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Celebrate Marine Corps birthday and Veterans Day Nov. 10

…will celebrate the Marine Corps 246th Birthday and Veterans day 3-5 p.m. Nov. 10 at the center in Grace Wilke Hall (Room 105). The celebration is open to the entire campus community. The event will feature a cake cutting, refreshments and a commemorative lapel pin for the event.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/09/celebrate-marine-corps-birthday-and-veterans-day-nov-10/

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Kelli Grant Women’s History Month Presentation

…will host Kelli Grant, Sedgwick County Commission candidate, for a Women’s History Month presentation. Join in engaging dialogue centered around women’s history with a Wichita community leader. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 in RSC room 266. The Donut Whole donuts will be provided.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/21/kelli-grant-womens-history-month-presentation/

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Cadman Art Gallery accepting exhibit applications

…is accepting exhibit applications for the 2022-2023 school year. The gallery consists of two spaces, the main gallery and the Looking Glass. Students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members are eligible to apply. For more information, email maria.ciski@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/13/cadman-art-gallery-accepting-exhibit-applications/

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

In honor of the 2021 National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Bring Oct. 23, the campus community is invited to drop off their unused and expired prescriptions and over-the-counter medications 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 18-22 at the Student Wellness Center located in the campus YMCA The University Police Department later dispose of these items.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/19/national-prescription-drug-take-back-day/

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Join panel with Mental Health and Substance Abuse Coalition

Wichita State’s Mental Health & Substance Abuse Coalition will host a community update 9-11 a.m. May 5 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex 180. During the event, Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services secretary Laura Howard will provide the keynote presentation. The event will also include a panel and question and answer segments.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/27/join-panel-with-mental-health-and-substance-abuse-coalition/

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Alicia Sanchez recognized by Wichita Business Journal

…by the Wichita Business Journal. She is one of the leading top women professionals who lead in promoting diversity, equity and inclusion at Wichita State University and in the community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/02/alicia-sanchez-by-wichita-business-journal/

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Attend Staff Senate meeting

The next University Staff Senate (USS) meeting is schedule for 3:30 p.m. today, Sept. 20, via Zoom. All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community. Staff members can also learn more about University Staff Senate Meetings, access meeting Zoom links and previous meeting minutes at the Staff Senate Meetings, Agendas and Minutes webpage.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/19/attend-staff-senate-meeting/

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Thanksgiving Massage Special available Nov. 22-24

… scheduling a 90-minute massage for $50 Nov. 22-24 at the Heskett Center. The Heskett Center facility serves Campus Recreation. Campus Recreation facilities provide the University community with plenty of opportunities to meet their recreational needs. For more information or to schedule an appointment, contact 316-978-3082.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/11/thanksgiving-massage-special-available-nov-22-24/

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Habitat for Humanity, WSU build future together

Further extending its community outreach, Wichita State partnered with Wichita Habitat for Humanity to build a house near campus for a Wichita family with three children. The first step was a wall raising Dec. 1 at Wichita Habitat’s Rock the Block. WSU President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case were in attendance and helped with the wall raising.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/01/habitat-for-humanity-wsu-build-future-together-2/

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WSUPD conducting Sergeant’s Promotion Process

… at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 313). Part of the process will include a short presentation followed by a question and answer with each of the three candidates. The campus community is invited to attend and provide feedback for the candidates.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/14/wsupd-conducting-sergeants-promotion-process/

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Congratulations to the Phenomenal Women Award recipients

The annual Phenomenal Women Awards recognizes women for their accomplishments and contributions to our community through their scholarship, activism, and commitment to excellence. Congratulations to the recipients of this year’s Phenomenal Women Awards: Kaelyn Hannah, Dr. Carryl Baldwin and Dr. Marci Young. Learn more about our recipients at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/28/congratulations-to-the-phenomenal-women-award-recipients/

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Testing Services wants feedback

…are invited to share their feedback through a survey available until 11: 59 p.m. June 1. The information from the survey will be used to improve services for faculty and the WSU community. The survey should take no longer than five minutes to complete and all responses are anonymous.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/17/testing-services-wants-feedback/

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President’s Distinguished Service Award honorees to be recognized May 6

The President’s Distinguished Service Awards will recognize faculty and staff for exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the WSU community. The recognition ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, May 6 at Marcus Welcome Center. Honorees were selected by their peers from the University Staff Senate, Faculty Senate and the Strategic Enrollment Management…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/11/presidents-distinguished-service-award-honorees-to-be-recognized-may-6/

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Suspenders4Hope run and walk Sept. 11

Help support mental wellness and suicide prevention in our local community and register for the first Suspenders4Hope 5K Run for Hope and One-Mile Walk to Remember 8 a.m. Sept. 11 beginning at the Rhatigan Student Center. This campus event will take place during National Suicide Prevention Week. All proceeds will go to StopSuicideICT, a local collaborative…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/09/suspenders4hope-run-and-walk-sept-11/

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Join the WSU Chess Club

…please send an email to the club’s faculty advisor Vinod Namboodiri at Vinod.Namboodiri@wichita.edu. The club plans to conduct games both in-person and online and build a community around this royal game.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/04/join-the-wsu-chess-club/

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Join WSU’s Homecoming Parade

Members of the campus and local community are invited to apply for participation in Wichita State’s Homecoming parade from now until 5 p.m. Oct. 11. Golf carts, walking units, bands, dance teams, school groups and local government leaders are welcome to participate. Wichita State groups and departments will be charged a $20 entry fee. The parade is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/join-wsus-homecoming-parade/

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Senior Honors applications due Feb. 21

…the Senior Honor. This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the local community. Applications will be accepted until 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 21.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/28/senior-honors-applications-due-feb-21/

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Barton School of Business to award $40,000 in scholarships to Butler CC students

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is helping Butler Community College students interested in furthering their business education with $40,000 in scholarships. These scholarships will help amplify and activate the coordinated “2+2” program between the two schools where Butler students can receive their associates degree and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/27/barton-school-of-business-to-award-40000-in-scholarships-to-butler-cc-students/

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Final EVP/provost search forum scheduled for April 7

The EVP/Provost search committee welcomes the WSU community to attend an open forum Thursday, April 7 with candidate Dr. Alan Shoho, professor in the School of Education at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The one-hour forum is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. in 231 Hubbard Hall. If you are unable to attend in person you are invited to interact with the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/06/final-evp-provost-search-forum-scheduled-for-april-7/

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Register for business accelerator program

Free and open to all community members, the ignitor eight-week accelerator focuses on ideation for startups and provides structured support for innovators and entrepreneurs. Participants will learn how to improve an idea, conduct customer discovery, build a minimum viable product, gain valuable user feedback, develop a business strategy, and how to pitch to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/18/spark-your-ideas-into-a-business-in-just-8-weeks/