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Mortar Board Senior Honor Society to host book drive, competition

…Board Senior Honor Society’s philanthropy is “Reading is Leading,” and it encourages children to find joy in reading and use it as a skill. Its main event to promote it is a campus book drive. This semester, it is having another book drive from Monday, April 3 to Thursday, April 14. The campus community can donate new or slightly used books at the Heskett…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/02/mortar-board-senior-honor-society-to-host-book-drive-competition/

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ATF hosts grand opening of new center of excellence at Wichita State

…of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) hosted grand opening ceremonies May 8 for its National Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence located on the Innovation Campus. The National Crime Gun Intelligence Center of Excellence will be the leader and model for training; providing the most effective investigative techniques and technical…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/15/atf-hosts-grand-opening-of-new-center-of-excellence-at-wichita-state/

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Join Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood

…to bring the first Open Streets ICT to Wichita State and the Shocker Neighborhood on Sunday April 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will be located in Shocker Neighborhood, south of campus, closing roughly two miles of 17th Street from the Redbud Trail Head at Oliver to Tabernacle Bible Church on Volutsia. The event is designed to further strengthen the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/03/join-shocker-nation-during-open-streets-ict-at-wsu-and-shocker-neighborhood/

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Join Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood

…to bring the first Open Streets ICT to Wichita State and the Shocker Neighborhood on Sunday April 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. The event will be located in Shocker Neighborhood, south of campus, closing roughly two miles of 17th Street from the Redbud Trail Head at Oliver to Tabernacle Bible Church on Volutsia. The event is designed to further strengthen the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/08/join-open-streets-ict-at-wsu-and-shocker-neighborhood/

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Student Affairs department highlight: Housing and Residence Life

Housing and Residence Life kicked off move-in Saturday, Aug. 12 and, throughout the week, over 1,400 students joined in on the excitement of living on campus. At Wichita State, there are three different living options for students – Shocker Hall, The Suites and The Flats. Shocker Hall is home to a little over 800 freshman students and houses the Living…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/22/student-affairs-department-highlight-housing-and-residence-life/

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Shocktoberfest announces award winners at Shocker Madness

Thousands of students, alumni, families and community members filled campus with excitement and Shocker Pride during last week’s Shocktoberfest, which welcomed new traditions like the bonfire and Entrepreneur Market, as well as continued traditions like the parade and Shocker Madness. Shocker royalty: Two students were named as Shocker royalty from a court…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/07/2024-shocktoberfest-awards/

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CARE team cases drop in September 2022

… of September, the CARE Team saw fewer cases in 2022 than in 2021. The start of the fall semester means we see fewer cases as many students are still getting familiarized with the campus, enjoying their freedom, and making friends. Students tend to have more of a buffer for their mental health. 2021 saw an increase in cases primarily due to more students…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/25/care-team-cases-drop-in-september-2021/

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Heskett Center adds pickleball courts during outdoor renovations

As interest in pickleball grew, John Lee’s Campus Recreation staff drew chalk lines on tennis courts to modify the space for the sport. Later this fall, pickleball becomes permanent on campus at the Heskett Center’s Outdoor Sports Complex.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/heskett-center-adds-pickleball-courts-during-outdoor-renovations/

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Join the Green Group’s meeting today

Help make Wichita State a green campus and join WSU’s Green Group for its first meeting at 4 p.m. today at the Rhatigan Student Center (room 319.) The meeting is open to the campus community. Discussions will include the WSU community garden and other activities planned for the semester.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/24/wsu-green-group-hosting-first-meeting/

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Student Affairs department highlight: HOPE Services

…Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services promotes mental health and wellness as well as prevention efforts aimed at reducing substance misuse, suicide and sexual violence on campus. Located in the Student Wellness Center inside the Steve Clark YMCA, HOPE Services invites students, faculty and staff to engage with wellness resources, trainings and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/06/student-affairs-department-highlight-hope-services/

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SGA, Facilities Services sponsor unity project for Diversity Week

Wichita State’s Student Government Association will present the unity project to campus during Diversity Week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13-17 at the Rhatigan Student Center east courtyard. Come by during this time to view this interactive piece meant to show the connection among all members of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/09/sga-facilities-services-sponsor-unity-project-for-diversity-week/

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Get discounts and freebies at RSC Open House

Join the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) for a day of discounts and freebies from all our departments for student, faculty, staff and campus innovation partners during the RSC Open House Monday, Sept. 12. rom our departments. To participate, members must show a campus ID. For a list of promotions, visit the RSC Open House webpage.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/08/get-discounts-and-freebies-at-rsc-open-house/

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KVersity hosting first general member meeting

KVersity, a campus K-pop and hip-hop dance group, will host its first general member meeting 4-5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at Hubbard Hall (room 209). This meeting is open to the entire campus community. If you’re interested in joining our group, this is the perfect time to learn more about KVersity, meet new people and participate in activities.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/21/kversity-hosting-first-general-member-meeting/

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Student guide updated for fall 2021 semester

The fall semester has begun, and we’re excited about your return to campus! Because COVID-19 continues to require flexibility in our daily lives, we will continue throughout this time to keep you updated on what you need to know for a successful school year. We have updated our student guide with new information about classes, health and safety, campus…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/11/student-guide-updated-for-fall-2021-semester/

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Parking lots restricted for basketball games

Beginning Nov. 1, several parking lots on the north and west side of campus will be restricted as basketball-only parking three hours before the start of the game. Members of the campus community who usually park in these lots will need to plan a head and park in another lot or leave by the posted time. For more information, please visit the athletics…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/27/parking-lots-restricted-for-basketball-games/

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Join ShockStarter’s fall 2021 scavenger hunt

ShockStarter will host a scavenger hunt 4-7 p.m. Nov. 18 on campus. The hunt will include four fall-themed stations around Wichita State. The main booth will be located at Braeburn Square. Participants are encouraged to explore each booth’s activities using campus transportation methods. Games and prizes, including Wichita State merchandise and gift cards to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/09/join-shockstarters-fall-2021-scavenger-hunt/

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Societal impacts: How to win grants, do outreach and connect science to the unengaged

The Department of Biological Sciences invites campus to its next departmental seminar at 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30 in 218 Hubbard Hall with guest speaker Dr. Matt Wilkins, CEO of Galactic Polymath, on “Societal Impacts: How to win grants, do outreach, and connect science to the unengaged” Abstract: It has never been more essential for scientists to connect…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/30/societal-impacts-how-to-win-grants-do-outreach-and-connect-science-to-the-unengaged/

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WSU serves Wichita children with funds from Michael Phelps grant

Wichita State University Campus Recreation and the University Police Department teamed up this summer to teach more than 200 children life skills such as swimming, healthy living and goal setting. The program was made possible by the Michael Phelps Foundation Grant received by Campus Recreation. The no-cost program was through the Boys and Girls Club. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/13/wsu-serves-wichita-children-with-funds-from-michael-phelps-grant/

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College of Engineering continues to prioritize applied learning with new position and promotions

…promoted to the position of Innovation Hub manager, a position previously held by Smith that is dedicated to managing the Innovation Hub in the John Bardo Center on the Innovation Campus. Within the new applied learning facilities director role, Smith will focus on expanding the college’s ability to support research and industry-focused project work. Recent …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/25/college-of-engineering-continues-to-prioritize-applied-learning-with-new-position-and-promotions/

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Road restriping to finish Aug. 14

Mike Oatman Drive, North Yale Avenue and some sections of North Campus Drive and Perimeter Road will be closed for restriping Wednesday, Aug. 14, weather permitting.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/12/road-restriping-to-finish-aug-14/