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Alumni honor their past with international student scholarship

… Ara was 16 years old, she boarded a plane in Pakistan to fly 7,000 miles around the world to Wichita State University. What began as a lonely journey turned into an unforgettable community — one that included her future husband. To recognize their experience, Ara and her husband, Mosaddaq Turabi, have created an endowed scholarship for students following in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/24/alumni-honor-their-past-with-international-student-scholarship/

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Tuesday Talks: Pride Month

…director; and Neiman Thompson, Wichita State student, for a discussion about the health disparities that students face when they are both a person of color and part of the LGBTQ community via Youtube. SHS is also replaying its Pride Month series on its YouTube channel.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/04/tuesday-talks-pride-month/

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South, Haysville campuses host virtual career fair

…Career Accelerator and Workforce Alliance are hosting a virtual career fair from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 30. This fair is for all Wichita State students, high school students, and community members. Registration is open now on Handshake. Go to wichitastate.joinhandshake.com, click on events, and search for WSU Haysville & South Mini Career Fair. For…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/24/south-haysville-campuses-host-virtual-career-fair/

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Apply for Student Ambassador Society

Wichita State’s Student Ambassador Society (SAS) is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. SAS is supported by the Office of Admissions. SAS is a community of selfless, hardworking, and involved students from all areas of campus who seek to give back to our university through service to others. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/18/apply-for-student-ambassador-society/

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Encourage students to apply for Senior Honors

…the Senior Honor. This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the local community. If you know a student who is eligible for this honor, please encourage them to apply. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/28/encourage-students-to-apply-for-senior-honors/

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Register the Rising to the Challenge workshops

The University Staff Senate would like to highlight free professional development opportunities through the Community Engagement Institute available at Wichita State University. There is a choice of six programs, which are available from Oct. 18 to Nov. 22. Program topics include navigating vonflict and difficult conversations, telling your program’s story…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/05/register-the-rising-to-the-challenge-workshops/

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WWSU raising funds for student scholarships

The Wichita State community is invited to join the Women of Wichita State for their annual Scholarship Bash to raise funds for scholarships through May 7. The funds will be used to award four WSU students with a scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Anyone can participate in the fundraiser by bidding on an item or items in the online auction,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/03/wwsu-raising-funds-for-student-scholarships/

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Free workshops for Shocker Neighborhood businesses

The Shocker Neighborhood Coalition works to drive prosperity for our neighboring community. A collaboration among the SNC, WSU KSBDC, and Create Campaign have coordinated three free workshops in January. Marketing Mindset at noon on Jan. 13. Business Budgeting and Planning at noon on Jan. 18 Hiring 101 at noon on Jan. 27 If you know a business in the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/04/free-workshops-for-shocker-neighborhood-businesses/

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Save the date for the Academic Resources Conference

… (ARC) is back for a week of events Jan. 9-13. In addition to technical training, the conference will focus on the impact digital transformation has on education. The whole campus community is invited. All ARC events are free and take place via Zoom. You can see the full schedule of sessions, panels and discussions and grab calendar invites on the ARC…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/08/save-the-date-for-the-academic-resources-conference/

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College of Applied Studies appoints assistant dean for diversity and outreach

…for diversity and inclusion initiatives, oversee diversity and inclusion educational programs, and serve as a resource for students, faculty, staff, administration, and the community regarding diversity and inclusion matters. He will also provide leadership for the college’s recruitment and retention efforts.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/10/college-of-applied-studies-appoints-assistant-dean-for-diversity-and-outreach/

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Grad School seeks GRASP volunteer judges

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff, and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2022 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 29 in the RSC Ballroom. We are counting on your volunteer services this year, and this will give you an excellent opportunity to learn about the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/call-for-grasp-judges/

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Linguistics students requesting input about language requirements

…are requesting volunteers from student and faculty for a survey regarding their opinions on the current state of foreign language requirements at both WSU and in the general community. Wichita is a very linguistically diverse city, so it is important to receive the opinions of all of its residents, but especially those currently involved in the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/linguistics-students-requesting-input-about-language-requirements/

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Five high school seniors win Wichita State Klose Scholarship

… Winners will each receive up to $20,000 in merit and Klose Scholarships upon entering the teacher education program their junior year. The five winners are: Juan AguilarSenior, Garden City Senior High SchoolPlanned major: Secondary education math Megan AltgilbersSenior, Wichita Northwest High SchoolPlanned major: Secondary education math Lailani…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/01-jan/klose_scholarships_19.php

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Join Wednesdays in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis Sept. 8

…take place at 5:15 p.m. Sept. 8 at Wiedemann Hall. Davis will play the great Marcussen organ at Wiedemann during these performances. These events are free and open to the campus community. The concert will also be live-streamed on the Wichita State University School of Music Facebook page. More information can be found at the link below.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/27/first-wednesdays-in-wiedemann-with-lynne-davis-sept-8/

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Lunch and learn: What is the Process Communication Model?

Bring your lunch and learn about the Process Communication Model (PCM) at noon July 19 via Zoom. During the event, Cy Rogers, Community Engagement Institute certified PCM trainer, will explain the model and how to might utilize it. This webinar is free to all faculty, staff and Innovation Campus partners. Registration is required. PCM is the premier tool for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/20/lunch-and-learn-what-is-the-process-communication-model/

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Environmentalist to speak at next Diversity Lecture

…Diversity Lecture Series at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14 via Facebook Live. The Diversity Lecture Series features distinguished leaders and experts to help inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Leah Thomas is an environmentalist with a love for writing and creativity. Thomas is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/12/leah-thomas-speaking-at-next-diversity-lecture-series/

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Grant provides children’s books for clients at WSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic is now bursting with new books. The books were purchased with a Walmart Community Grant that was awarded to Melissa Vagts — master’s in speech-pathology, Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology, associate clinical professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/08/grant-provides-childrens-books-for-clients-at-wsu-speech-language-hearing-clinic/

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Register for ignitor training Jan. 31

… an accelerator program focusing on the ideation pre-seed phase. It provides structured support for innovators and entrepreneurs. This course is free and open to the entire campus community. During the program, participants will learn how to improve an idea, conduct customer discovery, build a minimum viable product, gain valuable user feedback, develop a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/14/register-for-ignitor-training-jan-31/

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Steve Durst speaking at Interstellar event April 21

The Wichita Space Initiative will host a space seminar, “Introduction to the Interstellar Community and an Interstellar University in Kansas” at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at 3 p.m. at Hubbard Hall (Room 231). This is event is free and open to the public. The event will feature Steve Durst, whose 46-year career in the space field as a publisher and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/08/steve-durst-speaking-at-interstellar-event-april-21/

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Meet local artists and creative organizations at SCA’s Fine Arts Career Mixer

…p.m. Sept. 15 at the McKnight Art Center lobby. During the event, students can also also about any full-time, part-time, or internship positions are available within the community. Representatives attending this event will include those from creative fields such as art, graphic design, entertainment, gaming, creative writing, theater and music.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/07/meet-local-artists-and-creative-organizations-at-scas-fine-arts-career-mixer/