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Touch Up Shocker Neighborhood looking for volunteers

…Up is a Shocker Neighborhood clean-up event to help beautify the local area. Volunteers will check-in starting 9 a.m. Saturday, April 1 at either the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center, 2755 E. 19th St. N., or Glen Dey Park, 2801 N. Grove St. Dumpsters will be provided at each location. Water, snacks and T-shirts will also be provided to volunteers while…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/08/touch-up-shocker-neighborhood-looking-for-volunteers/

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Campus community invited to National Vietnam War Veterans Day recognition

The Veteran Center will acknowledge the service of Vietnam era veterans and/or family members with a commemorative pin and certificate in accordance with the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, which designates every March 29 as National Vietnam War Veterans Day. The event is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 in 105 Grace Wilke Hall, and the event is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/29/campus-community-invited-to-national-vietnam-war-veterans-day-recognition/

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WSU, WSU Tech Faculty Senate joint meeting to be held April 10

The joint Faculty Senate meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the National Center for Aviation Training, 4004 N. Webb Rd. and via Zoom. The senators have been sent the meeting information. The meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information or to join the meeting via Zoom, contact Lee Ann Birdwell at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/07/wsu-wsu-tech-faculty-senate-joint-meeting-to-be-held-april-10/

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Learn about graduate student research at WSU

…by visiting the Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium. The symposium will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 14 at 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Award winners will be announced at noon.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/13/learn-about-the-graduate-student-research-at-wsu/

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WSU, WSU Tech Faculty Senate joint meeting to be held April 10

The joint Faculty Senate meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the National Center for Aviation Training, 4004 N. Webb Road, and via Zoom. The senators have been sent the meeting information. The meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of each month. For more information or to join the meeting via Zoom, contact Lee Ann Birdwell at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/10/wsu-wsu-tech-faculty-senate-joint-meeting-to-be-held-april-10-2/

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Say farewell to Alicia Sanchez today

A farewell reception for Alicia Sanchez will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m today, Oct. 31 at 208 Rhatigan Student Center. Sanchez has worked at Wichita State for more than 11 years and most recently as the director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. She will be moving onto a new job at Spirit AeroSystems as the global culture, diversity,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/28/say-farewell-to-alicia-sanchez-today/

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Arab Student Association to sell Arab sweets at fundraiser

…a new student organization on campus, and it will sell homemade Arab sweets to fundraise. The fundraiser will take place 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, March 2 in the Rhatigan Student Center. Visit the ASA at table 17 and choose from a variety of Arab sweets to choose from, including baklava, katayef and maamoul. All treats are under $3 and cash only.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/22/arab-student-association-to-sell-arab-sweets-at-fundraiser/

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Learn more about joining Alpha Phi Alpha at fall informational

The Delta Mu chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Incorporated will host its second fall informational at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 30 in 257 Rhatigan Student Center. Learn more about Alpha Phi Alpha and and meet with current members. Business attire and a resume is required, and an unofficial transcript is preferred. Attending an informational is required to be …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/20/learn-more-about-joining-alpha-phi-alpha-at-fall-informational/

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Student Success Tip: Check your progress

…yourself at the beginning of the semester. You can do this by locating your grades in Blackboard and attending academic success programs. You can also visit the Shocker Learning Center. You can also contact student.success@wichita.edu to request a meeting with a success coach or schedule online.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/06/student-success-tip-check-your-progress-3/

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Attend CAS Scholarship Application Session: Slices of Success Nov. 9

College of Applied Studies students are invited to attend a scholarship application session for the next academic year from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 9 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room. There will be expert assistance to help students fill out scholarships. Come hungry for success and pizza at the event at no additional charge. Students should bring…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/19/attend-cas-scholarship-application-session-slices-of-success-november-9/

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Make someone’s day through a short hand written note March 6

…affirmational, motivational and uplifting messages that can be shared with strangers. The group is tabling from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, March 6 inside the Rhatigan Student Center. Join the project by writing a short and sweet note that can make a stranger’s day.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/23/make-someones-day-through-a-short-hand-written-note-march-6/

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English honor society to host bake sale March 9

Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society, is holding a bake sale from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. There will be cookies, banana bread, vegan options and more items available. Payments can be made with cash or card. Sigma Tau Delta invites the campus community to come support its mission to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/07/english-honors-society-to-host-bake-sale/

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Campus Recreation to host Wellness Expo March 1

Join Campus Recreation as it hosts this year’s Wellness Expo from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 1 in the Heskett Center. Plan to join hundreds of fellow Shockers as they receive screenings and wellness tips from over 50 vendor booths from Wichita State University departments and around the community. Those interested in being vendors for the event…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/22/wellness-expo-hosted-march-1/

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AHINSA presents Bollywood Night Sept. 2

Join Association of Hindu Students in America (AHINSA) for an enchanting Bollywood Night starting at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 2 in the Beggs Ballroom of the Rhatigan Student Center. Get ready to sway to the rhythms of beloved Indian melodies as AHINSA presents an unforgettable evening filled with music, dance and joy. Immerse yourself in the vibrant tunes that…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/20/ahinsa-presents-bollywood-night-sept-2-2/

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Shocker basketball plays home opener tonight

…tonight against Central Arkansas. You can pick up your free student tickets at the Charles Koch Arena Ticket Office, RSC Shocker Store, Braeburn Square Shocker Store, Heskett Center, Shocker Hall, Shocker Suites, Wichita State South, and West Campuses. In addition, you can follow the @wsuShockBlock on Twitter and Instagram!

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/04/shocker-basketball-plays-home-opener-tonight/

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ODI hosts movie night for Native American Heritage Month

The Office of Diversity of Inclusion (ODI) will host a movie night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 10 in 233 Rhatgian Student Center for Native American Heritage Month. The movie takes place in the 90’s and showcases the 78-day armed stand-off with government forces to protect a burial ground from developers. Beans is based on true events and is directed by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/27/odi-hosts-movie-night-for-native-american-heritage-month/

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Department of Physical Therapy to host iCan Bike event

…the iCan Bike program at Wichita State. This program helps individuals with disabilities learn how to ride a two-wheel bicycle. The event will be July 31-Aug. 4 at the Heskett Center. iCan Bike is part of iCan Shine, a national organization that provides recreational programs for people with disabilities.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/26/department-of-physical-therapy-to-host-ican-bike-event/

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Get flu shots at SHS

Currently enrolled Wichita State students can get their flu shots from Student Health Servicies (SHS) at a low cost 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday at the Student Wellness Center. To receive the shot, students must bring their health insurance card while checking in. No appointments will be required to receive the shot. For more information, contact 316-978-4792…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/get-flu-shots-at-shs/

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Campus community invited to Mindfulness and Meditation session

Students, faculty and staff are invited to Mindfulness and Meditation at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 in 240 Rhatigan Student Center. Mindfulness is focusing one’s awareness on the present moment by intentionally noticing thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without any judgement. The sessions offer various meditation exercises designed to develop…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/19/campus-community-invited-to-mindfulness-and-meditation-session/

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Michael Rogers guests on podcast about benefits of intergenerational activity

Michael Rogers, professor in the Department of Human Performance Studies and director of the Center for Physical Activity and Aging, appeared on “Living Longer Better Smarter,” a podcast about the work going into longevity and aging. Rogers discussed the health benefits that people playing with their grandchildren can have, something he also discussed with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/michael-rogers-guests-on-podcast-about-benefits-of-intergenerational-activity/