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Shocker alum receiving honorary doctorate for distinguished achievement in technology | Wichita State News

…on his own. After receiving financial support from his family in Pakistan while working on his master’s degree, Raza didn’t feel comfortable asking for another year of aid from them during his last year. He asked one of his instructors — Hamid M. Lankarani professor of mechanical engineering at Wichita State, for work as a graduate assistant. “I wanted to…

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Wichita State earns high national ranking for its support of low-income students | Wichita State News

…based on dozens of factors. This helps us to retain them at higher levels once they are here and reduces some of the negative stigma that comes with asking for help.” The SMI was founded on the principle that growing disparity in economic opportunity is the most pressing problem of our time, and that higher education is in the strongest position to …

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Wichita State lab develops triple-virus test to meet community need | Wichita State News

… need.” In 2020, the flu season was largely diminished because of the rigorous health and safety protocols put in place in response to COVID-19, including mask mandates, social distancing requirements, remote schooling, and virtual work environments. “I think it’s important that people know that influenza is actually a really serious virus,” Nickel said. “We…

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Meet a Shocker: Brittany Spires | Wichita State News

…at Wichita State, my most helpful learning experience has been to get involved. I’ve learned that my short-term and long-term goals have been accomplished by reaching out, asking questions, participating in different events, and networking. My advisors, classmates and professors have all played a huge role in my learning experience. What has been your…

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World Art Day: 15 little known facts about sculptures on your campus | Wichita State News

…Hall — are what makes Botero distinct. Their exuberance and childlike quality grabs people’s attention. The WSU duo asks us what social class these two belong to and has an air of mystery surrounding them. Many people on campus say the man specifically looks like the Monopoly character. Botero leaves it up to the viewer to interpret the sculpture.…

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Wichita State alums regard Ukraine as a second home: ‘It rips your heart out’ | Wichita State News

…and Matt Clark joined the Peace Corps and taught in Ukraine from 2006-2008. Both played athletics at Wichita State - Stephanie on the volleyball team and Matt on the basketball team. They are monitoring the invasion on social media and news broadcasts and answering questions from friends and family about Ukraine and the history of conflict with…

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Former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates to speak at Wichita State speaker series | Wichita State News

…from poets to politicians. Robert M. Gates biography Gates served as the 22nd secretary of defense (2006-2011). He is the only secretary of defense in U.S. history to be asked to remain in office by a newly elected President. Dr. Gates served eight U.S. presidents across both parties. On Gates’ last day in office, President Barack Obama awarded him the…

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Meet a Shocker: Camille Brashears | Wichita State News

…State? I have admittedly become distanced from the school because of the pandemic and all the time being online. However, it did help foster some important skills like asking for help often, advocating for what I need and repairing those relationships after returning to the classroom. Being a student is hard and having support from classmates and instructors…

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Meet a Shocker: Maria Romero Rodriguez | Wichita State News

…universities to attend in the US. Coincidentally, she is from the same area in Spain as me. She told me that the coaches at WSU wanted to recruit international athletes and asked if I was interested. I told Paula I was very interested, and I started communicating with the coaches. It went great. Furthermore, there was another Spanish athlete on the team, …

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WSU to present free Suspenders4Hope suicide-prevention training | Wichita State News

…and providers and community members. Suicide and substance abuse are inextricably linked, and research informs the best ways to assist in times of suicidal crisis. Asking direct questions and sharing concerns, staying close and offering resources can all make a positive difference. The Suspenders4Hope Preventing Suicide Training empowers attendees to…

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With One Small Step, Wichita State embarks on civic conversations | Wichita State News

…of the humanity in all of us,” One Small Step brings people with different political views together to record a facilitated 50-minute conversation. The moderator asks questions and keeps the conversation moving. The focus is on the lives of the participants, not politics. Dalton Glasscock, adjunct lecturer in Wichita State’s Department of Political…

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Shocker student-athlete finds success in and out of the classroom | Wichita State News

…interest in engineering before athletics. Wichita State fits the select number of schools with strong engineering and strong softball. Tallent knew about the school because of basketball, liked the Shocker mascot, and emailed coach Kristi Bredbenner. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the…

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Wichita State Innovation Partner: Deloitte's Smart Factory @ Wichita | Wichita State News

…organizations that partner with WSU and work together to foster resources, ideas, expertise and student talent. One of those partners is Deloitte's Smart Factory @ Wichita. We asked Jason Bergstrom, Smart Manufacturing Go-to-Market leader and principal for Deloitte Consulting LLP, to describe how Wichita State’s Innovation Campus helps the Smart Factory…

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Wichita State’s first gentleman leads by example through teachable moments | Wichita State News

…talking the talk but walking the walk. When you're asking donors to contribute to these students and their futures, we need to be part of that as well and invest in the students and their future,” he said When all is said and done — the landscaping, luncheons, donor meetings, Shocker athletics events and impromptu teachable moments — Case hopes that he…

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From books to screens, Kathy Downes helped Wichita State students find information for 43 years | Wichita State News

…in the road are not there, or to take those obstacles away,” Downes said. “I want to make sure faculty, staff, students are empowered to move forward. Always asking, ‘What can we bring to campus to contribute to the success of students and faculty?’” Lefever and Downes share a timeline as deans. “What I always value about Kathy is that she listens intently,”…

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WSU students create new handrails for Koch Arena, improving the fan experience  | Wichita State News

… industrial engineering major from Olathe. Grandparents Errol and Suzanne Luginbill are Wichita State University alums and loyal fans of the Shockers. “They go see every single basketball game,” Luginbill-Ruder said. When the Luginbills attend games in Koch Arena, the walk to their seats will be safer and easier, thanks to a collaboration between Shocker…

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Meet a Shocker: Mariann Kurosu | Wichita State News

…are your plans after graduation? I have a job lined up starting in February. What advice would you give other Wichita State students? Be proactive, don't be scared of asking questions, and engage with your classmates and professors. College is about building your critical thinking skills and networking. About Wichita State University Wichita State…

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First-Gen at WSU: Brittany Hopkins | Wichita State News

… student on campus who may look lost or confused, introduce yourself and just say hello. A positive interaction could make the difference in that student feeling comfortable asking a question or getting the help they may need. About Wichita State University Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research university, enrolling more than 23,000 …

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WSU’s HealthHum intertwines health care and humanities | Wichita State News

…“Naturally, the medical library world was vocal about the fact that their members can help with this type of challenge and should have been asked to help,” Bowen said. The Johns Hopkins tragedy highlights the need to ensure that background research informing any project, particularly in the health sciences, is as thorough and complete as possible. “In my…

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Black History Month faculty profile: BreAnn Gilkey | Wichita State News

…now known as Breakthrough Ministries and United Methodist Open Doors. I remember having a conversation with the then director of field education, Sabrina Perez-Glatt. I asked her about how much she liked her work. She informed me that she loves what she does, and I told her that I wanted to do what she did one day. Her response: "You just might!"…

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