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Reflections, Resilience and Reinvention

…able to reinvent myself and my career a few times. I started in a nonprofit working to help immigrants settle in to new communities. I then evolved into neighborhood service delivery and community engagement before getting on a more traditional path towards city management. I recently made another change into executive recruiting and management…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/news/ReflectionsResilienceandReinvention.php

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WSU president, DEI director win Wichita NAACP awards | Wichita State News

…weekend from the Wichita chapter of the NAACP. Muma was named Wichita NAACP’s Person of the Year, an honor that reflects the work he and WSU do on the WSU campus and in the Shocker Neighborhood to develop a more diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for a thriving community and a stronger Kansas. Some of those initiatives include creating equitable…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/10-oct/wichita_naacp_7.php

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Dance earns two first place awards at NDA Dance Camp

Competing in its first organized event under head coach Amy Pollard-Yarberry, the Shocker dance squad put together an excellent performance at the 2025 National Dance Association (NDA) Dance Camp As a team, the Shockers put together two first-place finishes, coming in first in the Division I Game Day Run Off competition and first in Division I Pro Team…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/04/dance-earns-two-first-place-awards-at-nda-dance-camp/

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Volleyball earns 13th consecutive AVCA Team Academic Award

For the 13th consecutive year, the Shocker volleyball team earned the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Team Academic Award sponsored by INTENT. Wichita State completed a strong academic year in 2024-25 with a 3.69 team GPA. “It is very exciting to see that the record-setting, on-court successes during the 2024-25 season have extended to the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/25/volleyball-earns-13th-consecutive-avca-team-academic-award/

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Caelin Bragg, Newsletter Editor, starting 2025-06-10

Wichita State welcomes Caelin Bragg, Newsletter Editor – Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, to the Shocker family, who joined 2025-06-10. Learn more about Caelin Bragg: Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/10/caelin-bragg-newsletter-editor-starting-2025-06-10/

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Cohen Honors College Summer Update

…Family Weekend. In the News The black granite memorial in Piatt Park describes the tragedy of January 1965 and lists the names of those who died in the predominately Black neighborhood. For Dr. Kevin Harrison, director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the Cohen Honors College, the story of that day is one that deserves more discussion and examination…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-june-30-23.php

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2008 Honoree – Jack P. DeBoer

…National Real Estate Investor recognized DeBoer as the “second-largest multi-family developer in the United States.” He also planned and assembled the 4,000 acre Comotara neighborhood development in northeast Wichita. In 1975, DeBoer designed and built the first Residence Inn all-suite hotel located in downtown Wichita. He was a pioneer in the all-suite…

https://realestate.wichita.edu/laa-2008/

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Library open all day and night during finals

For the nights of Sunday May 11 through Tuesday, May 13, Ablah Library will stay open around the clock to give you flexible study time during finals week. All you need is your Shocker ID.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/05/library-open-all-day-and-night-during-finals/

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Office of the Registrar will be closed part of May 9 for event

The Office of the Registrar will be closed 9-10:15 a.m. Friday, May 9 for an event. If you need assistance during that time, contact OneStop in the Shocker Success Building or call 316-978-7440.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/05/office-of-the-registrar-will-be-closed-part-of-may-9-for-event/

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Short-term International Student Spotlight: Ronald Quintana from Paraguay

This week, read about Ronald Quintana’s time as a Shocker and his favorite part of studying at WSU. Learn more from our short-term international students and their experiences at WSU on the Study Abroad website.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/12/short-term-international-student-spotlight-ronald-quintana-from-paraguay/

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Some Rhatigan Student Center departments will open late June 18

Many Rhatigan Student Center departments will be closed until 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18 due to Student Affairs staff development. The actual building itself, Starbucks and Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes will open at their normal times. For details, visit wichita.edu/rschours.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/17/some-rhatigan-student-center-departments-will-open-late-june-18/

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Men’s tennis’ Jacome earns first career ATP victory

Shocker Athletics’ Alejandro Jacome earned his first career professional tour singles victory with a win in the main draw of the Wichita Tennis Open on June 11. Jacome survived a back-and-forth battle with Kentucky’s Eli Stephenson to earn the victory, winning 6-3, 4-6, 7-6 (4).

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/12/mens-tennis-jacome-earns-first-career-atp-victory/

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Financial Services office will be closed part of May 9 for staff development

…development. The office will reopen 8 a.m. Monday, May 12. If students need assistance or have questions, contact 316-978-3333 or visit Onestop Student Services located in the Shocker Success Center.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/05/financial-services-office-will-be-closed-part-of-may-9-for-staff-development/

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Episode 34 of ‘Forward Together’ podcast features students in ROTC

Join President Rick Muma for a conversation with ROTC students about how Wichita State and ROTC have shaped their Shocker journey, as well as their education and leadership development. Watch the episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts or Apple Podcasts (iTunes). Subscribe to be notified when new episodes are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/07/episode-34-of-forward-together-podcast-features-students-in-rotc/

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FY2015-Student-Involvement-Annual-Report

…of 2,344 hours of service. Beyond the new events and services we carried on valued traditions including Hippodrome, Shocktoberfest, Shock the Yard Midwest Step Show, IFC Neighborhood Clean Up, Elements Multimedia Art Competition, Walk A Mile in Her Shoes, Exposure Photography Competition and the Family Carnival. As a staff we have devoted time to…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/about/_archive/FY2015-Student-Involvement-Annual-Report.pdf

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The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

… do the same. Play an instrument, sing a song, recite a poem (original or not), or simply play a popular song on your phone, then explain its significance to you! Learn 2 Row with Shocker Rowing Learn how to row and have lunch with the Wichita State University Rowing Team! The event will be held on Saturday, October 30, at 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at the River …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-oct-22-21.php

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IncreasingDiversity

… Name/Organization What they have to offer to the tobacco control efforts Drug prevention organizations Survivor support groups Labor/employee unions Restaurant owners Neighborhood associations Hospitals that serve the area Local health departments County nursing services Local medical associations Local dental associations Other health…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/conferences/documents/CHP_Summit/Resources/Gaillard_CHPKeyInformant/IncreasingDiversity.docx

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Applied Learning Highlight: Haylee Thurman

A senior in the applied engineering program with an emphasis in management, Shocker Haylee Thurman is scheduled to graduate this fall. Her academic journey, however, is only part of the story. Since the start of her college career, she has been steadily shaping a dynamic and impactful role in the world of research and development. Haylee currently serves as …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/11/applied-learning-highlight-haylee-thurman/

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Try the Philly Cheesesteak Pizza as the March Pizza of the Month

Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in March to try the Pizza of the Month, the Philly Cheesesteak Pizza. It’s topped with provolone cheese sauce, chopped steak, bell peppers and onions.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/07/try-the-philly-cheesesteak-pizza-as-the-march-pizza-of-the-month/

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Wichita State students invest in their community with service hours | Wichita State News

…better.” Fonseca said the Community Service Board expands its offerings regularly in response to student feedback. Working with the Shocker Neighborhood near campus and on sustainability issues are recent additions, and he estimated VolunteerICT grew by 15-20 agencies over the past two years. Those connections, Fonseca said, result in students finding…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/10-oct/service_7.php