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CEDBR looks at the impact of stay-at-home order in Sedgwick County

CEDBR looks at the impact of stay-at-home order in Sedgwick County Strategic Communications 03/27/2020 10:54:24 AM March 27, 2020 -- Jeremy Hill and Wichita State’s Center for Economic Development and Business Research has identified the number of jobs, establishments, and wages classified as essential and nonessential, following the emergency order in…

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Impact of the coronavirus on the full-service restaurant industry in Kansas

Impact of the coronavirus on the full-service restaurant industry in Kansas Center for Economic Development and Business Research 03/19/2020 03:45:32 PM March 19, 2020 -- One of the most vulnerable sectors impacted in the United States by the novel coronavirus is food services and drinking establishments, which accounted for 7.3% of all jobs and $1.6 billion…

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Maddie's Top 10 tips to making moments matter in quarantine

Maddie's Top 10 tips to making moments matter in quarantine Madison Harris, marketing intern 03/28/2020 09:10:53 AM March 28, 2020 -- Marketing intern, Maddie Harris, understands what it's like to be bored with nothing to do while stuck at home. Here she shares 10 tips and ideas of things to do while staying home. This is the first bullet. Use what you need …

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Political science internship prepares students for graduation

Political science internship prepares students for graduation Madison Harris, marketing intern 03/25/2020 02:31:23 PM March 25, 2020 -- The political science department at Wichita State University offers internships based in Topeka, Kansas and Washington D.C. which allows students the opportunity to work alongside legislators, representatives and…

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From one student to another: Study tips for online classes

From one student to another: Study tips for online classes Matt Ferguson, marketing intern 03/23/2020 11:11:29 AM March 23, 2020 -- Due to COVID-19, Wichita State classes will be held online for the rest of the semester. Here are nine tips to help students successfully complete their classes remotely. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete…

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Capitol Graduate Research Summit shows the benefits of Wichita State research

Capitol Graduate Research Summit presents benefits of Wichita State research WSU Strategic Communications 03/02/2020 01:14:19 PM March 2, 2020 -- Nine Wichita State graduate students joined with graduate students from all of the Kansas Board of Regents universities and presented at the 17th annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka on Feb. 26. Nine…

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WSU shows commitment to visually impaired students with state-of-the-art braille printer

WSU shows commitment to visually impaired students with state-of-the-art braille printer Matt Ferguson, marketing intern 07/06/2020 12:24:12 PM July 6, 2020 -- Wichita State University is committed to delivering accessible content to its students regardless of ability. One way WSU provides content to its visually impaired students is through the recent…

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After event cancellation, Emerging Artists prizes awarded virtually

After event cancellation, Emerging Artists prizes awarded virtually Emily Christensen, ADCI 04/14/2020 12:42:57 PM April 14, 2020 -- Emerging Artists is an annual showcase of work by many of the best students in the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. The March 14 event was canceled due to the novel Coronavirus. The group held a virtual awards…

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New economic tool breaks down COVID-19 vulnerability on the service industry state

New economic tool breaks down COVID-19 vulnerability on the service industry state Strategic Communications 04/01/2020 09:19:12 AM April 1, 2020 -- Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) has created three visualizations to help policymakers, businesses and economic developers understand the level of economic …

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Student Health director brings 40 years of nursing wisdom to WSU's COVID-19 response

Student Health director brings 40 years of nursing wisdom to WSU's COVID-19 response Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 05/07/2020 12:37:45 PM May 7, 2020 — Camille Childers never thought she’d be leading the charge in Wichita State University’s battle against a pandemic. Nevertheless, she had a plan. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

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Ulrich boosts outreach efforts amid COVID-19

…that we can use that public access point to the collection to do all kinds of things.” Erwin has also archived about 100 museum talks from artists, museum staff and students. Those can be found on the Ulrich's YouTube channel. The Ulrich staff is engaging the community through social media as well. One particularly popular campaign is “Meet Me in the…

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WSU students continue work-study program through distance learning

WSU students continue work-study program through distance learning Madison McCalla, marketing intern 05/15/2020 08:58:35 AM May 15, 2020 -- The America Reads Challenge is an initiative started in 1996 by the Clinton Administration. At Wichita State six students participated in the work-study program during the spring semester. But when the pandemic hit, the …

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Gravestones teach history student lessons of the past

Gravestones teach history student lessons of the past Kayla Deines, marketing intern 05/13/2020 12:04:37 PM May 13, 2020 -- Graduating senior Brooke Talbott has been working as an intern at Highland Cemetery for the past semester and has learned that there is more to a cemetery than meets the eye. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the…

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Meet a Shocker: Abel Barraza, Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering

Meet a Shocker: Abel Barraza, Bachelor of Engineering in mechanical engineering Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 05/12/2020 03:58:58 PM March 12, 2020 — Abel Barraza hasn’t shied away from challenges during his time at Wichita State University. The first-generation college student from Dodge City not only undertook a rigorous curriculum that…

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Meet a Shocker: Amy Huser, Master in Fine Arts in painting

Meet a Shocker: Amy Huser, Master in Fine Arts in painting Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 05/08/2020 11:55:58 AM May 8, 2020 — Amy Huser’s plans for her master’s thesis gallery opening have been dashed by COVID-19, but she’s not letting that stop her from achieving her graduate degree in a more virtual manner. This is the first bullet. Use what…

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Meet a Shocker: Felicia Smith, Bachelor of Social Work

Meet a Shocker: Felicia Smith, Bachelor of Social Work Sara Ornelas, Strategic Communications Specialist 05/14/2020 09:09:59 AM May 14, 2020 — With children and two full-time jobs, earning a degree was a herculean task for Felicia Smith. But through intensive time-management, family help, and the support of the Wichita State University community, she…

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Meet a Shocker: Angelique Banh, Bachelor of Business, triple major

Meet a Shocker: Angelique Banh, Bachelor of Business, triple major Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 05/08/2020 07:48:54 AM May 9, 2020 — Angelique Banh comes from a Shocker family, so there was never any question of where she would attend college. When she arrived on campus, she hit the ground running with three majors and a member of the Cohen…

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Meet a Shocker: Brandon Eckerman, Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering

Meet a Shocker: Brandon Eckerman, Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 05/08/2020 12:48:54 PM May 8, 2020 — Brandon Eckerman is nostalgic about his time at Wichita State University and is disappointed he’s unable to celebrate graduation in the traditional sense. But he’s eager to start a career in medical…

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Meet a Shocker: Carter Bryant, Bachelor of Fine Arts in art history

Meet a Shocker: Carter Bryant, Bachelor of Fine Arts in art history Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 05/12/2020 04:37:03 PM May 12, 2020 —Carter Bryant found his home at Wichita State University’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries as an art history major. He’s played roles in curating several exhibits throughout the university and the…

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ShiftSpace show celebrates transformation

ShiftSpace show celebrates transformation Emily Christensen, ADCI 05/08/2020 11:26:22 AM May 8, 2020 — Amy Huser installed hundreds of feet of weavings for her Master of Fine Arts thesis show “Casually Not Okay.” The brightly colored textiles are suspended from the ceiling with hooks and almost invisible lines, almost like brushstrokes liberated from canvas.…

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