in RSC 262 (Herrman Room)
    • Spearheaded by Philosophy Associate Professor Susan Castro and Biomedical Engineering Professor Nils Hakannson,  this faculty club seeks to build an interdisciplinary research culture at WSU.
    • At each monthly meeting, you will hear briefly from 2-3 colleagues about research projects for which they're seeking collaborators. All participants will lend their disciplinary lenses to the discussion to strengthen the project and provide assistance with networking. 
  • Pre-Tenure Club with Gery Markova - Sept. 9, 12:30-1:45 pm, in RSC 261 (Olive Room)
    • Bring your tenure and promotion questions, and get guidance from Gery on preparing for process.
  • FARE Faculty Exchange, Friday, Sept. 19th, in RSC 262 (Herrman Room)
    • Faculty Exchanges include a component of professional development mixed with plenty of space for intentional socialization and networking among faculty.
    • This fall, we will lean into the uncomfortable art of learning to promote our work (and ourselves)
  • Faculty Research Collaborative, Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2-3:15 pm in RSC 262 (Herrman Room)

 

 

Teaching Development Events
  • Shocker Teaching Community of Practice: Meets on the last Wednesday of the month
    • The Shocker Teaching Community of Practice is available for all who teach at WSU. This group, rooted in the Student Experience Project created by the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities and the Coalition of Urban-Serving Universities, provides a monthly gathering space for community members to learn about, implement and reflect on the core components of student success that can be implemented in teaching practices. 
    • For questions or more information, contact Brett Bruner, assistant vice president for Student Success & Persistence, at brett.bruner@wichita.edu.
    • Sign up here
  • Coffee Time for Faculty & GTAs at the Shocker Success Center - Friday, Aug. 22, 9-11 AM at the Shocker Success Center, Room 118
    • Meet the student support teams and learn about the services offered for students at the Shocker Success Center
  • Rethinking Student Transitions: How Community, Participation, and Becoming Can Help Higher Education Deliver on its Promise - Sept. 11-12, 2025
    • Join guests Dr. Bunting and Dr. Young, authors of the book Rethinking Student Transitions, for two days of training and collaboration on building stronger connections and a deeper sense of belonging in the classroom. 
    • Find the agenda and register at www.wichita.edu/rethinking.
    • Sponsored by Wichita State Student Success as part of the Faculty Collaboration Corner, where faculty can co-create innovative classroom strategies and foster a deeper sense of belonging among learners.
Research Development Events
  • Office of Research Virtual Workshop: Introduction to the Research Office - Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 3:30 pm  
    • Join Fran Cook, CRA, Trainer from the Wichita State Office of Research, who will host a virtual workshop explaining the role of a sponsored projects / research office, WSU Office of Research contacts and resources, and WSU policies and procedures related to externally sponsored funding.  The workshop will be held via Microsoft Teams with lots of time for practical application and discussion.

    • For more information or to receive a link to the virtual workshop, contact funding@wichita.edu. You may also register directly on MyTraining.

  • Grant Writing Workshop: Sept. 3, 3-4 pm at Ablah Library

    • In collaboration with PPMC, the Office of Research, and the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub (UReCA), we invite you to attend an upcoming grant writing workshop focused on the key strategies that strengthen any successful proposal: alignment, relationships, and storytelling.

      Learn how to:

      • align your project with the goals and mission of funding agencies

      • Build meaningful relationships that support and elevate your proposal

      • Use powerful storytelling to communicate your project's purpose and impact

      Whether you're new to grant writing or looking to sharpen your skills, this workshop will help you craft compelling proposals that resonate with reviewers and increase your chances of funding.

  • Office of Research Virtual Workshop: Writing Proposals - Monday, October 13, 2025 at 10:30 am

    • New to writing grant proposals?  Join Fran Cook, CRA, Trainer from the Wichita State Office of Research, who will cover the basics of proposal writing for grants as well as tips for improving grant applications.  The virtual workshop will be held via Microsoft Teams, and will include hands-on activities including reviewing a sample solicitation. 

      For more information or to receive a link to the virtual workshop, contact funding@wichita.edu.  You may also register directly on MyTraining.

    • Recordings of past Office of Research workshops can be found on their website by scrolling to the bottom of the page.

 

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