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Airbus hosting Volunteer Marketplace on the Innovation Campus

Join Airbus for its come-and-go Volunteer Marketplace from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16 in the first floor atrium of Partnership Building 1 on the Innovation Campus. Visit with local organizations to learn more about their work and discover what volunteer opportunities are available to give back to the community, including: Cosmosphere Exploration…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/04/airbus-hosting-volunteer-marketplace-on-the-innovation-campus/

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New copier fleet deployment coming in October

Shocker Printing is excited to announce that the deployment of the new copier fleet will begin the first week of October and should be completed by Oct. 31. If your department has ordered a copier, a representative from Shocker Printing will contact you to coordinate delivery to your building. Shocker Printing is partnering with Digital Office Systems to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/24/new-copier-fleet-deployment-coming-in-october/

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AI Interest Group invites faculty, staff to meeting

…Rhatigan Student Center, Spencer Room. The meeting is open to any and all faculty and staff interested in conversations about AI and its impact on instruction. This will be the first in a series of sessions. The topic for the first session will be “Talking to students about AI” and will discuss syllabus recommendations, assignment and exercise ideas, and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/04/ai-interest-group-invite-faculty-staff-to-meeting/

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The Smart Factory by Deloitte invites faculty and staff to annual open house

…and staff are invited to attend an open house experience by the The Smart Factory by Deloitte @ Wichita at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 28. Registration is required and limited to the first 40 to complete the form. For manufacturers still relying on legacy systems and operations, merging existing technologies with new innovations can be challenging. Together,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/09/the-smart-factory-by-deloitte-invites-faculty-and-staff-to-annual-open-house/

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Wichita Biomedical Campus construction update

…make way for the new foundation for Phase 1 of the Wichita Biomedical Campus. Starting in December, a tower crane will be built to begin placing steel for construction, with the first steel being placed in February 2025. You can watch a live broadcast of the construction online at: bigview.ai/wichitabiomedicalcampusliveview.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/03/wichita-biomedical-campus-construction-update/

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Faculty and staff are invited to annual WSU Holiday Party Dec. 4

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case cordially invite the Shocker community, faculty, staff and retirees, to the annual Wichita State Holiday Party from 2 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 in the 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Shirley Beggs Ballroom. Attendees will be greeted by the President’s Executive Team. Faculty, staff and retirees will also…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/21/faculty-and-staff-are-invited-to-annual-wsu-winter-party-dec-4/

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Wichita State announces Licensed Mental Health Technician pathway

Wichita State’s School of Nursing has launched a new Licensed Mental Health Technician (LMHT) pathway. This pioneering program, the first of its kind in the state, will address the growing need for mental health care professions in Kansas. Key features of the LMHT pathway: Coursework is completely online, making the curriculum accessible to individuals…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/26/wichita-state-announces-licensed-mental-health-technician-pathway/

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Virtual Career Fair prep workshop today

Want to prepare for the Virtual On-Campus Job Fair? Shocker Career accelerator will host a first prep workshop 3:30 p.m. June 23. The upcoming fair on 1-3 p.m. July 22 will be hosted via Handshake. All majors at Wichita State University are invited to attend. Register and sign-up schedules begin July 6. The job fair will feature staff from various…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/18/first-virtual-career-fair-prep-workshop-today/

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Wichita State wins $10,000 to ease adult learners’ transition into college

… inaugural Accelerate Pitch Competition that will help the university build on its success with Shocker Pre-Season programs by offering adult learners a chance to start the school year confident and connected. WSU’s Office of Online and Adult Learning will use the prize from the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) and Coalition of Urban …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/06/05/wichita-state-wins-10000-to-ease-adult-learners-transition-into-college/

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Head over to the RSC Nov. 12-13 for the Maker Market

Join the Student Activities Council from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 12-13 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center for a vibrant celebration of talent and creativity. The Wichita State Maker Market is your chance to explore the skills of WSU faculty, staff and students, alongside local artisans. Browse a selection of unique, handmade items, including…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/30/head-over-to-the-rsc-nov-12-13-for-the-maker-market/

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Spring 2024

The Fairmount College newsletter is published two times a year. For information, contact Cheryl K. Miller, writer and coordinating editor, at 316-978-6659 or cheryl.miller@wichita.edu. Photo credits: Cheryl K. Miller; courtesy photos; Wichita State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives Newsletter Section Menu Fairmount College…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/News/Newsletter/spring_2024.php

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Attend Shocker Career Accelerator On-Campus Job Fair

Students looking for on-campus work during the fall 2022 semester should visit Shocker Career Accelerator’s On-Campus Job Fair 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sept. 8 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. The fair is open to all majors at Wichita State and is a great way to meet with staff from various departments across campus who have available student …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/06/attend-shocker-career-accelerator-on-campus-job-fair/

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Stay up to date with Shocker Athletics

Men’s and women’s basketball started their second seasons under new coaches this fall, and women’s bowling started its first season in the NCAA with dominating performances. Want to stay up on these developments with Shocker Athletics? Keep yourself up to date through the following ways: Subscribe to Shocker Brew, the Shocker Athletics newsletter, publishing…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/12/stay-up-to-date-with-shocker-athletics-2/

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Wichita State, Iowa State and Northwestern researchers awarded $3M grant to develop green manufacturing process for ethylene, ammonia

… in collaboration with researchers from Iowa State University and Northwestern University, has been awarded a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The four-year project aims to develop sustainable, electrified processes for manufacturing key industrial chemicals, including ethylene and ammonia, using renewable electricity and waste…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/11/wichita-state-iowa-state-and-northwestern-researchers-awarded-3m-grant-to-develop-green-manufacturing-process-for-ethylene-ammonia/

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Catching up with Klose recipient Juan Aguilar

Four years ago, Juan Aguilar made a decision that is about to make his last two years in college a whole lot more affordable. In 2019, Aguilar — a first-generation student from Garden City, KS — applied for the Doris and Ralph Klose Scholarship, which covers tuition, books and fees for juniors and seniors who are studying math or science education at Wichita…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/07/catching-up-with-klose-recipient-juan-aguilar/

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Grab your free Shock Block T-shirt at men’s basketball game Nov. 14

Shocker men’s basketball hosts Northern Iowa at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 in Charles Koch Arena. The first 500 students will receive the official student section T-shirt for the 2024-25 season outside sections 116 and 117 as soon as doors open at 4:50 p.m. Students can get their ticket for the game at no additional charge at any one of eight ticket pickup …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/13/grab-your-free-shock-block-t-shirt-at-mens-basketball-game-nov-14/

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Rafael Guereque: A forensic science major making his mark

Rafael Guereque, a junior at Wichita State, is a first-generation college student from Hugoton, Kansas, who is already gaining real-world experience in his chosen field of forensic science. Rafael is now interning with the Wichita Police Department. His work involves riding along with police officers and collaborating with forensic scientists. For Rafael,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/25/rafael-guereque-a-forensic-science-major-making-his-mark/

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Men’s bowling take second at USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships

…finish and championship appearance by placing second at the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) intercollegiate Team Championships in Las Vegas. The finish marks the fifth year in a row that the team has finished in the top three in the championships.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/21/mens-bowling-take-second-at-usbc-intercollegiate-team-championships/

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Shocker Career Accelerator looking for graduating seniors and graduate students to fill out Post Graduation Outcomes survey

The Shocker Career Accelerator is collecting Post Graduation Outcomes (PGO) for all undergraduate and graduate students who plan to graduate in fall 2024. Previously called the First Destination Survey, post-graduation outcomes collected via Shocker Central provide insights into recent graduates’ employment status, further education and other career-related …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/26/shocker-career-accelerator-looking-for-graduating-seniors-and-graduate-students-to-fill-out-post-graduation-outcomes-survey/

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Annual EcoFest Wichita Sept.19

The sixth annual EcoFest Wichita, featuring food, music, eco-activities, vendors, advocates and environmental art from noon to 5 p.m. Sept. 19 at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 7202 E. 21st Street North. Ecofest Wichita is a family-friendly celebration designed to inspire and empower people to make a difference for the environment and promote…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/06/annual-ecofest-wichita-sept-19/