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Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Community Engagement Institute

Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI) turns 40 years old this year. Join the institute from 4 to 6 p.m. Oct. 28 at NICHE (124 S. Broadway) as it commemorates the four decades of navigating the successes and lessons learned that have shaped where it is now. The evening will be filled with reflection, gratitude and excitement for the journey…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/11/celebrate-the-40th-anniversary-of-the-community-engagement-institute/

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Center for Entrepreneurship invites students to Clash Build Cash competition

The Center for Entrepreneurship invites Shockers Clash Build Cash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Nov. 15 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Clash Build Cash offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop and demonstrate a wide range of essential professional skills, including strategic decision-making, adaptability and innovative thinking. Students of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/19/center-for-entrepreneurship-invites-students-to-clash-build-cash-competition/

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All are welcome at the English Honors Society’s Flannel Festival

… all to celebrate fall at Flannel Festival! Anyone can come and go to this free event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11 in the Rhatigan Student Center’s Harvest Room on the first floor. Wear flannels and come for crafts, cozy readings, treats and fun! Treats and crafts are only available as supplies last. This event is hosted by Sigma Tau Delta, WSU’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/09/all-are-welcome-at-the-english-honors-societys-flannel-festival/

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Connect with the Department of Veterans Affairs

…J. Dole Veterans Affairs Medical Center will host a resource fair sharing information on VA health care and the PACT Act 2022 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Veterans can enroll in VA health care programs and assistance will be on hand to process disability claims and other benefits. This…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/13/connect-with-the-department-of-veterans-affairs/

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Attend Suspenders4Hope Preventing Suicide Training

Attend the free #WeSupportU Suspenders4Hope evidence-based training session and receive free CEUs. Hosted in partnership with Sedgwick County and StopSuicideICT, the first 100 registrants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope t-shirt. The training is scheduled for 3 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 11 in the Sunflower Room of the Sedgwick County Extension Office,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/06/attend-suspenders4hope-preventing-suicide-training/

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Barton School alumna to kick off book tour at Woolsey Hall

The Barton School of Business will host alumna Erin Cummings as she begins to showcase her first published work, “The Possibility Project: A Guided Journal for Creating What’s Possible.” The kickoff event will be from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 27 in Woolsey Hall. It will feature a presentation by Cummings titled “Moving With Purpose and Unlocking…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/04/barton-school-alum-to-kick-off-book-tour-at-woolsey-hall/

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Entrepreneur-in-Residence Keynote by Chef Pyet DeSpain scheduled Nov. 2

Pyet DeSpain — award-winning and global private chef, the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and the fall 2023 entrepreneur-in-residence at the Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation, “Recipe for Success: When Business Meets Passion,” as part of the James Schwartz Lecture Series. The keynote event is at 11 a.m. Thursday,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/29/barton-school-keynote-presentation-scheduled-for-nov-2/

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Softball ranks in top 25 nationally

Shocker softball has cracked the top 25 rankings of NCAA softball teams for the first time this season according to D1Softball, finding itself ranked 23rd overall. The ranking comes after the team’s 4-0 winning streak last weekend during the North Texas Invitational, beating Northwestern State and North Texas 2-0 each. Shocker softball’s overall record for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/27/softball-ranks-in-top-25-nationally/

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Student Activities Council to host poetry slam

…all poets. The Student Activities Council (SAC) invites students to its poetry slam event 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 12 at the Rhatigan Student Center Starbucks stage. The first 100 guests to attend the event will receive a voucher for a hot drink from Starbucks, valid only on April 12. There is no fee or registration required to attend the event,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/06/student-activities-council-to-host-poetry-slam/

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Cadman exhibiting story of the Dockum sit-in

“People, Pride & Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-in” is an exhibit that commemorates America’s first successful student-led lunch counter sit-in and will be displayed through Jan. 31 at the Cadman Art Gallery in the Rhatigan Student Center. The exhibit explores how early civil rights era lunch counter protests helped shape and transform the struggles…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/20/cadman-exhibiting-story-of-the-dockum-sit-in/

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Celebrate Transgender Day of Visibility with ODI, Spectrum

…everywhere. They encourage the community to raise their voice to speak out against hate and work to build an inclusive world from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 31 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Transgender Day of Visibility is observed annually every March 31. The day is dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/21/celebrate-transgender-day-of-visibility-on-march-31/

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Start thinking about spring 2023 enrollment

… begins Nov. 14. Have you checked your myWSU account recently? Do you have any active holds preventing you from enrolling? If so, you will need to use the time between now and the first day of enrollment to clear your holds and complete your requirements so you are eligible to enroll as early as possible. Depending on your degree program, you may be required…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/student-success-tips-start-thinking-about-spring-2023-enrollment/

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Women of WSU award four scholarships

The Women of Wichita State University (WWSU ) has awarded four students a $1,000 scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. The scholarships will go to the following students: Juliana Botero Echeverri, graduate student in business Maria Aracely Martinez Gonzalez, undergraduate student studying real estate and sports management Hilda Uloma Onuoha,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/29/women-of-wsu-award-four-scholarships/

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Ulrich staff will discuss their artwork on display

Join the staff artists as they discuss their artwork on display in the exhibit, “Artists at Work: The Ulrich Staff Creates” — on view in Grafly Gallery on the first floor of the Ulrich Museum from May 25 through Aug. 5 — at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 19. Refreshments are available starting at 10 a.m. This unique exhibition features work by five museum…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/18/ulrich-staff-will-discuss-their-artwork-on-display/

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May’s ‘Forward Together’ episodes feature multiple conversations with WSU students

… month’s episodes, President Muma speaks with Ebony Moore, Ryan Walter and Kyle Walter, students interning at Deloitte’s Smart Factory @ Wichita; Brittany Wojciechowski, a first-generation student working on her Ph.D. in aerospace engineering; and Joshua Senn, a graduate student in the College of Fine Arts’ choral conducting program. Watch the episodes here …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/12/mays-forward-together-episodes-feature-multiple-conversations-with-wsu-students/

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Celebrate Wu’s 75th birthday at Wu’s Birthday Bash Oct. 2

WuShock has reached another milestone in Shocker history. Celebrate Wu and 75 years of bringing Shockers together at Wu’s Birthday Bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Wu’s Birthday Bash features music, games, snacks, cakes and a chance to congratulate Wu in person. Wu will be present at Wu’s Birthday …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/celebrate-wus-75th-birthday-at-wus-birthday-bash-oct-2/

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Important info on student loan interest and payments

Attention borrowers. Interest on student loans resume Sept. 1, with the first payment due in October. Loan servicers will send the bill at least 21 days prior to the due date. However, those currently enrolled at least half time will have their loans be in an in-school deferment. While no payments will be required during in-school deferments, interest will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/07/important-info-on-student-loan-interest-and-payments/

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Invite high school and transfer students to Black & Yellow Day this fall

The Office of Admissions will host the first of two Black & Yellow Days this fall Oct. 6. Each semester, high school juniors, seniors and college transfer students are invited to this all-day event on campus where they have the chance to participate in sessions hosted by each academic college, tour campus and explore the hands-on learning opportunities…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/05/invite-high-school-and-transfer-students-to-black-yellow-day-this-fall/

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Volunteer for Shocker Neighborhood cleanup

Join us for our first-ever Brush-Up! event for the Shocker Neighborhood from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 22. Work alongside neighbors, community members, businesses and fellow Shockers to help each other beautify the area. We will help bag trimmings from trees, cut overgrown lawns, pick up trash, and paint over graffiti. Volunteer check-in will be at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/11/brush-up-shocker-neighborhood/

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High School students invited to Black & Yellow Day

On Monday, Feb. 20, the Office of Admissions will host the first Black & Yellow Day of spring 2023. Each semester, we invite high school juniors, seniors and college transfer students to this all-day event on campus where they have the chance to participate in sessions hosted by each academic college, tour campus, and explore the hands-on learning…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/03/high-school-students-invited-to-black-yellow-day/