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Attend Faculty Senate meeting March 27 in Woolsey

The Faculty Senate meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 27 in 110A Woolsey Hall and will also be available via Zoom. Senators have been sent the meeting information. Faculty Senate is held on the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information or to join the meeting via Zoom, email Lee Ann Birdwell at leeann.birdwell@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/attend-faculty-senate-meeting-march-27-in-woolsey/

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ASME invites students to Mario Kart fundraiser

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is hosting a fundraiser event where anyone can come and compete for the title of Mario Kart champ on Friday, March 31 in the John Bardo Center lobby. The entry fee for the event is $5, and there will be a prize for first place and second place. Seasoned Mario Kart players and newcomers to the game are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/asme-invites-students-to-mario-kart-fundraiser/

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Larksfield Place looking for volunteers through Community Service Board

Senior Saturdays provide an opportunity for Shockers to volunteer to work with local seniors at the Larksfield Place senior living community. The spring 2023 dates and times are 9-11 a.m. Feb. 18, March 11 and April 1. Join the Community Service Board to assist local seniors with various tasks, including yard work, playing games or reading. Everyone is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/24/larksfield-place-looking-for-volunteers-through-community-service-board/

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AAUP discussion of general education revision proposal to be hosted March 24

Faculty and interested personnel are invited to join a Zoom discussion from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Friday, March 24 of the proposed revision to the general education program. The Zoom meeting ID is 950 1611 0824, and the password is 259622. This revised program will be voted on by the full faculty at the March 31 general faculty meeting. Discussions will include …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/21/discussion-of-the-general-education-revision-proposal-to-be-hosted-march-24/

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Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for the Midwest Student Voting Summit

Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for the second Midwest Student Voting Summit. The summit will be held virtually from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 24. It will be an opportunity to come together with fellow students, staff, faculty, administrators and non-partisan campus partners to strategize on getting out the youth vote. All WSU students, faculty and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/join-the-shockers-vote-coalition-for-the-midwest-student-voting-summit-2/

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Pre-order graduation stoles by March 24

Graduating students who are members of one of the groups listed below and would like to order a graduation stole must pre-order them by Friday, March 24 on the Shocker Store. The groups with available stoles: Shocker Bowling Japanese Culture Association University Innovation Fellows Medical Laboratory Sciences Bachelor of Science in Nursing Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/28/deadline-for-graduation-stole-pre-order/

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College of Applied Studies Diversity Committee to host faculty presentations

In celebration of Black History Month, the College of Applied Studies (CAS) Diversity Committee invites the campus community to its event, “Being Black in higher education: A Black History Month faculty lecture event,” from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 via Zoom. The presenters for the event will be Dr. Bobby Berry, assistant dean for diversity and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/20/the-college-of-applied-studies-diversity-committee-to-host-faculty-presentations/

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Student Activities Council invites community to evening with hypnotist Chris Jones

Hypnotist Chris Jones will perform his mind boggling act in front of an audience at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 in the CAC Theater. Students get in at no charge, faculty and staff get in for $5, and the general public gets in for $8. No registration is required for the event. Jones is a hypnotist, comedian and the host of the prank series Double Take on Facebook …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/20/student-activities-council-invites-community-to-evening-with-hypnotist-chris-jones/

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Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference opens registration to campus community

Registration is now open for the 10th anniversary of the Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference, to be held on March 10 in the Rhatigan Student Center. As always, the conference is free and open to all students, faculty and staff from all disciplines affiliated with a Kansas university or surrounding community. The keynote this year, “Gender, identity and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/21/registration-open-for-kansas-gender-sexuality-conference/

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Teaching Matters continues hosting discussions over feedback

Teaching Matters is hosted by the Retention Faculty Fellows, and runs monthly during the regular semester. The theme for March, “Giving and receiving effective feedback,” will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, March 3 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center. All instructors, teaching faculty, GTAs and students are invited to join the discussion. Lunch will be provided.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/24/teaching-matters-continues-hosting-discussions-over-feedback/

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Stay updated on weather safety

Weather safety is a priority at Wichita State. Please take a few moments to read through the information below regarding how we will keep you informed of weather-related activity. We strongly encourage you to sign up for the Shocker Alert System, which will send weather and class alerts to your phone and or email. The Wichita State website will be updated…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/27/stay-updated-on-weather-safety-2/

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Stay updated on weather safety

Weather safety is a priority at Wichita State. Please take a few moments to read through the information below regarding how we will keep you informed of weather-related activity. We strongly encourage you to sign up for the ShockerAlert System, which will send weather and class alerts to your phone and or email. The Wichita State website will be updated…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/27/stay-updated-on-weather-safety-3/

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Take advantage of March HealthQuest events

Employees enrolled in 2023 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and HSA/HRA rewards dollars up to $500 per year, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year. Take advantage of March HealthQuest events: 2023 HealthQuest program overview video and quiz: Earn five credits…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/27/take-advantage-of-march-healthquest-events-2/

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Search for volunteer opportunities on VolunteerICT

Choose from hundreds of volunteer opportunities using VolunteerICT. The platform connects Wichita State’s students, faculty and staff to volunteer work throughout Wichita based on specific agencies, location, interest and more. To get started, log in to myWSU, go to the “Home” tab, and under the “Campus Involvement” section, select “Log in to VolunteerICT.” …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/27/search-for-volunteer-opportunities-on-volunteerict/

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Take advantage of March HealthQuest events

Employees enrolled in 2023 coverage through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually and HSA/HRA rewards dollars up to $500 per year, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year. Take advantage of March HealthQuest events: 2023 HealthQuest program overview video and quiz: Earn five credits…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/01/take-advantage-of-march-healthquest-events-3/

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Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for the Midwest Student Voting Summit

Join the Shockers Vote Coalition for the second Midwest Student Voting Summit. The summit will be held virtually from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, March 24. It will be an opportunity to come together with fellow students, staff, faculty, administrators and non-partisan campus partners to strategize on getting out the youth vote. All WSU students, faculty and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/16/join-the-shockers-vote-coalition-for-the-midwest-student-voting-summit/

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Seeking participants for survey of experiences, feelings, acceptability

Students at Wichita State, aged 18 and older, who are interested in learning how to enhance their ability to interact socially with others are invited to fill out a survey. Interested participants will complete an online survey regarding their experiences, thoughts, feelings and attitudes. After completing the survey, participants who express interest in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/14/seeking-participants-for-survey-of-experiences-feelings-acceptability/

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13th annual SAC drag show to be held March 31

The annual Student Activities Council (SAC) drag show is back and bigger than ever. Join the SAC, Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies, and Office of Diversity & Inclusion at 8 p.m. Friday, March 31 at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. N., for a lineup of student, regional and national talent, including the headliner A’keria Davenport. A’keria…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/09/13th-annual-wsu-drag-show-to-be-held-march-31/

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Faculty General Assembly to be held March 31

Faculty are called to participate in shared governance at the general faculty meeting from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 31 in 110 Woolsey Hall. Faculty will vote on the following two agenda items: General Education Transfer policy implementation (note that the lists on page two are now inaccurate because the proposal was amended in Faculty Senate to exclude …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/01/faculty-general-assembly-to-be-held-march-31/

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McNair Scholars program to host informational event

The McNair Scholars program is accepting applications for 2023-24 academic year. McNair assists students who are underrepresented in higher education prepare for graduate study. McNair is hosting two informational events for students who are interested in learning more about the program: 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 6 in 165 Grace Wilkie Annex 11 a.m. Tuesday,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/01/mcnair-scholars-program-to-host-informational-event/