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Dr. Jennifer Friend named dean of the College of Applied Studies

…City and 13 years as a teacher and principal in the Shawnee Mission School District. Dr. Friend’s focus supports culturally responsive learning, research opportunities and community engagement — with an emphasis on diversity, integrity, collaboration, discovery and leadership. Those goals, along with her 30 years of experience working in education, make …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/28/dr-jennifer-friend-named-dean-of-the-college-of-applied-studies/

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WSU chapter of National Student Speech Language Hearing Association receives honors

…Association chapter at Wichita State University has been awarded Gold Chapter Honors for attaining a distinguished level of achievement in the areas of member recruitment and engagement, community outreach, and service, legislative advocacy, and fundraising during the 2022-23 academic year.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/01/wsu-chapter-of-national-student-speech-language-hearing-association-receives-honors/

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CEI’s AAron Davis recognized by de Beaumont Foundation

AAron Davis, director of the Center for Public Health Initiatives at Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI), was recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation Sept. 14 as one of the “40 Under 40 in Public Health” in recognition of his work at CEI. Founded in 1998, the de Beaumont Foundation focuses on improving health at the community level by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/ceis-aaron-davis-recognized-by-de-beaumont-foundation/

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Become a Founders’ Day ambassador

Join Wichita State Foundation and Alumni Engagement for Founders’ Day of Giving 2023 to support the programs that mean the most to the campus community. Sign up to be an ambassador and help spread Shocker Pride and encourage donations by sharing how campus services make a difference in “Lifting Shockers Up.” Getting started is as easy as filling out…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/30/become-a-founders-day-ambassador/

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Show off Shocker spirit and pride at WSU’s annual Shocktoberfest

…showcase what makes Wichita State so special at the annual Shocktoberfest. Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and features events, activities and competitions open to the entire Wichita community, coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners: Banners on Display –…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/13/show-off-shocker-spirit-and-pride-at-wsus-annual-shocktoberfest-4/

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Join WU Crew for upcoming service opportunities

The Office of Engagement would like to invite all faculty, staff and campus partners to join the WU Crew and serve the Wichita youth and community through service projects including the following: Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet Field Day – May 19 Family Carnival – April 23 Wu Reads – 9:45-10:05 a.m. Wednesdays via Zoom The WU Crew is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/04/join-wu-crew-for-upcoming-service-opportunities/

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Annual Observances | Division of Student Affairs | Wichita State University

…States. Learn more PRIDE Month Recognized in June PRIDE Month is a time to celebrate the visibility and resilience of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) community, as well as the ongoing movement toward equality. It is celebrated in June to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall riots in Manhattan, a series of protests that were a tipping …

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/heritage-months-observances/heritage-months.php

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Get your tickets now for the inaugural Heritage Gala

The WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement team is excited to invite the community to the inaugural Heritage Gala, a combination of the past Alumni Awards and President’s Club events, at 6:45 p.m. Nov. 7 at the Wichita Marriott, 9100 E. Corporate Hills Dr. WSUFAE will recognized its 2023 alumni award winners Roy Moye III, 2015, who will receive the Young…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/get-your-tickets-now-for-the-inaugural-heritage-gala/

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Show off Shocker spirit and pride at WSU’s annual Shocktoberfest

…showcase what makes Wichita State so special at the annual Shocktoberfest. Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and features events, activities and competitions open to the entire Wichita community, coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners: Banners on Display –…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/show-off-shocker-spirit-and-pride-at-wsus-annual-shocktoberfest/

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Save the date for Diversity Lecture Series

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is proud to present the Diversity Lecture Series, which features distinguished leaders and experts to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement, and education about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. An upcoming lecture will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Rhatigan Student Center, room 301.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/11/save-the-date-for-diversity-lecture-series-2/

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ODI to host Saul Flores for upcoming Diversity Lecture Series

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is proud to present the Diversity Lecture Series, a series that features distinguished leaders and experts to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Saul Flores will speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center with his…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/07/odi-to-host-saul-flores-for-upcoming-diversity-lecture-series/

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ODI to host Saul Flores for upcoming Diversity Lecture Series

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is proud to present the Diversity Lecture Series, a series that features distinguished leaders and experts to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Saul Flores will speak at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 18 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center with his…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/10/odi-to-host-saul-flores-for-upcoming-diversity-lecture-series-2/

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View April CEI news

Check out the latest news from Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI). The April 2022 edition includes a staff highlight, information about upcoming CEI events and recommended reads.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/19/view-wsus-community-engagement-institute-april-2022-news/

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Disaster Resilience Analytics Center Seminar Series features Dr. Alison Specht

…“Achieving Open Science Outcomes with Multi-Faceted Teams: Learning from the Coalface.” Specht is an environmental scientist with broad expertise in research, teaching and community engagement. In the past 10 years, Specht has focused on facilitating interdisciplinary groups to tackle complex environmental problems using existing data. Specht’s major…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/16/disaster-resilience-analytics-center-seminar-series-features-dr-alison-specht/

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Celebrating Public Service

…local, and tribal government employees. More so, we take time to thank all of you that give back to the “greater good” through volunteerism, financial support, and active engagement in civic life. Public Service Recognition Week (PSRW) has been celebrated during the first week of May since 1985. During this week, we take extra time to honor the people…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/news/2022-04-27-psrw-2022.php

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Show off Shocker spirit and pride at WSU’s annual Shocktoberfest events

…showcase what makes Wichita State so special at the annual Shocktoberfest. Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and features events, activities and competitions open to the entire Wichita community, coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners: Banners on Display –…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/show-off-shocker-spirit-and-pride-at-wsus-annual-shocktoberfest-2/

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Register the Rising to the Challenge workshops

The University Staff Senate would like to highlight free professional development opportunities through the Community Engagement Institute available at Wichita State University. There is a choice of six programs, which are available from Oct. 18 to Nov. 22. Program topics include navigating vonflict and difficult conversations, telling your program’s story…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/05/register-the-rising-to-the-challenge-workshops/

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Lunch and learn: What is the Process Communication Model?

Bring your lunch and learn about the Process Communication Model (PCM) at noon July 19 via Zoom. During the event, Cy Rogers, Community Engagement Institute certified PCM trainer, will explain the model and how to might utilize it. This webinar is free to all faculty, staff and Innovation Campus partners. Registration is required. PCM is the premier tool for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/20/lunch-and-learn-what-is-the-process-communication-model/

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Environmentalist to speak at next Diversity Lecture

…Diversity Lecture Series at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14 via Facebook Live. The Diversity Lecture Series features distinguished leaders and experts to help inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Leah Thomas is an environmentalist with a love for writing and creativity. Thomas is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/12/leah-thomas-speaking-at-next-diversity-lecture-series/

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Celebrate National Prevention Week

In celebration of National Prevention Week, May 8-14, Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute’s (CEI) Prevention Initiative and the Kansas Prevention Collaborative are hosting an event that will highlight prevention efforts at the campus, from 10-11:30 a.m. May 10 in the CEI Harvester Room (#127) at 238 N. Mead. There is also a virtual option. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/02/celebrate-national-prevention-week/