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  1. WSU Newsletters

    United Way’s GIV program seeks volunteers

    The United Way Give Items of Value (GIV) program is seeking volunteers in its efforts to collect items from companies and distribute them to Kansas nonprofits. The GIV program distributes $400,000 to $1 million worth of donated items each year to more than 100 area nonprofits (including agencies not funded by United Way). GIV partners with Good 360 to obtain…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/04/united-ways-giv-program-seeks-volunteers/

  2. WSU Newsletters

    Veterans Upward Bound wins PBS award

    Veterans Upward Bound (VUB), one of the TRIO Programs hosted by Wichita State, recently won the PBS Kansas Foulston Siefkin Veterans Coming Home Distinguished Business of the Year Award. The Director of the program, Stacia Lyday, accepted the award. Veterans Upward Bound is a grant-funded program designed to assist Veterans with entering post-secondary…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/veterans-upward-bound-wins-pbs-award/

  3. WSU Newsletters

    Estate gift from the late Richard ‘Dick’ Smith will fund $11 million in scholarships at Wichita State, KU

    A bequest from the estate of Richard “Dick” Smith will provide about $5.5 million each to Wichita State University and the University of Kansas to endow full-ride scholarships for students at each university. A longtime resident of Wichita and the founder of Range Oil Co., Smith died in January 2021 at the age of 87. The estate gifts were announced at a news…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/10/estate-gift-from-the-late-richard-dick-smith-will-fund-11-million-in-scholarships-at-wichita-state-ku%ef%bf%bc/

  4. WSU Newsletters

    KBOR sponsors free Open Educational Resources workshops for faculty

    The Kansas Board of Regents will be sponsoring free workshops for faculty to learn more about the Open Educational Resources initiative and have an opportunity to engage with OER text. These are 90-minute workshops that are no-cost, but advanced registration is required. The dates are as follows: 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 16 Noon Friday, Oct. 1 3:30 p.m.…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/16/kbor-sponsors-free-open-educational-resources-workshops-for-faculty/

  5. WSU Newsletters

    Volunteer with Wu Crew this fall

    …to help USD 259 reach their long-term strategic goal to increase third-grade reading proficiency. It also aligns with Wichita State’s mission to be an educational driver for Kansas and the greater good. To volunteer, sign up here.

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/27/volunteer-with-wu-crew-this-fall/

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    AGH Scholarship Competition

    …human resource management, international business, management, management information systems, or marketing The application deadline for the competition is November 16, 2026. Qualified students are welcome to attend and can submit their RSVP when applications open or by visiting wichita.edu/scholarshipcompetitions. Have questions? If you have questions …

    https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/scholarships/ClayBarton.php

  7. WSU Newsletters

    Wichita State designated Age-Friendly University for focus on range of learning opportunities

    …committed to meeting the personal, educational and career needs of adults of all ages and to creating age-inclusive environments on their campuses. WSU is the first institution in Kansas to become a member of AFU. Membership in AFU demonstrates WSU’s commitment to provide a full range of learning opportunities that include adults at all ages and stages in…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/07/wichita-state-designated-age-friendly-university-for-focus-on-range-of-learning-opportunities/

  8. WSU Newsletters

    Dental clinic open during summer

    Wichita State University’s Delta Dental of Kansas Dental Clinic is open during the summer. The dental clinic provides a full range of services with in-house specialists, including cleanings, fillings, tooth whitening and bleaching, and dental implants. The clinic is open to the campus community and the general public. Most major insurances are accepted, and …

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/17/dental-clinic-open-during-summer/

  9. WSU Newsletters

    KBOR sponsors free faculty Open Educational Resources workshops

    The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) will sponsor free workshops for faculty to learn more about the Open Educational Resources initiative (OER) and have an opportunity to engage with OER text. These 90-minute workshops are free, but registration is required. The dates are as follows: 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday, Sept.163:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21Noon-1:30 p.m.…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/27/kbor-sponsors-free-faculty-open-educational-resources-workshops/

  10. WSU Newsletters

    Biologist to speak about birds’ love-hate relationship with humans

    The Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State University campus invites you to a special presentation at 3:30 p.m. today with Dr. Alice Boyle, associate professor of biology at Kansas State University, who will deliver a Citizen Science in Action talk titled “A prairie bird’s love-hate relationship with humans.” The talk connects her ongoing research with…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/25/biologist-to-speak-about-birds-love-hate-relationship-with-humans/

  11. WSU Newsletters

    Join Live Well with Diabetes Day of Discovery 2021

    …Day of Discovery 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5 at the Wichita State Metropolitan complex. The event is hosted by Wichita’s Great Plains Diabetes, with support from Health ICT—Kansas Business, the KU School of Pharmacy, Dillons and the Wichita State University Physician Assistant Department. This course is a one-day, interactive, case-based workshop that…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/18/join-live-well-with-diabetes-day-of-discovery-2021/

  12. WSU Newsletters

    Philosopher to speak on memory

    Sarah Robins, associate professor of philosophy at the University of Kansas, will give two lectures, as part of the Department of Philosophy’s Distinguished Lecture Series. She will speak on “The Memory Trace in Philosophy and Neurosciencez’ at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 7 in the Harvest Room (RSC 142). Then at 3:30 p.m. Friday, April 8 in 200 Clinton Hall,…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/30/philosopher-to-speak-on-memory/

  13. WSU Newsletters

    Flu Shots available on Campus Nov. 1

    …Total Rewards team will offer an on-site flu clinic 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at the Rhatigan Student Center (room 264). The flu shots are free and available to state of Kansas employees and spouses who are currently enrolled in State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) medical insurance. To participate in the on-site flu clinic schedule an appointment…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/13/flu-shots-available-on-campus-nov-1/

  14. WSU Newsletters

    Celebrate National Prevention Week

    In celebration of National Prevention Week, May 8-14, Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute’s (CEI) Prevention Initiative and the Kansas Prevention Collaborative are hosting an event that will highlight prevention efforts at the campus, from 10-11:30 a.m. May 10 in the CEI Harvester Room (#127) at 238 N. Mead. There is also a virtual option. The…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/02/celebrate-national-prevention-week/

  15. WSU Newsletters

    Share AmeriCorps service opportunities with students

    The Wichita State AmeriCorps Fellows team has nearly two dozen service positions for graduates and part-time students in Wichita and across Kansas beginning in May. In these positions, students earn a stipend, have an opportunity for an education award after service, and qualify to apply for a $2,000 WSU scholarship after a year of service. The service…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/20/share-americorps-service-opportunities-with-students/

  16. WSU Newsletters

    WSU’s Prevention Services asking for Innovation Campus involvement

    Wichita State’s Prevention Services has launched a new substance abuse prevention campaign, in collaboration with the Kansas Department of Transportation, focusing on safety around alcohol and impaired driving. To get involved, Innovation Campus partners can do the following: Visit our social media pages at @ShockersCAPS and @WSUPrevention.Donate to our…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/08/wsus-prevention-services-asking-for-innovation-campus-involvement/

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    Meet a Scholar - Lauren (Rudd Scholar)

    …strong friendships and mentor relationships, professional development skills, community service experience and more. My name is Lauren O’Donnell, and I am from Overland Park, Kansas. I am a junior at Wichita State University studying Integrated Marketing Communications with a minor in English Language and Literature. I currently work as the Events and…

    https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2022/04-22_lauren-rudd_scholar.php

  18. WSU Newsletters

    HR Total Rewards team hosting on-site flu shots Nov. 1

    WSU HR Total Rewards team is once again hosting on-site flu shots, available to State of Kansas employees and dependents who are currently enrolled in SEHP medical insurance. WSU will have one on-site flu clinic this year on from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 264). Click below to schedule an appointment online for…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/25/flu-shots-are-available-on-campus-nov-1/

  19. WSU Newsletters

    Criminal Justice Student Association meeting today

    The Criminal Justice Student Association (CJSA) will host its first meeting today at 3 p.m. via Zoom. The event will feature a speaker from the Kansas Commission on Peace Officers’ Standards and Training. The CJSA is open to students of all majors and serves to provide students with resources, people, information and experience. In the meetings, members can …

    https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/03/criminal-justice-student-association-meeting-today/

  20. WSU Newsletters

    F1RST-Gen Friday: Diana Carbajal

    Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Diana Carbajal, assistant director of Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP. Why does advocating for first-gen matter? With an estimated 65% of the workforce requiring education beyond a high school diploma, engaging and supporting first generation attend college has become a necessity. Investing in their success is a win for…

    https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/15/f1rst-gen-friday-diana-carbajal/