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WSU alumna is guest presenter at December’s Science Cafe Wichita

December’s Science Cafe Wichita, hosted at Social Tap Drinkery on the Wichita State campus, will feature 2016 WSU alumna Nicole Brown. Nicole is a co-founder of the non-profit Grassland Groupies, which strives to educate people about grasslands around the world. At this edition of Science Cafe Wichita, she will discuss the prairie and how more than 150…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/07/wsu-alumna-is-guest-presenter-at-decembers-science-cafe-wichita/

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Four new tenants fill WSU’s Braeburn Square with an array of dining, shopping options

Braeburn Square on Wichita State University’s Innovation Campus is transforming the dining and shopping scene in Wichita. With four new tenants — Sesame Mediterranean Kitchen, Jersey Mike’s, Two Hands Corn Dogs and Pedego Wichita — the shopping center is fully occupied and fast becoming a hub for all Wichitans to gather, feast and shop. The four new tenants …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/24/four-new-tenants-fill-wsus-braeburn-square-with-an-array-of-dining-shopping-options/

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Visit the WSU Post Office to have letters from Santa delivered

Once again, the Campus Post Office will offer a variety of letters that you can choose from and have sent to a child. “A Letter from Santa” will be forwarded to the Santa Claus Post Office in Indiana for a pictorial postmarking and then sent to the addressee on the envelope. View the available letters. Each letter costs $1.75. The last day to purchase a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/23/visit-the-wsu-post-office-to-have-letters-from-santa-delivered/

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Pop over for a movie night featuring ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’

In commemoration of Black History Month, the Offices of Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion and the African American Faculty and Staff Association invite the campus community for an evening of building community and a screening of “Space Jam: A New Legacy” (rated PG) at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes. Light refreshments will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/17/pop-over-for-a-movie-night-featuring-space-jam-a-new-legacy/

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Rhatigan Student Center to host Faculty, Staff Appreciation Day

Wichita State faculty, staff and campus affiliate/partner staff can enjoy exclusive deals and freebies during the RSC’s Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day on Friday, March 3. Participants must show a Shocker ID to participate. Included are the following deals and freebies: Shocker Store – Faculty and staff get 35% off one regular priced item and 15% off one…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/27/rhatigan-student-center-to-host-faculty-staff-appreciation-day/

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Attend the 2023 Commencement Cruise

Faculty and staff are invited to participate in Commencement Cruise at 3 p.m. Friday, May 12 beginning in the parking lot on the west side of campus, Lot 1, to support their graduates. Commencement Cruise is pre-commencement celebratory walk featuring decorated vehicles and groups of graduates following behind on foot from each college. RSVP to walk with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/14/attend-the-2023-commencement-cruise-2/

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Join HPS faculty, staff and students for upcoming walk and talks

… shoes, grab a bottle of water and socialize step-by-step. All are welcome to come and go as their schedules allows during the 50-minute walk. The walking route (e.g., trek around campus, walk the HC track, walk the YMCA track) will be determined based on the weather. Attendees will meet in the Heskett Center lobby by the stairwell.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/24/join-hps-faculty-staff-and-students-for-upcoming-walk-and-talks/

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Submit requests for holiday changes to departmental voicemail

Most of the campus will be closed Nov. 24-25, so now is the time for departments to submit requests for a holiday greeting to be activated on their calling tree or call distribution number. Please submit the request at www.wichita.edu/services/telecom. Choose “Telephone Request” as the requested service, and then choose “Programming” as the telephone…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/16/submit-requests-for-holiday-changes-to-departmental-voicemail/

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Student Affairs seeking candidates for director of diversity and inclusion

…your passion for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with a desire to help students succeed. The director plays a major role in advancing the university’s goal to be a campus that reflects and promotes — in all community members — the evolving diversity of society. We know that women and people of color are often less likely to apply to a position if…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/26/student-affairs-seeking-candidates-for-director-of-diversity-and-inclusion/

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Attend townhall presentations by associate dean for research candidates in the College of Engineering

The College of Engineering is searching for a new associate dean for research and invites the campus community to attend presentations from each of the candidates sharing their vision for the future of the college: Dr. Bayram Yildrim, professor of industrial, systems and manufacturing engineering – 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 in 123 Wallace Hall Dr. Ramazan…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/13/attend-townhall-presentations-by-associate-dean-for-research-candidates-in-college-of-engineering/

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SGA presents second annual Diversity Week

…Association is proud to present the second annual Diversity Week! Diversity Week, which runs from Oct. 31 to Nov. 4, is designed to not only increase student engagement on campus but also decrease any incidences of bias, harassment and discrimination. Diversity Week is in partnership with several offices and student organizations and offers programs …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/19/sga-presents-second-annual-diversity-week/

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FirePoint invites participants for C3 SPARC Challenge

… place winning $29,500, and will have access to networking and educational opportunities with government and industry experts. Each team needs one faculty advisor. Using dedicated campus and/or small business resources, members will collaborate internally to produce a software product. Teams must register by Dec. 16.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/07/firepoint-invites-participants-for-c3-sparc-challenge/

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Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with ODI, Spectrum

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies invite the campus community to honor the joy and resilience of transgender people everywhere. They encourage the community to raise their voice to speak out against hate and work to build an inclusive world from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 31 on the first floor of the Rhatigan…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/21/celebrate-transgender-day-of-visibility-on-march-31/

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Volunteers needed for the Science Olympiad State Tournament

Middle school and high school teams from across Kansas will come to the Wichita State campus to participate in the Science Olympiad State Tournament on Saturday, April 1 to determine the state representatives for the National Tournament in May — also at WSU this year. Many volunteers are needed to help make the event possible, and tasks range from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/volunteers-needed-for-the-science-olympiad-state-tournament/

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SCCS offers tips on managing classroom behavior

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is excited to offer a valuable resource on managing classroom behavior for faculty and staff on campus. The guide outlines three simple yet effective steps for better classroom management: Establish high and positive behavioral expectations. Reiterate/adjust and communicate those high and positive expectations.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/11/sccs-offers-tips-on-managing-classroom-behavior/

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Register for upcoming agent-based modeling workshop, hackathon

The Institute for the Study of Economic Growth is hosting a workshop and hackathon event open to the campus community from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 8 in Woolsey Hall. Agent-based modeling is a way to answer questions and do science by conducting computer-based simulations. With the workshop training, participants can code their own simulations using …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/register-for-upcoming-agent-based-modeling-workshop-hackathon/

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Webinar workshop offers proposal-writing guidance

The Wichita State campus community is invited to the Word Wizardry for Winning Proposals Webinar to learn more about crafting professional, polished proposals. The workshop is scheduled for 10-11:30 a.m. Jan. 25 via Zoom. This information-packed session will cover Microsoft Word tips, troubleshooting common issues in Word, finding inspiration by utilizing…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/04/webinar-workshop-offers-proposal-writing-guidance/

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How to find your academic advisor

…to an academic advisor but aren’t sure where to find them? Go to the Academic Advising homepage and click on “Find your Academic Advisor” to find all academic advisors on campus. From here, students can schedule an appointment or call or email the advisor. Whether students work with a first-year advisor in OneStop Student Services or an advisor from their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/02/how-to-find-your-academic-advisor/

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Attend the 2023 Commencement Cruise

Faculty and staff are invited to participate in Commencement Cruise at 3 p.m. Friday, May 12 beginning in the parking lot on the west side of campus, Lot 1, to support their graduates. Commencement Cruise is pre-commencement celebratory walk featuring decorated vehicles and groups of graduates following behind on foot from each college. RSVP to walk with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/01/attend-the-2023-commencement-cruise-4/

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Wichita State senior learns how to help community through grant proposal

Savannah Paschal started to understand the power individuals possess to help their community while a student at Campus High School. Whether organizing a cookie fundraiser to benefit a homeless shelter or serving as president of the art club, Paschal found rewards in getting involved. “I was super invested,” Paschal said. “One simple lesson is to tackle…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/14/wichita-state-senior-learns-how-to-help-community-through-grant-proposal/