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Join ODI and Spectrum for PRIDE shirts

Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and fun with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies while creating a one of a kind PRIDE shirt, expressing unique identities and solidarity with the LGBTQIA+ community. The event is from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 16 on the RSC north patio. Including yard games, music and T-shirt making…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/01/join-odi-and-spectrum-for-pride-shirts/

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PCSI_Digital_Platform_Ecosystem_for_Great_Plains_Disaster_Resilience

Data-enabled Disaster Resilience Center at Wichita State University: Creation of a Digital Platform Ecosystem for Great Plains Disaster Resilience a. Participating Investigators. College of Engineering K.C., Dukka, PI and Director, Associate Professor and Director for Data Analytics - EE&CS, CoE Rattani, Ajita, Co-PI Assistant Professor of Computer Science -…

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

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ODI to celebrate Lunar New Year Feb. 9

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for its Lunar New Year celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center, as it commemorates the arrival of the majestic Dragon, The event will be filled with cultural activities, performances and delights as everyone gathers to celebrate the spirit of unity,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/02/odi-to-celebrate-lunar-new-year-feb-9/

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ODI celebrates literature by women for Women’s History Month

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and student organization Shelf Care in celebrating the women who wrote history from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, March 8 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room, for Women’s History Month. Honor women authors from various genres, eras and nationalities with an interactive display and bookmark making. The presentation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/27/odi-celebrates-literature-by-women-for-womens-history-month/

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Join ODI for Shocker Eid April 15

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for Shocker Eid from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, April 15 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room, as it brings together people from diverse backgrounds to celebrate the culmination of Ramadan with festivities that honor culture, unity and the spirit of togetherness. The event is a vibrant gathering…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/03/join-odi-for-shocker-eid-april-15/

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Join ODI on overturning imposter syndrome with the Millennial Black Professor, Dr. Kelly

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion welcomes Latasha N. Eley Kelly, Ph.D., who will host a workshop titled “Beyond a Reasonable Doubt: Overturning Impostor Syndrome” from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 21 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. The workshop is designed to engage students with an innovative, high-level legal framework for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/06/join-odi-on-overturning-imposter-syndrome-with-the-millennial-black-professor-dr-kelly/

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Academic Affairs names new emeriti

The Office of Academic Affairs has announced new emeriti members. Help congratulate the following retired emeriti: Elizabeth H. King, president emerita of the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement Craig L. Torbenson, associate professor emeritus of history Emeritus status is an honorary designation conferred upon retirees in recognition of their contributions…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/03/academic-affairs-names-new-emeriti/

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Learn about professionalism in the LGBTQ Community April 23

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Shocker Career Accelerator in this professional panel geared toward WSU’s LGBTQ community from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 23 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. This is an opportunity to network and learn more about the unique experience that those in the community have. Listen to the panel …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/05/learn-about-professionalism-in-the-lgbtq-community-april-23/

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FGSO, Financial Aid to host session on investing during and after college, money management tips

Join First Generation Student Organization (FGSO) and the Office of Financial Aid for an afternoon of information on investing during and after college as well as money management tips from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 21 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room. First generation students will gain knowledge of how to accumulate generational wealth …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/19/fgso-financial-aid-to-host-session-on-investing-during-and-after-college-money-management-tips/

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Learn about Ramadan and join ODI for Iftar March 27

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for a culturally enriching experience as it observes the sacred month of Ramadan. It cordially invites the campus community to join Iftar Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. The event is a platform to foster understanding, unity and harmony among people from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/13/learn-about-ramadan-and-join-odi-for-iftar-march-27/

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Join ODI for its Lavender Graduation May 7

Are you a graduating senior? Are you a part of the LGBTQIA+ community? Are you a supportive ally? If yes, you are invited to participate in the Lavender Graduation Ceremony from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). ODI invites you to its Lavender Graduation that honors graduating LGBTQIA+ students as well as members of the Wichita State community for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/02/join-odi-for-its-lavender-graduation-may-7/

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Register you and your student for Shocker Legacy Day

The Office of Admissions is hosting Shocker Legacy Day, an event to celebrate prospective students who are children of Wichita State faculty & staff or who are children of Wichita State alumni, Saturday, March 2. During Shocker Legacy Day, students and guests can expect to hear from a current WSU parent, meet current legacy students, tour the campus and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/15/register-you-and-your-student-for-shocker-legacy-day/

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Register for ‘Ultra’ course format training

Wichita State is transitioning from Blackboard “Classic” course format to the “Ultra” course format as of summer, 2024, and the Office of Instructional Design urges all instructors who work in Blackboard to register for a free training seminar offered by Anthology. The seminar is only an hour and will provide instructors with the information necessary to get…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/05/register-for-ultra-course-format-training/

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Donate food, pay off fines with February Food for Fines

The first Food for Fines of the spring semester will take place Feb. 5-9. This is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During this week certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker. Donations can be dropped off at the Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/29/donate-food-pay-off-fines-with-february-food-for-fines/

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Eligible students will soon be awarded associate degrees on the road to their bachelor’s degrees

… fall semester, undergraduate Shockers working toward their bachelor’s degrees who meet the requirements will automatically be awarded associate degrees. While Wichita State has offered an Associate of Arts (AA) degree for some time, the new initiative will award the AA degree automatically every semester to undergraduate students who meet the requirements…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/01/eligible-students-will-soon-be-awarded-associate-degrees-on-the-road-to-their-bachelors-degrees/

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Spring 2024 diploma information available

Spring 2024 graduates may find information regarding their diplomas on the Registrar’s Office webpage (wichita.edu/diplomas). The deadline to submit a name change on diplomas is the last day of classes, May 2. The diploma distribution date for the spring 2024 semester is July 1. Diplomas can be picked up at the transcript window on the first floor of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/15/spring-2024-diploma-information-available/

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Join celebration of National TRIO & GEAR UP Day Feb. 16

The Office of Special Programs (College Readiness and Retention Programs) is celebrating the National TRIO and GEAR UP Day 2024 at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16 in Woolsey Hall. Wichita State has nine TRIO programs and two GEAR UP programs such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, Veterans Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Centers and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/16/join-celebration-of-national-trio-gear-up-day-feb-16/

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OAL student spotlight: Sadie Svymbersky

Office of Online and Adult Learning (OAL) students are incredibly dedicated to completing their degrees while juggling their responsibilities such as full-time work, caring for their families and participating in their communities. They bring a wealth of experience, perseverance, creativity and a growth mindset to every course they take. OAL wants to share…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/02/oal-student-spotlight-sadie-svymbersky/

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Ultra Training Course for Instructors now available

The Office of Instructional Resources is proud to announce the launch of a new Blackboard-based training course for all instructors and any interested others. The course, “Ultra Training for Instructors,” is now available in Blackboard in the “Courses” area, and all 2023-24 academic year instructors have been enrolled. In addition to the course, all…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/25/ultra-training-course-for-instructors-now-available/

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Attend mindfulness-based stress reduction meditations for faculty, staff

The Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) would like to invite all faculty and staff and all Innovation Campus employees to two short meditation sessions held in-person and online starting Jan. 30. Sessions will be held from 2 to 2:30 p.m. each Tuesday in the Defiance Room on the first floor of the NetApp building, across the cafeteria, and are offered…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/23/attend-mindfulness-based-stress-reduction-meditations-for-faculty-staff/