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World Trade Council of Wichita dinner focuses on Russia-Ukraine

The World Trade Council of Wichita, Center for International Business Advancement and the International Business Studies Association are hosting the first dinner program in the COVID era on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and its aftermath on Friday, April 8. Reservations are required and can be made with the link below. The issue is both evolving and topical…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/23/world-trade-council-of-wichita-dinner-focuses-on-russia-ukraine/

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Students can learn more about the Library Research Award at informational session

The Library Research Award recognizes students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). There are two $1,000 prizes, one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students awarded annually at the conclusion of the spring…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/30/students-can-learn-more-about-the-library-research-award-at-informational-session/

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Project 1104: Attend pre-game tailgate for men’s basketball home opener

…at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 and are hosting a pre-game tailgate at 4:30 p.m. at the Shocker Hall Courtyard for food, games and a DJ. Free shirts will be available for the first 500 people in the student section at Charles Koch Arena.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/29/project-1104-attend-pre-game-tailgate-for-mens-basketball-home-opener/

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Vote early with the Shockers Vote Coalition

…rides to an early voting location to vote. Free bus rides will be available throughout the day to give you rides to the polls beginning at 10 a.m. through 5 p.m. Meet on the first floor of the RSC to learn more about voting early and to catch your ride to vote early. For more information email civicengagement@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7016.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/24/vote-early-with-the-shockers-vote-coalition/

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New faculty invited to FARE Social Hour Nov. 10 at Social Tap

Faculty in their first two years at WSU are invited to join a casual social hour(s) with the Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence (FARE) from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 at Social Tap in Braeburn Square. Order yourself a drink, appetizer, dinner or even just water and come get to know your colleagues. Come and go as needed. Email…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/04/new-faculty-invited-to-fare-social-hour-nov-10-at-social-tap/

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MCLL department congratulates winners of Kansas City Japanese Contest

This year, Japanese-language students from Wichita State competed in the annual Heart of America Japan-America Society’s Japanese Contest held March 9 at Johnson County Community College. The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (MCLL) and Japanese program congratulates the winners: Caleb Buhler won first prize for the speech…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/20/mcll-department-congratulates-winners-of-kansas-city-japanese-contest/

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Register for 2026 Ad Astra Conference

Register for the upcoming 2026 Ad Astra Conference on Jan. 30 here at Wichita State. The Ad Astra Conference brings first-generation students from colleges and universities across Kansas and the surrounding states together for a common experience with a desired outcome of greater persistence to graduation. The featured speaker is Dr. Teresa L. Clounch (Dr.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/03/register-for-2026-ad-astra-conference/

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FARE will host tenure and promotion panel for new faculty Dec. 3

Faculty in their first three years as WSU are invited to join the Office of Faculty Advancement, Retention, and Excellence’s (FARE) New Faculty On-Ramp from noon to 1:30 p.m. Dec. 3 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room for a panel on tenure and promotion for tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty. The panel will feature faculty from across the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/18/fare-will-host-tenure-and-promotion-panel-for-new-faculty-dec-3/

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Gonzalo Neira Maquilon: Alumnus, advocate and ambassador of change in human resources

…Driven to serve his community, he earned certificates in community psychology and human factors while attaining his bachelor’s degrees at Wichita State. Later that year, he began his master’s degree in industrial and organizational psychology and graduated from Meredith College in Raleigh, North Carolina. Since graduating from Meredith College in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/05/gonzalo-neira-maquilon-alumnus-advocate-and-ambassador-of-change-in-human-resources/

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Visit the ‘Scholarship Tips’ workshop by Shocker Financial Wellness Nov. 12

…by Shocker Financial Wellness any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Students who attend three of the first four workshops this semester and complete one budgeting appointment with a peer coach are entered in a drawing for a free spring tuition scholarship. The scholarship is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/03/visit-the-scholarship-tips-workshop-by-shocker-financial-wellness-nov-12/

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Faculty and staff are invited to annual WSU Holiday Party Dec. 3

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case cordially invite you to the Wichita State Holiday Party from 2 to 5 p.m. Dec. 3 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Shirley Beggs Ballroom. The President’s Executive Team will greet faculty and staff, and attendees will receive a complimentary holiday glass while supplies last (one per person). The holiday…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/31/faculty-and-staff-are-invited-to-annual-wsu-holiday-party-dec-3/

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Flu vaccines now available at Student Health Services, including pop-up clinics Nov. 20/24

…flu vaccine before cold and flu season. Student Health Services is also hosting two upcoming pop-up flu shot clinics: 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20 and Monday, Nov. 24 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/18/flu-vaccines-now-available-at-student-health-services-including-pop-up-clinics-nov-20/

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University Police Department calls on campus to stock the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker this Valentine’s Day

The Wichita State University Police Department is calling on Shocker Nation to help spread the love for Valentine’s Day this year by stocking the Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker. Now through Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, UPD is stuffing a squad car at the University Police Department building at Mid Campus Drive and Research Place, where you can drop off…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/17/university-police-department-calls-on-campus-to-stock-kiah-duggins-shocker-support-locker-this-valentines-day/

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Learn more about the Library Research Award at informational session Feb. 12

The Library Research Award recognizes students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). There are two $1,000 prizes, one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students awarded annually at the conclusion of the spring…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/28/learn-more-about-the-library-research-award-at-informational-session-feb-12/

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Academic Affairs to host best-selling author and former White House deputy director of Hispanic media for talk

The campus community will have the chance to hear from Alejandra Campoverdi, author of the awarding-winning memoir, “First Gen,” at a featured speaker event on campus. Campoverdi will discuss her memoir at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom. A best-selling author, Campoverdi has received national acclaim for “First Gen,” …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/29/academic-affairs-to-host-best-selling-author-and-former-white-house-deputy-director-of-hispanic-media-for-talk/

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Head basketball coach, Paul Mills, invites public to attend open practice

…Paul Mills, invites the public to attend an open practice at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17 inside Charles Koch Arena. There is no cost to attend. This will be an opportunity to get a first look at the team while those interested in season tickets can speak directly with sales representatives to scout out seats for the upcoming year. WSU faculty and staff are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/12/head-basketball-coach-paul-mills-invites-public-to-attend-open-practice/

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Interior and exterior walls start to form final shape of the Wichita Biomedical Campus

…are starting to fill in the shape of Phase 1 of the Wichita Biomedical Campus. Additionally, the skeleton of the interior walls and starting to be installed, and some of the first staircases are being built in the interior of the building Follow along with the construction by watching the continuous livestream of the construction site online. Phase 1…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/11/interior-and-exterior-walls-start-to-form-final-shape-of-the-wichita-biomedical-campus/

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Applied learning highlight: Golam Morshed Khan

… part of Wichita State’s CARE Team, Student Outreach and Support’s mission is to support Shockers by providing resources and care. As a student assistant, Khan was the first connection between Shockers in need and the CARE Team, honing his soft skills in every interaction. With a mix of responsibilities, he was discreet when handling students’ private…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/06/applied-learning-highlight-golam-morshed-khan/

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Shocker women’s bowling earns runner-up at Destination Orlando

Wichita State defeated seven top-20 ranked teams and rattled off eight consecutive wins on its way to a runner-up finish at Destination Orlando, the first regular season tournament of the season. Aleesha Oden (230.8 average) and Sara Duque Jiménez (220.2) snagged spots on the All-Tournament team to lead Wichita State individually. Morgan Kline (195.0),…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/27/shocker-womens-bowling-earns-runner-up-at-destination-orlando/

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Confirm your interest for WSU Day at Wichita Riverfest by Feb. 17

…build a high-energy Shocker Zone designed to spark curiosity, celebrate innovation and connect thousands of visitors with the incredible people and programs across WSU at this year’s FutureFest on June 6. All colleges, departments and divisions are invited to host an engagement footprint in the Shocker Zone. Confirm your interest by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/12/confirm-your-interest-for-wsu-day-at-futurefest-by-feb-17/