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Black History Month faculty profile: Robert Weems

Robert E. Weems Jr. is a faculty member in WSU’s History Department and is the Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History. Weems says African American history is troubling but also demonstrates the resilience of Black Americans. “As someone who came of age during the late 1960s, over the years as a history professor, I have sought to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/black-history-month-faculty-profile-robert-weems/

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Usha Haley covered in Times Higher Education

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Excellence, had her research highlighted in Times Higher Education. Free registration is required to read the article. Her Sage white paper titled, “Measuring Societal Impact in Business & Management Research: From Challenges to Change,” co-authored with Andrew…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/18/usha-haley-covered-in-times-higher-education/

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Dr. Deborah Boyle, College of Charleston, to give two talks with philosophy

The Philosophy Department’s Distinguished Speaker presents Dr. Deborah Boyle, professor of philosophy at the College of Charleston. Boyle will host two talks on 19th century Scottish women philosophers: 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, March 23 in 100 Lindquist Hall: “Mary Shepherd’s Causal Principles and Divine Causation.” 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, March 24 in 100 Lindquist…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/15/dr-deborah-boyle-college-of-charleston-to-give-two-talks-with-philosophy/

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Haley judges Financial Times awards for impactful research

Dr. Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Excellence, serves on the panel of judges for the Financial Times’ prestigious annual awards for research that has a societal impact. In the Financial Times article, “Academic research award: tipping point for action,” Haley and other judges highlight…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/19/haley-judges-financial-times-awards-for-impactful-research/

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Wednesdays in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis returns with ‘Back to Bach 2’

On the great Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall, Lynne Davis, the Robert L. Town Distinguished Professor of Organ, presents another Wednesdays in Wiedemann recital at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. It will also be livestreamed on the School of Music Facebook page. Enjoy works by J.S. Bach, entitled “Back to Bach 2,” and more music by the celebrated Cantor of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/02/wednesdays-in-wiedemann-with-lynne-davis-returns-with-back-to-bach-2/

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Usha Haley, Barton School, WTCouncil covered in EFMD Global Focus

Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business — a Barton School graduate program and the World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) were highlighted in the latest issue of EFMD’s Global Focus magazine on “Internationalizing the Business School in a Changing World.” The article on “Societal Impact through Sustainable Scholarship” …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/06/usha-haley-barton-school-wtcouncil-covered-in-efmd-global-focus/

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Haley speaks to The Wire China about China buying US agricultural land

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Excellence at the Barton School, spoke to The Wire China about the country-wide legislation on purchases of United States agricultural land by the Chinese government. An expert on China and emerging markets, Usha testified before Congress on the acquisition of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/24/haley-speaks-to-the-wire-china-about-china-buying-us-agricultural-land/

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Nursing faculty contributes to article on diabetes prevention and lactation support

Jolynn Dowling, associate educator, and Janice M. Riordan, Distinguished Professor in Maternal Child Health in the School of Nursing, contributed authorship to the article “Electronic Monitoring of Mom’s Schedule (eMOMS): A Qualitative Study of Experiences in a Lifestyle Change Program with Lactation Support” in the American Journal of Health Promotion. A…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/26/nursing-faculty-contributes-to-article-on-diabetes-prevention-and-lactation-support/

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Usha Haley featured in Financial Times article on research ethics, impact

Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Distinction, was recently covered in the Financial Times on an academic scandal concerning research credibility and fraud, using her knowledge as a leading global expert on the impact and worth of academic research. Haley has recently published articles on the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/05/usha-haley-featured-in-financial-times-article-on-research-ethics-impact/

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College of Applied Studies announces 2023 Hall of Fame members

The College of Applied Studies (CAS) announced the selection of five distinguished individuals to be inducted into the class of 2023 CAS Hall of Fame. The inductees come from various backgrounds representing several departments within the college and are being recognized for their outstanding contributions to their field. The class of 2023 CAS Hall of Fame…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/10/college-of-applied-studies-announces-2023-hall-of-fame-members/

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Clive Driskill-Smith to be featured as guest artist

The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series welcomes organist Clive Driskill-Smith as its Distinguished Guest Artist at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Driskill-Smith was born in England and is currently based in St. Antonio, Texas. He will perform in beautiful Wiedemann Hall on the great Marcussen pipe organ in a program spanning several centuries. Most concerts will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/24/clive-driskill-smith-to-be-featured-as-guest-artist/

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Haley’s expertise covered in Bloomberg News and AARP

Dr. Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton School distinguished chair in International Business and director of the Center for International Business Advancement — was covered in early June by Bloomberg News and AARP on her expertise in international strategy and international business.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/08/haleys-expertise-covered-in-bloomberg-news-and-aarp/

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Paul Allen, Dan Carney and Steve Feilmeier named Barton School’s 2026 ‘Beyond’ Hall of Fame inductees

The Barton School of Business announces the selection of three distinguished industry leaders to be inducted into its “Beyond” Hall of Fame. These inductees are the second class to be recognized for their visionary leadership and remarkable achievements to the Barton School and community. Their official induction will take place during a celebration Feb. 21,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/16/paul-allen-dan-carney-and-steve-feilmeier-named-barton-schools-2026-beyond-hall-of-fame-inductees/

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Haley speaks to U.S. News on high gas prices

Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Center for International Business Advancement director — recently spoke with U.S. News and World Report about the rising prices of gas. In the interview, Haley discusses how high gas prices will get and how long this current situation last.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/14/haley-speaks-to-u-s-news-on-high-gas-prices/

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Spirit Aerosystems VP will speak on global supply chains May 2

…(CIBA), the International Business Studies Association (IBSA) and the World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) present Spirit AeroSystems on Global Supply Chains. The distinguished speaker will be Dr. Wendy Crossman, vice president, Spirit AeroSystems, in charge of global sourcing. Students register at a below-cost rate to attend the dinner…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/19/spirit-aerosystems-vp-will-speak-on-global-supply-chains-may-2/

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Save the date for Diversity Lecture Series

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is proud to present the Diversity Lecture Series, which features distinguished leaders and experts to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement, and education about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. An upcoming lecture will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Rhatigan Student Center, room 301.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/11/save-the-date-for-diversity-lecture-series-2/

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Haley featured in Academy of International Business, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

…of International Business (AIB), the oldest, largest and most prestigious scholarly association in International Business recently interviewed Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton Distinguished Professor in International Business. The AIB chose Haley as a top international business scholar for AIB’s Frontline Series. Frontline interviews top scholars that the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/14/haley-interviewed-by-academy-of-international-busines/

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Tom Gentile, inaugural Executive-in-Residence, assumes expanded executive advisor role at Barton School

…School of Business is delighted to announce that Tom Gentile, the inaugural Executive-in-Residence back in 2021, will now serve as the executive advisor to the dean. Gentile, a distinguished global leader with a background in top executive roles at Spirit AeroSystems, GE Capital and other esteemed organizations, has also been an engaged member of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/12/tom-gentile-inaugural-executive-in-residence-assumes-expanded-executive-advisor-role-at-barton-school/

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Former executive president of Boeing returns to WSU as Engineer in Residence

…State University alumna, former executive president of Boeing, and former president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) — is serving as the Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Engineer in Residence for the College of Engineering at WSU for 2023. She will provide industry knowledge, insight and guidance to students and faculty. Caret has more…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/10/former-executive-president-of-boeing-returns-to-wsu-as-engineer-in-residence/

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RSVP to Academy for Effective Teaching ceremony Nov. 16

The Academy for Effective Teaching is an organization of retired faculty members who distinguished themselves in their teaching careers. Each year, the current faculty is given the opportunity to nominate retired faculty for membership in the academy. This year, the people chosen for membership are: Dr. William D. Bischoff, Diana L. Cochran-Black, Dr. Alicia…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/09/rsvp-to-academy-for-effective-teaching-ceremony-nov-16/