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Attend the Master of Public Administration informational session

Are you interested in a career that will allow you to make a positive impact on your community? Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a Master of Public Administration (MPA) information session at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 via Zoom, hosted by the Hugo Wall School. The session will discuss how the program prepares students for leadership…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/05/attend-the-master-of-public-administration-informational-session/

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Heather Brown

As a longtime employee in the field of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, Heather’s goal is to continue to educate employees, stakeholders, and the greater community about disabilities, to advance the agenda for greater knowledge, better funding, acceptance, and equal treatment.Currently, Heather works as a training and development specialist for…

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OneRise partners with WSU’s Suspenders4Hope mental wellness program

Wichita State is expanding its impact on community mental wellness through a new partnership with OneRise, a leading advocate for behavioral health innovation. This collaboration will enhance the reach of the Suspenders4Hope program, providing critical mental health education and resources to communities across Kansas, particularly in underserved areas and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/05/onerise-partners-with-wsus-suspenders4hope-mental-wellness-program/

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Ulrich partners with Tallgrass Film Festival to present documentary about art writers

The Ulrich Museum of Art is excited to serve as community partner for two screenings of “Out of the Picture” at the Tallgrass Film Festival at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17 at the Tallgrass Film Center at The Lux and at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19 at Boulevard Old Town. The documentary film takes viewers inside the lives of some of the most relevant writers on art…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/13/ulrich-partners-with-tallgrass-film-festival-to-present-documentary-about-art-writers/

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Mexican beauty pagent

In the 1950s, Mexican American youth participated in many of the same traditions as the larger community including attending high school and holding beauty contests. Many worked to try to fit in, finding Hispanic cultural traditions embarrassing holdovers from their parents and grandparents.

https://somos.wichita.edu/en/mexican-beauty-pagent/

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University Staff Senate meeting set for Jan. 27

…is scheduled from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room, or online via Microsoft Teams. All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community. Learn more about University Staff Senate, access meeting links and review previous meeting minutes on the Staff Senate website.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/20/university-staff-senate-meeting-set-for-jan-27/

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Shocktoberfest swag is available for purchase through Sept. 9

To get in the Shocker spirit, the community can now purchase shirts to show off the upcoming 2025 Shocktoberfest, starting Sept. 29. Choose from a T-shirt, long-sleeve tee, sweatshirt or hoodie that features the Amber Waves of Grain design. Orders are open through Tuesday, Sept. 9. You can also choose to give back to the WSU community through donations of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/29/shocktoberfest-swag-is-available-for-purchase-through-sept-9/

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Roundhouse podcast with basketball coach Chad Gibney, former Shocker manager

Chad Gibney coaches one of the best women’s junior college basketball teams in the country at Western Nebraska Community College. He talks about his path to coaching, his season coaching both men’s and women’s basketball at Western Nebraska and which Shocker coaches he borrows from. Gibney, a manager at Wichita State for the men’s team from 2010-16,…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-basketball-coach-chad-gibney-former-shocker-manager/

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Join Shocker men’s basketball Jan. 21 for Black Out Mental Health Stigma game

…and fans take a stand together and black out the stigma surrounding mental health. At the special game, fans are encouraged to wear black to highlight awareness, support and community strength. The first fans through the doors will receive an exclusive Suspenders4Hope T-shirt, helping shine a light on the importance of mental health resources and hope…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/16/join-shocker-mens-basketball-jan-21-for-black-out-mental-health-stigma-game/

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Attend staff/faculty Substance Use and Mental Wellness Training

…help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder, and how to best support students and members of their community. Participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt on completion of the training. If you are interested in attending, staff/faculty may register on myTraining.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/22/attend-staff-faculty-substance-use-and-mental-wellness-training/

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Student Affairs Student Employee Recognition

… and Retention, Campus Activities & Recreation, CARE Team, Child Development Center, Counseling and Prevention Services, Disability Services, Housing and Residence Life, Student Engagement & Belonging , Parents/Family Association, Prevention Services Advisory Board, Rhatigan Student Center (Finance, Human Resources, IT/Shocker Card Center, Marketing, Plant…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/student_affairs/staff_engagement/SA_stu_empl_recognition.php

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Bailey Blair, LMSW

…experiencing mental health struggles. Through continuous training, learning and supervision, the growth of both consumers and professionals is encouraged and all members of the community thrive. In addition to Bailey’s professional engagements, she is the co-founder of StopSuicideICT, as well as the Communications Chair for the Sedgwick County Suicide…

https://badges.wichita.edu/instructor/bailey-blair/

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Taylor Moore

…2015 after completing her BS and MA in Criminal Justice from Wichita State University. Before joining the IDT team, she worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant for the School of Community Affairs at WSU. There she assisted in the development and implementation of online course documents and assessments for many online Criminal Justice Courses. Badges…

https://badges.wichita.edu/instructor/taylor-moore-2/

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Words With A Wise Guy Episode 5: Lily Wu

Lily Wu is an award-winning journalist and active community volunteer. She joined KAKE News in 2010 after earning a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong. Lily grew up in Wichita, Kan. and earned the distinction of Summa Cum Laude by graduating with two bachelor’s degrees in international business and integrated marketing…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/words-with-a-wise-guy-episode-5-lily-wu/

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Submit for Service-Learning Showcase

Faculty are invited to submit for the Service-Learning Showcase. The showcase is an open forum for students to interact with faculty, staff, community partners, and other students to engage in conversation about Wichita State’s commitment to the public good. The showcase also provides a unique opportunity for students who participate in service-learning…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/23/submit-for-service-learning-showcase/

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Chapel History

…of Harvey D. Grace Memorial Chapel When Fairmount College became the University of Wichita, a common objective was construction of an nonsectarian chapel to serve the university community and represent a tie to the institution's beginning as a Congregational college. That goal was accomplished in 1963 when Mrs. Harvey D. Grace provided funds for the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/chapel/index.php

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April Dunlap

April Dunlap has been a Master level Sign Language Interpreter for 20+ years with experience ranging from community work, cruise interpreting and international conferences. She and her husband are the proud owners of CEUFlix.com which is an online affordable access to online ceus. April has been an evaluator for the previous MICS cert testing systems for…

https://badges.wichita.edu/instructor/april-dunlap/

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Wu’s Big Event registration is now open

Join WSU’s largest one day volunteer event. Wu’s Big Event is quickly approaching. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community. Individuals, groups, organizations, students, staff and faculty are all invited to attend. Check-in for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. Feb. 7. The event will begin at 9 a.m. in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/20/wus-big-event-registration-is-now-open/

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Connect with your peers during spring Connection Groups

Looking to meet new people and make friends? ProjectConnect is a six-week program that connects students with fellow Shockers to begin building their campus community. Connection is essential to the college experience. There are a variety of small groups to choose from focused on building friendships and connections to resources, involvement opportunities…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/20/connect-with-your-peers-during-spring-connection-groups/

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Join Wichita State for Suspenders4Hope Day 2026

Join Wichita State for Suspenders4Hope Day, a community-wide effort to promote mental wellness, prevent suicide and remind everyone that support is always available: Stop by the welcome tables from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 20-21 in the Rhatigan Student Center to connect with the Student Wellness Center, grab a free T-shirt and write a note of encouragement for a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/16/join-wichita-state-for-suspenders4hope-day-2026/