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Landscape and Ground Maintenance recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

President Rick Muma, first gentleman Rick Case and WuShock stopped by Landscape and Ground Maintenance at Gaddis Physical Plant to recognize them as this month’s Rick Rewards recipient. President Muma and Case wished to celebrate their work in keeping the campus beautiful for our students, employees and visitors, and for all of their hard work making sure…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/04/landscape-and-ground-maintenance-recognized-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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Save the dates for the January 2025 Academic Resources Conference

Mark your calendars to join the Academic Resources Conference (ARC), Jan. 13, 2025 through Jan. 17, 2025. The sessions this year continue to include topics ranging from Blackboard to Microsoft to mandatory trainings. This upcoming semester, one of the biggest changes coming is the move away from Panopto. This means that there will be sessions dedicated to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/13/save-the-dates-for-the-january-2025-academic-resources-conference/

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You’re invited to a viewing for the Wichita State ‘College Tour’ episode

Be among the first to watch the Wichita State episode of “The College Tour” by attending the official viewing at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. RSVPs are requested by Feb. 20: wichita.edu/collegetourviewing. Check out what your fellows Shockers are up to on campus, including their recreational activities, their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/13/youre-invited-to-a-viewing-for-the-wichita-state-college-tour-episode/

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WSU Math Circle for middle school students resumes regular meetings for spring semester

WSU Math Circle resumes its weekly meetings, with the first starting at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9 in 372 Jabara Hall. Math Circle is a program for middle school students. Math Circles are education enrichment and outreach groups that bring mathematicians and mathematical scientists into direct contact with pre-college students. These students meet with math…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/03/wsu-math-circle-for-middle-school-students-resumes-regular-meetings-for-spring-semester/

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Creating a path toward counseling: Applied learning at HOPE Services

…major, has gained valuable professional and personal growth through his applied learning role with HOPE Services (Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education). As one of the first recipients of the Wichita State, State of Kansas Applied Learning Funds, Matthew emphasizes how this opportunity has provided financial stability, allowing him to live off…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/06/creating-a-path-toward-counseling-applied-learning-at-hope-services/

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Campus community is invited to a viewing for the Wichita State ‘College Tour’ episode

Be among the first to watch the Wichita State episode of “The College Tour” by attending the official viewing at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. RSVPs are requested by Feb. 20: wichita.edu/collegetourviewing. The viewing is an opportunity to see the exciting lives our students have as proud members of Shocker…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/13/campus-community-is-invited-to-a-viewing-for-the-wichita-state-college-tour-episode/

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Barton School celebrates art and innovation with Envision artists Erica Johnson and Tomiyo Tajiri

…In an effort to foster creativity and celebrate diverse artistic perspectives, Woolsey Hall featured two visually impaired artists in installations spanning the 2024-25 academic year, highlighting the transformative power of touchable and interactive art. For fall 2024, the Barton School showcased Tomiyo Tajiri’s “Negotiation Like a Forest” — an exhibition…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/08/barton-school-celebrates-art-and-innovation-with-envision-artists-erica-johnson-and-tomiyo-tajiri/

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DUE TODAY: Sexual Harassment and Prevention Training required for degree-seeking students

… end, we have partnered with EVERFI to provide the Sexual Harassment and Prevention Training. Completion of this training is required of all degree-seeking students every academic year. By this point you have received multiple emails from EVERFI that contains a link to the training. Follow the instructions in the email to access and complete the training. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/22/sexual-harassment-and-prevention-training-required-for-degree-seeking-students-2/

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Jumpstart your spring semester with F45 at Wichita State

Faculty and staff are invited to try F45 classes for free during the first week of the spring semester (Jan. 21-27). This is your chance to experience dynamic, team-based workouts designed to boost your energy, improve your fitness and elevate your work life and health. Class times: Monday-Thursday: 6:15 a.m., noon, 5:15 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Friday: 6:15 a.m.,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/17/jumpstart-your-spring-semester-with-f45-at-wichita-state/

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Elevate your career with AI insights at speaker series launch

Join Shocker alumni and friends for an afternoon of knowledge and networking at Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement’s first event in the Elevate Speaker Series. The event runs from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at Social Tap at Braeburn Square, with the panel discussion beginning at 4 p.m. Host Troy Tabor, director of innovation intelligence in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/15/elevate-your-career-with-ai-insights-at-speaker-series-launch/

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Test your luck at Shockers After Dark: Casino Night in the RSC

…Day? Shockers After Dark: Casino Night is the perfect chance to roll the dice and test your fate. Join Student Engagement & Belong from 8 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center for an unforgettable night of casino-themed fun, completely free. Take a seat at the blackjack tables, show off your skills in Texas hold…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/06/test-your-luck-at-shockers-after-dark-casino-night-in-the-rsc/

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Encourage students to apply for TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited-income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the tools and support needed to navigate the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/23/encourage-students-to-apply-for-trio-student-support-services-2/

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Join math conference on geometric analysis April 20, 21

The first Kansas Geometric Analysis Conference will be held at Wichita State April 20 and 21. The event, organized by Xiaolong Li, assistant professor of math at WSU, and Lei Ni with UC San Diego, is supported by the National Science Foundation, the Simons Foundation, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Mathematics,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/28/join-math-conference-on-geometric-analysis-april-20-21/

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Apply now for TRIO Student Support Services

TRIO Student Support Services (SSS) is dedicated to empowering first-generation and limited-income students, and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and personal goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career skill-development opportunities, SSS provides the tools and support needed to navigate the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/23/apply-now-for-trio-student-support-services/

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TRIO Student Support Services is accepting applications now

Encourage students to apply for TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). TRIO SSS is a project, 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education, dedicated to empowering first-generation, limited-income and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and career goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/27/trio-student-support-services-is-accepting-applications-now/

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Attend Shocker Madness and Tech N9ne concert Oct. 7

Shocker Madness kicks off the 2023-24 men’s and women’s basketball seasons starting at 6 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 7 in Charles Koch Arena, and this year’s event will be bigger than ever with the addition of a concert featuring hip-hop artist Tech N9ne. Doors open at 5 p.m. No tickets are required for the event, and admission and parking are available on a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/05/attend-shocker-madness-and-tech-n9ne-concert-oct-7/

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Join math conference on geometric analysis April 20, 21

The first Kansas Geometric Analysis Conference will be held at Wichita State April 20 and 21. The event, organized by Xiaolong Li, assistant professor of math at WSU, and Lei Ni with UC San Diego, is supported by the National Science Foundation, the Simons Foundation, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and the Department of Mathematics,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/17/join-math-conference-on-geometric-analysis-april-20-21-2/

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Sexual Assault Prevention training required for all degree-seeking students

Shocker students, Welcome to the 2021-2022 academic year! I hope you had a fun and productive summer. Here at WSU, we have been preparing for positive and exciting changes and growth. One area we are pleased to share is being led by Wichita State’s Office of Institutional Equity and Compliance (OIEC). Beginning this fall, OIEC is partnering with Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/23/sexual-assault-prevention-training-required-for-all-students/

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WSU IEEE to host circuit design competition March 1

…WSU Student Branch of IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers) has organized a circuit design competition for March 1 for all undergraduate students for the very first time. The winners will be nominated to participate in the IEEE Region 5 Circuit Design Competition along with a cash prize. Students can participate as a group of two people.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/16/wsu-ieee-to-host-circuit-design-competition-march-1/

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Physical therapy program sees expansion with WSU Old Town construction

…the number of students in each class from 40 to 60 students and expand the number of faculty, administrative support team members and graduate teaching assistants. The first expanded class will begin June 2024. Expanding the physical therapy program at WSU is a significant step toward meeting the growing demand for skilled physical therapists and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/17/physical-therapy-program-sees-expansion-with-wsu-old-town-construction/