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Wichita State introduces Paul Mills as head basketball coach

Paul Mills walked on the court at Charles Koch Arena as head coach of the Shockers for the first time on Thursday. He is well acquainted with the building, however, and how Wichita State fans can fill seats and affect games. “Having been here a few times, I understand the decibel levels that it gets,” he said. “Because I was on the wrong side of those…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/wichita-state-introduces-paul-mills-as-head-basketball-coach/

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Owls inspire Wichita State researchers to create soundless propellers

As night falls, an unsuspecting gray mouse chitters under a tree while nibbling on a seed she scavenged in the grass. Then — swoosh! — in less than an instant, the space where she stood is empty, and an owl swoops soundlessly away with the mouse in her talons. That level of silent stealth is something a group of Wichita State students is attempting to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/28/owls-inspire-wichita-state-researchers-to-create-soundless-propellers/

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EPA selects Wichita State as site for environmental justice center

Wichita State University’s Environmental Finance Center is one of 17 locations selected to establish an Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (EJ TCTAC). This new center will promote environmental and energy justice in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and adjoining Indigenous nations. Each of the EJ TCTACs will receive at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/14/epa-selects-wichita-state-as-site-for-environmental-justice-center/

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Event canceled: TikTok influencer Chris Olsen to speak at Wichita State

Update: This event has been canceled due to weather and travel complications. Thank you for your patience. Actor, digital creator and TikTok influencer Chris Olsen will speak about his rise to fame during An Evening with Chris Olsen at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at the Wichita State Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex (5015 E. 29th St. North). Advance tickets …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/10/tiktok-influencer-chris-olsen-to-speak-at-wichita-state/

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Wichita State names Brian Green head baseball coach

A veteran leader with nine seasons of head coaching experience, Brian Green was named the fifth head coach in the modern era of Wichita State baseball, Kevin Saal, director of athletics, announced June 5. Shocker Athletics will introduce Coach Green at a press conference at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 in the home locker room at Eck Stadium. The event is open…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/06/wichita-state-names-brian-green-head-baseball-coach/

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New BattleBot team opens at Wichita State

Dive into the electrifying realm of combat robotics with Wichita State’s new student organization: BattleShocks. Specializing in the meticulous design of one-pound antweight and three-pound beetleweight machines, BattleShockers push themselves on innovation, collaboration and competition. BattleShocks is open to participants from all majors and aims to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/20/new-battlebot-team-opens-at-wichita-state/

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Daniel Hoyt, novelist, Kansas State University professor, will give a reading

Daniel Hoyt, novelist and professor of English at Kansas State University, will give a reading and sign books at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 in 134 Woolsey Hall. Hoyt’s novel, “This Book Is Not for You,” won the inaugural Dzanc Fiction Prize; Hoyt’s first short story collection, “Then We Saw the Flames,” won the 2008 Juniper Prize for Fiction; and Hoyt’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/daniel-hoyt-novelist-kansas-state-university-professor-will-give-a-reading/

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Introducing HOPE Services at Wichita State

Introducing HOPE Services at Wichita State. An acronym for Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education, HOPE Services was formerly housed under Counseling and Prevention Services. HOPE Services promotes mental health and wellness as well as prevention efforts aimed at reducing substance misuse, suicide and sexual violence on campus. Located in the Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/05/introducing-hope-services-at-wichita-state/

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Shockers can invite their families to Wichita State for Family Weekend

Shockers can share their love of Wichita State with their families by inviting them to attend Family Weekend Sept. 22-23. A special schedule of events has been created to show families what campus life at WSU is all about. The two-day weekend includes Family Fest, Wu’s Waffle Feed, President’s Garden tour, college specific programs and a night T Chicken ‘n…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/shockers-can-invite-their-families-wichita-state-for-family-weekend/

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Wichita State announces fall 2022 Dean’s Honor Roll students

More than 430 students have been named to Wichita State’s fall 2022 Dean’s Honor Roll. To be included on the honor roll, a student must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) and earn at least a 3.5 grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students earned honors within the following colleges at WSU: Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/23/wichita-state-announces-fall-2022-deans-honor-roll-students/

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Leadership Academy takes Wichita State students into new roles and locations

Wichita State junior Adam Key is certain that leadership can be taught. The best way is by example and application in real-world settings. Key is one of eight students representing six WSU colleges who recently participated in the Lead for Tomorrow Leadership Academy in the Cohen Honors College. Five faculty members led the interdisciplinary course…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/27/leadership-academy-takes-wichita-state-students-into-new-roles-and-locations/

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SAINT MOTEL brings its kaleidoscopic sound to Wichita State

Los Angeles-based indie pop band SAINT MOTEL will perform in concert at Wichita State at 8 p.m. Friday, April 14 in Charles Koch Arena. Ticket prices are $10 for WSU students, $25 for WSU faculty/staff and $35 for general public. This concert is for those 18 and older. Tickets can be purchased online. Formed while attending film school in Southern…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/29/saint-motel-brings-its-kaleidoscopic-sound-to-wichita-state/

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Wichita State featured in APLU newsletter

President Rick Muma and Diane Tinker-Hurst, project manager for Industry and Defense Programs, discussed how Wichita State drives innovation and economic prosperity in an article with the Association of Public & Land-Grant Universities. They shared how WSU’s vision, mission and values help shape the university’s goal to nurture talented students in a variety…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/28/wichita-state-shares-what-drives-its-innovation-and-economic-prosperity/

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Brent Mai named dean of Wichita State University Libraries

Brent Mai has been named the next dean of Wichita State University’s Libraries, effective Oct. 15. Previously serving as the dean of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library at the University of North Florida since 2019, dean of libraries at Fairfield University from 2016 to 2019 and the University Libraries dean of Concordia University from 2003 to 2016, Mai brings …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/06/brent-mai-named-dean-of-wichita-state-university-libraries/

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New Wichita State partnership with WSU Tech and Butler will help critical teacher shortage

A new Wichita State University initiative is aimed at addressing the critical shortage of educators in special education and elementary classrooms. The initiative, called Teacher Education Pathways, recently received $97,000 from the Kansas Board of Regents. The new program — which will start in fall 2023 — will provide smoother pathways for students…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/05/new-wichita-state-partnership-with-wsu-tech-and-butler-will-help-critical-teacher-shortage/

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Navigate Wichita State with the interactive campus map

Looking for where your next class is or where to park on campus? You can utilize the Wichita State interactive map straight from your phone. The interactive map directs you to everything you need on the WSU campus, including identifying buildings, where to find dining on campus, where to park, what areas are under construction, the locations of emergency…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/21/navigate-wichita-state-with-the-interactive-campus-map-2/

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Wichita State works with Airbus to prepare employees for using French during travels

Hannah Bui is now prepared to work with French-speaking colleagues at Airbus, thanks to “Business French for Beginners” taught by Wichita State lecturer Rachelle Swilley. Bui, a static stress engineer at Airbus, was one of about 15 employees who took the six-week course, taught for two hours each Friday, this summer at Airbus on WSU’s Innovation Campus.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/21/wichita-state-works-with-airbus-to-prepare-employees-for-using-french-during-travels/

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Wichita State hosts Innovation Campus mixer with College of Fine Arts

Faculty from the College of Fine Arts at Wichita State University and WSU’s Innovation Campus partners assembled for an hour of networking and making connections Oct. 25. Featured faculty from each school in the College of Fine Arts shared a sample of scholarly and creative activities to Innovation Campus partners and other faculty from across campus. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/25/wichita-state-hosts-innovation-campus-mixer-with-college-of-fine-arts/

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Japanese Yosakoi Dance team coming to Wichita State Sept. 22.

The Tatsumaki Yosakoi Japanese traditional dance team will be coming to Wichita State from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 for a performance and workshop in 143A Heskett Center. Tatsumaki Yosakoi will perform songs and also teach anyone interested. The event will be open to the general public and no dance experience is required. Spectators are also…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/18/japanese-yosakoi-dance-team-coming-to-wichita-state-sept-22/

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Wichita State recognized for building voter engagement

Wichita State University’s efforts to encourage student voter turnout and engagement continue to grow. In November, WSU earned “Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting” recognition from ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. It is one of 394 colleges and universities recognized for making intentional, nonpartisan efforts to increase student voter…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/30/wichita-state-recognized-for-building-voter-engagement/