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Neal Hoelting retires after 40 years of higher ed service

After more than 40 years of service in higher education including 25+ years at Wichita State, Neal Hoelting announced his retirement from the Office of Admissions at the end of the calendar year. Neal’s retirement reception is set for 2-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10 in the Marcus Welcome Center. Remarks will begin around 2:45 p.m. While the Office of Admissions…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/02/neal-hoelting-retires-after-40-years-of-higher-ed-service/

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Office of Financial Aid selected as next recipient of Rick Rewards

…Aid for its work in supporting the university’s priority of access and affordability and for assisting Shockers through the new FAFSA process that was put in place last academic year. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of the campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/03/office-of-financial-aid-selected-as-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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View CARE Team data for December, January

For December 2021, Wichita State’s CARE Team had an increase of 59.16% through the academic year of Aug. 1 through Dec. 31, 2021. There was also a 32.26% increase when comparing December 2020 and December 2021. January had an increase of 64.97% for the academic year of Aug. 1, 2021, through Jan. 3. This included a 138.1% increase when comparing January 2021 …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/08/view-care-team-data-for-december-january/

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Wichita State Common Read looks for nominations

…a book that you would like to suggest for consideration for the Wichita State Common Read program? Send in your nominations for the next common read book for the 2026-27 school year. Wichita State Common Read is the university’s common read program designed to spark conversation between students across majors on campus. The program strives to take…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/09/wichita-state-common-read-looks-for-nominations/

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Kaytie Brozek wins ‘Best of KAAN’ Award

Kaytie Brozek from LAS Advising Center and current Educational Leadership/Educational Psychology doctoral student has received the “Best of KAAN” award at this year’s annual KAAN Conference in Lawrence, Kansas. Her presentation, “In My Advising Era: Relating Taylor Swift Songs to Chickering’s Seven Vectors for Enhancing Academic Advising Practice,” was…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/07/kaytie-brozek-wins-best-of-kaan-award/

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WSU engineering doctoral student shines at IISE South Central Conference

Saurabh Sanjay Singh, a doctoral student in the Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering (ISME), won first place in the poster competition at the IISE (Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers) South Central Conference. The conference was held from Feb. 29 through March 2 at the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and his…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/18/wsu-engineering-doctoral-student-shines-at-iise-south-central-conference/

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W-2 information available online

W-2 forms for calendar year 2021 are now available. A list of step-by-step instructions is also available. The steps also help with accessing electronically through the State of Kansas Employee Self Service (ESS) Portal. Employees who have previously consented to receive the W-2 electronically will still be in effect for this year. Employees who would like…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/10/w-2-information-available-online/

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Osher Reentry Scholarship applications open to adult learner students

Adult learners at Wichita State are encouraged to apply for the Osher Reentry Scholarship for the fall 2023 semester. Scholarships of up to $2,500 per year ($1,250 per semester) are available for qualified candidates. Applications close Saturday, July 1. To qualify, students must meet the following requirements: Be a fully admitted WSU student pursuing their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/13/osher-reentry-scholarship-applications-open-to-adult-learner-students/

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Provide a holiday gift through Salvation Army Angel Tree

Provide a holiday gift for a local child or adult through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, hosted by the Shocker Store. The program will be a hybrid this year, with the angel selection process being online but the gifts being returned in store. If you are interested in sponsoring a child or adult, visit the RSC Angel Tree program website and create…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/11/provide-a-holiday-gift-through-salvation-army-angel-tree/

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How individual donations make lasting impact

The WSU Foundation has an average of 12,000 individual donors each year, and together they show just how quickly small gifts make a large impact. People support WSU for many reasons, whether it’s their own passion for education or a desire to continue the legacy of the university. Regardless of why they give, their participation led to more than $2.9 million…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/26/how-individual-donations-make-lasting-impact/

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The Master of Social Work program is open to all majors

…“be the change”? Social work may be the right path for you. Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accepting additional applications for the 2025-26 school year through April 1. The program is open to all majors and has both full- and part-time schedule options. MSW students go on to work in mental health, forensics, health care, addiction …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/08/the-master-of-social-work-program-is-open-to-all-majors/

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Beyond the Classroom: Bill Bui

Bill Bui, a fifth-year human factors psychology student, is broadening his studies by working as a human factors engineer at NASA during fall 2022. More than 5,000 Shockers each year take what they’ve learned in the classroom and transfer that knowledge into real-world environments. Applied learning — which is required for every Wichita State student —…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/beyond-the-classroom-bill-bui/

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University Libraries helps publish 22 OA articles

University Libraries has helped 20 faculty and 11 graduate students publish 22 open access articles this year through Read & Publish subscription agreements. Without the libraries’ subscription agreements, the authors would have paid a total of $66,210 to publish open access. With the fees waived by the libraries’ negotiated agreement, WSU researchers were…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/31/university-libraries-helps-publish-22-oa-articles/

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Sign up to recruit top student talent at On-Campus Job Fairs

Don’t miss the opportunity to hire talented student employees for the 2023-24 academic year. Shocker Career Accelerator invites offices and departments to participate in the upcoming On-Campus Job Fairs: 1 to 3 p.m. Friday, July 28 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 By joining the fairs, departments can showcase their available student assistant and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/11/sign-up-to-recruit-top-student-talent-at-on-campus-job-fairs/

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Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes to give away free plushies for Valentine’s Day

The first 100 people to make a purchase at the Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes Tuesday, Feb. 14 get a free plush for Valentine’s Day. Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes is open 9 a.m.-9 p.m.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/08/shocker-sports-grill-and-lanes-to-give-away-free-plushies-for-valentines-day/

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Learn if studying abroad is right for you

If you’re interested in studying abroad, take the first step and attend this week’s information session to learn more. The session is at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28, in 264 RSC (Spencer Room).

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/19/learn-if-studying-abroad-is-right-for-you/

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Suspenders4Hope, public health sciences educator recognized at conference

…and other services provided by the Student Wellness Center with the audience. Sonja Armbruster, educator of public health sciences, received the Health Educator of the Year award. Previous recipients include Carolyn Harrison, Dr. Francie Eckengren, Robert Miller and Deb McArthur. It was the first time the conference was held in person since 2020,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/suspenders4hope-and-public-health-sciences-educator-recognized-at-conference/

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Faculty vs. Staff: Stock the Shocker Support Locker update

… the monetary and food donations made during the Stock the Shocker Support Locker Challenge in September and October. Congratulations to WSU staff for leading the competition this year! There was a 25% increase in food donations this year. A total of 439 items were donated and $945 was collected. The top three collection sites were Morrison Hall, the Ablah…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/17/faculty-vs-staff-stock-the-shocker-support-locker-update/

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Lady Shock Squad T-shirts available at Shocker vs. Arkansas game

Come out and support Shocker softball as the team takes on Arkansas at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 14 in Wilkins Stadium. The first 300 fans to arrive will receive a Lady Shocks Squad T-shirt at the gate.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/10/lady-shock-squad-t-shirts-available-at-shocker-vs-arkansas/

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RSC urges Shockers to share the love this Valentine’s Day

Swing by the Rhatigan Student Center starting at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 13 on the first floor to grab some Valentine’s Day goodies to share with family, a friend, loved one or yourself the next day while supplies last.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/06/rsc-urges-shockers-to-share-the-love-this-valentines-day/