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Join panel with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition

Wichita State’s Mental Health & Substance Abuse Coalition will host a community update 9-11 a.m. May 5 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex 180. During the event, Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services secretary Laura Howard will provide the keynote presentation. The event will also include a panel and question and answer segments.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/27/join-panel-with-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-coalition/

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Student Affairs department highlight: Campus Recreation

…is here to shape the Shocker experience. By providing sports, fitness and recreational events, students can participate in activities that contribute to a healthy and strong community. Campus Recreation operates a variety of indoor and outdoor facilities, including the Heskett Center, Boats & Bikes, Bombardier Indoor Fields and the Hughes Metropolitan …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/13/student-affairs-department-highlight-campus-recreation/

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Alicia Sanchez recognized by Wichita Business Journal

…by the Wichita Business Journal. She is one of the leading top women professionals who lead in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at Wichita State University and in the community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/02/alicia-sanchez-by-wichita-business-journal/

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Attend Staff Senate meeting

The next University Staff Senate (USS) meeting is schedule for 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 20, via Zoom. All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community. Staff members can also learn more about University Staff Senate Meetings, access meeting Zoom links and previous meeting minutes at the Staff Senate Meetings, Agendas and Minutes webpage.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/19/attend-staff-senate-meeting/

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Thanksgiving Massage Special available Nov. 22-24

… scheduling a 90-minute massage for $50 Nov. 22-24 at the Heskett Center. The Heskett Center facility serves Campus Recreation. Campus Recreation facilities provide the University community with plenty of opportunities to meet their recreational needs. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 316-978-3082.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/11/thanksgiving-massage-special-available-nov-22-24/

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Assistance needed for state baseball, softball, track

…Thursday, May 25-26 and state track Friday, May 26-27. 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 26 and May 27. Individuals staffing tents will welcome …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/10/assistance-needed-for-state-baseball-softball-track/

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Habitat for Humanity, WSU build future together

Further extending its community outreach, Wichita State partnered with Wichita Habitat for Humanity to build a house near campus for a Wichita family with three children. The first step was a wall raising Dec. 1 at Wichita Habitat’s Rock the Block. WSU President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case were in attendance and helped with the wall raising.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/01/habitat-for-humanity-wsu-build-future-together-2/

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Women of WSU is accepting members

… and providing opportunities for employees and spouses to connect across campus. It is dedicated to promoting personal growth through social interaction and fostering a sense of community. Annual dues of $12 include the opportunity to join an interest group (book club, friends & food, lunch bunch, new members and theatre), to participate in social events…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/02/women-of-wsu-is-accepting-membership/

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World Trade Week in Kansas begins at World Trade Center of Wichita

…May 11, Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business at the Barton School and the board of the World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) invite the community to its final dinner program of the academic year. Mexico is the focal country of this event, and the Consul General of Mexico is the featured speaker. Mexico is Kansas’s …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/09/world-trade-week-in-kansas-begins-at-the-world-trade-center-of-wichita/

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WSUPD conducting Sergeant’s Promotion Process

… at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 313). Part of the process will include a short presentation followed by a question and answer with each of the three candidates. The campus community is invited to attend and provide feedback for the candidates.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/14/wsupd-conducting-sergeants-promotion-process/

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Learn more about the weapons policy at WSU

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is dedicated to raising awareness about specific policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For October, its focus is on weapons. Did you know that the weapons policy prohibits engaging in the possession, use, sale, distribution or display of any firearm, replica firearm, ammunition, weapon, replica weapon or similar…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/23/learn-more-about-the-weapons-policy-at-wsu/

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Testing Services wants feedback

…are invited to share their feedback through a survey available until 11: 59 p.m. June 1. The information from the survey will be used to improve services for faculty and the WSU community. The survey should take no longer than five minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/17/testing-services-wants-feedback/

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Congratulations to the Phenomenal Women Award recipients

The annual Phenomenal Women Awards recognizes women for their accomplishments and contributions to our community through their scholarship, activism, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Phenomenal Women Awards: Kaelyn Hannah, Dr. Carryl Baldwin and Dr. Marci Young. Learn more about our recipients at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/28/congratulations-to-the-phenomenal-women-award-recipients/

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President’s Distinguished Service Award honorees to be recognized May 6

The President’s Distinguished Service Awards will recognize faculty and staff for exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the WSU community. The recognition ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, May 6 at Marcus Welcome Center. Honorees were selected by their peers from the University Staff Senate, Faculty Senate and the Strategic Enrollment Management…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/11/presidents-distinguished-service-award-honorees-to-be-recognized-may-6/

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Inform students about alcohol policy at WSU

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of March, it is discussing alcohol policy. The alcohol policy in the code of conduct prohibits multiple actions: Underage possession and/or consumption of alcohol. Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/22/learn-more-about-alcohol-policy-at-wsu-4/

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Learn more about alcohol policy at WSU

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of March, it is discussing alcohol policy. The alcohol policy in the code of conduct prohibits multiple actions: Underage possession and/or consumption of alcohol. Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/13/learn-more-about-alcohol-policy-at-wsu-2/

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Suspenders4Hope run and walk Sept. 11

Help support mental wellness and suicide prevention in our local community and register for the first Suspenders4Hope 5K Run for Hope and One-Mile Walk to Remember 8 a.m. Sept. 11 beginning at the Rhatigan Student Center. This campus event will take place during National Suicide Prevention Week. All proceeds will go to StopSuicideICT, a local collaborative…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/09/suspenders4hope-run-and-walk-sept-11/

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Join the WSU Chess Club

…please send an email to the club’s faculty advisor Vinod Namboodiri at Vinod.Namboodiri@wichita.edu. The club plans to conduct games both in-person and online and build a community around this royal game.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/04/join-the-wsu-chess-club/

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Join WSU’s Homecoming Parade

Members of the campus and local community are invited to apply for participation in Wichita State’s Homecoming parade from now until 5 p.m. Oct. 11. Golf carts, walking units, bands, dance teams, school groups and local government leaders are welcome to participate. Wichita State groups and departments will be charged a $20 entry fee. The parade is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/join-wsus-homecoming-parade/

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Senior Honors applications due Feb. 21

…the Senior Honor. This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the local community. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/28/senior-honors-applications-due-feb-21/