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WSU Academic Convocation 2021

Join classmates, faculty and staff for this year’s Academic Convocation beginning at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 2 at Wilner Auditorium. Academic Convocation is an event that blends Wichita State University’s Common Read program with other student learning and engagement opportunities. At this year’s event, winners of the 2021 University Faculty Awards will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/19/wsu-academic-convocation-2021/

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American Red Cross thanks WSU community members for their donations

…7 and 8, the American Red Cross collected a total of 51 pints of blood against a goal of 62 pints, achieving 82% of its goal. There were 71 donors who registered, including 15 first time donors. The American Red Cross appreciates all of the donors who came out to give blood.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/13/american-red-cross-thanks-wsu-community-for-their-donations/

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Volleyball to take on KU in regular season opener

Shocker volleyball will have their regular season opener against Kansas at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 in Charles Koch Arena. The theme for the game is yellow out, and the first 1,000 fans in attendance will get a yellow Wichita State T-shirt at no additional charge. Students receive admission to all Shocker home games at no additional charge with Shocker ID.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/01/shocker-volleyball-takes-on-ku-in-regular-season-opener/

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Swifties invited to join Shockers (Taylor’s Version) club

Do you love Taylor Swift or want to learn more about her or her music? Join the Shockers (Taylor’s Version) club at its first general meeting 5:30-6:30 p.m. Nov. 16 in 261 RSC. Any student who is interested in Taylor Swift is welcome to attend the meeting and join the organization. Have questions or want the scoop on the club? Contact…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/09/swifties-invited-to-join-shockers-taylors-version-club/

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Biological sciences seminar series continues with Dr. Tatsuya Yamada

…fall 2023 seminar series continues Monday, Sept. 11, with Dr. Tatsuya Yamada, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, with his talk, “Mitochondrial Size versus Dynamics – Which came first: the Chicken or the Egg?”. The seminar is held from 4 to 5 p.m. in 218 Hubbard Hall. Seminars are open to the public and undergraduates are encouraged to attend.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/07/biological-sciences-seminar-series-continues-with-dr-tatsuya-yamada/

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English honor society to host bake sale March 9

Sigma Tau Delta, the English honor society, is holding a bake sale from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. There will be cookies, banana bread, vegan options and more items available. Payments can be made with cash or card. Sigma Tau Delta invites the campus community to come support its mission to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/07/english-honors-society-to-host-bake-sale/

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Office of Academic Affairs will interview three dean candidates for University Libraries

The first candidate, Brent Mai, dean of the Thomas G. Carpenter Library and director of the Volga German Institute, University of North Florida, will be on campus Aug. 3 and 4. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Aug 3 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center, Olive Room. Additional information regarding the candidate can be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/31/office-of-academic-affairs-will-interview-three-dean-candidates-for-university-libraries/

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Steps to be a Suspenders4Hope mental health advocate

The first step to being a Suspenders4Hope mental health advocate is to utilize the “WeSupportU” mental wellness in the classroom cards, which offer guidance on exercises faculty and staff can give to students to help improve their mental health. Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) will feature one step a day for the following two weeks on how to be a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/11/steps-to-be-a-suspenders4hope-mental-health-advocate-2/

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Shockers and United Way make impact

Last year, United Way-funded United Way of the Plains supported individuals in the Shocker Neighborhood more than 35,400 times, and 211 alone assisted this neighborhood 16,328 times. The top service support categories were emergency social services and case management, food assistance, homeless prevention and developmental support for children. This year,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/12/shockers-and-united-way-make-an-impact/

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Apply to be a Passage 2 Success leader

…help incoming freshmen from diverse backgrounds transition to their life at WSU. Being a passage leader allows students to serve as a paid mentor for the 2022-2023 academic year. Other benefits of becoming a passage leader include the following: Meeting with a group of new WSU students Collaborating with other leaders and making new friends Attending …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/04/apply-to-be-a-passage-2-success-leader/

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Shockers invited to spectate Clash Build Cash Nov. 15

…just about competition, it’s an event that promises to entertain and inspire. Its excited to invite students to be a spectator from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Come and watch as students take on the challenge of developing essential professional skills in a competitive multiplayer game hosted on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/10/dont-miss-the-show-spectate-clash-build-cash-be-amazed/

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Dean Rodney Miller announces retirement from College of Fine Arts

Dean Rodney Miller will retire at the end of the fiscal year following 19 years leading the College of Fine Arts at Wichita State University. When Miller came to Wichita State in 2004, the College of Fine Arts consisted of the School of Music, the School of Performing Arts and the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries. When Miller addressed the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/19/dean-rodney-miller-announces-retirement-from-college-of-fine-arts/

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Kansas English journal earns 2024 Affiliate Journal of Excellence Award from National Council of Teachers of English

…of English, has been named a recipient of the 2024 NCTE Affiliate Journal of Excellence Award, given by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). This is the fifth year in a row that “Kansas English” has earned this distinction. Established in 1995, this award honors outstanding affiliate journals and their editors who demonstrate excellence in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/08/kansas-english-journal-earns-2024-affiliate-journal-of-excellence-award-from-national-council-of-teachers-of-english/

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Students can learn more about study abroad opportunities at Study Abroad Fair

Come to learn more about study abroad programs, scholarships and more at the annual Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 10 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. There will be over 20 tables set up with information and students will be on hand to share info about their experiences. Those who attend can be entered to win prizes,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/21/students-can-learn-more-about-study-abroad-opportunities-at-study-abroad-fair/

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Participate in on-campus job fairs July 28, Aug. 25

The Shocker Career Accelerator is hosting two on-campus job fairs over the summer. The first is from 1 to 3 p.m. July 28 and the second is from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 25. Both events will be hosted in the Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom. These events allow Wichita State offices and departments to connect with undergraduate and graduate students …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/09/join-the-on-campus-job-fairs-july-28-aug-25/

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Pearson elected president of Midwest Sociological Society

… and practice for social scientific purposes and social betterment. A number of Wichita State University faculty and students attend the conference and present their research each year. Pearson will serve a four-year term in April as president elect-elect; followed by president-elect and program chair; president; and immediate past president. She previously …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/08/pearson-elected-president-of-midwest-sociological-society/

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Visit the Shocker Support Locker

The Shocker Support Locker is open to all students, faculty, and staff on campus and is located on the first floor at 103 Grace Wilkie Hall. It is open at the following times: 10 a.m.- 1 p.m. Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-noon Fridays Closed Saturday and Sunday A WSU ID is required for access and there is a 20-credit limit system per seven days per person. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/15/visit-the-shocker-support-locker/

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Voices from the Vault features artist Kota Ezawa

…Beren Gallery. The talk will include a discussion of “The Simpson Verdict,” a moving image piece acquired by the Ulrich in 2003, currently on view in the Grafly Gallery on the first floor of the Ulrich. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. The talk is part of the Ulrich Museum’s “Voices from the Vault: The 2000s” series, celebrating the decades as the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/16/voices-from-the-vault-features-artist-kota-ezawa/

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Wichita State introduces Paul Mills as head basketball coach

Paul Mills walked on the court at Charles Koch Arena as head coach of the Shockers for the first time on Thursday. He is well acquainted with the building, however, and how Wichita State fans can fill seats and affect games. “Having been here a few times, I understand the decibel levels that it gets,” he said. “Because I was on the wrong side of those…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/wichita-state-introduces-paul-mills-as-head-basketball-coach/

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Meet and greet scheduled for Shocker basketball teams

Shocker Athletics’ first annual “Say ‘Hey’ and Signatures” event is at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 in Charles Koch Arena. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Visit Koch Arena to meet new head coaches Paul Mills and Terry Nooner and snag an autograph from the Shocker basketball student athletes. Two lucky fans that attend the event will also win a pair of 2023-24 season…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/21/meet-and-greet-scheduled-for-shocker-basketball-teams/