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Wichita State, University of Kansas propose health sciences education center in Wichita

As community leaders plan for the future economic prosperity of our state, Wichita State University and the University of Kansas schools of Medicine and Pharmacy in Wichita are moving forward with plans to establish a joint WSU/KU Healthcare Sciences Educational Center (HSEC) in Wichita. The center — which is a combined effort among Wichita State, WSU Tech,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/16/wichita-state-university-of-kansas-propose-health-sciences-education-center-in-wichita/

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Create ceramic bowl for Empty Bowls Chili Cook-Off fundraiser

Join ceramic artist Brenda Lichman in the fight against hunger in our community by creating a one-of-a kind ceramic bowl using wheel-throwing or hand-building techniques from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 in 106 and 107 Henrion Hall. The bowl you make will be donated to the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off fundraiser Oct. 21 to benefit HumanKind Ministries and ICT…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/05/create-ceramic-bowl-for-empty-bowls-chili-cook-off-fundraiser/

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Barton School Of Business launches alumni mentorship program

…from the Barton School Dean’s Alumni Advisory Board. This initiative aims to foster valuable connections, stimulate personal and professional growth, build a strong sense of community and provide essential guidance to help shape the next generation of leaders. “As a serial entrepreneur, I’ve come to realize how vital relationship-building is and how…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/26/barton-school-of-business-launches-alumni-mentorship-program/

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Nominate a staff member for the President’s Award for Distinguished Service

The staff senate invites the WSU community to submit nominations of outstanding staff members for the President’s Award for Distinguished Service. These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of WSU employees who have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the WSU community that is beyond the expectations of the duties and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/25/nominate-a-staff-member-for-the-presidents-award-for-distinguished-service/

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OAK Supercomputing Conference and High Performance Computing Security Workshop hosted at WSU

The campus community is invited to the OAK Supercomputing Conference and High Performance Computing Security Workshop at Wichita State University. Major topics will include: High performance and high throughput computing (HPC/HTC) Cybersecurity Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) Data analytics and data visualization Internet of things…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/02/oak-supercomputing-conference-and-high-performance-computing-security-workshop-hosted-at-wsu/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training for students deadline extended to Feb. 7

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/2025/01/13/title-ix-civil-rights-training-for-students-deadline-extended-to-feb-7/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training for students’ final deadline is Feb. 28

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/2025/02/07/title-ix-civil-rights-training-for-students-final-deadline-is-feb-28/

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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, Feb. 18 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom. Dr. Graham’s book distills five decades of leadership…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/05/barton-school-to-host-new-book-launch/

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Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with ODI, Spectrum

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies invite the campus community to honor the joy and resilience of transgender people everywhere. They encourage the community to raise their voice to speak out against hate and work to build an inclusive world from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 31 on the first floor of the Rhatigan…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/21/celebrate-transgender-day-of-visibility-on-march-31/

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Nominate a staff member for President’s Award for Distinguished Service

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

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/nominate-a-staff-member-for-presidents-award-for-distinguished-service/

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Shocker Rowing featured on KWCH

…head coach for Shocker Rowing, who explained the history behind the Shocker Rowing program and how it has evolved. Cupp also shared what the program offers to students and the community, including the Boats & Bikes business. KWCH also spoke with students in the program, who discussed the experience and their motivations to join the team. “That student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/18/shocker-rowing-featured-on-kwch/

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Federal administration transition guidance for researchers webpage has been launched

…administration transition unfolds, new executive orders and policy changes are shaping federal research funding, compliance requirements and other areas affecting our university community. To help navigate these changes, the university has established a “Federal Administration Transition – Guidance for Researchers” webpage, which will provide up-to-date…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/06/federal-administration-transition-guidance-for-researchers-webpage-has-been-launched/

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Join Engage ICT for January panel: Policing Wichita

The campus community is invited to KMUW’s Engage ICTWichita’s panel on Policing Wichita at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Roxy’s Downtown, 412-1/2 E. Douglas Ave. Wichita’s new police chief Joe Sullivan has been on the job for about two months now. We’re going to ask him what he thinks the biggest challenges facing Wichita are. Plus, we’ll hear from community…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/04/join-engage-ict-for-january-panel-policing-wichita/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training for faculty and staff deadline extended to Feb. 7

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/2025/01/13/title-ix-civil-rights-training-for-faculty-and-staff-deadline-extended-to-feb-7/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training for faculty and staff’s final deadline is Feb. 28

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/2025/02/07/title-ix-civil-rights-training-for-faculty-and-staffs-final-deadline-is-feb-28/

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What to do if you find your research dataset is no longer publicly available

Recent reports of datasets no longer accessible from public websites, such as data.gov, have prompted questions and some concerns among the academic community. It is important to note that this is not a new phenomenon. Public data sets, including the 300,000 datasets hosted or linked on data.gov, are constantly evolving. Access to data sets can be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/06/what-to-do-if-you-find-your-research-dataset-no-longer-publicly-available/

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Join Student Conduct and Academic Integrity Committee

The office of Student Conduct and Community Standards is looking for bright young students to join the Academic Integrity and Student Conduct hearing boards. This is an opportunity to gain community service hours and make a lasting impact at Wichita State. Along with the training to be an active and engaged board member, members will help create the future…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/09/join-student-conduct-and-academic-integrity-committee/

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Marquetta Atkins-Woods to speak at the Ulrich

Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for a talk, “Social Justice in Our Community,” from Marquette Atkins-Woods at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 in the Beren Gallery of the Ulrich Museum. A reception starts at 5:30 p.m. Atkins-Woods, founder and executive director of Destination Innovation Inc., is a community educator who brings her passion for working with youth and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/01/marquetta-atkins-woods-to-speak-at-the-ulrich/

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Calling all Shockers for Wu’s Big Event

Join fellow Shockers and Wichita State’s Community Service Board on Feb. 11 to make a huge impact on the Wichita community during Wu’s Big Event, WSU’s largest one-day volunteer project. Individuals, groups, organizations, students, staff and faculty are all invited to attend. Check-in for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. There will be a 9 a.m. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/09/calling-all-shockers-for-wus-big-event/

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Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers to speak at Words by Women 2023 lecture

The Department of Women’s, Ethnicity, and Intersectionality Studies (WEIS) and the Department of History invite the campus community to Words By Women’s 2023 lecture. Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers, a historian of Black women in the United States, will give a lecture, “Julia Chinn: A Story of Sex, Slavery, and Survival in the Old South” at 6 p.m. Thursday,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/28/dr-amrita-chakrabarti-myers-to-speak-at-words-by-women-2023-lecture/