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FARE Faculty Support Network meets Thursday to discuss academic freedom

With news of university firings in other states, faculty may feel a sense of uncertainty and anxiety about academic freedom in their research and teaching. Join Rhonda Lewis, community psychology professor, for a facilitated conversation about this topic from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 in 102C McKinley Hall. Coffee, beverages and light snacks will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/21/fare-faculty-support-network-meets-thursday-to-discuss-academic-freedom/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training for students deadline extended to Feb. 7

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/13/title-ix-civil-rights-training-for-students-deadline-extended-to-feb-7/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training for students’ final deadline is Feb. 28

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/07/title-ix-civil-rights-training-for-students-final-deadline-is-feb-28/

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URCAF abstract submissions are now open

The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) will be held on April 24 in Woolsey Hall. Abstract applications for the forum are due by April 8. Review the website for more information. For questions about URCAF, email undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/26/urcaf-abstract-submissions-are-now-open/

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UReCA hosts first Lunch & Learn of the fall 2025 semester

Join the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Hub’s (UReCA) first Lunch & Learn session of the semester from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 in Ablah Library, Digital Scholars Commons. This event is open to the campus community. Enjoy a catered dessert and gain valuable information from the three panelists: Dr. Sara Mata, Samuel Paunetto and Dr.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/04/ureca-hosts-first-lunch-learn-of-the-fall-2025-semester/

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Attend Savvy Scholar workshop on Endnote and make citing and referencing easier

Improve your research skills and tackle academic challenges by attending the next Savvy Scholar workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10 at Ablah Library. Learn to use EndNote to import, organize and share citations, and how to seamlessly insert them into Microsoft Word in multiple citation styles.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/03/attend-savvy-scholar-workshop-on-endnote-and-make-citing-and-referencing-easier/

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Begin your entrepreneurial journey over lunch with ‘Naming Your Trademark’

Learn search strategies for existing marks and logos with discussion of what the application process looks like at the Entrepreneurship Research Lunch and Learn from noon to 1 p.m. April 2 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). Feel free to bring your own lunch and make it a productive break. This session is free and open to all.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/13/begin-your-entrepreneurial-journey-over-lunch-with-naming-your-trademark/

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Attend upcoming intro to R statistical computing online Savvy Scholar workshop online

Improve your research skills and tackle academic challenges by attending this week’s Savvy Scholar workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 online. Join Ablah Library’s new data librarian in exploring R, a powerful and flexible open-source (i.e., free) tool for reading data, analyzing results and creating visualizations.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/25/attend-upcoming-intro-to-r-statistical-computing-online-savvy-scholar-workshop-online/

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Attend Savvy Scholar workshop and get started with ArcGIS Online

Improve your research skills and tackle academic challenges by attending this week’s Savvy Scholar workshop from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 online. Start learning geographic information systems (GIS) with ArcGIS Online. Participants will learn about finding data and making attractive and informative maps with an easy-to-use interface.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/11/attend-savvy-scholar-workshop-and-get-started-with-arcgis-online/

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WSU’s 2025 annual report highlights key areas of interest and growth for the university

Wichita State is more than a campus where students learn and study. It’s a place to solve problems, to do research, to forge a pathway to a better tomorrow. It is a community where the dreamers, doers and Shockers of the future are encouraged to push boundaries, think critically and pursue their passions. Read more in the latest Wichita State annual report…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/26/wsus-2025-annual-report-highlights-key-areas-of-interest-and-growth-for-the-university/

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Shocker ID perks: University Libraries

Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to study, need help with research or just finding a new book to read, students have access to thousands of materials in Ablah Library. Does the library not have what you need? You can also borrow from libraries across the country, all for free, using Interlibrary Loans. You can also reserve private study spaces for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/03/shocker-id-perks-university-libraries-2/

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion candidate presentations open to campus community

Candidates for a new Visiting Teaching Professor, who will also be Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Cohen Honors College, will make presentations open to the campus community 2-3 p.m. at the Rhatigan Student Center in Room 265. The presentations are open to the campus community and will occur on the following dates: May 25 May 26 June 1…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/19/diversity-equity-and-inclusion-in-honors-presentations-open-to-the-campus-community/

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Episode 22 – Bobby Berry

Join President Rick Muma when he talks to Dr. Bobby Berry, assistant dean and assistant professor for the College of Applied Studies, about serving students and his research and work with first-generation students. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode, President Rick Muma will talk with…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/episode-22-bobby-berry/

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Winners of 3MT competition 2025 have been announced

The winners of Wichita State’s annual Three Minute Thesis (3MT) competition, held Nov. 7, have been announced. The event showcased innovative research by graduate students, who were tasked with presenting their complex work in just three minutes to a general audience. First place: Setareh Darvishi, a doctoral student in industrial engineering, earned the top…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/12/winners-of-3mt-competition-2025-have-been-announced/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training for faculty and staff deadline extended to Feb. 7

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/13/title-ix-civil-rights-training-for-faculty-and-staff-deadline-extended-to-feb-7/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training for faculty and staff’s final deadline is Feb. 28

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/07/title-ix-civil-rights-training-for-faculty-and-staffs-final-deadline-is-feb-28/

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Initiatives

Our core efforts focus on identifying, aligning and exploiting applied research and development to enable the Warfighters of tomorrow to be ready to deploy, fight and win decisively against any adversary on the multi-domain battlespace.Workforce DevelopmentSTEM InitiativesAdvanced TrainingMentoringProgram ManagementSub-ContractingTechnology…

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Shockers are invited to sign up for Qualtrics project consulting sessions

Attendees can sign up for 20-minute consults to discuss surveys, research projects, Qualtrics projects and similar items regardless of skill level. The consultations will be held from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 in 302 Woolsey Hall. Prior registration is required, as space is limited. This workshop is a great opportunity for: Graduate students…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/09/shockers-are-invited-to-sign-up-for-qualtrics-project-consulting-sessions/

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Join this year’s GRASP Symposium for keynote speaker Dylan Thiessen

At this year’s Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects Symposium (GRASP) is keynote speaker Dylan Thiessen, MBA, who will be speaking from 12:30 to 1:15 p.m. Friday, April 11 in 306 Rhatigan Student Center, West Beggs Ballroom Dylan is an innovation design leader at Koch, Inc. and will discuss continuous learning. More information and his abstract:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/09/join-this-years-grasp-symposium-for-keynote-speaker-dylan-thiessen/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training required for students

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/17/title-ix-civil-rights-training-required-for-students/