campus holidays – Search Results

WSU’s HealthHum intertwines health care and humanities

Wichita State University is not just reshaping downtown Wichita with the Wichita Biomedical Campus; it’s redefining health care education by harnessing the dynamic interplay between health care and the humanities. WSU’s new Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities, or HealthHum as it’s been monikered, aims to increase the visibility of a wide…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/19/wsus-healthhum-intertwines-health-care-and-humanities/

WSU Newsletters

Nominations are open for 2024 Staff Senate Distinguished Service Awards

Do you know a WSU employee who deserves special recognition for their contributions to Wichita State? The Staff Senate invites the campus community to submit nominations of outstanding staff members for the President’s Award for Distinguished Service by 5 p.m. Jan. 26. These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of WSU employees who have provided…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/22/nominations-are-open-for-2024-staff-senate-distinguished-service-awards/

WSU Newsletters

Indian Student Association to host India Nite Nov. 18

…Nite starting at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Hosted by the Indian Student Association, the evening promises to be a feast for the senses. The campus community can immerse themselves in the rich tapestry of Indian culture through an array of colorful performances, including traditional dance and music that echoes the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/15/indian-student-association-to-host-india-nite-nov-18/

WSU Newsletters

Join HOPE Services for naloxone administration training

Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services presents DCCCA’s one-hour naloxone administration course to the campus community to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and respond to an overdose crisis using naloxone and other resources. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can reverse an overdose from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/05/join-hope-services-for-naloxone-administration-training/

WSU Newsletters

The College Tour is coming to WSU, students can submit their applications now

…State in the fall, and students can start applying for a chance to be part of the show. The one-hour episode of The College Tour will feature WSU and highlight student life on campus. Applications are now open. Faculty and staff can encourage students to apply by linking them to the application page. As part of a student’s application, they’ll submit a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/11/the-college-tour-is-coming-to-wsu-students-can-submit-their-applications-now/

WSU Newsletters

Attend mindfulness-based stress reduction meditations for faculty, staff

The Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) would like to invite all faculty and staff and all Innovation Campus employees to two short meditation sessions held in-person and online starting Jan. 30. Sessions will be held from 2 to 2:30 p.m. each Tuesday in the Defiance Room on the first floor of the NetApp building, across the cafeteria, and are offered…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/23/attend-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-meditations-for-faculty-staff/

WSU Newsletters

Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte receives Outstanding New Professional Award from NASPA Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community

…new professional who was worked one to four years in higher education and has contributed in various ways to supporting student success and the student culture on their campus. As the assistant director of first year programs, he works with the logistics, execution and evaluation of the new student orientation and transition programs, the First…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/28/eiran-saucedo-rodarte-receives-outstanding-new-professional-award-from-naspa-latinx-a-o-knowledge-community/

WSU Newsletters

Participate in the Wichita State Engineering 5k run/walk to benefit students in need

…the College of Engineering is hosting a public 5k run/walk that is open to students, staff, faculty and community members. The 5k will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 24 on campus, with the 5k beginning and ending behind the John Bardo Center. Registration proceeds from the 5k and associated donations will go toward the College of Engineering…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/14/participate-in-the-wichita-state-engineering-5k-run-walk-to-benefit-students-in-need/

WSU Newsletters

Apply for the Emerging Leaders Program

Begin your leadership journey. Emerging Leaders is a unique opportunity for WSU students to get on the fast-track to student leadership and campus and community involvement at no additional charge. Students participating in the Emerging Leaders program will have an opportunity to establish a leadership foundation by understanding and developing their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/13/apply-for-the-emerging-leaders-program/

WSU Newsletters

Submissions to present student research at the capitol are due Feb. 2

The Kansas Undergraduate Research Day at the Capitol event is an annual opportunity for students to present their research experiences with state lawmakers and campus leaders in Topeka. All currently enrolled undergraduate students are eligible. Students in all majors and of all nationalities are encouraged to apply. The research day event showcases the work…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/22/submissions-to-present-student-research-at-the-capitol-are-due-feb-2/

WSU Newsletters

Student services to begin moving into Shocker Success Center this summer

Student services around the Wichita State University campus will begin moving into the Shocker Success Center in late June. The Shocker Success Center, an $18.5 million renovation of Clinton Hall, will house 19 offices, labs, centers and support services in a convenient location next to Rhatigan Student Center and Ablah Library. Services will move into the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/06/student-services-to-begin-moving-into-shocker-success-center-this-summer/

wichita.edu

Daily Crime Log

https://police.wichita.edu/

https://www.wichita.edu/about/clery/crime_log.php

WSU Newsletters

KBOR approves several WSU projects

The Kansas Board of Regents met on Thursday, Sept. 15 in Topeka for its monthly meeting. Among the issues discussed were the following items: Wichita Biomedical Campus: KBOR approved a proposal from Wichita State and the University of Kansas to develop a $302 million, 470,000-square-foot facility that will consolidate and align the two universities’ health- …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/16/kbor-approves-biomedical-facility-new-niar-building-stadium-proposal/

WSU Newsletters

WSU announces Alicia Thompson as new associate vice president of preK-12 connections and special projects

To help guide the new Wichita State Connect space located in the heart of campus, Wichita State has hired Dr. Alicia Thompson, former superintendent of USD 259, as the associate vice president of preK-12 connections and special projects. In this role, Thompson will direct the new Wichita State Connect, which will serve as a hub for preK-12 field trips,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/14/wsu-announces-alicia-thompson-as-new-associate-vice-president-of-prek-12-connections-and-special-projects/

WSU Newsletters

OAK Supercomputing Conference and High Performance Computing Security Workshop hosted at WSU

The campus community is invited to the OAK Supercomputing Conference and High Performance Computing Security Workshop at Wichita State University. Major topics will include: High performance and high throughput computing (HPC/HTC) Cybersecurity Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) Data analytics and data visualization Internet of things…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/02/oak-supercomputing-conference-and-high-performance-computing-security-workshop-hosted-at-wsu/

wichita.edu

Paid Parental Leave for Employees

…for tenure. Who to contact HR Leave Administration Teamleaveadmin@wichita.edu SME: JO Revised: 02/08/2024 NH Leave Quick Links Donor Leave Family Medical Leave (FMLA) Holidays Long-Term Disability (LTD) Military Leave Personal Leave of Absence Shared Leave Sick Leave Vacation Leave Workers Compensation Workplace Accommodations for Employees Additional…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Total_Rewards/Leave/PPL.php

WSU Newsletters

Nominations are being accepted for Latine Faculty and Staff Association Awards

The Latine Faculty and Staff Association (LFSA) at Wichita State are requesting nominations from members of the campus community to recognize and celebrate outstanding Latine Shockers. The Elisa Chacon AwardNamed after Elisa Chacon, WSU’s first Latine student graduate, the award will be given to an undergraduate student who has excelled in scholarship,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/11/nominations-are-being-accepted-for-latine-faculty-and-staff-association-awards/

WSU Newsletters

Bake for a Cause: Support SHPEtinas/SWE supply drive for Harbor House

…personal care items, cleaning supplies and housing essentials, to help families transition to independent living. This holiday season, they also need gifts to brighten families’ holidays. Parents can select gifts for their children (babies to teens) and vice versa. Here’s how to help: Bake sale: Visit them from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 19-20 at the RSC to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/18/bake-for-a-cause-support-shpetinas-swe-supply-drive-for-harbor-house/

wichita.edu

Shared Leave for Employees

…for amendment and resubmission. If the request meets all administrative eligibility requirements and includes all necessary documentation, it is submitted to the on-campus Shared Leave Committee (SLC). All requests are sent to the SLC without reference to the requesting employee to ensure an impartial review. SLC meets weekly* to review requests and…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Total_Rewards/Leave/Shared_Leave/Shared_Leave.php

WSU Newsletters

Welcome back, Shockers!

It’s a new year and a new semester at Wichita State University, and our campus is alive with innovation, opportunities and Shocker spirit.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/17/welcome-back-shockers-4/