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Join Women of WSU members event Sept. 29

Join Women of Wichita State University (WWSU) for a social event beginning at 5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, at Social Tap. Current, new, and prospective members are welcome. WWSU is an organization that serves the interests of the university by providing scholarships to WSU students and fostering a sense of community through the spirit of friendliness and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/12/join-women-of-wsu-members-event-sept-29/

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View Graduate School changes for fall 2022

In addition to a new staff, Wichita State’s Graduate School has made a number of changes to policies and procedures effective the fall 2022 semester. Perhaps the most significant being that catalog year will now be determined by entry semester rather than by when the plan of study is approved. To read more about this change and other news about the Graduate …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/21/view-graduate-school-changes-for-fall-2022/

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Become a transition mentor

… is seeking students to serve as transition mentors (TMs). Students in this paid position play a key role in university student success efforts by assisting with the transition of new students to Wichita State. Transition mentors will have the opportunity to build relationships, interact with university staff and faculty and work with a team of peers during …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/18/become-a-transition-mentor/

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Tuesday Talks: What parents need to know

…Camille Childers, SHS director, Dr. Chris Leonard, Counseling and Prevention Services associate director; Caitlin Nolen, First Year programs intern; and Michelle Barger, a new college parent, live at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 13 on the SHS Facebook page to discuss what parents need to know about keeping their students healthy at Wichita State.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/09/tuesday-talks-what-parents-need-to-know/

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Office of Adult Learning hosting meet-and-greet today

The Office of Adult Learning is hosting a meet-and-great so faculty and staff can meet their new Social Service and Grants specialist Melissa Lubbers 11 a.m.–2 p.m. today, March 11 at the Grace Wilkie Annex. During the event, faculty and staff can learn about the services Lubbers can offer adult learners. Participants are invited to bring their business…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/01/office-of-adult-learning-hosting-meet-and-greet-march-11/

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Help build your students’ study skills

It’s never too late to try new tactics in the classroom to improve learning. Encourage your students to quiz themselves, quiz other classmates on class concepts, create questions from assigned readings to ask during class, or have them form a study group with other motivated students to improve academic performance. The earlier students establish strong…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/10/student-success-hinges-on-strong-study-skills/

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WSU community celebrates grand opening of Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall

The WSU Foundation welcomed faculty, staff and donors to the grand opening celebration of Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, the first new academic building on WSU’s campus in more than 25 years. The celebration of the $60 million, 125,000-square-foot building featured special remarks from WSU President Rick Muma, WSU Foundation President Elizabeth King, Barton…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/03/wsu-community-celebrates-grand-opening-of-wayne-and-kay-woolsey-hall/

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Encourage students to attend garage party Aug. 19

Wichita State will host the second annual NXT LVL Garage Party 9 p.m.-midnight Friday, Aug. 19 at the Rhatigan Student Center parking garage. Encourage students to kick off the new academic year. The event will include food, live music, local vendor booths. Admission for this event is free. Free T-shirts will also be provided to the first 200 students in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/18/encourage-students-to-attend-garage-party-aug-19/

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Enrique Navarro named associate dean of WSU Graduate School

Enrique Navarro, Fairmont College of Liberal Arts and Sciences associate professor of Spanish, has been named the new associate dean of the Graduate School, effective June 13. Navarro holds a doctorate in Hispanic Literature, a master’s in Spanish, and has a law degree from Spain. He has served as the Latin American and Latinx Studies certificate coordinator…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/08/enrique-navarro-named-associate-dean-of-wsu-graduate-school/

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Office of Undergraduate Admissions launches blog

Do you know a prospective Wichita State student? Let them know about the new Admissions blog. The blog will serve as a one-stop-shop and a resource for future Shockers. In the first blog, Bobby Gandu, assistant vice president of strategic enrollment management, shares his expertise on the topic of best cookies on campus. For more information or to get a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/15/office-of-undergraduate-admissions-launches-blog/

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Children and grandchildren of faculty and staff invited to join WSU Math Circle

…for each Sunday of fall 2022 semester. Math Circle is a program for middle school students that helps keep young people interested in mathematics and lets them explore and enjoy new topics. Fifth- through ninth-graders of WSU faculty and staff are invited to attend. The group will not meet during Fall Break, Oct. 16. The last meeting of the fall semester…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/children-and-grandchildren-of-faculty-and-staff-invited-to-join-wsu-math-circle/

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Connect with Women in Public Service

…professional development that strengthens leadership in local government and communities. The meet-up will allow participants to connect and share about opportunities, challenges, new job positions and job changes.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/04/connect-with-women-in-public-service/

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Barton School of Business Student Success Center closing temporarily for move

The Barton School of Business Student Success Center located at 008 Clinton Hall will close beginning Thursday, July 21, and will re-open Tuesday, July 26 at its new location at 129 Woolsey Hall. The office will provide services remotely July 21, and will close July 22 and July 25. It will re-open July 26 for in-person and remote services July 26. Phone…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/18/barton-school-of-business-student-success-center-closing-temporarily-for-move/

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Updates scheduled for employee dashboard

…18, time and leave will only be accessible via the employee dashboard. The old banner self-service, will no longer be available for time and leave. The links will be routed to the new employee dashboard. Wichita State’s Payroll Office offers bi-weekly training for those who are accessing the time and leave employee dashboard for the first time. This training…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/11/updates-scheduled-for-employee-dashboard/

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Office of Engagement seeking student assistant

The Office of Engagement is seeking a student assistant (federal work-study eligible only). The office truly appreciates its student staff and is seeking a new member to join the team. The office strives to make a student’s job as rewarding and pleasant as possible as they work with the community on the front line, setting up events and networking with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/05/office-of-engagement-seeking-student-assistant/

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Announcing the 2021-22 Common Read book

Student Success First-Year Programs is pleased to announce the 2021-22 Common Read book, “What the Eyes Don’t See,” by Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha. We are excited to welcome our new students using the themes of this book throughout the year! If you have a program, student organization or course that may be interested in using the book, or have any questions,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/21/announcing-the-2021-22-common-read-book/

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Wichita State seniors develop marketing campaigns for local nonprofits

…to develop full marketing communication campaigns. Every semester, this applied-learning experience is offered to students with the opportunity to develop campaigns for three new clients. This experience gave students the opportunity to network, discover their individual talents and develop their portfolios.Read more about

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/13/wichita-state-seniors-develop-marketing-campaigns-for-local-nonprofits/

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National Student Exchange program available to WSU students

… students to study for a semester or a full academic year at a participating university. Students can then take classes that might not be offered at WSU, while also experiencing a new campus environment, and many other benefits while working toward their degree. For more information, contact Abbi Whisler at NSE@wichita.edu or visit WSU’s National Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/national-student-exchange-program-available-to-wsu-students/

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Student Affairs hiring assistant director of staff engagement

Student Affairs Operations and Housing and Resident Life are hiring an assistant director of staff engagement. The position will require the individual to provide new and continual learning opportunities for student employees and staff related to their essential and technical job functions, professional development, and divisional engagement. The job will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/08/student-affairs-hiring-assistant-director-of-staff-engagement/

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Shocker Store pink merchandise benefits Victory in the Valley

The Shocker Store is selling new pink merchandise in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink merchandise includes a short sleeve tee for $10 and a long sleeve tee for $15. For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, which provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area. This offer is good…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/08/shocker-store-pink-merchandise-benefits-victory-in-the-valley/