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Get to know your faculty

Students may feel anxious about approaching their professors and need encouragement to interact with them. Despite these reservations, making connections with faculty can help students feel more comfortable in class, get references for jobs or graduate school, and help advise them about career options. Use the link below and to learn few tips on how to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/17/get-to-know-your-faculty/

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Student Success Tip: Get to know your faculty

Students may feel anxious about approaching their professors and need encouragement to interact with them. Despite these reservations, making connections with faculty can help students feel more comfortable in class, get references for jobs or graduate school, and help advise them about career options. Use the link below and to learn few tips on how to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/student-success-tip-get-to-know-your-faculty/

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South, Haysville campuses host virtual career fair

…with Wichita State Shocker Career Accelerator and Workforce Alliance are hosting a virtual career fair from 2 to 4 p.m. on June 30. This fair is for all Wichita State students, high school students, and community members. Registration is open now on Handshake. Go to wichitastate.joinhandshake.com, click on events, and search for WSU Haysville & …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/24/south-haysville-campuses-host-virtual-career-fair/

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Learn about first-gen experiences Aug. 15

The Graduate School will host a round table discussion featuring first-generation students and faculty at 3 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15 at the 266 Rhatigan Student Center. During the event, first-gen students will share their experiences attending graduate school. The round table will include first-generation faculty, members of Wichita State’s First-Generation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/11/learn-about-first-gen-experiences-aug-15/

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Shocker Learning Center Valentine’s Day open house

The Shocker Learning Center (SLC) will host its Valentine’s Day open house 1-3 p.m. Feb. 14 at Lindquist Hall (Room 107). Learn about all the academic support the SLC offers students including supplemental Instruction, tutoring and peer mentoring. These services, and others, can help you and other WSU students succeed in their classes for the spring semester…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/07/shocker-learning-valentines-day-open-house/

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TRIO Disability Support Services accepting student applications

WSU’s TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) Program is excited to enroll students with disabilities for this academic school year. They offer numerous free services such as academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, financial literacy assistance and tutoring. The staff also provides one-on-one virtual or in-person meetings to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/02/trio-disability-support-services-accepting-student-applications/

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Take a survey about food security

All Wichita State students are asked to complete a ten-minute online survey to gather information about food security across the campus. The survey is a partnership between WSU, the city of Wichita, Friends University, and Newman University to gather information about food security faced by post-secondary students in the Wichita area. The survey is anonymous…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/16/take-a-survey-about-food-security/

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WSU’s Rowing Team are hosting fall 2022 interest meetings

Wichita State’s Shocker Rowing team is hosting its fall semester rowing interest meeting for new and returning students at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2 at the WSU Boathouse (150 N. Mclean, B2, Wichita, KS). The goal of the meeting is to inform students interested in Shocker Rowing about club activities, responsibilities and future events. For more information visit…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/wsus-rowing-team-are-hosting-fall-2022-interest-meetings/

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Graduate student council nominations

Wichita State’s Graduate Student Council (GSC) is excited to welcome students back to a new school year and to invite graduate students to be a part of the council. All nominations are due Sept. 3. Self-nominating is acceptable. If you wish to nominate a peer, it is recommended that you speak with the person before filling out the nomination form. When you …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/10/graduate-student-council-nominations/

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Register for F45 Playoffs

Students are invited to register for the F45 Playoffs 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Nov. 19 at the Heskett Center. At the event, students can form a team or compete individually and make their way through ten F45 stations. The following stations will be included at the event: Rowing Bench hop Push up knee tuck Lateral hop Box jump plus burpee Pull-ups Squat press Russian…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/16/register-for-f45-playoffs/

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Help WSU PD support Shocker Locker

During February, the Wichita State Police Department will pick up donations from students, faculty and staff for the Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker helps combat food insecurity within the Wichita State community. The Locker is open to all WSU students, faculty, and staff. The department is accepting the following items: Canned foodDry…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/31/help-wsu-pd-donate-to-the-shocker-locker/

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RSVP for Clash of the Colleges

First-Year Programs in Student Success and Campus Activities and Recreation will host Clash of the Colleges Friday, Aug. 26. The event will include relay races, team sports and other competitions between academic colleges to determine who rules the school. Come by yourself or with a group of other new students and enjoy an afternoon of interactive fun. All…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/27/rsvp-for-clash-of-the-colleges-rsvp/

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Participate in the 2022 ADCI listening sessions

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is interested in learning more about the experiences of School of Art, Design and Creative Industries (ADCI) students at listening sessions March 3 and 4. Students who participate will help to improve the school. The listening sessions will take place at the following times and locations: 5 p.m. March 3 at the RSC (Room …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/24/participate-in-the-2022-adci-listening-sessions/

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Reminder: Buy parking ePermit

Students, now is the time to buy the green student ePermit and to update personal parking information. To do this, visit the University Police Station front desk with cash or a check to purchase a fall 2022, or fall 2022 and spring 2023, parking ePermit. Students can also pay with a card and login to their parking portal and purchase their ePermit online.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/12/reminder-buy-parking-epermit/

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Serve your community and earn money with AmeriCorps

The Wichita State AmeriCorps program has nearly two dozen service opportunities available for students in May and June. The positions include a variety of tasks and students can earn a stipend and qualify for an $2,000 WSU scholarship. The service positions include teaching children to read, helping with local community gardens, assisting with a variety of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/20/serve-your-community-and-earn-money-with-americorps/

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WU Reads requesting volunteers to read virtually Friday afternoons

Wu Reads is requesting volunteers to read children’s books aloud virtually to Gordon Parks Elementary School students on Friday afternoons. Volunteers will also ask the students questions about the books to help them better understand the story. To participate, volunteers are asked to commit to 20 minutes from 2:40 to 3 p.m. on Friday afternoons for a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/29/wu-reads-requesting-volunteers-to-read-virtually-friday-afternoons/

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Enrollment open for Library Research course

Wichita State students can now enroll in LASI 170 Introduction to Library Research. This eight-week, one-credit class is great for students who are: New to WSU. Starting programs that require research. Unsure of the best strategies for using library databases to find scholarly sources. Going into a graduate program that requires research. The course…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/08/enrollment-open-for-library-research-course/

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Visit the Holmes Museum of Anthropology

This unique museum displays cultural objects from all over the world. All of the exhibits were created by students and new exhibits are installed every spring semester. The collection is also available for research by students and faculty. The Holmes Museum of Anthropology is located in Neff Hall. The main gallery is located on the first floor, and there are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/23/visit-the-holmes-museum-of-anthropology/

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Office of Admissions hiring Shocker Navigators

The Office of Admissions is now hiring Shocker Navigators. Shocker Navigators work in our office to show prospective students around campus. This is a great opportunity to share why you love Wichita State and help welcome students to Shocker Nation. Shocker Navigators benefit from enhanced public speaking, leadership and customer service skills. This is a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/13/office-of-admissions-hiring-shocker-navigators/

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Deadline for Women for Women Innovation Fund extended to March 23

Encourage your students to apply for the spring 2022 Women for Women Innovation Fund are now due March 23. Awarded to female Wichita State students, the Women for Women Innovation Fund provides recipients with capital to advance their business ideas. The fund has supported women with varied business ideas like: Angelique Bahn-Applied with the desire to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/11/deadline-for-women-for-women-innovation-fund-extended-to-march-23-2/