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RSVP for the Spanish-Speaking Graduation Ceremony

…2025 WSU graduate? You can RSVP for the Spanish-Speaking Graduation Ceremony. The celebration aims to recognize graduates for their accomplishments and contributions to the WSU community. The celebration will be hosted in English, Spanish and Spanglish. The ceremony is at 6 p.m. Friday, May 2 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/22/rsvp-for-the-spanish-speaking-graduation-ceremony/

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Join Office of Diversity and Inclusion for spring Unity Breakfast

…of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for a come and go breakfast from 8 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center to kick off the semester and unite with the campus community. ODI invites everyone to come meet, greet and enjoy breakfast with the LGBTQ community, allies and ODI staff. For questions, reach out to ODI at diversity@wichita.edu or …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/16/join-office-of-diversity-and-inclusion-for-spring-unity-breakfast/

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Departmental Honors in PHS

…included a summary of evaluated criteria and evidence-based recommendations for continual curriculum improvement. Kari Coster completed a research project called Policy Engagement Among the Midwestern Public Health Workforce. In collaboration with faculty, investigated the engagement and involvement of the public health workforce in public health …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/phs/undergraduate/dept-honors-phs.php

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CARE Team selected as next recipient of Rick Rewards

Staff from the WSU CARE Team were recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards Feb. 21. The staff were honored for their commitment to helping members of the campus community overcome difficult situations and ensuring all students, faculty and staff can achieve their full potential. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Rick Muma to show his…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/21/care-team-selected-as-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Project Innovation Hub selected for next Rick Rewards

…at the Project Innovation Hub were recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards on Dec. 1. The students were honored for their innovative approach to helping the campus and community, including the manufacturing of the handrails in Charles Koch Arena and helping create the Memorial ’70 Cessna Stadium plaques. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/04/project-innovation-hub-selected-for-next-rick-rewards/

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December 2020

December 2020 12/01/2020 08:00:43 AM Congratulations to those who received grants in November! Please help the WSU community stay informed by forwarding any notices of funding opportunities and/or training sessions to research@wichita.edu for inclusion in the next newsletter. We in the Office of Research wish all of you a restful break and Happy Holidays.…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2020-12-Newsletter.php

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Attend ‘The Hidden Side of EMS’ photo exhibition at the Ulrich Museum of Art

The WSU community and public are invited to explore the unseen world of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals through powerful photography and innovative research, featured through “The Hidden Side of EMS” photo exhibition at the Ulrich Museum. There will be a free panel session from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16 in the Dr. Sam and Jacque…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/15/attend-the-hidden-side-of-ems-photo-exhibition-at-the-ulrich-museum-of-art/

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Learn more about Academic Integrity at WSU

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the month of March, it is discussing Academic Integrity. Did you know that Academic Integrity is any act or action which includes: Plagiarism Unauthorized use or possession of materials or resources Unauthorized…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/03/learn-more-about-academic-integrity-at-wsu-5/

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Wichita State dedicates tree in honor of former dean of students, Dr. Rhatigan, in view of building namesake

The Shocker community gathered April 22 to remember Dr. Jim Rhatigan, Wichita State’s former dean of students, at a tree dedication ceremony just outside of the Rhatigan Student Center, named in Rhatigan’s honor. At the ceremony, President Rick Muma spoke to Rhatigan’s lasting legacy to the campus and culture of WSU, and Rhatigan’s wife and daughter, Beverly…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/23/wichita-state-dedicates-tree-to-former-dean-of-students-dr-rhatigan-in-view-of-building-namesake/

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Students compete and win prizes in the annual Japanese Contest

…and literatures department would like to congratulate the winners of the Heart of America Japan-America Society’s Japanese Contest, an annual contest held at Johnson County Community College. Every year, students from WSU participate in a variety of categories that include poetry, speeches, comics, grammar and reading, and culture. In total, over 90…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/14/students-compete-and-win-prizes-in-the-annual-japanese-contest/

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By The Numbers Fall 2022

…Academic Student Success (PASS) with a 3.06 GPA avg 8,022 total office visits (1,318 unique visitors) 75 attended Multicultural Graduation Reception Student Affairs Staff Engagement 106,007 total hours worked $1,074,892 on student wages 2,028 ShockerStrengths completed 522 positions available 279 occupied positions 7 events offered for staff…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/assessment-retention/by_the_numbers/By_Numbers_Fall_2022.php

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Shocker hosting Fiesta Inclusiva (Inclusive Party) celebrating children with special needs April 27

…Butterfly Effect Academy (founded and directed by San Juanita Alvarez, Spanish MA student and graduate teaching assistant) is organizing Fiesta Inclusiva (Inclusive Party) for the community from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday April 27 at Wichita State Connect. With the support of Wichita State Connect, Somos Shockers, the Department of Modern and Classical Languages…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/24/shocker-hosting-fiesta-inclusiva-inclusive-party-celebrating-children-with-special-needs-april-27/

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Learn about Ramadan and join ODI for Iftar March 27

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for a culturally enriching experience as it observes the sacred month of Ramadan. It cordially invites the campus community to join Iftar Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. The event is a platform to foster understanding, unity and harmony among people from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/13/learn-about-ramadan-and-join-odi-for-iftar-march-27/

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Honorees for President’s Distinguished Service Awards to be recognized May 9

The President’s Distinguished Service Awards will recognize faculty and staff for exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the Wichita State community at a ceremony at 9:30 a.m. May 9 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom. A reception to meet and greet the honorees will be at 9 a.m. the same day. Honorees were selected by their peers from the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/15/honorees-for-presidents-distinguished-service-awards-to-be-recognized-may-9/

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Resources for domestic violence safety are available

Health and safety resources related to dating/domestic violence, sexual assault or stalking are available to the campus community. If you or someone you know is struggling with domestic abuse, please see below for available resources. WSU Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) campus advocateThe WASAC campus advocate offers confidential crisis…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/01/resources-for-domestic-violence-safety-are-available-2/

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Did you know? – Academic Integrity

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the Code of Conduct at WSU. For the month of March, it is discussing Academic Integrity. Did you know that Academic Integrity is any act or action which includes: Plagiarism Unauthorized use or possession of materials or resources Unauthorized…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/03/did-you-know-academic-integrity-5/

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Reminder: Barton School to host new book launch

The campus community is invited to join the Barton School of Business for a special book launch event celebrating Gerald H. Graham, Ph.D., and his latest work, “High-Performance Leadership Practices.” The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 in Woolsey Hall’s Fidelity Bank Ballroom. Dr. Graham’s book distills five decades of leadership…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/reminder-barton-school-to-host-new-book-launch/

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Teaching Matters series continues with ‘Inclusive Teaching to Promote Sense of Belonging for All Students’ March 1

As part of the ongoing Teaching Matters series, the WSU Retention Fellows are excited to invite the campus community to its upcoming session titled “Inclusive Teaching to Promote a Sense of Belonging for All Students” at noon Friday, March 1 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center. As part of the Student Experience Project, Wichita State will launch a community of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/22/teaching-matters-series-continues-with-inclusive-teaching-to-promote-sense-of-belonging-for-all-students-march-1/

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Nominations are open for 2024 Staff Senate Distinguished Service Awards

Do you know a WSU employee who deserves special recognition for their contributions to Wichita State? The Staff Senate invites the campus community to submit nominations of outstanding staff members for the President’s Award for Distinguished Service by 5 p.m. Jan. 26. These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of WSU employees who have provided…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/22/nominations-are-open-for-2024-staff-senate-distinguished-service-awards/

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Learn more about Wichita State’s master plan March 4

Community members are invited to learn more and ask questions about the next Wichita State master plan from 6 to 7 p.m. March 4 virtually via YouTube livestream. President Rick Muma and Shirley Lefever, provost and executive vice president — along with representatives from Gensler, a global architecture, design and planning firm that helped develop the plan …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/26/learn-more-about-wichita-states-master-plan-march-4/