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Notable news at the WSU Foundation

Milestone Anniversaries Recognizing WSU Foundation employees who have reached significant work anniversaries. Amy Houpt Amy Houpt Please celebrate with us in honor of Amy’s 15-year milestone here at the Foundation. Amy works as a Gift Records Clerk and has enjoyed watching the university transform during her time here. “When I started here, there was no…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/notable-news-at-the-wsu-foundation-3-22/

WSU Newsletters

Join WSU’s 9/11 day of service

In remembrance of the 25th anniversary of Sept. 11, WSU will host its first campus-wide 9/11 day of service. The day of service will begin at 8 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 with on- and off-campus service events throughout the day for all staff, students and faculty to join. For additional information about service events and to register, visit the day of service…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/01/join-wsus-9-11-day-of-service/

WSU Newsletters

Early-career faculty invited to on-ramp workshop on integrating career readiness

Career-ready learning is central to Wichita State’s vision and identity, yet it can be hard to know how to implement that vision in a wide variety of courses. Early-career faculty will have the opportunity to learn about integrating career-ready practices such as applied learning, service learning and transferable skills into their classes from noon to 1:15 …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/27/early-career-faculty-invited-to-on-ramp-workshop-on-integrating-career-readiness/

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ShiftSpace, Wichita Festivals to light up downtown Wichita | Wichita State News

…WSU Strategic Communications 10/07/2020 08:54:11 AM October 7, 2020 - Downtown will glow from the light of illuminated art works from 6–9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, during the First Friday gallery crawl. “Get Lit: A Night of Light” is a collaboration between Wichita State’s ShiftSpace Gallery and Wichita Festivals Inc. The event will take place near the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/10-oct/lights_5.php

Badges

Robert Hull

Robert Hull has been a grant writer for 22 years, first at WSU Office of Research Administration (1994-1998) and the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation (1998-2016). In 1996, he co-founded the Kansas Professional Grant Association in Wichita, which continues currently with chapters in Wichita and Topeka, Kansas. Robert joined the national Grant Professionals …

https://badges.wichita.edu/instructor/robert-hull-2/

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Humans of Wichita State: Grad Edition – Lennox Fox

Humans of Wichita State: Grad Edition – Lennox Fox Undergraduate Admissions 05/12/2025 09:28:39 AM As a first-generation student, Lennox made the most of their time by being involved on campus and working full-time all while earning their degree. Graduating is a weird feeling, but they're excited for what the future holds. Photo by Matt Crow/Undergraduate…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2025/05_12_HOWSU_Lennox.php

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Literacy Camp combines fun and reading at Wichita State Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

…combines fun and reading at Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic Jamie Stoskopf 09/12/2018 02:06:03 PM Sept. 12, 2018 - The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State hosted the first Summer Literacy Camp for children. The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic put on its first Literacy Camp over the summer. The six-week-long program used storytelling, activities …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/09-sept/wsu-speech-language-hearing-clinic-hosts-literacy-camp.php

WSU Foundation

Shocker Happenings

Shockers from just about everywhere come together for celebrations of all sorts, everything from Wichita State sports watch parties to the first-ever yellow-and-BLACK tie Heritage Gala. Whatever the event, that one-of-a-kind, illimitable Shocker Spirit always shines through. “Our Alumni Engagement team wants to connect every one of our more than 215,000…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-happenings/

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WSU awarded $125K grant to boost businesses in underserved communities | Wichita State news

WSU awarded $125K grant to boost businesses in underserved communities WSU Strategic Communications 08/13/2021 09:45:20 AM Aug. 13, 2021 — For the eighth consecutive year, Wichita State University will receive a $125,000 grant from the U.S. Small Business Administration for specialized training, mentoring, and technical assistance for research- and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/08-aug/fast_4.php

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Scheduling Polls in Outlook: Goodbye to Doodle

…a variety of calendars and organizations. So, you log into a free online scheduling software like Doodle and set up a scheduling poll. You make several compromises in doing so: First, you notice several features are turned off unless you pay an additional fee. Second, you and your recipients are faced with an advertisement-laden webpage in which to place …

https://itstraining.wichita.edu/scheduling-polls-in-outlook-goodbye-to-doodle/

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Wichita State students invest in their community with service hours | Wichita State News

…09:44:04 AM Oct. 18, 2022 — Wichita State University student organizations, the Community Service Board, and fraternity and sororities completed 13,857 service hours in fiscal year 2022. That time reflects a growing interest in and emphasis on community service by students and faculty, said Gabriel Fonseca, director of Student Engagement, Advocacy &…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/10-oct/service_7.php

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Fifteen high schoolers win Rudd Scholarship to attend Wichita State

…Communications 03/19/2019 02:09:16 PM March 19, 2019 -- Fifteen Kansas high school seniors have been named as part of the newest class of Rudd Scholars, each receiving a 4-year scholarship to attend Wichita State University. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet This is the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/03-march/rudd_scholarship_wsu_19.php

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New Digitial Credential Available: Microsoft Cloud Power User ☁️

WSU Microsoft Cloud Power User Digital Credential Happy New Year, Friends and Colleagues! Now that nearly 300 WSU employees have earned the Microsoft Office Power User credential, I am so excited to announce a new digital credential for WSU employees: ☁️ WSU Microsoft Cloud Power User ☁️ This badge is available to faculty and staff at WSU and is designed to …

https://itstraining.wichita.edu/new-digitial-credential-available-microsoft-cloud-power-user-%f0%9f%8e%89/

WSU Foundation

Donor generosity on Founders’ Day of Giving supports 100+ programs

Wichita State’s first annual Founders’ Day of Giving saw more than 600 people come together to support what they love at WSU, bringing together our campus, community and all of Shocker Nation. More than $186,000 was given to support 106 different programs across campus, from athletic teams to student support offices. Several donors supported programs through…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/donor-generosity-on-founders-day-of-giving-supports-100-programs/

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CITI Registration and Login Instructions

…in using your MyWSU credentials - MYWSUID@wichita.edu and password Select an information release consent duration and click “Accept” To Enroll in Course or Complete a course, once logged in to CITI select “Courses” Under Institutional Courses, find Wichita State University click “View Courses” -To Add a new course, scroll to the bottom under “Learner Tools…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/IRB/citi_4-2021.php

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Meet a Shocker: Marco Villela | Wichita State News

Meet a Shocker: Marco Villela Strategic Communications 05/03/2024 01:05:51 PM May 03, 2024 — As a first-generation student, Marco Villela had to learn his way around the college life, from enrollment to moving to a new city, but he was able to persist and earn his bachelor’s degree, with plans to continue his education at the Graduate School at Wichita State…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/05-may/mas_villela_6.php

WSU Foundation

IMA Foundation honors Bill Cohen’s philanthropic legacy by creating a new scholarship for WSU students

It was only one year after he co-founded the insurance company IMA that Bill Cohen established the IMA Foundation to launch a lifelong legacy of corporate philanthropy. “That was incredibly unique for a company of that size in the 1970s – to have the vision to create a foundation for its philanthropy,” says Ruth Rohs, executive director of IMA Foundation.…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/ima-foundation-honors-bill-cohens-philanthropic-legacy-by-creating-a-new-scholarship-for-wsu-students/

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Wichita State’s mechatronics program earns ARM endorsement | Wichita State News

…— Wichita State University’s partnership with the Advanced Robotics Manufacturing Institute (ARM) has resulted in the Department of Engineering Technology being among the first programs in the nation to earn an ARM endorsement for their mechatronics track – a certification that will translate to stronger job prospects for graduates. This is the first…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/07-july/ARM_4.php

WSU Newsletters

Turning connection into opportunity: Isiah Tiongson’s applied learning experience

… — and a meaningful connection made at the Engineering & IT Career Fair — he secured a summer 2025 internship with Viega that developed into a part-time role during the school year. Isiah, who is set to graduate in December 2026, first turned to the Shocker Career Accelerator for help with his job search. He met three times with Career Coaches Aaron Evans…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/20/turning-connection-into-opportunity-isiah-tiongsons-applied-learning-experience/

WSU Newsletters

Welcome back, Shockers!

Dear Shocker family: We hope you had a chance this summer to recharge and spend time with family and friends. As we begin a new academic year, we want to thank you for the dedication, expertise and care you bring to our university every day. The start of a new semester always brings excitement and opportunity. Soon, our campus will be filled with students…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/08/17/welcome-back-shockers-12/