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Wichita State encourages civil discourse and offers support services

…where everyone on campus can engage in open dialogue, express their viewpoints respectfully and feel supported in their well-being. Civil and open discourse are cornerstones of academic life. Everyone at WSU has a responsibility and duty to act in kindness, curiosity and be willing to listen when engaging with others both on and off campus. Learn more…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/10/wichita-state-encourages-civil-discourse-and-offers-support-services-2/

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Marcus Welcome Center

…(6 or more hours): $590- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $295 Innovation Partner- Full Day (6 or more hours): $340- Half Day (less than 6 hours): $170 Available Add-On for Events Photo Booth Rental Cost: $200 per event Purpose: Professional photos for staff, board members, or attendees Location: Marcus Welcome Center hallway Availability: Monday–Friday, 8…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/uems/Buildings/marcus.php

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Science on Tap focuses on health benefits of nature

Join Wichita-area science enthusiasts for the last presentation of the academic year at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Social Tap Drinkery on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus. Katlin Dunsing from the Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks) will present “Nurtured by Nature: The Cognitive and Physical Effects Nature Has on Humans.” Dunsing will present the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/13/science-on-tap-focuses-on-health-benefits-of-nature/

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Learn about poster presentations with author John Bond

Have an upcoming presentation? Interested in learning the art of poster presentations? Poster presentations are essential to academic discourse, yet the skills to get started (and succeed) are not intuitive. With 30 years experience in academic publishing and communication, author John Bond will go over tips and tricks from his book “The Little Guide to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/18/learn-about-poster-presentations-with-author-john-bond/

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A look behind the scenes at the CARE Team

The Campus Assessment Response Evaluation Team (CARE Team) is a group of WSU staff dedicated to ensuring students’ needs are met to promote wellness and academic success. CARE provides a proactive and supportive multidisciplinary team approach to prevention, assessment and intervention for situations that may interfere with campus members functioning to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/17/a-look-behind-the-scenes-at-the-care-team/

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Free KMUW 2025-26 calendar stickers available

KMUW’s free calendar stickers are back for the 2025-26 academic year. To request a calendar, send your name, campus box number and the quantity requested to cooper@kmuw.org. KMUW has limited quantities, so only order what you need. Calendars available while supplies last. Remember to include the campus box number in your email.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/08/free-kmuw-2025-26-calendar-stickers-available/

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ARC starts Monday – Check the schedule now

The Academic Resources Conference (ARC) begins Monday, Aug. 4 with five days of free online sessions. Each day features WSU experts on tools, teaching strategies and updates to help faculty and staff prepare for fall. Sessions are free, online and open to all WSU employees. Register (optional) if you would like to receive meeting invites. See the full…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/31/arc-starts-monday-check-the-schedule-now/

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Intstudentexchprog

…for International Student Exchange Program, the largest student exchange organization in the world. WSU students can choose from over 100 international sites for a semester or academic year abroad. There are even summer programs in some countries. Is it expensive? A semester abroad is just slightly higher than what you would pay for in-state tuition at…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/StudyAbroad/intstudentexchprog.php

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Call for nominations: 2 university-wide at-large Faculty Senate seats are open

Nominations are now open for two university-wide at-large seats in the Faculty Senate, each serving a two-year term beginning in the 2025-26 academic year. University-wide at-large senators represent the entire faculty, rather than a specific college or division. The Faculty Senate convenes twice a month during the academic year, meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/07/call-for-nominations-2-university-wide-at-large-faculty-senate-seats-are-open/

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Applications open for First-Generation Fellows and coordinator

Applications are open for the First-Generation Fellows coordinator and three First-Generation Fellows for the 2025-2026 academic year. The First-Generation Fellows support Strategic Enrollment Management Goal 3: Increase persistence rates of degree-seeking populations. Each First-Generation Fellow and the First-Generation Fellows coordinator will chair a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/18/applications-open-for-first-generation-fellows-and-coordinator/

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Students invited to presentation on writing essays, papers faster

Become a fluent and productive writer through easy-to-follow steps. Starting at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 via Zoom, Dr. Peg Boyle Single will present her streamlined system for academic writing. Learn how to complete a paper, thesis or dissertation using proven techniques such as interactive reading and citable notes. Find the event link on the Professional…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/22/students-invited-to-presentation-on-writing-essays-papers-faster/

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9/10 month exempt faculty and staff have salary spread option available for 2024-25

Now is the time for 9/10 month benefit-eligible faculty or exempt staff members to elect or cancel annualized salary spread for the 2024-25 academic year. If you currently are paid over your 9/10 month appointment and would like to have that pay spread out over 12 months beginning with the pay period starting Aug. 4 for the 2024-25 academic year, complete…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/29/9-10-month-exempt-faculty-and-staff-have-salary-spread-option-available-for-2024-25/

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Encourage students to apply for TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited-income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the tools and support needed to navigate the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/23/encourage-students-to-apply-for-trio-student-support-services-2/

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Faculty, staff invited to presentation on writing fluency, productivity

Dr. Peg Boyle Single will present her streamlined system for academic writing from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 via Zoom. Organized by the Graduate School, this session is ideal for anybody who wants to become a fluent and productive writer. Also recommended for faculty members working with students that struggle with completing their papers, theses or…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/22/faculty-staff-invited-to-presentation-on-writing-fluency-productivity/

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Textron Aviation executive Maggie Topping named Executive-in-Residence at the Barton School

…fall 2025 Executive-in-Residence. Topping, senior vice president, Human Resources & Communications at Textron Aviation, will bring her extensive expertise to enrich the school’s academic and professional environment. As Executive-in-Residence, Topping will participate in mentoring sessions, deliver guest lectures and collaborate with Barton School leadership…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/16/textron-aviation-executive-maggie-topping-named-executive-in-residence-at-the-barton-school/

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Three new Fairmount College chairs and directors to lead respective departments

As the next academic year approaches, Fairmount College announces its newest chairs and directors. Elliott School of Communication: Lisa Parcell is a professor and the Kansas Health Foundation Director of the Elliott School of Communication. Her main research area is media history, particularly the promotion of American food products between 1880-1960.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/30/three-new-fairmount-college-chairs-and-directors-to-lead-respective-departments/

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Apply now for TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited-income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the tools and support needed to navigate the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/23/apply-now-for-trio-student-support-services/

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TRIO Student Support Services is accepting applications now

…TRIO SSS is a project, 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education, dedicated to empowering first-generation, limited-income and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and career goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the resources and guidance…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/27/trio-student-support-services-is-accepting-applications-now/

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MA in English

…paper-based, or 100 internet-based on the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Examination, or an overall band score of 7.5 on the IELTS, or a score of 73 on the PTE-Academic before being admitted to the MA degree program in English. Academic Advising All MA candidates in English are advised by the graduate coordinator in English. The coordinator…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/fairmount-liberal-arts-sciences/english/english-ma/

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WSU’s Teacher Apprentice Program expands statewide with 24 new additions

Wichita State University’s Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP) will welcome 24 new Kansas registered teacher apprentices for the 2025-26 academic year. These paraeducators, who are employed across 14 Kansas school districts, will begin the next step in their journey toward becoming licensed teachers while continuing to serve in their local schools. Districts…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/22/wsus-teacher-apprentice-program-expands-statewide-with-24-new-additions/