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Students spread love of WSU through Public Relations Institute

Students spread love of WSU through Public Relations Institute Andrew Martin, marketing intern 07/01/2019 09:32:46 AM July 1, 2019 -- Wichita State University admissions created the Public Relations Institute (PRI) in the fall of 2018 to foster goodwill among WSU alumni and community stakeholders through outreach and presence at community events. At the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/07-july/pri_admissions.php

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Meet the students who made sure you had fun during The Basketball Tournament

Meet the students who made sure you had fun during The Basketball Tournament Andrew Martin, marketing intern 07/24/2019 01:04:47 PM July 24, 2019 -- It’s easy to take the free t-shirts, halftime performances and musical chairs on the Charles Koch Arena basketball court for granted. But, during every Shocker Athletics game, a team of student marketing and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/07-july/tbt_interns.php

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Textron Aviation joins Innovation Campus at WSU to develop future workforce

Textron Aviation joins Innovation Campus at WSU to develop future workforce WSU Strategic Communications 07/30/2019 09:10:24 AM July 30, 2019 -- Wichita State University and Textron Aviation, a Textron Inc. company, have announced the next step in ongoing collaboration efforts to develop the future of the aviation industry and next generation of employees…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/07-july/textron_wsu_innovation_campus.php

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WSU research will help reduce weight, cost of high-speed missiles

WSU research will help reduce weight, cost of high-speed missiles WSU NIAR 07/10/2019 04:23:42 PM July 10, 2019 -- Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research received a three-year $33 million contract from the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation & Missile Center for a project focused on emerging materials for…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/07-july/wichita_state_missile_research.php

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Place-making coordinator wants to involve all of Wichita State's campus

Placemaking coordinator wants to involve all of Wichita State's campus Paul Suellentrop 08/15/2019 06:56:04 AM August 15, 2019 - Kristin Beal is Wichita State’s newly hired placemaking coordinator, and almost all ideas, materials, formats and venues are in play when it comes to using art as a way to make the campus a place to enjoy and explore. Placemaking…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/08-aug/beal.php

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Shocker students create art, memories with children in Peru

Shocker students create art, memories with children in Peru Kayla Deines, marketing intern 07/31/2019 10:48:48 AM July 31, 2019 - Fine arts students Haley Ensz, Lily Guillen, Bishop Rice and Celine Sengvilay recently returned from a trip to Peru with Wichita State professor Lori Santos. They spent several days working with children at the Institución…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/08-aug/art_students_peru_mural.php

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Relive the excitement of Bid Day 2019

Relive the excitement of Bid Day 2019 WSU Strategic Communications 08/16/2019 02:13:29 PM Aug. 16, 2019 -- More than 100 women were given a bid to join one of Wichita State's five National Panhellenic Council chapters on Aug. 14 in Koch Arena. Bid Day followed a three-day recruitment process in which time was spent in with current sorority chapter women…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/08-aug/bid_day_19.php

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College of Applied Studies wins 2019 Clash of the Colleges title

College of Applied Studies wins 2019 Clash of the Colleges title WSU Strategic Communications 08/26/2019 04:24:13 PM Aug. 26, 2019 -- In an annual event that pits each of Wichita State's academic colleges against each other in friendly competitions, the College of Applied Studies won the 2019 Clash of the Colleges title, held Aug. 23. This is the first…

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Hyatt Place hotel to break ground next week at WSU's Innovation Campus

Hyatt Place hotel to break ground next week at WSU WSU Strategic Communications 08/20/2019 04:01:29 PM Aug. 20, 2019 -- The first hotel on the Wichita State campus is beginning construction. A 106-room Hyatt Place hotel will break ground next week on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus, within walking distance of the new Fuzzy’s Tacos, the Shocker Store and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/08-aug/hyatt_place_wsu_groundbreaking.php

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Shocker employees are a win-win for McCurdy Auctions

Shocker employees are a win-win for McCurdy Auctions Andrew Martin, marketing intern 07/30/2019 12:46:40 PM July 30, 2019 -- Students who work for local business McCurdy Auctions LLC often build valuable workplace skills that supplement their academic experiences. McCurdy is a frequent employer of Wichita State students, and many student employees continue…

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D.C. internship helps Wichita State senior work with voting issues

D.C. internship helps Wichita State senior work with voting issues Paul Suellentrop 08/28/2019 12:56:57 PM Aug. 28, 2019 - Last spring, Alejandro Arias Esparza worked as an intern at FairVote in Washington, D.C., an internship funded by former Kansas governor Mark and Stacy Parkinson. The internship gave him practical experience in research, writing and…

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From one student to another: parking at WSU

From one student to another: parking at WSU Andrew Martin, marketing intern 08/07/2019 02:01:34 PM For a student new to WSU, it can take some time to get used to the parking system. Here are some tips to help you avoid parking citations, and some options for you if you do happen to receive one. Green ePermits are available to students for $75 per semester.…

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WSU parking and shuttle changes aim for efficiency

WSU parking and shuttle changes aim for efficiency Andrew Martin, marketing intern, and Kristi Hahn, web and new media designer 08/07/2019 11:42:53 AM As the beginning of the new academic year approaches, commuters at WSU must be aware of stop sign and parking changes at key areas of campus. Shuttle riders will notice significant changes to shuttle routing…

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Wichita State sets new record for research awards

Wichita State sets new record for research awards WSU Strategic Communications 08/12/2019 07:00:00 AM Aug. 12, 2019 -- Wichita State University has set a new record for research and development awards, with a total of $136 million in fiscal year 2019, which ended June 30, topping last year’s record-breaking total of $104 million. This is the first bullet.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/08-aug/research_dod_awards_wsu.php

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Wichita State recognized for its efforts in student success

Wichita State recognized for its efforts in student success WSU Strategic Communications 08/28/2019 11:15:13 AM Aug. 28, 2019 -- Wichita State's efforts to recruit and retain students from historically under-served and under-represented areas haven't gone unnoticed. WSU has been named as a Social Mobility Innovator student success leader. This is the first…

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WSU begins project to hire and retain more women, minority STEM faculty

WSU begins project to hire and retain more women, minority STEM faculty WSU Strategic Communications 08/21/2019 01:31:39 PM Aug. 21, 2019 -- Wichita State University continues to make strides toward improving opportunities for women in senior leadership, with women currently holding six out of 10 WSU dean positions throughout the university. The National…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/08-aug/wsu_women_minorities_hiring_retention.php

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WSU 101: 10 things to make college life more manageable

WSU 101: 10 things to make college life more manageable Andrew Martin, marketing intern 08/19/2019 10:29:20 AM Aug 19, 2019 -- College can be just as stressful in senior year as it is in freshman year. Here are ten ways students can make life easier at WSU, from food options to tutoring. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This…

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WSU alumni, current students create app to help fellow Shockers get involved on campus

WSU alumni, current students create app to help fellow Shockers get involved on campus Kayla Deines, marketing intern 09/26/2019 08:40:05 AM Sept. 26, 2019 - Students Zeeshan Kahn and James Meli, along with alumni Emmanuel Daramola and Billi Meli, recently released their mobile application, aimed at connecting students through campus events. With more than…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/09-sept/alonzie_app_5.php

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New crash lab will be a smashing hit for WSU aviation research

New crash lab will be a smashing hit for WSU aviation research Andrew Martin, marketing intern 09/17/2019 03:37:21 PM Sept. 17, 2019 -- The National Institute for Aviation Research’s (NIAR) Advanced Virtual Engineering and Testing Labs (AVET) will house labs that are currently located in the Institute’s headquarters on Mid-Campus Dr. The new space and…

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New partnership provides custom jerseys for WSU Varsity Esports

New partnership provides custom jerseys for WSU Varsity Esports Kayla Deines, marketing intern 09/25/2019 10:28:16 AM Sept. 25, 2019 - Agent Ink Apparel has partnered with Wichita State to become the official outfitter for WSU Varsity Esports. They recently delivered custom jerseys to the team and released the final design on social media. This is the first …

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