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Dr. Sun Young Lee awarded Spalding Faculty Fellowship, grant

… Young Lee, assistant professor for the School of Education in the College of Applied Studies (CAS), has been selected for the Spalding Faculty Fellowship for the 2023-24 academic year. Recognized for her exceptional research productivity and ambitious national and international scholarship plans, the honor was conferred by Dr. Jennifer Friend, dean, CAS.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/dr-sun-young-lee-awarded-spalding-faculty-fellowship-grant/

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Join the Office of International Education for International Education Week

This year’s International Education Week runs from Nov. 18 to Nov. 22 with events ranging from trivia, info sessions and more. Check out the list of events on the Office of International Education website to join in celebrating the diverse population of international students at Wichita State.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/13/join-the-office-of-international-education-for-international-education-week/

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Parking services to assess FY23 departmental needs

Wichita State Parking Services has reached out to all departments, corporations and partners on campus to renew parking needs for fiscal year 2023. There are still reserved, non-reserved and visitor parking ePermits available for purchase. If your work center was not contacted, or if your organization has updated parking needs for the new fiscal year, please…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/21/renew-parking-for-fy23/

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Modified shuttle routes during winter closedown

Wichita Transit’s route 202 will continue to run during winter closedown, Dec. 21-Jan. 5, 2025. Route 202A will stop running on Dec. 20 and will restart in the new year on Jan. 6, 2025. Additionally, all routes will end at 8 p.m. Dec. 24 and Dec. 31. These are the routes that primarily service WSU main campus.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/16/modified-shuttle-routes-during-winter-shutdown/

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Wichita State named gold university in 2024 Best of Wichita

The Wichita Eagle has announced the winners of its annual Best of Wichita competition, and Wichita State was voted gold in best college/university in Wichita. This is the third year in a row where Wichita State has been named the best college/university. We thank Shocker Nation for their participation in the voting process.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/16/wichita-state-named-gold-university-in-2024-best-of-wichita/

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Teaching the Middle Ages (TMA) Back Issues

…in Teaching Dante's Purgatory DAVID L. WAGNER The Seven Liberal Arts: A Comprehensive Approach to Medieval Culture LINDA DAVIDSON and DAVID M. GITLITZ An Academic Program in the Year 1179: The Pilgrimage to Santiago RICHARD M. CHISHOLM Organizing a Medieval Studies Minor: The Experience at Plymouth State in New Hampshire RICHARD KAY The Satellite System…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/smart/backissueTMA.php

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Join SAC at inaugural Shockers Got Talent student competition

…to compete for most talented Shocker. Attendees can experience a variety of performances including singers, pianists, dance groups, rapping and a full band. The judges will select first, second and third place with acts receiving scholarships in the amount of $1000, $800 and $500 respectively. 2024 Shockers Got Talent acts: Alex Pollnow singing “Google…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/01/join-sac-at-inaugural-shockers-got-talent-student-competition/

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CJ - Criminal Justice

Courses numbered 500 to 799 = undergraduate/graduate. (Individual courses may be limited to undergraduate students only.) Courses numbered 800 to 999 = graduate. CJ 500. Constitutional Criminal Justice in the 21st Century (3). Cross-listed as HIST 599AK, POLS 500. Unlike CJ 320 Criminal Procedure that provides only an overview of constitutional principles…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/courses/cj/

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Apply now for the African American Faculty and Staff Association scholarship

The African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) has announced its annual scholarship application for the 2024-25 academic year. Scholarship applications and eligibility requirements can be found on the AAFSA website. Applications for the scholarship open Tuesday, Oct. 1 and close Oct. 31. Fill out the scholarship application and email it to Karen …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/30/apply-now-for-the-african-american-faculty-and-staff-association-scholarship/

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Discounted basketball season tickets are available for faculty and staff

Basketball season is officially here, and head coaches, Terry Nooner and Paul Mills, enter year two with winning expectations. Both the men’s and women’s basketball teams open regular season play Monday, Nov. 4. Faculty and staff at WSU can purchase discounted season tickets for the 2024-25 season now. Simply call the Shocker Ticket Office at 316-978-3267 or…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/30/discounted-basketball-season-tickets-are-available-for-faculty-and-staff/

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WSU sociologist examines voters’ economic concerns in USA Today op-ed

Chase Billingham, associate professor of sociology, published an op-ed in USA Today on the economy and its impact upon voters’ feelings leading up to this year’s presidential election. Examining new data on the Supplemental Poverty Measure, Billingham argued, can help contextualize the economic nostalgia expressed by many working-class voters, which may have…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/04/wsu-sociologist-examines-voters-economic-concerns-in-usa-today-op-ed/

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Wichita Biomedical Campus construction update

The Wichita Biomedical Campus construction is underway after breaking ground earlier this year. Williams Street has been closed to allow utility installation for the site, and work continues on digging up old foundation from the site to begin placing the new foundation for Phase 1 of the Wichita Biomedical Campus. You can watch a live broadcast of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/23/wichita-biomedical-campus-construction-update-aug-26-2024/

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Student-Led Proposal

History During the 2013-2014 academic school year, the Campus Issues Committee within Student Government Association was tasked with researching student needs and formulating a solution to accommodate the diverse faith practices of the Wichita State community. It was during the Fall semester of 2014 that concerns about the Chapel's accessibility were…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/chapel/Student_Led_Proposal.php

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Go to the 2024 Songfest all about love

The Annual Lipsync and Dance Competition is back for another year and the groups participating have been practicing for months. Join Student Engagement & Belonging at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex in the Lowe Auditorium for Songfest. Doors open at 5 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Student, faculty and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/23/go-to-the-2024-songfest-2024-all-about-love/

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Shocker Sound Machine selected as next recipient of Rick Rewards

…recognized Shocker Sound Machine for its work in charging up the crowds at home athletics games and for providing Shocker-filled shows for the community, including during this year’s Fall Address. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/24/shocker-sound-machine-selected-as-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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December’s ‘Forward Together’ podcast features Scott Wituk from the Community Engagement Institute

The Community Engagement Institute at Wichita State University recently celebrated its 40-year anniversary. President Rick Muma talks with its director, Scott Wituk, about how CEI collaborates with partners to facilitate learning, develop innovative solutions and build capacity to create real change. Watch the episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/03/decembers-forward-together-podcast-features-scott-wituk-from-the-community-engagement-institute/

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ME - Mechanical Engineering

Courses numbered 500 to 799 = undergraduate/graduate. (Individual courses may be limited to undergraduate students only.) Courses numbered 800 to 999 = graduate. ME 502. Thermodynamics II (3). Continuation of ME 398, emphasizing cycle analysis, thermodynamic property relationships and psychrometrics, with an introduction to combustion processes and chemical …

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/courses/me/

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Mathematics and statistics faculty see record high research publications within the last 25 years

Faculty in mathematics and statistics authored a record number of research publications within the department’s last 25 years in 2023. The average number of individual publications by each faculty member has also seen record highs, approaching two research publications a year per faculty member. These developments highlight the extraordinary efforts by the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/25/mathematics-and-statistics-faculty-see-record-high-research-publications-within-the-last-25-years/

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From 'Why?' to world class: WSU’s Kevin Kelly has built a career in a wind tunnel | Wichita State News

… career in a wind tunnel Sara Tank Ornelas 10/07/2026 12:48:12 PM Oct. 7, 2026 — What began as a student job at Wichita State's Walter H. Beech Wind Tunnel has grown into a 20-year career fueled by curiosity. Now a research manager at NIAR, Kevin Kelly has played a key role in the facility's evolution while mentoring others and continuing to ask the question…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/10-oct/kelly_2.php

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Employee review of personal self service information

As a new year begins, Human Resources would like to remind you that this is a good time to review your personal information in the employee system and update information that may have changed or is missing. Human Resources asks that you help keep your information up to date for compliance and other reporting purposes as well as ensuring you receive all…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/18/employee-review-of-personal-self-service-information-2/