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Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers to speak at Words by Women 2023 lecture

The Department of Women’s, Ethnicity, and Intersectionality Studies (WEIS) and the Department of History invite the campus community to Words By Women’s 2023 lecture. Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers, a historian of Black women in the United States, will give a lecture, “Julia Chinn: A Story of Sex, Slavery, and Survival in the Old South” at 6 p.m. Thursday,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/28/dr-amrita-chakrabarti-myers-to-speak-at-words-by-women-2023-lecture/

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Engineering students create special plaques for Memorial ’70 ceremony

…the Innovation Hub in the John Bardo Center, College of Engineering students created approximately 70 plaques for the Memorial ’70 ceremony held Oct. 2 at the memorial site on campus. The annual ceremony of remembrance occurs every year to honor WSU football players, administrators and supporters who died in the plane crash Oct. 2, 1970. At this year’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/03/engineering-students-create-special-plaques-for-memorial-70-ceremony/

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Read about the impact of digital transformation at WSU

…called Teaching Today. The October issue of Teaching Today addresses the important topic of digital transformation, and we are excited to share this conversation with our campus industry partners. In this issue, we take on as many aspects of digital transformation as we can with topics such as high-performance computing, the influence of AI on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/25/read-about-the-impact-of-digital-transformation-at-wsu/

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Shocker alumna to lead WSU’s alumni engagement efforts

…administration and marketing graduate. “I’m thrilled to join the WSUFAE in this new role,” Williamson said. “As a WSU graduate, I feel immense pride when I step onto campus. WSU President Rick Muma says he’s excited to welcome Williamson back to her alma mater in this new role. “As Wichita State’s influence as an urban public research university grows,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/19/shocker-alumna-to-lead-wsus-alumni-engagement-efforts/

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WSU Symphony Orchestra presents Music of the Movies

…with audiences long after the credits roll. At 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 in the Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center, WSU Symphony Orchestra (WSUSO) invites the campus community to celebrate the compositions of renowned movie composers such as Alan Menken, Joe Hisaishi and John Williams. As the highlight of the evening, WSUSO will present…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/11/wsu-symphony-orchestra-presents-music-of-the-movies/

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ODI to host Saul Flores for upcoming Diversity Lecture Series

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is proud to present the Diversity Lecture Series, a series that features distinguished leaders and experts to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Saul Flores will speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center with his…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/07/odi-to-host-saul-flores-for-upcoming-diversity-lecture-series/

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ODI to host Saul Flores for upcoming Diversity Lecture Series

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is proud to present the Diversity Lecture Series, a series that features distinguished leaders and experts to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Saul Flores will speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center with his…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/10/odi-to-host-saul-flores-for-upcoming-diversity-lecture-series-2/

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Register to attend WSU Community Engagement Institute’s Rising to the Challenge virtual workshops

The WSU Community Engagement Institute invites the campus community to join one, several or all of its fall 2023 Rising to the Challenge interactive workshops centered on navigating challenges with resilience and intention. The hour long sessions are each at 11 a.m. and are open to everyone at no additional charge: The Power of Silence with Patricia Houston …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/register-to-attend-wsu-community-engagement-institutes-rising-to-the-challenge-virtual-workshops/

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Join public talk from philosophy’s colloquium series

The Department of Philosophy invites the campus community to a talk from Drs. David and Deborah Soles titled “Considerations on Loyalty” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center, Gridley Room. The talk is part of philosophy’s colloquium series and is open to all at no additional charge. The abstract for the talk: At the moment allusions …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/04/join-public-talk-from-philosophys-colloquium-series/

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Ulrich Museum invites senior community to workshop

…Center in the Ulrich Museum. The event is presented by Wichita artist Micala Gingrich Gaylord in conjunction with the Big Read 2023 and is open to senior citizens on- and off-campus. This workshop will focus on the ways objects house memories. Elders are invited to bring a small object they are willing to leave behind that represents a memory of love.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/28/ulrich-invites-senior-community-to-workshop/

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WSUFAE updates its fundraising priorities

In addition to ongoing fundraising priorities for academic colleges and campus units, the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) is making progress on fundraising goals for the year and continues to work toward advancing the university’s top priorities. Shocker Success Center Fundraising for the Shocker Success Center has reached $5 million, and it…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/14/wsufae-updates-its-fundraising-priorities/

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Barton Community College: College of Fine Arts Recommended Transfer Courses

…— Bucket 4: CHEM 1802 Fundamentals of General Chemistry (L) CHEM 1804 Elementary Organic Chemistry (L) CHEM 1806 College Chemistry I (L) CHEM 1808 College Chemistry II (L) LIFE 1402 Principles of Biology (L) LIFE 1406 Principles of Botany (L) and LIFE 1410 Principles of Zoology (L) LIFE 1407 Anatomy & Physiology I and LIFE 1409 Anatomy & Physiology II (L)…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/barton/fa.php

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Join College of Applied Studies for its Faculty of Color Lecture Series

The College of Applied Studies (CAS) Diversity Committee invites the campus community to its next CAS Faculty of Color Lecture Series event, “Amplifying Voices of AAPI Faculty in CAS,” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 27 via Zoom. The panelists will be Dr. Sun Young Lee, school of education assistant professor; Dr. Jason Li, ISLE associate professor; and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/20/join-college-of-applied-studies-for-its-faculty-of-color-lecture-series/

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Financial Aid introduces Shocker Financial Wellness

…Financial Literacy and Education Commission. The topics focus on earning, saving/investing, protecting, spending, and borrowing. Shocker Financial Wellness is also available for campus presentations in First Year Seminars or with student organizations with groups of 10 or more students. Find the full list of upcoming workshops, and submit a meeting…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/15/financial-aid-introduces-shocker-financial-wellness/

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Provost Shirley Lefever invites community to launch of WSU Wellness Initiative

…from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 in the Woolsey Hall auditorium, or watch on YouTube. Help Wichita State lead in the promotion of community wellness both on and off campus. Lunch will be provided by the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. Attendees will also get Suspenders4Hope gear at no additional charge. Schedule of events:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/03/provost-shirley-lefever-invites-community-to-launch-of-wsu-wellness-initiative/

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Attend the 2023 Commencement Cruise

All graduating students are invited to take part in Commencement Cruise at 3 p.m. Friday, May 12 beginning in the parking lot on the west side of campus, Lot 1, to represent their college. Commencement Cruise is pre-commencement celebratory walk featuring decorated vehicles and groups of graduates following behind on foot from each college. Colleges will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/01/attend-the-2023-commencement-cruise-5/

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Attend the 2023 Commencement Cruise

All graduating students are invited to take part in Commencement Cruise at 3 p.m. Friday, May 12 beginning in the parking lot on the west side of campus, Lot 1, to represent their college. Commencement Cruise is pre-commencement celebratory walk featuring decorated vehicles and groups of graduates following behind on foot from each college. Colleges will…

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

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Join the Regional Institute on Aging for community event Oct. 7

The campus community is invited to an event from the Regional Institute on Aging. Reframing Aging: Connecting the Generations on National Ageism Awareness Day is from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday Oct. 7 in the Clark Room of the Marcus Welcome Center. The event will begin with coffee and a light breakfast at 8:30 am followed by a presentation at 9:00 am by Dr.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/02/join-the-regional-institute-on-aging-for-community-event-oct-7/

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Adult Learner of the Year award winners recognized

… Learning of the Year (ALOTY) ceremony where it recognized an outstanding adult learner and both a community partner and Wichita State partner who have supported adult learners on campus. The ALOTY winner was Jennifer Johnson, a junior in the elementary education program, who is balancing a heavy course load, an internship helping a fourth grade classroom…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/15/adult-learner-of-the-year-award-winners-recognized/

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Resurrected in the spirit of Halloween: Science Cafe

…Café ran for nine years before taking a long hiatus due to COVID-19. Now returning at a new venue, the reinvigorated program will begin at 7 p.m. today on WSU’s Innovation Campus at the Social Tap Drinkery in Braeburn Square near 21st and Oliver. Join Wichita’s science community for a kick-off presentation by Friends University’s Dr. Gary Branum, a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/31/resurrected-in-the-spirit-of-halloween-science-cafe/