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Hang out, have fun, learn animation, win prizes at animation jam event

The Media Arts Club has partnered with Shocker Studios to host a three-day event. The campus community is welcome to hang out, play games, do homework, watch movies and more. Doors open at 5 p.m. Friday March 31, and the contest kicks off at 7 p.m. in Shocker Studios on the WSU south campus. Those who choose to participate as a contestant can win cash…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/31/hang-out-have-fun-learn-animation-win-prizes-at-animation-jam-event/

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Support the Shocker Neighborhood United Way campaign

This week the Wichita State community will begin its United Way campaign. We will help support individuals in Shocker Neighborhood and Wichita State employees and their families. Last year Wichita State raised almost $38,000, and United Way of the Plains supported 17,356 individuals in Shocker Neighborhood. The top service support categories were emergency…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/10/shocker-neighborhood-united-way-campaign/

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Perspectives series on pedagogy available on YouTube

Campus and community members who missed the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Perspectives on Pedagogy talks can now access them on the Fairmount College YouTube channel. Videos of each Perspectives series dating to 2020 are also available on the channel. Dr. Andrew Hippisley, Fairmount College dean, hosts each series. Supporting and Coaching…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/14/perspectives-on-pedagogy-series-available-on-youtube/

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Public health sciences co-hosts ‘Big Read: Wichita 2023’ events

The NEA Big Read: Wichita 2023 book selection, “Can’t we talk about something more pleasant?” by cartoonist Roz Chast, has inspired a month of community and campus events based on the themes of the book, including caregiver support, aging, serious illness conversations and dementia. The events are co-hosted by the Department of Public Health Sciences.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/23/public-health-sciences-co-hosts-big-read-wichita-2023-events/

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Honorees for President’s Distinguished Service Awards to be recognized May 3

The President’s Distinguished Service Awards will recognize faculty and staff for exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the Wichita State community Friday, May 3. The reception to meet and greet the honorees is at 9 a.m. The recognition ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Room. Light refreshments will be served. Please…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/10/honorees-for-presidents-distinguished-service-awards-to-be-recognized-may-3/

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WSU’s applied learning model highlighted in Fortune Magazine

The applied learning model at Wichita State is a win-win for the businesses community and Shocker students. One example is Dassault Systemes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Center at NIAR. This partnership gives engineering students experience with additive manufacturing, reverse engineering and robotics through 3D design software. Students employ it in real-life projects. As…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/10/wsus-applied-learning-model-highlighted-in-fortune-magazine/

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Office of Engagement announces upcoming events this semester

Looking for more opportunities to volunteer or to become more involved in the community? The Office of Engagement is excited to announce a list of events for the rest of the semester: April 1: Touch Up Shocker Neighborhood April 7: Common Ground Pop-Up Market April 16: Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood May 2: Good Neighbor Week May 5: Common…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/17/office-of-engagement-events-list/

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Become a prevention ambassador

…the Prevention Services Advisory Board in our #WSUWeSupportU mission of preventing suicide, sexual violence and substance abuse, in addition to promoting wellness in the WSU community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/become-a-prevention-ambassador-4/

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College of Engineering personnel and public invited to participate in National Engineers Week events

…the “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” event featuring various faculty members and the family-friendly Cosmic Bowling Night. Additionally, students, staff, faculty and community members are encouraged to participate in the public Wichita State Engineering 5k run/walk. View all National Engineers Week events, including several more student-focused…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/13/college-of-engineering-personnel-and-public-invited-to-participate-in-national-engineers-week-events/

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Assistance needed for state baseball, softball and track

…State’s campus May 23-24 and state track May 24-25. Last year, these activities brought more than 30,000 people to campus. The university is asking for help from the campus community to drive golf carts and staff tents during these events. Tents will be set up in various locations around campus May 24 and 25. Individuals staffing tents will welcome…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/02/assistance-needed-for-state-baseball-softball-and-track/

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Chelsea Dey named success coach of the year by NASPA

The National Association of Student Personnel Administrators’ (NASPA) Success Coaching Knowledge Community annually recognizes a professional that has shown innovation above and beyond the role as a professional mentor or coach within the field of success coaching. Award winners must adhere to professional standards within the association and demonstrate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/21/chelsea-dey-named-success-coach-of-the-year-by-naspa/

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Student conduct office provides video about academic integrity

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) invites faculty to share valuable information about academic integrity with their students. SCCS has prepared a three minute video that highlights academic integrity policy at Wichita State and requests faculty consider either presenting the video in their classes or post it on Blackboard. The video complements…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/23/student-conduct-office-provides-video-about-academic-integrity-2/

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Donate food; enjoy a free lunch from Shocker Dining

The campus community is invited to a free lunch on Wednesday, Nov. 16. Just bring five nonperishable food items to Shocker Dining Hall between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., and enjoy a full Thanksgiving-style meal, including a teaching kitchen to make pumpkin pie parfaits. All donations will go to the Shocker Support Locker. WSU catering will also be selling flowers, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/11/donate-food-enjoy-a-free-lunch-from-shocker-dining/

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Register to attend 2024 Ad Astra Conference Jan. 26-27

The campus community is invited to join the 2024 Ad Astra Conference Jan. 26-27, 2024. The Ad Astra Conference brings first-generation students from colleges and universities across Kansas and the surrounding states together for a common experience with a desired outcome of greater persistence to graduation. The featured speaker is Dr. La’Tonya “L.T.” Rease …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/join-2024-ad-astra-conference-jan-26-27/

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Welcome back, Shockers!

…at WSU. I hope you enjoyed your summer and are refreshed and ready to dive right in. To our faculty and staff, your dedication to the growth of our students and support of our community inspires me every day. My hope is that each of you will take with you the excitement and energy that comes with the start of this school year and use that to push you…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/15/welcome-back-shockers-6/

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RSVP for Department of Sport Management’s fall 2023 SMART Lab speaker series

Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism Lab (SMART Lab) in the Department of Sport Management invites the campus community to attend a complimentary speaker session with Marshall Cho to learn more about leadership and resilience to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in 010 Devlin Hall. Reservations will be granted on a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/10/rsvp-for-department-of-sport-managements-fall-2023-smart-lab-speaker-series/

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Sold-out Barton School ‘Beyond’ Hall of Fame gala commemorates three inductees, raises over $800K for student success

…Bastian, chairman of the board at Fidelity Bank; and Fran Jabara, founder of the Center for Entrepreneurship at the Barton School of Business. Business and university leaders, community members, esteemed alumni, and family and friends of the inductees attended. Each honoree was recognized in a special manner and received their well-deserved awards. Family…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/21/__trashed-19/

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Wichita Ceramic National Exhibition supports Empty Bowls fundraiser

… a thoughtful variety of built and thrown clay works juried by ceramicist Chotsani Elaine Dean in support of the Empty Bowls fundraiser to benefit HumanKind Ministries and the ICT Community Fridge Project. The Empty Bowls Chili Cook-Off fundraiser, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 21 in Woolsey Hall, is presented by Empty Bowls Wichita with support from the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/03/wichita-ceramic-national-exhibition-supports-empty-bowls-fundraiser/

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Continue getting involved with Annual Women’s Leadership Initiative

…social and networking opportunities, and mentorship. Organizers look forward to bringing forth impactful events to foster connection, development, and engagement, and the campus community can still get involved at upcoming events. Wednesdays are for Women bowling night:Get ready for a night of bowling, networking and fun from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/28/continue-getting-involved-with-annual-womens-leadership-initiative/

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Attend F1rst Steps to Success for step 2 Sept. 22

…students from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. This step is all about time management and will discuss various ways to stay involved, get to class and build community. If you’d like more information about joining the full program to earn perks like dining dollars, swag bags and other prizes, information will be handed out at the event,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/19/attend-f1rst-steps-to-success-for-step-2-sept-22/