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Celebrate the life of Dharam Vir Chopra

…Statistics and Physics and son Sandeep Chopra as they remember the life of professor Dharam Vir Chopra at 10 a.m. Dec. 3 at Jabara Building (Room 128). Chopra served on the WSU faculty from August 1967 until his death on Sept. 14, 2020. The event will be streamed live on Zoom for those who cannot attend in-person. The department is collecting…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/23/celebrate-the-life-of-dharam-vir-chopra/

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Turn in URCA proposals by April 1

Proposals are due to the Office of Research for University Research/Creative Award (URCA) projects no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 1. The URCA provides faculty funding of up to $4,500 to retool or reestablish productive research, creative projects, or as seed money to develop pilot data where external funding is available. Proposers must work with a grant…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/25/turn-in-urca-proposals-by-april-1/

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Tour upgraded spaces at Ablah Library

Students, faculty and staff are invited to come and tour the new library spaces during a tour 4-4:45 p.m. Aug. 25 and at noon-12:45 p.m. Sept. 2 at the Ablah Library. Participants can meet their guide at the circulation desk located in Ablah Library. The tour includes the new 24-hour study room, Lightboard Studio, virtual reality zone, 3D printers, focus…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/15/tour-upgraded-spaces-at-ablah-library/

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Visit the Holmes Museum of Anthropology

…over the world. All of the exhibits were created by students and new exhibits are installed every spring semester. The collection is also available for research by students and faculty. The Holmes Museum of Anthropology is located in Neff Hall. The main gallery is located on the first floor, and there are exhibit cases and photo exhibits throughout the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/23/visit-the-holmes-museum-of-anthropology/

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The Office of Academic Affairs interviews third dean candidate for the College of Engineering

… professor and head, Industrial Engineering and Management, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Oklahoma State University, will be on campus on June 3 and June 4. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a public forum at 4 p.m. June 3 at the Rhatigan Student Center in Room 266. The forum will also be streamed live on YouTube.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/28/the-office-of-academic-affairs-to-interview-three-dean-candidates-for-the-college-of-engineering/

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Damyin Allmond: Launching his future in aerospace engineering

…took flight. “I fell in love with space and knew from that moment on that I would do anything in my power to become an engineer to work on spacecraft and help the advancement of space travel and exploration,” Damyin said.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/13/damyin-allmond-launching-his-future-in-aerospace-engineering/

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University Research/Creative Award proposals due Oct.7

University Research/Creative Award (URCA) proposals are due to the Office of Research at 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. The URCA provides funding of up to $4,500 for faculty to retool or reestablish productive research/creative projects, or as seed money to develop pilot data where external funding is available. To qualify, proposers must work with an Office of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/06/university-research-creative-award-proposals-due-oct-7/

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Volunteer with Wu Crew this fall

The Wu Crew is seeking volunteers to read once a week virtually to third-grade students from Gordon Parks Elementary School in fall 2021. The Wu Crew is comprised of student, faculty and staff volunteers serving either as a group or individually with various organizations in Wichita. This effort is part of a partnership between Wichita State University’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/27/volunteer-with-wu-crew-this-fall/

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Join Rising to the Challenge Virtual Workshop series

The Community Engagement Institute invites faculty and staff to the 2022 Rising to the Challenge virtual workshop series. Participants can join each individual or all of these interactive and free workshops centered on navigating challenges with resilience and intention. The sessions begin at 11 a.m. and last 60 minutes during the following dates: Aug. 24,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/11/join-rising-to-the-challenge-virtual-workshop-series/

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Strategic Communications seminar delayed to 10:30 a.m. today

Thank you for registering for the sixth annual Strategic Communications marketing and communications seminar for WSU faculty and staff to be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon, today, Feb. 3, via Zoom. Here are a few things you need to know: The keynote speaker is Misty Bruckner, director for the Public Policy Management Center. Bruckner will provide an overview…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/03/strategic-communications-seminar-delayed-to-10-a-m-today/

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Cadman seeks art show applications

…The Cadman accepts proposals from degree-seeking students wanting to exhibit their work solo, group shows with several students, or groups sponsored by student groups, clubs, or faculty and staff. All proposals must be art oriented, and there is no limit on the style of art displayed. Applicants will interview with a selection committee on the evening of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/26/cadman-seeks-art-show-applications/

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SGA presents Diversity Week: One campus, many people, embracing diversity

…in partnership with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, is proud to announce that we will be hosting the first annual Diversity Week from Sept. 13-17. We invite all students, faculty and staff to join us for a week full of events and unity for the opportunity to come together and learn more about one another. The goal is to start and continue…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/23/sga-presents-diversity-week-one-campus-many-people-embracing-diversity/

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Volunteers requested for Wu’s Big Event

Students, staff, faculty, individuals, groups and organizations are invited to volunteer for Wu’s Big Event beginning with a check-in 8:30-8:50 a.m. at the Beggs Ballroom located on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC). Wu’s Big Event is Wichita State’s largest one-day volunteer event. The check-in will be followed by a light breakfast and a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/30/volunteers-requested-for-wus-big-event/

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WSU’s Regional Institute on Aging hosting Intergenerational Teaching Panel

… for Promoting Intergenerational Teaching At WSU: Promoting Age-Inclusiveness” 4-6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 142). The event is open to all students, faculty and staff. The panel will feature renowned experts Joann Montepare, Fuss Center for Research on Aging and Intergenerational Studies at Lasell University, and Wichita State…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/08/wsus-regional-institute-on-aging-hosting-intergenerational-teaching-panel/

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Sign up to judge the WISE group activity

The College of Engineering is seeking faculty and staff from across the university to serve as group activity judges for the college’s annual Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE) 9-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 19 at the Rhatigan Student Center (room 142). If you are interested in judging, please sign up by Nov. 12. Judges do not need to have a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/30/sign-up-to-judge-the-wise-group-activity/

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Research workshops focus on grant proposals

Fran Cook from the Wichita State Office of Research will host two virtual workshops for faculty and staff about improving writing grant proposals. The workshops are scheduled as follows: Writing Proposals — Learn the basics of proposal writing for grants at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 2. For more information or to attend, contact proposals@wichita.edu or sign up…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/25/attend-wsu-office-of-research-workshops/

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Congratulating Elizabeth King on 30 years at Wichita State

… the university and managing the WSU Foundation. King marked her 30th anniversary at Wichita State on July 29. When she arrived in 1991 to become vice president for university advancement, she was the school’s second female vice president as well as its youngest. She had moved to Wichita to marry her husband, Don King, who owns a construction company. After …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/congratulating-elizabeth-king-on-30-years-at-wichita-state/

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Shocker Success Center will create a home away from home

Wichita State University has thousands of faculty and staff members dedicated to creating a successful experience for every student who steps on campus. But often, they don’t see the full impact that dedication has on the lives of students. The Shocker Success Center will consolidate these offices in the center of campus, enabling them to better serve WSU…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/02/shocker-success-center-will-create-a-home-away-from-home/

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WSU Office of Research Workshops are available online and on-demand

…WSU Research Workshop webpage. Other recorded presentations include: Introduction to the Research Office, Institutional Review Board, Data Security, Internal Funding through the Faculty Support Committee, and applying to National Institutes of Health (NIH) and National Science Foundation (NSF). Please email proposals@wichita.edu if you have any difficulty …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/26/wsu-office-of-research-workshops-are-available-online-and-on-demand/

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WSU’s Physical Therapy department requesting adult participants for research study

Students and faculty from Wichita State’s Physical Therapy Department is looking for adult participants between the ages of 40 and 60 for a research study comparing balance differences in this population and how it varies with age. The study will be a one-time test of two balance outcome measures completed in 30 minutes at Ahlberg Hall on the main campus or …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/06/wsus-physical-therapy-department-requesting-adult-participants-for-research-study/