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Dr. Chris Mar recognized with 2024 Outstanding Dentist of the Year from Oral Health Kansas

Dr. Chris Mar, AEGD Faculty and General Dentist in Advanced Education in General Dentistry, was recognized with 2024 Outstanding Dentist of the Year from Oral Health Kansas.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/05/dr-chris-mar-recognized-with-2024-outstanding-dentist-of-the-year-from-oral-health-kansas/

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University leaders hosted live campus-wide town hall, now available to watch on YouTube

Staff and faculty who were unable to watch the fall 2025 town hall Oct. 28 can now watch the livestream archive on Wichita State’s YouTube channel. University leaders discussed a number of recent topics relevant to WSU and answered questions from the audience, including information on current construction projects for Wichita State and the recent…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/29/university-leaders-hosted-live-campus-wide-town-hall-now-available-to-watch-on-youtube/

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Take a Shocker Store survey and receive $5 digital coupon

The Shocker Store would like your feedback. Take its quick survey and receive a $5 digital coupon, which is open to students, faculty, staff, alumni and all community Shockers. Deadline to take the survey is Oct. 31.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/20/take-a-shocker-store-survey-and-receive-5-digital-coupon/

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Parking advisory for the Rhatigan Student Center parking garage Oct. 27

Heavy traffic is expected on levels two, three and four of the Rhatigan Student Center parking garage Monday, Oct. 27 for an event in the area. Students, faculty and staff should prepare in advance as they park on campus.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/23/parking-advisory-for-the-rhatigan-student-center-parking-garage-oct-27/

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Navigating conflict? You’re not alone

Disagreements happen — even in the best workplaces. The Faculty Ombuds can help you explore resolution options, improve communication and preserve professional relationships in a safe and supportive environment. Find support wichita.edu/ombuds.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/01/navigating-conflict-youre-not-alone/

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Save the date and RSVP for F1RST GEN Week event ‘Bridging the Gap: Supporting First-Gen Success’

Join faculty and staff for continental breakfast and discussion on supporting first-gen students from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Nov. 7 in the Shocker Hall multipurpose room. RSVPs are open until Oct 31. If you have any questions, email Chris Wiebe at chirstopher.wiebe@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/15/save-the-date-and-rsvp-for-f1rst-gen-week-event-bridging-the-gap-supporting-first-gen-success/

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Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones selected to serve as a reviewer of nursing programs for CCNE

Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones — professor and Associate Dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs in the College of Health Professions Dean’s Office — was selected to serve as a reviewer of nursing programs for the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/22/dr-voncella-mccleary-jones-selected-to-serve-as-a-reviewer-of-nursing-programs-commission-on-collegiate-nursing-education-ccne-2/

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Nursing to host information session

… a.m. Friday, Oct. 10 in 208 Ahlberg Hall. Learn more about the BSN programs at Wichita State, admission requirements and have the opportunity to ask questions directly to nursing faculty.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/01/nursing-to-host-information-session/

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Rhonda Williams featured in Nurse Educator

…in the Ascension Via Christi – Wichita State University School of Nursing — was featured in “Transforming RN-Baccalaureate Education Using Insights From a National Faculty Needs Assessment” in Nurse Educator.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/04/rhonda-williams-featured-in-nurse-educator/

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Study Abroad scholarships available for summer 2026 travel seminars

Interested in studying abroad next year? Be sure to check out our faculty-led travel seminars. Most are open to all students with undergraduate and graduate options. Learn more about the programs, and learn more about the scholarships. For more information, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/06/study-abroad-scholarships-available-for-summer-2026-travel-seminars-2/

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Study Abroad scholarships available for summer 2026 travel seminars

Interested in studying abroad next year? Be sure to check out our faculty-led travel seminars. Most are open to all students with undergraduate and graduate options. Learn more about the programs, and learn more about the scholarships. For more information, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/06/study-abroad-scholarships-available-for-summer-2026-travel-seminars/

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Annual Stock the Shocker Support Locker challenge concludes with over 4,000 items donated

The fifth annual Stock the Shocker Support Locker challenge between faculty and staff has concluded. This year, a total of 4,328 items and $155 were donated by university employees to support the locker. And the winner of the friendly competition to collect the most items this year was the staff. Staff donated 4,240 items and $145 and faculty donated 88…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/22/annual-stock-the-shocker-support-locker-challenge-concludes-with-over-4000-items-donated/

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Fix Your Content Day is coming – Help Wichita State reach number one

Are you ready to improve digital course accessibility and make a real impact? Join Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) and the Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) for Blackboard Anthology’s Fix Your Content Day — a worldwide event where instructors work together to enhance course materials using Anthology Ally’s color-coded dials. Every…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/20/fix-your-content-day-is-coming-help-wichita-state-reach-number-one/

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Rhonda Williams

…of Nursing, was featured in: “Nurse Educator Tips for Teaching” in the “Nurse Educator” podcast “Transforming RN-Baccalaureate Education Using Insights From a National Faculty Needs Assessment” in Nurse Educator

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/04/rhonda-williams/

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Dental hygiene program to host information session

…Hall. Learn about the dental hygiene profession, get an overview of WSU’s dental hygiene program and get details about the application process and academic counseling. Program faculty will also be available to answer your questions.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/07/dental-hygiene-program-to-host-information-session/

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Provide feedback to WSU Dining and enter to win prize

…visit WSU Dining’s Linktree to complete the survey and then fill out the prize entry form also on WSU Dining’s Linktree. The survey closes Oct. 31 and is open to students, faculty, staff and all WSU community members.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/15/provide-feedback-to-wsu-dining-and-enter-to-win-prize/

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Student Conduct & Community Standards provides video about academic integrity

Student Conduct & Community Standards has created a video discussing what academic integrity is at Wichita State and hopes faculty will consider either showing the three minute video during the first week of classes or post it on their Blackboard page. The intent behind this video is to supplement what may already be covered in faculty’s syllabi and raise…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/16/student-conduct-office-provides-video-about-academic-integrity-3/

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Community Outreach

AEGD Community Benefits and Outreach Dentists, faculty and staff particiapte in a variety of volunteer opportunities and local community projects. Gift of Smiles Kansas Mission of Mercy (KMOM) Senior Services of Wichita WSU Health and Campus Fairs Medical Mission @ Home Central Plains Area Agency on Aging Missouri Mission of Mercy (MoMOM) Great Plains…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/aegd/community.php

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Wichita State alum Ryan Barnes went from casual bowler to one of the best in the country | Wichita State News

…2020, Ryan Barnes considered himself a high school basketball player, a 5-foot-10 point guard who wanted to play like NBA star Chris Paul. He wore his hair like former Shockers star Ron Baker and made himself valuable on a team loaded with talent. Within a few months, Ryan considered himself a collegiate bowler, even though he barely qualified as a…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/08-aug/barnes_7.php

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Human performance studies to host chili cookoff

The human performance studies (HPS) chili cookoff takes place from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31 in the lobby of the Heskett Center. Enjoy chili made by HPS faculty and students, vote in a People’s-Choice Costume Contest, enter a BYO Decorated Pumpkin Contest and win prizes in student raffle drawings every 15 minutes. Attendees are encouraged to bring…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/01/human-performance-studies-to-host-chili-cookoff/