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Clash of the Colleges 2021 winners

Congratulations to Wichita State’s College of Fine Arts for winning the 2021 Clash of the Colleges! Another competition award, the Spirit Award, was claimed by the Barton School of Business and the College of Engineering. Wichita State’s First-Year Programs in Student Success and Campus Recreation hosted the seventh annual Clash of the Colleges Aug.20-27.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/02/clash-of-the-colleges-2021-winner/

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COVID antiviral research will expand through WSU’s acquisition of Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer

Wichita State’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences recently received a grant from the National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentations program (NSF MRI) for a 500 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectrometer. With the money from the grant, WSU is acquiring a high-tech NMR machine that — instead of providing traditional medical…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/30/covid-antiviral-research-will-expand-through-wsus-acquisition-of-nuclear-magnetic-resonance-spectrometer/

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Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor passes away

Dr. Walter Mays, College of Fine Arts professor of music theory and composition, passed away July 11. Among the many honors he accrued during his distinguished career, he was a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Music Composition, and received the Naumburg Recording Award and Composers Award from the Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music. His…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/11/board-of-trustees-distinguished-professor-passes-away/

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LAS Student Advisory Committee invites campus community to attend panel

Join the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Student Advisory Committee for a special alumni panel discussion, “Science and Society,” about career paths and career options for science graduates from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. The panel will be moderated by Dr. David Eichhorn, associate dean for faculty…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/24/las-student-advisory-committee-invites-campus-community-to-attend-panel-2/

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LAS Student Advisory Committee invites campus community to attend panel

Join the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ Student Advisory Committee from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center for a special alumni panel discussion, “Science and Society,” about career paths and career options for sciences graduates. The panel will be moderated by Dr. David Eichhorn, associate dean for faculty…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/23/las-student-advisory-committee-invites-campus-community-to-attend-panel/

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Opera Theater to present free performances

…under the direction of Opera Director Alan Held, will present two one-act operas by Gian Carlo Menotti at 7:30 p.m. April 23-24 at Miller Auditorium inside of the Duerksen Fine Arts Center. The performances of “The Old Maid and the Thief” and “Amelia Goes to the Ball,” with the Wichita State University Orchestra, will be conducted by Dr. Mark Laycock. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/22/opera-theater-to-present-free-performances/

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Fairmount College announces new associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion

Following an internal search, Dr. Andrew Hippisley, dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has appointed Dr. Jean Griffith as the associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion for the college. Griffith’s position is a new one that follows recommendations made by the National Science Foundation ADVANCE grant team, whose goal was to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/29/las-dean-andrew-hippisley-announces-new-associate-dean-for-of-diversity-equity-and-inclusion/

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Fairmount College staff awarded for contributions

Two members of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences staff were honored with awards for their contributions to the college. Kristin Brewer, from the School of Criminal Justice, received the Fairmount College Ripple Effect Award, which acknowledges a staff member’s unique level of service to students, the department and Fairmount College. Marsyl …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/07/fairmount-college-staff-awarded-for-contributions/

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American Sign Language degree meets student and employment demands

…State students wanting to earn a degree in American Sign Language may follow their dreams beginning with the fall 2023 semester. Shockers will be able to tailor the Bachelor of Arts in ASL to their interests and needs by choosing one of three tracks: The Structure of Language; Language and Culture in Context; or Interpreting Methods. As demand for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/19/american-sign-language-degree-meets-student-and-employment-demands/

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Panel today will focus on internships with humanities majors emphasis

Are you majoring in the humanities and wondering what kind of internships are available for you? Do you have questions about other liberal arts and sciences majors and how they lead to internships? If so, join the Fairmont College Student Advisory Council for a panel at 1 p.m., today, Dec. 2 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 264) or via Zoom (Meeting ID: …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/01/xdec-2-panel-will-focus-on-internships-with-humanities-majors-emphasis/

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WSU LAS Humanities and Social Science faculty invited to meet with Office of Research

Dr. Coleen Pugh, vice provost for Research at Wichita State, invites all Fairmont College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Humanities and Social Sciences (LAS) faculty to attend a meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 10 via Zoom. During the event, faculty will learn how to apply for external funding and discuss past funding successes by those in the LAS college.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/08/wsu-las-humanities-and-social-science-faculty-invited-to-meet-with-office-of-research/

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WSU community invited to attend second EVP/provost search forum today

The EVP/Provost search committee welcomes the WSU community to attend an open forum today with candidate Dr. Glen Krutz, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, professor of political science, and Puterbaugh Foundation Chair at Oklahoma State University. The one-hour forum is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. in 208 Hubbard Hall. If you are unable to attend …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/05/wsu-community-invited-to-attend-second-evp-provost-search-forum-today/

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WSU Opera Theater to present early Mozart opera

…the direction of Alan Held, will present Mozart’s “La Finta Giardiniera” in a concert format at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and Oct. 23 in the Miller Concert Hall of the Duerksen Fine Arts Center. The performances will be conducted by Dr. Timothy Shade, director of the School of Music with the WSU Wind Ensemble. One of the early operas of Mozart, the piece was written…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/05/wsu-opera-theater-to-present-early-mozart-opera/

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One Shocker Family Handbook

…College of Health Professions(316) 978-3304 | Ahlberg Hall, 402 College of Engineering(316) 978-3400 | check with your department College of Fine Arts(316) 978-6634 | McKnight, 319 Honors College(316) 978-3375 | Shocker Hall, 118A Liberal Arts Advising(316) 978-3700 | Grace Wilkie Hall, 115 First-Year Advising(316) 978-3909 | Student Success Center Geeks…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/shockerfamily/Shocker_Family_Handbook.php

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Widener Global Leaders Program to transform Wichita State students

…possible by a gift from Peri Widener, is designed to create a transformational experience and foster an inclusive community for women majoring in business, communication or fine arts. “This unique coalition of business, communication and music is an exciting opportunity for our female students and for the university as a whole,” said Dr. Shirley Lefever,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/09/widener-global-leaders-program-to-transform-wichita-state-students/

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Attend Bowl Fest today

… as Bowl Fest and will take place later today 4-8 p.m. Friday, April 29 at the Groover Labs parking lot (334 St. Francis Ave). The event is hosted by Wichita State College of Fine Arts; it’s School of Art Design and Creative Industries; the Wichita School District; Wichita East High School Ceramics Club; Spirit AeroSystems and Groover Labs. The event will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/28/attend-bowl-fest-today/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Stephanie Cockrell

…This week we highlight Stephanie Cockrell, assistant director of First-Year Programs, Student Success interim success coach for College of Applied Studies and College of Fine Arts. What does it mean to be first-gen? Education opens up so much opportunity and value. My family sacrificed so much to give me the chance at a different future. By graduating, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/f1rst-gen-friday-stephanie-cockrell/

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Last day to register for inaugural Analytics Showcase

…Analytics Showcase will take place 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today, Nov. 5 via Zoom. This exciting event is supported by the colleges of business, engineering, health professions, liberal arts and sciences, and applied studies. The showcase will provide several opportunities: Learn about innovative analytics research, curricular and applied learning activities at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/20/register-for-inaugural-wsu-analytics-showcase/

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Dr. Charles Burdsal passes away at 77

…old and still actively teaching classes at Wichita State University. Burdsal was born in 1944 in Kansas City, Missouri, and moved to Texas in the 1950s. He earned a bachelor of arts and doctorate from Texas Tech University. He began teaching at Wichita State in 1972. During the almost 50 years of service to the university, Burdsal worked as department…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/12/dr-charles-burdsal-passes-away-at-77/

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Standing Committees

… Term Rocio del Aguila LAS Humanities 11 6007 rocio.delaguila@wichita.edu 2020-2023 Jessica Newman LAS Social Sci 31 3185 jessica.newman@wichita.edu 2020-2023 Denise Celestin Fine Arts 101 3047 denise.celestin@wichita.edu 2021-2024 Susan Bray Applied Studies 142 6510 susan.bray@wichita.edu 2021-2024 Zelalem Demissie LAS Natural Sci 27 3140…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/facultysenate/2223committees.php