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Department of Biomedical Engineering to host CEO of biotechnology company for lecture

The Department of Biomedical Engineering within the College of Engineering is hosting Dr. A.J. Mellott, the CEO of Overland Park-based biotechnology company, Ronawk, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 in 134 Woolsey Hall. Mellott will present “Generating Tissue-Mimetic Environments to Accelerate Next-Generation Therapies: A Journey from Academia to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/10/department-of-biomedical-engineering-to-host-ceo-of-biotechnology-company-for-lecture/

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March’s ‘Forward Together’ podcast features Bobby Berry

…sure to catch the latest episode of the “Forward Together” podcast. 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. Watch the episode online or listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/13/marchs-forward-together-podcast-features-bobby-berry/

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Black History Month faculty profile: Valerie Thompson

Dr. Valerie J. Thompson is an assistant professor Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies. Her experiences as a practitioner in higher education — and her lens as a Black woman scholar — help inform how she sees the world. Black History Month provides an opportunity for contemplation, learning and raising awareness about the extensive and varied history…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/black-history-month-faculty-profile-valerie-thompson/

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Texas Shocker Spotlight: Alex Day

Alex Day, from Austin, recommends Wichita State University because of its supportive faculty and its College of Health Professions. She enjoys Wichita’s music scene and exploring the downtown science center Exploration Place, located on the Arkansas River. Shockers come from all over, and students from selected major metropolitan areas in Arkansas, Colorado,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/12/texas-shocker-spotlight-alex-day/

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Wichita State legend, Dr. George Gibson, returns to campus to give opera theater masterclass

Wichita State legend and College of Fine Arts Hall of Fame teacher, director and artist, Dr. George Gibson, will return to give three days of coaching sessions and masterclasses from April 15 to April 17. A public masterclass will be given from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 17 in room C-107 Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Dr. Gibson taught voice and was the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/11/wichita-state-legend-dr-george-gibson-returns-to-campus-to-give-opera-theater-masterclass/

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Eligible students will soon be awarded associate degrees on the road to their bachelor’s degrees

… they pursue their bachelor’s degree. The degree is awarded to celebrate their achievement of making it halfway to their bachelor’s. The AA degree exists under the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Students can contact the Registrar’s Office at 316-978-3055 for further information about the process.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/01/eligible-students-will-soon-be-awarded-associate-degrees-on-the-road-to-their-bachelors-degrees/

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WSU Math Circle resumes regular meetings for spring semester

…of math, 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 professionals in an informal setting, after school or on weekends, to work on interesting problems or topics in mathematics. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/06/wsu-math-circle-resumes-regular-meetings-for-spring-semester/

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New $100,000 scholarship established by the Barton School of Business alum

…Young, a retired managing partner at The CapStreet Group, to create a new Barton School scholarship for business students with financial needs. Young was a first-generation college student who graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from WSU while married and working full-time. “I believe that affordable and accessible…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/05/new-100000-scholarship-established-by-the-barton-school-of-business-alum/

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Attend the fall 2023 Engineering Open House

The College of Engineering is hosting its fall 2023 Engineering Open House event from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8 in the John Bardo Center. Freshmen will feature their projects on the first floor from 10 a.m. to noon, with senior design projects and other student projects on the second and third floors for the length of the event. Students, staff,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/04/attend-the-fall-2023-engineering-open-house/

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Join celebration of National TRIO & GEAR UP Day Feb. 16

The Office of Special Programs (College Readiness and Retention Programs) is celebrating the National TRIO and GEAR UP Day 2024 at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 16 in Woolsey Hall. Wichita State has nine TRIO programs and two GEAR UP programs such as Upward Bound, Talent Search, Student Support Services, Veterans Upward Bound, Educational Opportunity Centers and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/16/join-celebration-of-national-trio-gear-up-day-feb-16/

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Watkins Visiting Professor discusses intersections of mathematics, literature, art

Sarah Hart is a mathematician, author and professor of geometry at Gresham College, London. She is the third featured speaker in the Watkins Visiting Professor series and will present two public lectures examining the intersections of mathematics, literature and art: “A Mathematical Journey Through Literature,” at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 8 in 211 Hubbard Hall “The …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/31/watkins-visiting-professor-discusses-intersections-of-mathematics-literature-art/

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Faculty Senate nominations are now open

…Senate to serve a two-year term starting in the 2024-25 academic year. University-wide at-large senators represent the faculty of the entire university, not just a specific college or division. The Faculty Senate meets twice a month during the regular academic year from 3:30-5 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. All faculty are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/15/faculty-senate-nominations-are-now-open-2/

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Faculty Senate nominations are now open

…Senate to serve a two-year term starting in the 2024-25 academic year. University-wide at-large senators represent the faculty of the entire university, not just a specific college or division. The Faculty Senate meets twice a month during the regular academic year from 3:30-5 p.m. on the second and fourth Mondays of the month. All faculty are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/05/faculty-senate-nominations-are-now-open/

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Submit your application for 2024-25 FAFSA

…time to complete the new and improved 2024-25 Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The FAFSA helps students unlock thousands of dollars to help fund their college education. The new FAFSA form will be shorter and more intuitive. It will change how federal aid eligibility is calculated, broadening the number of students who qualify for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/10/submit-your-application-for-2024-25-fafsa/

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Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss mitochondria and disease

Vamsi Mootha, M.D., professor of systems biology and medicine at Harvard Medical School, is the second featured speaker in the Watkins Visiting Professor series. Join Fairmount College for his public seminar, “Mitochondria and oxygen: from evolutionary origins to human disease,” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 26 in 208 Hubbard Hall. His separate scientific…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/19/watkins-visiting-professor-to-discuss-mitochondria-and-disease/

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Upward Bound Math Science summer job opportunity informational Feb. 29

… Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) summer Tutor Counselor positions. This is an opportunity to mentor and tutor first-generation high school students who go through the UBMS summer college simulation. Upward Bound Math Science is seeking individuals who enjoy working with youth, are motivated and have good leadership qualities. The position will be held from …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/upward-bound-math-science-summer-job-opportunity-informational-feb-29/

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MCLL department congratulates winners of Kansas City Japanese Contest

…year, Japanese-language students from Wichita State competed in the annual Heart of America Japan-America Society’s Japanese Contest held March 9 at Johnson County Community College. The Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (MCLL) and Japanese program congratulates the winners: Caleb Buhler won first prize for the speech…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/20/mcll-department-congratulates-winners-of-kansas-city-japanese-contest/

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Join OSAT and ISLE for ADHD workshop March 28

…of Student Accommodations and Testing (OSAT) and Intervention Services & Leadership in Education (ISLE) will offer a workshop, “ADHD is Real/Realistic Solutions for Managing College Life and ADHD,” from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 28 in 141 Woolsey Hall, Fidelity Bank Ballroom. The workshop will cover social/emotional issues, combatting negative…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/27/join-osat-and-isle-for-adhd-workshop-march-28/

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Engineering Research Symposium winners announced

On Friday, Nov. 17, participating College of Engineering students presented their research during the annual Engineering Research Symposium in the John Bardo Center lobby. On Tuesday, Dec. 5, the winners were announced, including three first-place winners: Novice category: Saket Chand Mathur (mechanical engineering doctorate student) with the research title,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/06/engineering-research-symposium-winners-announced/

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Join Life of an Entrepreneur Speaker Series April 30

Struggling with failure? Conni’s got you covered. Join the College of Innovation and Design for an inspiring event series on turning failures into stepping stones for success at 2 p.m. April 30 in Devlin Hall. In the journey of entrepreneurship, setbacks are inevitable, but failures can be your greatest teachers. Join an enriching discussion led by Conni…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/21/join-life-of-an-entrepreneur-speaker-series-april-30/