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Stay engaged on campus by picking up your SAC event listing

Interested in attending some fun on and off-campus events hosted by the Student Activities Council? Come and pick up your event listing from any tabling sessions, SAC-ran events or in 216 Rhatigan Student Center, Student Engagement & Belonging office. The event listing displays all of the SAC’s planned events for the semester. Questions? Email…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/30/stay-engaged-on-campus-by-picking-up-your-sac-event-listing/

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Past Graduate School Events

…all our graduates! For details regarding commencement, please see the WSU commencement page. Fall 2022 WELCOME WEEK ACTIVITIES: AUGUST 11 • ONLINE GRADUATE SCHOOL: WHAT TO EXPECT Find out what it's like to be an online student at WSU. Zoom, 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. AUGUST 15 • FIRST-GENERATION GRADUATE STUDENT TIPS & TRICKS Round table discussion for…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/graduate_school/current-students/pastpds.php

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America’s Got Talent hypnotist, Chris Jones, coming to campus Feb. 6

Prepare for a mind bending journey with Chris Jones where comedy and hypnosis collide at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. This Student Activities Council event is free to WSU students with their Shocker IDs, $5 for WSU faculty/staff and $8 for general public. Cash and card payments will be taken at the door for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/26/americas-got-talent-hypnotist-chris-jones-coming-to-campus-feb-6/

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All employees are required to complete annual conflict of interest disclosure

Pursuant to Kansas Board of Regents and WSU Policy, all employees are required to annually disclose certain external interests, activities and consulting arrangements. The university has an internal platform designed for the collection and review of all such disclosures. The platform can be found in the myWSU portal under “Employee Required Training.”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/01/all-employees-are-required-to-complete-annual-conflict-of-interest-disclosure/

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UBMS Handbook

…in the college of their choice, and ultimately graduate from that college within six years of high school graduation. All programming efforts will be in-person with some online activities when necessary. The UBMS program uses a multifaceted approach to building student academic, social, and leadership skills. We have decided and research supports that the…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/TRIO/upward_bound_math_science/UBMS-Handbook/index.php

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Attend SAC events, get entered to win prizes

Looking for something to do on campus — and a shot at winning free stuff while you’re at it? The Student Activities Council is bringing the energy all semester long with hypnotists, dance parties, bingo, trivia and more. And here’s the best part: attend at least five SAC events this semester, and you’ll automatically be entered to win one of three prize…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/12/attend-sac-events-get-entered-to-win-prizes/

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New HealthQuest provider in 2023

… through the State Employee Health Plan can earn a premium discount worth $480 annually, and HSA/HRA rewards dollars up to $500 per year, just by participating and logging healthy activities throughout the year. HealthQuest by Marathon is a program that rewards State of Kansas Employee Health Plan (SEHP) participants for completing activities that promote…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/19/new-healthquest-provider-in-2023/

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2022 Research Showcase

Fairmount College departments showcases research and creative activity Fairmount College's 18 departments showcased the research and creative works of their faculty at a public event April 22. “Research is one of the strengths of our college. Last year all 18 departments participated in external grant proposals, and our publication output is high,” Andrew…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/2022ResShow.php

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Research

Ongoing Research Projects Secondary Data Analysis Modelling BMI: Using the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), we are investigating factors affecting obesity. Demographic, behavioral, and social determinants of health variables are used to predict body mass index (BMI). The NHANES is a publicly available dataset without identifiers.…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/convergence_sciences/ihd/research.php

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Legal careers and research areas focus of Wichita State’s Constitution Week

Legal careers and research areas focus of Wichita State’s Constitution Week Wendee Grady, assistant general counsel and legal foundation director of the Kansas Farm Bureau, is the featured speaker during Wichita State University’s Constitution Week events. Grady will deliver “Opportunities in Rural and Agricultural Law” at 2 p.m., Sept. 13 in room 266 of the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/Const2021.php

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Legal careers and research areas focus of Wichita State’s Constitution Week

Legal careers and research areas focus of Wichita State’s Constitution Week Wendee Grady, assistant general counsel and legal foundation director of the Kansas Farm Bureau, is the featured speaker during Wichita State University’s Constitution Week events. Grady will deliver “Opportunities in Rural and Agricultural Law” at 2 p.m., Sept. 13 in room 266 of the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/Const2021.php

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Spring course spotlight: Get down to business in Exploring the World of Business

In Exploring the World of Business (BADM 100), learn more about business innovation, how markets operate, entrepreneurial activities and socially responsible business decisions. Multiple class times are available, including fully online options. You can add classes to your spring schedule now through Monday, Jan. 26.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/06/spring-course-spotlight-get-down-to-business-in-exploring-the-world-of-business/

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Words With A Wise Guy #17 – Scott Ufford

…different this week. Scott Ufford is a Wichita State Track & Field alumni who currently works as a lawyer in Wichita. For the month of April he took suggestions to do 30 different activities – one a day – for an entire month. Some were very difficult, some were easy, all were unique. Fun conversation and a great distraction during these trying times!

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/words-with-a-wise-guy-17-scott-ufford/

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Jesus “Jesse” Magaña

Veterans who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam were key leaders in early Latino civil rights activities. They included figures like Jesus “Jesse” Magaña, a Kanopolis cattleman. A veteran of World War II, Magaña served as state chair of the Kansas branch of the American G.I. Forum and was also national vice chairman and treasurer of the Department of…

https://somos.wichita.edu/en/jesus-jesse-magana/

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WSU Spark Society is open for new members

…the Spark Scholarship Fund. Join to make cross-campus connections and stay for the friendship and good times. Membership includes the opportunity to attend Spark events and activities organized by these interest groups: Book Club Friends & Food Lunch Bunch New Members Theatre Go to the WSU Spark Society membership page for eligibility conditions and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/15/wsu-spark-society-is-open-for-new-members/

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Get help with your entering your FAAR at come-and-go sessions

Attend these come-and-go events where you can work on entering Faculty Annual Activity Report (FAAR) activities or ask questions and learn more about the new Watermark Faculty Success program. Each event is held in 217 Ablah Library: 1:30-4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26 1-4 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2 9 a.m.-noon Thursday, Dec. 12 Questions in the meantime? See the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/21/get-help-with-your-entering-your-faar-at-come-and-go-sessions/

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Barton School Travel Funding Guidelines

… faculty and staff is important to the execution of our mission, and for recruiting and retaining high performing faculty and staff. The School encourages professional development activities and provides financial support to faculty and staff. The following pertain to the purpose, allocation, and use of funds for professional development. Purpose of Funding:…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/facultyandstaff/travelfundingguidelines.php

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Share Welcomefest events with your students

Welcomefest takes place during the first four weeks of the spring semester and features dozens of activities designed to help students kick off the new year and get connected on campus. Popular programs for new and returning Shockers include Winter Welcome Jan. 22, the Involvement Fair Jan. 29 and a variety of social, cultural and involvement-focused events.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/20/share-welcomefest-events-with-your-students/

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Teaching Tomorrow’s final issue for 2025 is out

December’s Teaching Tomorrow issue is ready for you. This issue features a variety of activities and strategies instructors around campus use in their own classrooms. It is perfect for a comfy winter read as you take a well-deserved break.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/12/19/teaching-tomorrows-final-issue-for-2025-is-out/

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Attend Welcomefest events to help you get connected to campus

Welcomefest takes place during the first four weeks of the spring semester and features dozens of activities designed to help you kick off the new year and get connected on campus. Popular programs for new and returning Shockers include Winter Welcome from 3 to 6 p.m. Jan. 22 in front of Shocker Hall, the Involvement Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/20/attend-welcomefest-events-to-help-you-get-connected-to-campus/