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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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OAL reminds campus September is National Student Parent Month

The Office of Online & Adult Learning understands the challenges faced by adult students who are raising children while working toward a degree. In honor of National Student Parent Month, OAL would like to highlight some of the resources available to parents on campus: Baby changing stations Child Development Center Lactation and Wellness Rooms Community…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/14/oal-reminds-campus-september-is-national-student-parent-month/

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Performance Facilities selected for next Rick Rewards

Performance Facilities was recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards on May 3. The staff were honored for their commitment to managing the performance venues across campus, including the College of Fine Arts Box Office, Miller Concert Hall, Wiedemann Hall and Wilner Auditorium. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Rick Muma to show his…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/03/performance-facilities-selected-for-next-rick-rewards/

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Students can enjoy cupcake truck for finals

…are invited to enjoy a cupcake at no additional charge with their Shocker ID while supplies last from Brown Box Bakery Food Truck as they prepare for their final exams, courtesy of the office of Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership. Visit the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, May 1. Flavor options will include…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/28/students-can-enjoy-cupcake-truck-for-finals/

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Student Success Tip: Take advantage of student hours

Students, have you been to your professors’ student hours yet? If your answer is no, take the opportunity this week to visit at least one of your professors in their office during their student hours. Only a handful of students each semester use this opportunity to get to know their professors outside of the classroom. You might even gain an advisor, mentor …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/06/student-success-tip-take-advantage-of-student-hours-2/

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Student Success Tip: Take advantage of student hours

Students, have you been to your professors’ student hours yet? If your answer is no, take the opportunity this week to visit at least one of your professors in their office during their student hours. Only a handful of students each semester use this opportunity to get to know their professors outside of the classroom. You might even gain an advisor, mentor …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/20/student-success-tip-take-advantage-of-student-hours/

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Celebrate pride with ODI and Spectrum at PRIDE Prom

Celebrate pride at Wichita State with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies at PRIDE Prom. The PRIDE Prom will take place from 7 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, April 15 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. There will be food, a photo booth, music and more. Join the night of fun in a safe space with friends and allies. Everyone is welcome to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/07/celebrate-pride-with-odi-and-spectrum-at-pride-prom/

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Meet the new Strategic Communications newsletter editor

Strategic Communications has hired Caelin Bragg as its next newsletter editor. He will be in charge of putting together many of the newsletters the office distributes, including WSU Today. A fall 2022 graduate of Wichita State, Bragg received his bachelor’s degree in communication from the Fairmount College of Liberal Art and Sciences. You can reach out to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/12/meet-the-new-strategic-communications-newsletter-editor/

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Meet the new Strategic Communications newsletter editor

Strategic Communications has hired Caelin Bragg as its next newsletter editor. He will be in charge of putting together many of the newsletters the office distributes, including Shocker Blast. A fall 2022 graduate of Wichita State, Bragg received his bachelor’s degree in communication from the Fairmount College of Liberal Art and Sciences. You can reach out …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/12/meet-the-new-strategic-communications-newsletter-editor-2/

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Meet the new Strategic Communications newsletter editor

Strategic Communications has hired Caelin Bragg as its next newsletter editor. He will be in charge of putting together many of the newsletters the office distributes, including Campus Connection. A fall 2022 graduate of Wichita State, Bragg received his bachelor’s degree in communication from the Fairmount College of Liberal Art and Sciences. You can reach …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/12/meet-the-new-strategic-communications-newsletter-editor-3/

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Retired faculty invest in future Shockers with $5 million planned gift

With a collective 84 years of work at the university under their belts, Don Nance and Pennie Myers have already built an incredible legacy at Wichita State. The couple, who spent years in what is now the office of Counseling and Prevention Services, wants to continue supporting students even when they’re gone. To do that, they’ve created a scholarship to be …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/01/retired-faculty-invest-in-future-shockers-with-5-million-planned-gift/

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Learn more about the Festival of Lights and celebrate Diwali with ODI

Get ready for a vibrant celebration of Diwali with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in 208 Rhatigan Student Center. Join ODI for bingo, goodie bags, and delicious snacks and learn more about the Festival of Lights, celebrated in various Indian regions. This festival symbolizes the spiritual “victory of light …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/01/learn-more-about-the-festival-of-lights-and-celebrate-diwali-with-odi/

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Come play ASL Bingo, win prizes

The Office of Disability Services will be hosting an ASL Bingo game night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 in 203 Grace Wilkie Hall. Instead of using numbers, we will be using vocabulary from American Sign Language. Attending this event will earn you points in Shocker 360, expand your knowledge of deaf culture and American Sign Language, and enjoy a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/come-play-asl-bingo-win-prizes/

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ODI to share resources to support LGBTQ+ communities

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is partnering with Center of Daring and Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies to host “From Allyship to Advocacy: Supporting Our LGBTQ+ Communities” from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 12 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center. Learn more about the recent legislation updates affecting LGBTQ+ rights across the country, while understanding…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/10/odi-to-share-resources-to-support-lgbtq-communities/

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March edition of Teaching Today available to view

Each month, the Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) publishes Teaching Today, a teaching-focused newsletter for instructors at WSU. For March’s issue, OIR handed the reins over to the Retention Faculty Fellows for a takeover. March’s issue took longer than expected due to a shift to Microsoft Sway. Readers don’t need any special software or access to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/march-edition-of-teaching-today-available-to-view/

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Update to Testing Services procedures

Due to the recent outages, the online test information/submission form with Testing Services is down. Faculty who have students receiving testing accommodations through the Office of Disability Services should deliver exams to 320 Grace Wilkie Hall or email them to testingcenter@wichita.edu. Reminder: It is the student’s responsibility to schedule the test…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/03/update-to-testing-services-procedures/

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ODS invites students to deaf games night

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) will host a deaf games night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 24 in 203 Grace Wilkie Hall. Two members of the Wichita deaf community will be leading participants in games that are deeply rooted in deaf culture. There will be light snacks provided as well as chances to win prizes. This is an opportunity to learn about…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/17/ods-invites-students-to-deaf-games-night/

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ODS invites students to deaf games night

The Office of Disability Services (ODS) will host a deaf games night from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 24 in 203 Grace Wilkie Hall. Two members of the Wichita deaf community will be leading participants in games that are deeply rooted in deaf culture. There will be light snacks provided as well as chances to win prizes. This is an opportunity to learn about…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/ods-invites-students-to-deaf-games-night-2/

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ODI invites campus community to celebrate InspirASIAN Month with boba

Kick off the start of InspirASIAN Month and join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) for free boba at the second annual Let’s Par-TEA Boba Social from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 1 at Kung Fu Tea, 1625 S. Rock, Suite 129. Indulge in delicious boba while networking and fostering positive relationships with students, faculty, staff and community …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/21/odi-invites-campus-community-to-celebrate-inspirasian-month-with-boba/

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Students invited to SEAL’s Alternative Spring Break

Do you have Spring Break Plans? Join the SEAL office for an Alternative Spring Break volunteering March 13-18 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Volunteers will work on hurricane recovery and other service projects related to environmental sustainability and water conservation. The trip costs $210 per person and includes airfare, flight, food, and volunteer…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/students-invited-to-seals-alternative-spring-break/