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NEH awards WSU professor $150,000 to further develop accessibility app

The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) recently awarded a Wichita State University faculty member $150,000 to further develop a smartphone application that allows visually impaired people to read materials rich in visual content. Dr. Darren DeFrain, professor of English and director of Wichita State’s Writing Program, has spent five years…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/17/neh-awards-wsu-professor-150000-to-further-develop-accessibility-app/

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Reminder: Use Qualtrics, WSU’s designated survey software

This is a reminder for all students, faculty and staff to send out surveys with Qualtrics. Wichita State has a license for Qualtrics, which became the official institutional survey software in 2012. Qualtrics can be used for research purposes, program review, nominations, elections, applications and more. Listed below are some of the benefits of using…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/24/reminder-use-qualtrics-wsus-designated-survey-software/

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ICYMI: University leaders hold campus-wide town hall, now available to watch on YouTube

Staff and faculty who were unable to watch the spring 2025 town hall 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, but not limited to: Recent state and federal actions and their impact on the university…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/27/icymi-university-leaders-hold-campus-wide-town-hall-now-available-to-watch-on-youtube/

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Spring 2025-Wu’s Big Event, WSU’s largest one day volunteer event, registration is now open

…quickly approaching. Join your fellow Shockers for a morning of volunteering throughout the community Saturday, Feb. 8. Individuals, groups, organizations, students, staff and faculty are all invited to attend. Check-in for Wu’s Big Event will be from 8:30 to 8:50 a.m. The kick-off will begin at 9 a.m. in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom with …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/24/spring-2025-wus-big-event-registration-is-now-open/

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Reminder: Qualtrics is WSU’s designated survey software

This is a reminder for all students, faculty and staff who send out surveys to use Qualtrics. Wichita State has a license for Qualtrics, which became the official institutional survey software in 2012. Qualtrics can be used for research purposes, program review, nominations, elections, applications and much more. Listed below are some of the benefits of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/22/reminder-qualtrics-is-wsus-designated-survey-software/

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Use Qualtrics, the WSU’s designated survey software

This is a reminder for all students, faculty and staff that send out surveys to use Qualtrics. Wichita State has a license for Qualtrics, which became the official institutional survey software in 2012. Qualtrics can be used for research purposes, program review, nominations, elections, applications and much more. Listed below are some of the benefits of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/23/use-qualtrics-the-universitys-designated-survey-software/

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…opportunity to examine the medieval and Renaissance worlds from several perspectives and subjects that they might not otherwise consider. The program ties together the best of our faculty from two colleges: Liberal Arts and Sciences and Fine Arts. Please feel free to browse through the links to the left. DID YOU KNOW? You may already have taken the courses…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/medieval_renaissance/index.php

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College of Engineering to host about 200 high school students for national engineering day event

…Rhatigan Student Center (RSC), Beggs Ballroom. The second floor of the RSC will also be utilized from about 11 a.m. to noon. Although a private event, WSU students, staff and faculty are encouraged to have positive interactions with high school students, educators and event volunteers when in common areas. According to the College of Engineering, IGED…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/14/college-of-engineering-to-host-about-200-high-school-students-for-national-engineering-day-event/

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…who assist refugee resettlement in Wichita. This partnership will entail the creation of the ‘Refugee Learning and Resettlement Team’, comprising of a team of faculty, staff, and administrators from WSU and a team of community members, such as the International Rescue Committee, St. Francis Ministries, and the City of Wichita. The second phase will…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/convergence_sciences/_files/PCSI_educational_tech_to_assist_refugee_learners.pdf

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ITS Applications Training offers asynchronous training options

In addition to live training offerings, ITS Applications Training has now made asynchronous training modules available to faculty and staff for some of the more specialized training content. Current offerings include: Microsoft Cloud Overview Microsoft Stream Essentials Microsoft Clipchamp Essentials Microsoft Bookings Virtual Meetings in Teams Excel 365:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/18/its-applications-training-offers-asynchronous-training-options/

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RIA requests letters of intent for spring 2025 funding proposals

The Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for graduate student or faculty projects and research that addresses issues related to facilitating well-being in older adults. This funding opportunity is supported by a gift from the estate of Evelyn Cassat. Funding will be provided for projects and research at WSU that …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/28/ria-requests-letters-of-intent-for-spring-2025-funding-proposals/

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13th annual Shocker Leadership Awards application is now open

…its 13th annual Shocker Leadership Awards committee is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year. The award recognizes student organizations and student leaders, faculty and staff for their contributions to student engagement and belonging on campus. All registered student organizations and university affiliated groups are eligible to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/12/13th-annual-shocker-leadership-awards-application-is-now-open/

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Latest on recent federal actions

…many recent executive orders and federal actions. Our campus leadership is closely monitoring all these actions, and we are evaluating their potential effects on our students, faculty, staff and operations. We are diligently gathering information and assessing the full scope of all orders, proposals and recent developments to determine both the short-…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/29/latest-on-recent-federal-actions-2/

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AAFSA invites campus to holiday gathering Dec. 7

Join the African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) for its holiday gathering from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Dec. 7 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room, to network and celebrate this year’s impact.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/14/aafsa-invites-campus-to-holiday-gathering-dec-7/

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Public comments sought ahead of Advanced Education in General Dentistry accreditation visit

…on Dental Accreditation May 20. Part of the accreditation renewal requires the program to solicit third-party comments to communities of interest and the public including faculty, students, program administrators, dental-related organizations, patients and consumers. There is a deadline of 60 days prior to the site visit for receipt of third-party…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/26/public-comments-sought-ahead-of-advanced-education-in-general-dentistry-accreditation-visit/

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Kait Butterfield, Barton School

Kait Butterfield relocated to Wichita for work and found the perfect fit in WSU’s in-person MBA program. Her advice? Take full advantage of the faculty, staff and resources available — they’ll enrich your academic journey in ways you can’t imagine.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/18/kait-butterfield-barton-school/

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Wichita State launches university-wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Plan | Wichita State News

… and inclusive excellence, and empower the campus community to create a culture and experience that meets its ever-changing needs. The DEI Plan, which was presented during a faculty and staff townhall event on Dec. 3, is a university-wide initiative to build a culture that values transparency, accountability and communication around issues of diversity and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/12-dec/DEI_1.php

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Learn more about effective teaching methods Oct. 9

Join the Graduate School for a special session with award-winning faculty members from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Gain valuable tips from experienced professionals that will help you enhance your teaching skills and classroom effectiveness.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/03/learn-more-about-effective-teaching-methods-oct-9/

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Join LFSA for its Friendsgiving celebration

WSU’s Latine Faculty and Staff Association (LFSA) will host a Friendsgiving Party 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Wichita State Connect. LFSA encourages attendees to bring a dish that reminds them of home and a non-perishable item. All donations will go towards the Shocker Support Locker.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/11/join-lfsa-in-its-friendsgiving-celebration/

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Join College of Applied Studies for Sheri Barnes’ retirement reception Dec. 6

…Sheri Barnes’ retirement at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6 in the Heskett Center lobby. She has put in many years of service and dedication to WSU students, faculty and staff. Enjoy some refreshments as you celebrate her accomplishments.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/06/join-college-of-applied-studies-for-sheri-barnes-retirement-reception-dec-6/