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Black History Month faculty profile: Robert Weems

…experience” Weems said. Black History Month provides an opportunity for contemplation, learning and raising awareness about the extensive and varied history of the Black community. Wichita State is embracing the rich tapestry of history and heritage by highlighting some of the amazing Black educators who make a difference in students’ lives every day.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/black-history-month-faculty-profile-robert-weems/

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Volunteers needed for Pando Awards banquet

Join the Community Service Board for the 29th annual Pando STAR Awards. This award luncheon acknowledges the accomplishments of 48 Pando students from around Sedgwick County, nominated by Pando staff at the schools. Around 400 attendees, including sponsors, donors, special guests, and students will enjoy a red-carpet experience, luncheon, and award…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/09/volunteers-needed-for-pando-awards-banquet/

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Wichita State announces $15,000 raised for United Way literacy fundraiser

Our community helped raise $15,000 toward alleviating illiteracy in Shocker Neighborhood through United Way’s Champions of Literacy initiative. The total amount raised was announced at the Feb. 7 Shocker men’s basketball game against UTSA, where United Way alongside President Rick Muma and Kevin Saal, director of athletics, presented the money raised.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/08/wichita-state-announces-15000-raised-united-way-literacy-fundraiser/

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MCLL department congratulates winners of Kansas City Japanese Contest

This year, Japanese-language students from Wichita State competed in the annual Heart of America Japan-America Society’s Japanese Contest held March 9 at Johnson County Community College. The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (MCLL) and Japanese program congratulates the winners: Caleb Buhler won first prize for the speech…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/20/mcll-department-congratulates-winners-of-kansas-city-japanese-contest/

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Wichita State student helps Shockers understand COVID-19 health precautions | Wichita State News

…poor outcomes related to COVID, or even dying from COVID, just by looking at them. It’s hard to teach our Shocker community that vulnerability is not always visible, which is why it’s so important to consistently follow social distancing standards, mask-wearing standards and good hand hygiene standards.” Participants generally understood many prevention…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/11-nov/mask_2.php

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ODI hosts panel for Native American Heritage Month

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is here to shed light on the rich heritage of Native American people in the community. Join ODI from 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room, to conclude Native American Heritage Month with a panel discussion. The panel will include special guests who will help discuss various…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/22/odi-hosts-panel-for-native-american-heritage-month/

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Faculty, staff invited to Implicit Bias Session from Crystal U. Davis

…choose from, at noon Tuesday, Feb. 20 or 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23 both in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. The work of Davis, CLMA, has been renowned by a broad community of adjudicators and audiences from Donald McKayle to the royal family of Jodhpur, India. Lunch will be provided for attendees on Tuesday, and a continental breakfast will be …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/09/faculty-staff-invited-to-implicit-bias-session-from-crystal-u-davis-2/

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Apply for the Emerging Leaders Program

Begin your leadership journey. Emerging Leaders is a unique opportunity for WSU students to get on the fast-track to student leadership and campus and community involvement at no additional charge. Students participating in the Emerging Leaders program will have an opportunity to establish a leadership foundation by understanding and developing their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/13/apply-for-the-emerging-leaders-program/

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Learn how to stay safe with fire safety resources

Wichita State University is committed to the safety of its campus community and provides fire safety resources to help Shockers stay safe on and off campus. Learn more and find resources on how to stay safe on the Fire & Safety Office webpage, including information on: Working with open flames, heat or sparks Proper use of extension cords Restrictions for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/05/learn-how-to-stay-safe-with-fire-safety-resources-2/

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Learn how to stay safe with fire safety resources

Wichita State University is committed to the safety of its campus community and provides fire safety resources to help Shockers stay safe on and off campus. Learn more and find resources on how to stay safe on the Fire & Safety Office webpage, including information on: Working with open flames, heat or sparks Proper use of extension cords Restrictions for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/01/learn-how-to-stay-safe-with-fire-safety-resources/

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Southeast Wichita GEAR UP hosts Harlem Renaissance cultural exposé for Black History Month

…cultural heritage of the Harlem Renaissance, a pivotal era marked by an extraordinary outpouring of artistic, literary and intellectual achievements within the African American community. The exploration will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Rhatigan Student Center on the following dates: Feb. 6, 203 RSC: Fashion, presented by Shondella Umeh Feb. 7, 203…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/06/southeast-wichita-gear-up-hosts-harlem-renaissance-cultural-expose-for-black-history-month/

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WISE counseling, play therapy clinic accepting new clients

Counseling services are available to anyone in the community, including WSU employees, partnership employees and their family members and friends. Services offered at the WISE clinic are available at no additional charge, regardless of income/insurance status. Counselors-in-training at the WISE clinic work with an array of client concerns (grief and loss,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/12/wise-counseling-play-therapy-clinic-accepting-new-clients/

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Julie Thiele Ph.D.

…learning situations in your elementary math class, Kansas State Department of Education Mathematics Regional Training, Salina, KS, Oct 7. Thiele, J, & Fast M. (2019). Standards/competency based instructional and grading practices. Kansas State Board of Education Meeting, Kansas State Department of Education, Topeka, KS, Sept 11. Thiele, J. & Sharlow, …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/education/Teacher_Apprenticeship_Pathways_Literacy_and_Special_Education/Thiele-Julie.php

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Dance BA Program

…Program Wichita State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance (NASD), reflecting our commitment to nationally recognized standards of excellence in dance education, artistic practice, and professional preparation. Your Way Dance BA The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Performing Arts – Dance, combines dance …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/1_DANCE/danceba.php

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College of Health Professions offers patient-serving clinics to public

…Professions (CHP) has three patient-serving clinics that are open to the public. All clinics are accepting new patients and provide high-quality, affordable health care to the community. The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides speech-language and hearing services to people across the lifespan. Clinic faculty specialize in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/28/college-of-health-professions-offers-patient-serving-clinics-to-public/

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College of Health Professions offers patient-serving clinics to public

…Professions (CHP) has three patient-serving clinics that are open to the public. All clinics are accepting new patients and provide high-quality, affordable health care to the community. The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides speech-language and hearing services to people across the lifespan. The clinic faculty specialize in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/28/college-of-health-professions-offers-patient-serving-clinics-to-public-2/

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Learn more about the Master of Public Administration program

Are you interested in a career that will allow you to make a positive impact in your community? Join the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs for a Master of Public Administration (MPA) information session at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 25 via Zoom, and learn how an MPA prepares you for positions of leadership in government and nonprofit organizations. Presenters…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/22/learn-more-about-the-master-of-public-administration-program-2/

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Updated access to annual Title IX & Civil Rights Compliance Training

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/2024/01/26/updated-access-to-annual-title-ix-civil-rights-compliance-training/

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Honorees for President’s Distinguished Service Awards to be recognized May 3

The President’s Distinguished Service Awards will recognize faculty and staff for exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the Wichita State community Friday, May 3. The reception to meet and greet the honorees is at 9 a.m. The recognition ceremony will begin at 9:30 a.m. in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Room. Light refreshments will be served. Please…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/10/honorees-for-presidents-distinguished-service-awards-to-be-recognized-may-3/

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University Staff Senate Meeting set for Dec. 13

The next University Staff Senate meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Dec. 13, via Zoom. All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/12/university-staff-senate-meeting-set-for-dec-13/