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Environmentalist to speak at next Diversity Lecture

…at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14 via Facebook Live. The Diversity Lecture Series features distinguished leaders and experts to help inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Leah Thomas is an environmentalist with a love for writing and creativity. Thomas is passionate about advocating…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/12/leah-thomas-speaking-at-next-diversity-lecture-series/

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Become a mentor for adult students

The Office of Adult Learning is looking for faculty and staff members interested in mentoring adult learners through the Adult Mentoring Advantage Program (A-MAP). By becoming a mentor, you can help adult students learn to navigate the academic world while offering support and encouragement. Mentors must be at least a second year undergrad student, and have …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/24/become-a-mentor-for-adult-students/

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Meet a Shocker: Colby Hutson | Wichita State News

…back to assess what direction I wanted to go by talking with my family and the professors that I had become close with while studying under them. Did you have any applied learning experience as a student? If so, what was it? During the past two summers, I have had the opportunity to attend music festivals that allowed me to play alongside fellow musicians…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/04-april/mas_hutson_6.php

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Get tool training at Innovation Hub workshops

Have an idea? Not sure where to start? Why not start by learning about the tools and programs designed to help bring your ideas to life at one of Project Innovation Hub’s more than 40 new tool training workshops that help train students about operating equipment? Project Innovation Hub is a hands-on prototyping laboratory located in the John Bardo Center on …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/19/tool-training-workshops-offered/

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Shocker Career Accelerator matches students with work opportunities

Lauryn McIntyre is learning how to build a brand that helps HSI Wealth Strategies get the word out to people in the aviation industry that HSI understands their financial needs. “Very pilot-centric, very pilot-focused,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot about the aviation industry in my time there.” McIntyre, a Wichita State University senior, worked with a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/20/shocker-career-accelerator-matches-students-with-work-opportunities/

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Meet a Shocker: Madeline Shonka | Wichita State News

…life complicated, but thankfully Wichita State has an incredible Office of Disability Services. Communication was key to navigating as a student. What has been your most helpful learning experience at Wichita State? With the help of mentors like Rob Gerlach, Tech Transfer and Commercialization executive director, Dr. Suzanne Hawley, College of Health…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/05-may/MASShonka_6.php

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Your support for study abroad programs is vital

Faculty, advisors and staff play a vital role in internationalizing the student experience at Wichita State by creating unique learning opportunities, motivating students to seek study abroad experiences, and assisting students with degrees. They also help students identify experiences that fit into degree and career planning while supporting the transfer…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/26/your-support-for-study-abroad-programs-is-vital/

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Students can earn $25 for taking CLA exam

Looking for first-year and senior students to take the Collegiate Learning Assessment. The CLA is a 90- minute open-ended assessment that helps WSU measure how well it is teaching critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem-solving and writing skills. Consider it practice for test-taking on graduate school entrance exams. Represent WSU in comparison to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/23/students-can-earn-25-for-taking-cla-exam/

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Join the SCA for annual Career Connection Root Beer Kegger today

Students are invited to enjoy a hot dog and an ice-cold root beer while learning valuable information about Shocker Career Accelerator 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today, Aug. 31, at the east Hubbard Hall lawn. Students will also have an opportunity to network with more than 40 employers and find out what employment opportunities are available. To attend, students must…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/__trashed-24/

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Meet a Shocker: Bryonna Hawk | Wichita State News

…work and personal commitments. I managed this by implementing consistent use of a planner, to-do lists and reminders on my phone for necessary tasks. Did you have any applied learning experience as a student? If so, what was it? Through the CSD pathway, we have applied learning experiences through in-person observations at the Evelyn Hendren Cassat…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/04-april/mas_hawk_6.php

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Apply for Osher Scholarship

The Office of Adult Learning is now accepting applications for the Osher Reentry Scholarship. To qualify, students must be fully enrolled at Wichita State, pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, have a cumulative gap in their education of at least five years and only 50% of their classes can be online. The application for the fall 2022 Semester contains one…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/04/apply-for-osher-scholarship/

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Participate in the 2022 ADCI listening sessions

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is interested in learning more about the experiences of School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) students at listening sessions March 3 and 4. Students who participate will help to improve the school. The listening sessions will take place at the following times and locations: 5 p.m. March 3 at the RSC (Room …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/24/participate-in-the-2022-adci-listening-sessions/

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Final opportunity: School of Art, Design, and Creative Industries student listening session

The Office of Diversity and inclusion is hosting a series of listening sessions on behalf of ADCI and is interested in learning more about the thoughts and experiences of students in the School of Art, Design, and Creative Industries. If you decide to participate, you will be helping to improve the School of Art, Design, and Creative Industries for you and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/29/final-opportunity-school-of-art-design-and-creative-industries-student-listening-sessions/

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Exotic Packaged Food Appreciation Society seeking members

Do you have a love for food? An undying curiosity for the world around you? Are you interested in learning about packaged food from around the world? Wichita State’s Exotic Packaged Food Appreciation Society is looking for members to fill leadership roles and sample new food at our club meetings. From jerky to candy, ramen to soda, members will get to taste …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/14/exotic-packaged-food-appreciation-society-seeking-members/

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Make the most of your summer

…remember that summer can be a great opportunity to gain some ground toward graduation. Use your summer wisely Consider enrolling in a summer course or twoResearch what applied learning experiences you could completeCreate next year’s academic, financial and student experience plansSet goals for next year. We wish you the best during finals. If you are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/21/make-the-most-of-your-summer/

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League of Women Voters, Wichita Public Library present 2022 book club

Join Kelly Rawlings (Adams) in the discussion of the autobiography by Girma Haben, “The deaf-blind Woman who Conquered Harvard Law” at 6:30 p.m. April 14 at the Advanced Learning Library. Born with deaf-blindness, Girma grew up with enough vision to know when someone was in front of her and enough hearing to know when someone close to her was talking.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/30/league-of-women-voters-wichita-public-library-present-2022-book-club/

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Sonia Greteman, Chris Brunner dedicate estate gift to improving WSU’s art education facilities

…facilities at Wichita State have changed little since Sonia Greteman and Chris Brunner attended college here in the early 1980s, and they want to ensure future art students have a learning environment that inspires them. The two have pledged a significant estate gift and designated it for use in renovating and updating Henrion Hall and McKnight Art Center,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/09/sonia-greteman-chris-brunner-dedicate-estate-gift-to-improving-wsus-art-education-facilities/

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Faculty, staff invited to learn more about SharePoint

Are you a faculty or staff member interested in learning more about SharePoint? Attend SharePoint Essentials training for an introduction to SharePoint features, including news posts, SharePoint pages and accompanying webparts, search features, document settings, sharing options, and an introduction to SharePoint lists. In-person and online options are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/27/learn-more-about-sharepoint-june-7-9/

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Earn a $25 QuikTrip gift card or $25 Shocker Dollars April 26

The Office of Assessment is Wichita State senior students a chance to earn a $25 QuikTrip gift card or $25 in Shocker Dollars if they complete the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) 8:30 a.m-4:30 p.m. April 26 at the Rhatigan Student Center 142. The test is cosponsored by Testing Services. Snacks will be provided to test takers. Students can make a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/25/earn-a-25-quiktrip-gift-card-or-25-shocker-dollars-april-26/

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Syllabi are key to success

Each of your classes has a syllabus that serves as the map for the course. In it you will find the learning objectives for the course as well as the schedule of assignments, papers, exams, and other important academic information. When you have a question about an assignment, revisit the syllabus. Also, understand the grading scale used in each class.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/20/syllabi-are-key-to-success/