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Connect with the Department of Veterans Affairs

The Community Outreach Team from Robert J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host a resource fair sharing information on VA health care and the PACT Act 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Veterans can enroll in VA health care programs and assistance will be on hand to process…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/13/connect-with-the-department-of-veterans-affairs/

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Learn more about failure to comply and keys policies at WSU

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is dedicated to raising awareness about specific policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For December, its focus is on failure to comply and keys. Did you know that failure to comply is defined as “failure to comply with the reasonable directive or request (including appearing for meetings or student conduct…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/06/learn-more-about-failure-to-comply-and-keys-policies-at-wsu/

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College of Fine Arts inducts new members to its hall of fame

…alumni from the college, patrons who give their time and resources in support of fine arts at WSU, and retired faculty, staff and administrators who have inspired the WSU community. This year, five recipients were inducted into the hall of fame for their accomplishments and contributions to the College of Fine Arts: Alumni Taurean Everett, Michael…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/02/college-of-fine-arts-inducts-new-members-to-its-hall-of-fame/

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Widener Global Leaders Program adds Barbara Shrut to its industry advisory board

…in collaboration with Fairmount College and the College of Fine Arts. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to create a transformational experience and foster an inclusive community for women majoring in business, communications or fine arts aimed at developing the next generation of global and transformational female leaders.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/05/widener-global-leaders-program-adds-barbara-shrut-to-its-industry-advisory-board/

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United Way thanks WSU for contributions

… In 2022, WSU faculty and staff raised a total of $29,533.40 and 10% were first-time donors. Because of its donors, United Way is able to collectively make a greater impact on the community and could not do so without all of its generous Shockers.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/23/united-way-giving-campaign-thanks-wsu-staff-for-contributions/

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Nominate colleagues for research awards

The Wichita State Office of Research is accepting nominations for its Excellence Award, which include the Excellence in Creative Activity Award, the Award for Community Research, and the Excellence in Research Award. Nominations must be received by Friday, Dec. 9. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs who have served at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/14/nominate-colleagues-for-research-awards/

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Faculty artists Lori Santos, Tatiana Larsen to present their work

Lori Santos, art educator, uses art as a collaborative tool that creates conversations, builds community and enacts positive change, telling stories that inspire connectedness and honor difference. Tatiana Larsen found a visual way to permanently record a movement in time. Both are faculty at WSU’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries and artists…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/19/faculty-artists-lori-santos-tatiana-larsen-to-present-their-work/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training required for students, faculty and staff

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/title-ix-civil-rights-training-required-for-students-faculty-and-staff/

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Student Affairs seeking candidates for director of diversity and inclusion

…inclusion (DEI) with a desire to help students succeed. The director plays a major role in advancing the university’s goal to be a campus that reflects and promotes — in all community members — the evolving diversity of society. We know that women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if they don’t believe they match 100% of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/26/student-affairs-seeking-candidates-for-director-of-diversity-and-inclusion/

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Excellence award nominations are being accepted by the Office of Research

Nominations for Excellence Awards in research, creativity activity and community research are now being accepted by the Office of Research. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs, who have served at WSU for at least three years are eligible. Faculty who hold an administrative position above that of chair are not…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/10/excellence-award-nominations-are-being-accepted-by-the-office-of-research/

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Attend townhall presentations by associate dean for research candidates in the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering is searching for a new associate dean for research and invites the campus community to attend presentations from each of the candidates sharing their vision for the future of the college: Dr. Bayram Yildrim, professor of industrial, systems and manufacturing engineering – 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 in 123 Wallace Hall Dr. Ramazan…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/13/attend-townhall-presentations-by-associate-dean-for-research-candidates-in-college-of-engineering/

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Learn more about failure to comply and keys policies at WSU

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is dedicated to raising awareness about specific policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For December, its focus is on failure to comply and keys. Did you know that failure to comply is defined as “failure to comply with the reasonable directive or request (including appearing for meetings or student conduct…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/06/learn-more-about-failure-to-comply-and-keys-policies-at-wsu-2/

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Office of Engagement announces upcoming events this year

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: March 23: Engaged Series – Business April 1: Touch Up Shocker Neighborhood April 7: Common Ground Pop-Up Market April 16: Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood May…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/office-of-engagement-announces-upcoming-events-this-semester/

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Office of Engagement announces upcoming events this year

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: March 23: Engaged Series – Business April 1: Touch Up Shocker Neighborhood April 7: Common Ground Pop-Up Market April 16: Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood May…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/22/office-of-engagement-announces-upcoming-events-this-year/

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WSU featured in PBS ‘News Hour’ segment on Wichita’s art institutions

A recent PBS “News Hour” story highlights the role Wichita State University plays in the arts community of Wichita. Among the Wichita State connections featured are Kristin Beal, a lecturer in the Masters of Arts Administration program for the WSU College of Fine Arts and special projects manager for Strategic Communications; and Mina Estrada a lecturer for …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/wsu-featured-in-pbs-news-hour-segment-on-wichitas-art-institutions/

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WSU’s Gateway to IP program leads STEM students into patent law careers

When Rob Gerlach joined the Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization at Wichita State in 2018, he noticed a gaping hole in the community: For a city that prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit, Wichita was severely lacking in people to protect and manage its innovations. In fact, a quick database search revealed that there were only a handful of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/03/wsus-gateway-to-ip-program-leads-stem-students-into-patent-law-careers/

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Get your tickets now for the inaugural Heritage Gala

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement team is excited to invite the community to the inaugural Heritage Gala, a combination of the past Alumni Awards and President’s Club events, at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Wichita Marriott, 9100 E. Corporate Hills Dr. WSUFAE will recognized its 2023 alumni award winners Roy Moye III, 2015, who will receive the Young…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/get-your-tickets-now-for-the-inaugural-heritage-gala/

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SCCS offers tips on managing classroom behavior

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is excited to offer a valuable resource on managing classroom behavior for faculty and staff on campus. The guide outlines three simple yet effective steps for better classroom management: Establish high and positive behavioral expectations. Reiterate/adjust and communicate those high and positive expectations.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/11/sccs-offers-tips-on-managing-classroom-behavior/

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Mortar Board Honor Society accepting applications

Mortar Board — a national college senior honor society that encourages scholarship, leadership and community service — is seeking nominations for its Wichita State chapter for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Wichita State chapter promotes Reading is Leading, hosts an annual book drive, and reads to children at local elementary schools. The Mortar Board…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/21/mortar-board-honor-society-accepting-applications/

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Register for upcoming agent-based modeling workshop, hackathon

The Institute for the Study of Economic Growth is hosting a workshop and hackathon event open to the campus community from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 8 in Woolsey Hall. Agent-based modeling is a way to answer questions and do science by conducting computer-based simulations. With the workshop training, participants can code their own simulations using …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/register-for-upcoming-agent-based-modeling-workshop-hackathon/