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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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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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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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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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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/

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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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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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September 2024 Newsletter

…Swindle, Geology Sponsor: Univ of Kansas Ctr - Research, Inc. / Kansas Board of Regents Amount: $50,000 ADAPTIVE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY FACILITATOR PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: Natl Assoc County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) / Centers for Disease Control Amount: $27,638 BOARD GOVERNANCE DEVELOPMENT PI/Department:…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2024-09-Newsletter.php

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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/