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Shocker Career Accelerator matches students with work opportunities

Lauryn McIntyre is learning how to build a brand that helps HSI Wealth Strategies get the word out to people in the aviation industry that HSI understands their financial needs. “Very pilot-centric, very pilot-focused,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot about the aviation industry in my time there.” McIntyre, a Wichita State University senior, worked with a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/20/shocker-career-accelerator-matches-students-with-work-opportunities/

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Shocker tailgate party and game day transportation available Dec. 5

Wichita State Men’s Basketball will take on the K-State Wildcats at 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 5 at Intrust Bank Arena. Students, faculty and staff are invited to join the Division of Student Affairs at 2 p.m. at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) for a pre-game tailgate party featuring food, games, spirit gear and shirts for the first 300 guests. At 3 p.m. there…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/19/shocker-tailgate-and-dec-5-game-day-transportation-available-for-students/

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Happy Holidays, Shocker Nation!

Warm wishes for a happy and safe holiday, Shockers! A message from first gentleman Rick Case and President Muma.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/07/happy-holidays-shocker-nation/

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Need a ride to Shocker Basketball home games?

Need a ride to the game? Take the free shuttle from Braeburn Square to Koch Arena. The shuttles will run from Braeburn to Koch Arena approximately 45 minutes before game time and provide two trips back to the Braeburn after the game is over. The following shuttles are available for December and January: Game timeShuttle start timeShuttle end timeGame date6…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/08/need-a-ride-to-shocker-basketball-home-games/

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Help Shocker transfer students

Were you a transfer student in college? The Transfer Student Working Group is developing a list of current faculty and staff who were (or are) transfer students. The group is also seeking advocates and can provide faculty and staff information about upcoming opportunities designed to support and celebrate transfer students. Participants for these events do…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/03/help-shocker-transfer-students/

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Shocker alum with Ukrainian ties prepares to help in refugee crisis

The dark blue Kharkiv baseball shirt hangs over the whiteboard in Nelsen Petersen’s classroom as a history lesson and a statement of support. Petersen, a 1990 Wichita State graduate who majored in biology, is a high school teacher, author, filmmaker and running enthusiast who developed strong connections with Ukraine during his travels.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/04/shocker-alum-with-ukrainian-ties-prepares-to-help-in-refugee-crisis/

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Shocker community invited to converse in Spanish

Wichita State’s Modern Language Department will host informal Spanish conversation sessions 1-2 p.m. every Thursday via Zoom. These sessions are open to anyone connected with Wichita State who wishes to speak Spanish at any level in a non-judgmental, relaxed environment. To join the group, please contact julie.henderson@wichita.edu for the Zoom link.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/13/virtual-spanish-lessons-available-to-shocker-community/

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Shocker Fit fall 2021 schedule

Beginning Aug. 16, the schedule for F45 and Glide Fit classes will change. The above graphic indicates the updated class times and dates. Join F45 classes in Heskett Center’s F45 room or the pool for Glide Fit. Glide Fit classes end on Oct. 7, and F45 classes will continue until Dec. 9. For more information, contact the Heskett Center at 316-978-3082.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/13/shocker-fit-fall-2021-schedule/

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Shocker alum uses her Olympic voice to advocate for athletes as mothers

Aliphine Tuliamuk is in Japan with her daughter. She is sharing her biggest athletic moment with Zoe, born on Jan. 16, while breastfeeding. Tuliamuk had to fight for this moment, to run the Olympic Marathon in Sapporo while caring for Zoe.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/06/former-shocker-uses-her-olympic-voice-to-advocate-for-athletes-as-mothers/

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Latest issue of Horizon features Q-and-A with President Muma, details on Shocker Success Center

The latest issue of Horizon, Wichita State University Foundation’s monthly newsletter, is now available online. The issue includes features on Wichita State’s new president, a new project to consolidate student services into a renovated Clinton Hall, and a $1 million pledge from the late Howard Marcus to support the expansion of the Marcus Welcome Center.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/03/latest-issue-of-horizon-features-q-and-a-with-president-muma-details-on-shocker-success-center/

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Shocker students’ innovation represented at Make48

When the Make48 invention and maker challenge comes to Wichita State University on June 24, two of the eight Wichita teams are comprised entirely of Wichita State University students. Team Baby Cactus consists of Juan Blasetti, junior in computer science; Jerome Teoh, a recent aerospace engineering grad; Grant Johnson, a freshman in computer engineering; and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/22/shocker-students-innovation-represented-at-make48/

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Meet a Shocker: Paul Leeker

Paul Leeker, from Colwich, enjoyed his professors in the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs and their assistance in preparing him for a career as a public administrator. Paul is one of more than 3,500 students eligible for spring 2021 graduation. Learn more about his time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/06/meet-a-shocker-paul-leeker/

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Oklahoma Shocker Spotlight: Brianna Smith

… her student skills as a research analyst at FirePoint. While there, Brianna has led development of STEM education programs where she can use her coding and leadership experience. Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas may be eligible to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/21/oklahoma-shocker-spotlight-brianna-smith/

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Shocker health and safety update

As the fall 2022 semester officially gets underway, we want to remind all Shockers that your health and safety is our priority at Wichita State. We’ve all endured the past two-plus years of uncertainty regarding COVID-19, and now we have the monkeypox virus to think about, too. Please rest assured that your WSU health officials – as well as university…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/29/shocker-health-and-safety-update-2/

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Shocker health and safety update

As the fall 2022 semester officially gets underway, we want to remind all Shockers that your health and safety are our priority at Wichita State. We’ve all endured the past two-plus years of uncertainty regarding COVID-19, and now we have the monkeypox virus to think about, too. Please rest assured that your WSU health officials – as well as university…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/19/shocker-health-and-safety-update/

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Texas Shocker Spotlight: Kyndal Nystrom

Texan Kyndal Nystrom chose Wichita State because of the opportunities and affordability available at the university. Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas may be eligible to receive regular in-state tuition at Wichita State. Read what some…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/13/texas-shocker-spotlight-kyndal-nystrom/

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Shocker fine arts grad Shaunte’ Levine wins Launch Award

Shaunte’ Levine is the recipient of the fourth annual Launch Award through Harvester Arts and the Wichita State School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI).

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/17/shocker-fine-arts-grad-shaunte-levine-wins-launch-award/

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Shocker alum breaks Guinness world paper airplane record

Julian Chee has been fascinated with airplanes and flight since he was a child growing up in Malaysia. “I’ve always been interested in anything that flew as a kid,” he said. “Flying is a very alien concept, so anything that flew captivated me.” That fascination grew into an adult-sized hobby and eventually earned him a place in the Guinness Book of World…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/22/shocker-alum-breaks-guinness-world-paper-airplane-record%ef%bf%bc/

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Shocker grad leaving legacy of open doors

Scholarship recipients carry a special mission to help those who come after them, and social work graduate Ivan Castillo is doing just that. “Having someone invested in my education and success when they don’t even know me personally was so impactful,” said Ivan Castillo social work graduate. “These are people who give and say, ‘I may not know who you are,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/26/shocker-grad-leaving-legacy-of-open-doors/

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Texas Shocker Spotlight: Alexander Sterzing

…such as the International Buddy Program and Christian Challenge. Alexander, from the Houston area, majors in aerospace engineering and works in the NASA Jump Start Program. Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas may be eligible to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/21/texas-shocker-spotlight-alexander-sterzing/