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Donate food to pay for parking fines

If you have a parking fine, you might be able to pay it off with food or supply donations to the Shocker Support Locker. Food For Fines and Supplies for Fines are initiatives to stock the Shocker Support Locker, while providing a cheaper opportunity to pay parking citations.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/05/donate-food-to-pay-for-parking-fines/

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Barton School’s Alumni Advisory Board appoints new president and vice president

…curriculum, student experience, business partnerships and global outreach. Members also serve as guest speakers and mentors, host alumni events and engage in community service initiatives. Cummings is an alumna of the Barton School and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with an emphasis in real estate. Potter is a graduate alumnus of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/18/barton-schools-alumni-advisory-board-appoints-new-president-and-vice-president/

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CEI’s Dr. Paigton Mayes selected for APHA committee

…three-year term on the APHA Committee on Health Equity beginning on Nov. 9. Dr. Mayes is a Program Specialist for the Community Engagement Institute’s Center for Public Health Initiatives. This committee is charged with assuring that APHA meets its diversity, inclusion, and social justice goals by monitoring the diversity of its sections, committees,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/01/ceis-dr-paigton-mayes-selected-for-apha-committee/

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WSU team wins First Place in first Pull-a-Plane event

…event Oct. 16 at the B-29 Doc Hangar, Education and Visitors Center. The event was an educational fundraiser benefiting the WSU Tech Foundation and will finance student-focused initiatives and the B-29 Doc Hangar and educational exhibits.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/22/wsu-team-wins-first-place-in-first-pull-a-plane-event/

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Join Shockers Vote Coalition

…Vote Coalition invites students, faculty and staff to join Wichita State’s Shockers Vote campaign. The coalition helps plan voter registration drives, deliberate dialogue initiatives and other events together for the upcoming election cycle. All events are nonpartisan and everyone is welcome to join and to participate. For more information or to join …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/16/join-shockers-vote-coalition/

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WSU recognized for its focus on first-gen Shockers

University Business recently featured an article acknowledging Wichita States efforts to meet the needs of first-generation students, with many of the initiatives made by the First-Generation Coordinating Council (FGCC). The FGCC is composed of Wichita State individuals who are involved in first-gen efforts that support current university activities, explore…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/08/wsu-recognized-for-its-focus-on-first-gen-shockers/

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College of Applied Studies appoints assistant dean for diversity and outreach

…for diversity and outreach for the College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University. In the newly created position, Berry will provide leadership for diversity and inclusion initiatives, oversee diversity and inclusion educational programs, and serve as a resource for students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community regarding diversity and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/10/college-of-applied-studies-appoints-assistant-dean-for-diversity-and-outreach/

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Wichita State’s Shockers Vote! Coalition rewarded for work on 2022 election

With initiatives such as roundtable discussions, early voting and voter registration drives, Wichita State University has earned a Highly Established Action Plan Seal designation from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. Wichita State is one of 82 colleges and universities recognized for its commitment to increasing nonpartisan democratic engagement in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/22/wichita-states-shockers-vote-coalition-rewarded-for-work-on-2022-election/

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Join Intro to DoD: Special Programs training

Want to learn the goals and initiatives of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) rebranded components? Join Intro to DoD: Special Programs virtual training 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21. During the event, DOD experts will review DOD’s mission and provide an overview of all DOD components including the following Air Force Accelerating Acquisition, Special…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/09/join-intro-to-dod-special-programs-training/

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Stephanie Cockrell named First-Year Programs assistant director

… 2022 and will oversee orientation and transition programs for undergraduate, degree-bound domestic students, transition mentors and peer coaches, and other first-year retention initiatives in Student Success. “We are excited to have Stephanie in this new role,” Kim Sandlin, director of Student Success said. “Her passion for student success and higher…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/04/stephanie-cockrell-named-first-year-programs-assistant-director/

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‘Shocker Neighborhood’ category available on WSU Calendar

… the WSU Calendar now have an additional category for the university community to utilize: “Shocker Neighborhood” is a category that can be chosen if your off-campus events or initiatives take place within the Shocker Neighborhood (bounded by K-96 to the north, Central to the south, I-35 to the south, and Oliver to the east), or if your events would be of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/use-shocker-neighborhood-category-on-wsu-calendar/

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New SEM 2025 plan launched

…enrollment management plan (SEM). WSU completed 34 tactics in the original plan and established an additional 97 tactics as ongoing practices, successfully incorporating these initiatives as part of its regular processes. This lead to an increase of 7% in overall enrollment since 2016 despite the pandemic. Also in fall 2021, a new 2025 SEM Plan was…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/05/new-sem-2025-plan-launched/

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ICYMI: Read September’s issue of Forward Together

…this month’s issue of Forward Together, President Rick Muma writes about Digital Transformation and how it’s driving Wichita State University’s research and applied learning initiatives, as well as helping to diversity the Kansas economy. Other topics discussed include the following: WSU-NIAR WERX receives 777 aircraft for Kansas Modification Center…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/09/icymi-read-septembers-issue-of-forward-together/

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Alumni Association and Foundation reporting consolidation progress

…University Alumni Association into the WSU Foundation enters its next phase. Earlier this month, members of task force, who are charged with setting guiding principles and key initiatives for future alumni engagement efforts, met for the final time. Among the task force’s top subjects of discussion was how the combined organization would offer the most…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/17/alumni-association-and-foundation-reporting-consolidation-progress/

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WSU’s Debra Franklin recognized as ARM Champion

Debra Franklin, associate vice president for Strategic Initiatives at Wichita State, was recognized during an Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute (ARM) Annual Member Meeting Nov. 16. Franklin was one of the first two honored as part of ARM’s new Champions program. The ARM Institute is the nation’s leading collaborative in robotics and workforce…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/23/wsus-debra-franklin-recognized-as-arm-champion/

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CAPS director to serve on national advisory board for college student mental health

…has been selected to be part of the Center for Collegiate Mental Health (CCMH) Advisory Board. The CCMH Advisory Board, operated out of Penn State, directs and advises CCMH initiatives based on expertise and knowledge of challenges, trends and best practices in the field of college student mental health counseling. Leonard will serve for three years…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/30/caps-director-to-serve-on-national-advisory-board-for-college-student-mental-health/

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Brett Bruner succeeds Anna Porcaro as interim director of online and adult learning

…Success and Persistence, will serve as interim director of the Office of Online and Adult Learning (OAL). He will continue contributing to Wichita State’s student persistence initiatives in addition to his duties for OAL. Bruner brings 15 years of experience in higher education and student affairs administration to the university in his role in Academic…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/17/brett-bruner-succeeds-anna-porcaro-as-interim-director-of-online-and-adult-learning/

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WSU Foundation and Alumni Association announce transition task force

…by both boards to consolidate the Wichita State Foundation and WSU Alumni Association, a task force has been assembled to determine a transition plan, guiding principles and key initiatives. The transition task force includes: Laura Bernstorf – board member, WSU Alumni Association Shelly Coleman-Martins – vice president, WSU Strategic Communications Debbie…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/14/wsu-foundation-and-alumni-association-announce-transition-task-force/

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Panel on Digital Transformation

…to attend a panel on Digital Transformation from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 13 via Zoom. This panel will highlight current Wichita State University Digital Transformation initiatives in applied learning, curriculum, program delivery, research, and industry relations. In addition, panelists will share their vision for the future of Digital…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/10/panel-on-digital-transformation/

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Shockers Go Green events focus on research, sustainability efforts

The WSU Sustainability Council, in partnership with organizations and departments across campus, invites you to celebrate Earth Day and all of the sustainable initiatives, programs and research that are happening on campus and in our community. Join us for panels of researchers, community organization exhibitors, student and faculty research, and Earthfest…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/18/shockers-go-green-events-focus-on-research-sustainability-efforts/