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University Staff Senate invites you to join the second annual Shocker STRIVE Conference for staff development

University Staff Senate invites you to join the second annual Shocker STRIVE Conference for staff development Friday, March 14, 2025 9:00:30 AM PDT The STRIVE planning committee and Staff Senate have worked to create the Shocker STRIVE Conference as an opportunity that is flexible for any staff interested in learning while also making connections with…

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Employee self-evaluation in myPerformance is due Jan. 31

Employee self-evaluation in myPerformance is due Jan. 31 01/16/2025 03:00:00 PM Non-teaching employees, it’s time to complete the self-evaluation in myPerformance. Non-Teaching Employees, it’s time to complete your self-evaluation in myPerformance! The self-evaluation step in the performance evaluation cycle is your opportunity to provide input on your job…

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Manager Review for 2024-2025 myPerformance Evaluations is Due February 28

Manager Review for 2024-2025 myPerformance Evaluations is Due February 28 02/20/2025 03:20:25 PM Annual non-teaching employee performance evaluations for 2024-2025 are now accessible to managers to complete the Manager Review step of the myPerformance evaluation cycle. Annual non-teaching employee performance evaluations for 2024-2025 are now accessible to…

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Students experience aerospace design through annual Bronze Propeller Competition

Students experience aerospace design through competition Jessa Ragan 05/24/2018 09:37:14 AM May 24, 2018 -- Student aerospace engineering teams work hard every year to develop a functioning aircraft that will fly and complete a mission in the annual Bronze Propeller Competition. The Bronze Propeller Competition is part of a two-semester long capstone design …

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Award-Winning Widener Global Leaders Program Announces Its 4th Cohort

Award-Winning Widener Global Leaders Program Announces Its 4th Cohort Barton School of Business 10/29/2024 07:00:10 AM The Widener Global Leaders Program (WGLP) announces 12 new students have been accepted for its 2024-25 cohort. Applicants for the program reached record levels with a 23% acceptance rate. WGLP is led by the W. Frank Barton School of Business…

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Hugo Wall School Director Joins the Heartspring Program Committee, a Wichita Nonprofit Dedicated to Children with Neurodevelopmental Needs

Dr. Stephanie Newbold Joins the Heartspring Program Committee Hugo Wall School 05/27/2026 10:00:59 AM We are pleased to announce that Dr. Stephanie Newbold, Director of the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, has been appointed to the Program Committee at Heartspring. Located in Wichita, Heartspring is a dedicated therapeutic school and pediatric clinic that…

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Sedgwick County Budget Simulator Launches

Engaging the Community: Sedgwick County Budget Simulator Launches Hugo Wall School 05/13/2025 02:13:03 PM The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs is proud to announce our latest collaboration with Sedgwick County, the launch of an innovative Budget Simulator designed to enhance public engagement and transparency in the budgeting process. This interactive tool…

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Dr. Mercy O. Umeri Joins Kansas Leadership Center's Leadership Edge Program

Dr. Mercy O. Umeri Joins Kansas Leadership Center's Leadership Edge Program Hugo Wall School 06/30/2025 10:59:25 AM We are proud to announce that Dr. Mercy O. Umeri, Assistant Teaching Professor and MiniMPA Coordinator at Wichita State University's Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, has been selected to participate in the Kansas Leadership Edge Program…

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Four philosophy students hired in new paid internships program

Paid Internships in Philosophy 05/05/2026 02:51:00 PM Thanks to a generous grant from the Mellon Foundation, four philosophy students helped launch the Philosophy in Practice track of the WSU-HIREs paid internship program in Spring 2026. Summer 2026 opportunities include health humanities, pre-law, and more. Click for more details. WSU-HIREs (Humanities…

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Regent Jon Rolph to serve as next Executive-in-Residence at WSU Barton School of Business

Regent Jon Rolph to serve as next Executive-in-Residence at WSU Barton School of Business Barton School of Business 02/14/2022 02:55:38 PM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has named Jon Rolph, president and CEO of Thrive Restaurant Group and a member of the Kansas Board of Regents, its Executive-in-Residence for the spring…

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$3 million gift from J. Robert Young dedicated to WSU student success

$3 million gift from J. Robert Young dedicated to WSU student success Barton School of Business 02/23/2022 03:28:58 PM Wichita State alumnus J. Robert Young has pledged a gift of $3 million to provide resources that will help students build successful careers. Of that total, $2 million will endow the J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence Program in the W.…

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Pandora SVP of Core Technology and Barton School Alum Sunil Srivastava Delivers Keynote Presentation

WSU alumnus and technology executive returns as Barton School of Business keynote speaker Barton School of Business 04/27/2022 03:28:58 PM Sunil Srivastava is the SVP of Core Technology at Pandora. He oversees the Core Technology team, leading Pandora’s engineering and technology culture to support the growth ambitions and deliver on the digital…

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The Fab 50: Dean's Advisory Board helping transform WSU's Barton School of Business

The Fab 50: Dean's Advisory Board helping transform WSU's Barton School of Business Barton School of Business 11/11/2021 01:34:57 PM The Dean’s Advisory Board serves to advance the mission and strategic priorities of the Barton School. By sharing ideas and making recommendations, each member helps the growth and development of the school and its commitment…

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Melissa Penkava Koza: A Passion for Costuming, Education, and Community Engagement

…season will feature productions such as Waitress, Crazy for You, Disney’s Newsies, Something Rotten!, and A Grand Night for Singing. A Final Word of Advice Reflecting on her career, Penkava Koza credits her grandmother, Dorothy, for her tenacity and her favorite celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay for his structured leadership philosophy. As for aspiring costume …

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MFA Spotlight: Anthony Corraro

MFA Spotlight: Anthony Corraro School of Art, Design and Creative Industries 02/21/2024 05:17:13 PM Unveiling the Art of Impermanence: Anthony Corraro, a Tulsa native, pioneers a unique approach in his MFA journey at Wichita State University's School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. Discover how he uses hand-dyed floor dust to create intricate prints …

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MAALM Spotlight: Sherry Urton

MAALM Spotlight: Sherry Urton College of Fine Arts 02/21/2024 05:17:13 PM Sherry Urton’s path into arts leadership and management is deeply rooted in her passion for dance and community. Currently serving as Registrar & Student Life Manager at Joffrey Academy of Dance, the Official School of the Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, Sherry will graduate with her MA in …

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Honoring Creativity, Culture, and Community: Dr. Lori Santos Named Western Region Higher Art Educator for 2025

Honoring Creativity, Culture, and Community: Dr. Lori Santos Named Western Region Higher Art Educator for 2025 College of Fine Arts 03/10/2025 04:17:13 PM Dr. Lori Santos, Associate Professor of Art Education at Wichita State University, has been named the 2025 Western Region Higher Art Educator by the National Art Education Association (NAEA). Recognized…

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Alumn Spotlight: Cosima Le Returns to WSU as Recruitment and Communication Specialist

Alumn Spotlight: Cosima Le Returns to WSU as Recruitment and Communication Specialist Emily Rueda - CFA Student Communications Assistant 03/28/2025 05:17:13 PM Discover how Wichita State alumna Cosima Le brings creativity and student engagement full circle in her role as Recruitment and Communication Specialist for the School of Digital Arts. Cosima Le…

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ADCI MFA Spotlight: Zoë Gillis

ADCI MFA Spotlight: Zoë Gillis School of Art, Design and Creative Industries 03/29/2024 05:17:13 PM Zoë Gillis’ work challenges the accuracy of memory through layered reconstruction of images. Originally from Eureka, Kansas, Zoë is graduating with her MFA in Studio Art with a concentration in printmaking from Wichita State University’s School of Art, Design,…

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From Classroom to Concert Hall: Elyssa Astegiano's Musical Evolution at WSU

From Classroom to Concert Hall: Elyssa Astegiano's Musical Evolution at WSU The School of Music 04/16/2024 08:17:13 AM Experience Elyssa Astegiano's transformative journey at Wichita State University (WSU), where her pursuit of a master's degree in Music Performance has shaped her into a versatile artist and educator. From winning the Concerto-Aria…

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