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Join us to learn about deaf culture and community

…deaf culture and the deaf community, The Office of Disability Services is hosting an event called Deaf Deaf World from 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 14 in room 142 of the Rhatigan Student Center. All are invited to come experience a day in the lives of people who are deaf. The event will include informational booths on speech pathology, audiology, American Sign…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/19/join-us-to-learn-about-deaf-culture-and-community/

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Shock This Space: A Wichita State hackathon

…a 24-Hour hackathon for students to work alone or in teams to create a comic or short graphic narrative around the topic of accessibility 7 p.m.-7 p.m. Oct.7-8 at the John Bardo Center. The winning individual or team will receive a $500 cash award. During the hack, students will write, design, and present their stories. Stories can include explaining what …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/02/shock-this-space-a-wichita-state-hackathon/

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Join visiting artist George Ferrandi for flower-making workshop

Join visiting artist George Ferrandi for a free flower-making workshop from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, July 30 at the McKnight Art Center Atrium. The workshop will include the making of a sunflower that will adorn the ShiftSpace parade entry for the homecoming parade. Participants will also be able to keep their creations. All materials will be provided, and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/21/join-visiting-artist-george-ferrandi-for-flower-making-workshop/

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Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum set for April 15

The next Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) will take place April 15 at the Rhatigan Student Center. The forum provides undergraduate students at Wichita State an opportunity to present scholarly and creative activity to a faculty, student and community audience while competing for cash awards. Each student’s work at the forum is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/21/undergraduate-research-and-creative-activity-forum-set-for-april-15/

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Join Omega Psi Phi Fraternity informational presentation today

The Epsilon Psi Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. will host an informational presentation at 6 p.m. today at the Rhatigan Student Center. The fraternity is seeking male students to help to rebuild their undergraduate chapter during the spring 2022 semester. The Omega Psi Phi is the first international fraternal organization founded on the campus of a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/03/join-omega-psi-phi-fraternity-informational-presentation-feb-7/

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School of Performing Arts presents ‘[Re]Current Unrest’-A social justice film screening

“(Re)Current Unrest” will take place at the noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, March 21 at the Rhatigan Student Center Sante Fe Room. “(Re)Current Unrest” is a social justice dance theatre film screening and artist talk. This event is presented in collaboration with and is free and open to the public. Created by Charles Anderson, “(Re)Current Unrest” explores the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/10/school-of-performing-arts-presents-recurrent-unrest-a-social-justice-film-screening/

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Panel will discuss crisis in Ukraine and Russia March 22

The Department of Political Science will host a panel about the Ukraine-Russia conflict beginning at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 22 at the Rhatigan Student Center Harvest Room (Room 142). The panelist will include the following members: Dr. Dinorah Azpuru, professor of political science Dr. Michael Hall, associate professor of political science Dr. Alexandra…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/10/panel-will-discuss-crisis-in-ukraine-and-russia-march-22/

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Join Hippodrome 2022 discussion meeting Dec. 2

…State Student Activities Council for a discussion about the future of Wichita State’s longest-running tradition, Hippodrome at 4 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 2 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 265). Individuals and student organization representatives are welcome to attend. Established in 1928, Hippodrome began as a variety show featuring the comedic talents…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/23/join-hippodrome-2022-discussion-meeting-dec-2/

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Attend National Pan-Hellenic Council Chartering Ceremony Oct. 21

…Black Fraternities and Sororities, known as the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at the Beggs Ballroom in the Rhatigan Student Center. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend this event. Founded in 1930, the NPHC was founded to connect the nine Historically Black Fraternity and Sororities…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/attend-national-pan-hellenic-council-chartering-ceremony-oct-21/

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Encourage students to join URCAF April 15

Encourage your students to participate in the Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) April 15 at the Rhatigan Student Center. This forum provides Wichita State undergraduate students an opportunity to compete for cash awards and to present their scholarly and creative activity to a student, faculty and community audience. Each student’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/22/encourage-students-to-join-urcaf-april-15/

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Celebrate Dyslexia Awareness Month with the Office of Disability Services

…Dyslexia Awareness Month, the Office of Disability Services will provide a dyslexia awareness information table 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 28 on the first floor of Rhatigan Student Center. Dyslexia is considered a learning disability. The following information describes what would be considered a person with a disability: an individual, who has a physical or …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/21/celebrate-dyslexia-awareness-month-with-the-office-of-disability-services/

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Ask a sales tax expert

The Kansas Small Business Development Center is hosting two state tax workshops webinars Thursday, July 15. Both webinars are free of charge. State Tax Webinar for Construction Contractor – 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 15. Carl York with the Kansas Department of Revenue will focus on sales tax issues for construction contractors and subcontractors, including …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/13/ask-a-sales-tax-expert/

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CETARL, WSU Foundation named Finalists in United Way Impact on the Plains Competition

… the Plains for the Impact on the Plains Competition in the area of education. Their proposal is one of the top two in the finals for the competition. Menon is the director of the Center for Educational Technologies to Assist Refugee Learners (CETARL) and assistant professor of Linguistics. Marble-Flint is the co-director of CETARL and assistant Professor of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/11/cetarl-wsu-foundation-named-finalists-in-united-way-impact-on-the-plains-competition/

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RSVP for next Shocker Legacy Day Feb. 5

The sixth annual Shocker Legacy Day will take place 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 233). This event is for high school-aged or transfer students of Wichita State faculty and staff. Children of Wichita State alumni are also invited. During Shocker Legacy Day, attendees will hear from admissions, take photos with WuShock, ask…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/14/rsvp-for-next-shocker-legacy-day-feb-5/

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Project Education for All wins United Way competition

The Center for Educational Technologies to Assist Refugee Learner’s Project Education for All (CETARL) won $25,000 at the United Way of the Plains Impact on the Plains Social Innovation Competition on National Philanthropy Day, Nov. 15. This was the United Way’s first ever shark-tank style social innovation competition. Dr. Mythili Menon is the director of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/17/project-education-for-all-wins-united-way-competition/

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Diabetes Awareness Month information table available today

…of Disability Services and Student Health Services will provide information to students, faculty and staff at an information table 10 a.m.-2 p.m. today at the Rhatigan Student Center (first floor). Diabetes is considered a disability. The following information describes what would be considered a person with a disability: an individual who has a physical…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/22/diabetes-awareness-month-information-table-available-today/

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Haley’s research featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education

…and authoritative voice in higher-education journalism newspaper, approached Usha Haley — W. Frank Barton of Distinguished Chair in International Business, and director of the Center for International Business Advancement — for her opinions on the research that universities should value for a report about the explosive topic, “Rethinking Tenure: Abolish,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/13/haleys-research-covered-in-the-chronicle-of-higher-education/

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Accept the challenge: Attend Institute by LeaderShape

Wichita State University will host the Institute by LeaderShape Oct. 8-11 at Rock Springs 4-H Center in Junction City, Kansas. LeaderShape is a nationally recognized organization that facilitates participants through a series of dynamic, challenging and exciting sessions designed to increase, develop and launch the leadership capacity of students. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/21/accept-the-challenge-attend-institute-by-leadershape/

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Register for 2022 Gender and Sexuality in Kansas Conference

Registration is now open for the ninth annual Gender an Sexuality in Kansas conference. The conference will include a keynote speech 5:30-7:30 p.m. March 10 at the Marcus Welcome Center and a virtual full-day event 9 a.m.-3 p.m. March 11. The conference is free to all students, faculty and staff from Kansas colleges and universities and the surrounding…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/28/register-for-2022-gender-and-sexuality-in-kansas-conference/

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Attend international panel on corporate sanctions against Russia

The Center for International Business Advancement (CIBA) at the Barton School of Business will host a virtual a panel organized by Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) and Aalto University about corporate sanctions against Russia 6-8 a.m. May 19. Guests can ask questions and provide comments at the live discussion. The panel will be moderated by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/02/attend-international-panel-on-corporate-sanctions-against-russia/