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Widener Global Leaders Program adds Barbara Shrut to its industry advisory board

…in collaboration with Fairmount College and the College of Fine Arts. It is an interdisciplinary program designed to create a transformational experience and foster an inclusive community for women majoring in business, communications or fine arts aimed at developing the next generation of global and transformational female leaders.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/05/widener-global-leaders-program-adds-barbara-shrut-to-its-industry-advisory-board/

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United Way thanks WSU for contributions

… In 2022, WSU faculty and staff raised a total of $29,533.40 and 10% were first-time donors. Because of its donors, United Way is able to collectively make a greater impact on the community and could not do so without all of its generous Shockers.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/23/united-way-giving-campaign-thanks-wsu-staff-for-contributions/

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Nominate colleagues for research awards

The Wichita State Office of Research is accepting nominations for its Excellence Award, which include the Excellence in Creative Activity Award, the Award for Community Research, and the Excellence in Research Award. Nominations must be received by Friday, Dec. 9. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs who have served at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/14/nominate-colleagues-for-research-awards/

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Faculty artists Lori Santos, Tatiana Larsen to present their work

Lori Santos, art educator, uses art as a collaborative tool that creates conversations, builds community and enacts positive change, telling stories that inspire connectedness and honor difference. Tatiana Larsen found a visual way to permanently record a movement in time. Both are faculty at WSU’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries and artists…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/19/faculty-artists-lori-santos-tatiana-larsen-to-present-their-work/

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Student Affairs seeking candidates for director of diversity and inclusion

…inclusion (DEI) with a desire to help students succeed. The director plays a major role in advancing the university’s goal to be a campus that reflects and promotes — in all community members — the evolving diversity of society. We know that women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if they don’t believe they match 100% of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/26/student-affairs-seeking-candidates-for-director-of-diversity-and-inclusion/

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Excellence award nominations are being accepted by the Office of Research

Nominations for Excellence Awards in research, creativity activity and community research are now being accepted by the Office of Research. All full-time faculty, including distinguished professors and endowed chairs, who have served at WSU for at least three years are eligible. Faculty who hold an administrative position above that of chair are not…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/10/excellence-award-nominations-are-being-accepted-by-the-office-of-research/

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Attend townhall presentations by associate dean for research candidates in the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering is searching for a new associate dean for research and invites the campus community to attend presentations from each of the candidates sharing their vision for the future of the college: Dr. Bayram Yildrim, professor of industrial, systems and manufacturing engineering – 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 in 123 Wallace Hall Dr. Ramazan…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/13/attend-townhall-presentations-by-associate-dean-for-research-candidates-in-college-of-engineering/

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WSU featured in PBS ‘News Hour’ segment on Wichita’s art institutions

A recent PBS “News Hour” story highlights the role Wichita State University plays in the arts community of Wichita. Among the Wichita State connections featured are Kristin Beal, a lecturer in the Masters of Arts Administration program for the WSU College of Fine Arts and special projects manager for Strategic Communications; and Mina Estrada a lecturer for …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/wsu-featured-in-pbs-news-hour-segment-on-wichitas-art-institutions/

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WSU’s Gateway to IP program leads STEM students into patent law careers

When Rob Gerlach joined the Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization at Wichita State in 2018, he noticed a gaping hole in the community: For a city that prides itself on its entrepreneurial spirit, Wichita was severely lacking in people to protect and manage its innovations. In fact, a quick database search revealed that there were only a handful of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/03/wsus-gateway-to-ip-program-leads-stem-students-into-patent-law-careers/

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SCCS offers tips on managing classroom behavior

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is excited to offer a valuable resource on managing classroom behavior for faculty and staff on campus. The guide outlines three simple yet effective steps for better classroom management: Establish high and positive behavioral expectations. Reiterate/adjust and communicate those high and positive expectations.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/11/sccs-offers-tips-on-managing-classroom-behavior/

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Mortar Board Honor Society accepting applications

Mortar Board — a national college senior honor society that encourages scholarship, leadership and community service — is seeking nominations for its Wichita State chapter for the 2023-2024 academic year. The Wichita State chapter promotes Reading is Leading, hosts an annual book drive, and reads to children at local elementary schools. The Mortar Board…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/21/mortar-board-honor-society-accepting-applications/

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Register for upcoming agent-based modeling workshop, hackathon

The Institute for the Study of Economic Growth is hosting a workshop and hackathon event open to the campus community from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 8 in Woolsey Hall. Agent-based modeling is a way to answer questions and do science by conducting computer-based simulations. With the workshop training, participants can code their own simulations using …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/register-for-upcoming-agent-based-modeling-workshop-hackathon/

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Webinar workshop offers proposal-writing guidance

The Wichita State campus community is invited to the Word Wizardry for Winning Proposals Webinar to learn more about crafting professional, polished proposals. The workshop is scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 25 via Zoom. This information-packed session will cover Microsoft Word tips, troubleshooting common issues in Word, finding inspiration by utilizing…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/04/webinar-workshop-offers-proposal-writing-guidance/

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Academic Integrity 101 MyTrainings sessions available

Interested in learning more about the Academic Integrity Policy and Process at Wichita State? Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is hosting multiple Academic Integrity 101 sessions, where it will discuss: Policy 2.17/student academic integrity Reporting academic integrity violations to SCCS Academic integrity processes Helpful resources for faculty…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/10/academic-integrity-101-mytrainings-sessions-available/

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Public Policy and Management Center hosts Kansas broadband office in Wichita

… Management Center (PPMC) is helping the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) put on its Kansas Broadband Roadshow from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at the Evergreen Community Center and Library, 2601 N. Arkansas Ave., in the Cirilo Arteaga Room. KOBD wants participants to share their thoughts on internet connectivity in their neighborhoods to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/17/public-policy-and-management-center-hosts-kobd-in-wichita/

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Public Policy and Management Center hosts Kansas broadband office in Wichita

… Management Center (PPMC) is helping the Kansas Office of Broadband Development (KOBD) put on its Kansas Broadband Roadshow from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 23 at the Evergreen Community Center and Library, 2601 N. Arkansas Ave., in the Cirilo Arteaga Room. KOBD wants participants to share their thoughts on internet connectivity in their neighborhoods to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/21/public-policy-and-management-center-hosts-kansas-broadband-office-in-wichita/

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Faculty, staff are invited to Wednesdays are for Women

…from 4 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 in the 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room to network and learn more about the initiative, connect, collaborate, celebrate and build community. Appetizers and nonalcoholic drinks will be available along with a cash bar. The Women Leadership Initiative is looking for any faculty, staff or student who would like…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/16/faculty-staff-are-invited-to-wednesdays-are-for-women/

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Attend Academic Integrity 101 myTraining sessions

Those interested in learning more about the Academic Integrity Policy and Process at Wichita State can attend a Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) Academic Integrity 101 session. The sessions will discuss: Policy 2.17/student academic integrity Reporting academic integrity violations to SCCS Academic integrity processes Helpful resources for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/02/attend-academic-integrity-101-mytraining-sessions/

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Shocker Studios to host open house in partnership with Tallgrass Film Association

Shocker Studios invites the campus community to see all the facility and equipment updates it has made. Come enjoy food and drink as Shocker Studios partners with Tallgrass Film Association, in support of Grow Kansas Film, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 17 at the Shocker Studio on the south campus. Shocker Studios is continually growing and evolving …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/03/shocker-studios-to-host-open-house-in-partnership-with-tallgrass-film-association/

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New mental health kit developed by Suspenders4Hope featured on KSN

KSN featured Suspenders4Hope’s new Hope Kits in partnership with Comcare Community Crisis Center, providing them with a trial run of 250 of the Hope Kits. The kits are designed to bridge the gap between someone’s emergency psychiatric care and their next outpatient visit. Suspenders4Hope launched in 2015 with the goal of providing mental health resources to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/26/new-mental-health-kit-developed-by-suspenders4hope-featured-on-ksn/