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Public Health Sciences students awarded $10,000

Wichita State’s HEALTH (Health Education Advocates for Leadership, Teamwork, and Humanity) Student Association in the Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) was recently awarded $10,000 in grants as part of the Kansas Beats The Virus initiative. The funds will be used to support the promotion of COVID-19 testing and vaccination, and to engage in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/13/public-health-sciences-students-awarded-10000/

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Sign up for Pumpkin Run 5K

Registration has begun for the 2021 Pumpkin Run 5K and Little Pumpkin 1K set to begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Wichita State campus. There will also be a virtual 5K version the same day. All registered participants will receive a customized T-shirt and a finisher medal. Participants that register by Sept. 20 will receive a bonus item in their registration…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/14/sign-up-to-run-walk-pumpkin-run-5k/

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Blackboard Integration to outside calendars currently inoperable

…The Office of Instructional Resources will push out any updates as they become available. Recently, the Blackboard calendar tool has experienced problems when integrated with external calendars such as Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar. This interrupts the transfer of assigned items to flow from Blackboard to these integrated calendars. This is a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/14/blackboard-integration-to-outside-calendars-currently-inoperable/

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Learn to use BeoShock

…next training session for BeoShock is 1-4 p.m. Oct. 14 and will take place both online and in person. The location of the training will be announced at a later date. BeoShock, Wichita State University’s high-performance computing cluster, is available to students, faculty and staff. Since its implementation, it has helped accelerate research and provided…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/learn-to-use-wsus-beoshock-high-performance-computing-system/

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CEI’s AAron Davis recognized by de Beaumont Foundation

AAron Davis, director of the Center for Public Health Initiatives at Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI), was recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation Sept. 14 as one of the “40 Under 40 in Public Health” in recognition of his work at CEI. Founded in 1998, the de Beaumont Foundation focuses on improving health at the community level by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/ceis-aaron-davis-recognized-by-de-beaumont-foundation/

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Veteran Services honors 74th Air Force birthday

Join Wichita State’s Military and Veteran Services in honoring the founding of the U.S. Air Force during a come-and-go event 1-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 at Grace Wilke Hall. The Air Force was founded on Sept. 18, 1947. In the decades since, it has established itself as an air force second-to-none. During the event, the office will also welcome the U.S. Space…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/veteran-services-honors-74th-air-force-birthday/

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Alumni to speak about 50 years of international work today

Mark Gregory Wentling, author and an award-winning life member of the Wichita State Alumni Association, will give a presentation about his 50 years of work in 54 countries 6-9 p.m. today, Oct. 15 at the Beggs Ballroom located in the Rhatigan Student Center. The event is hosted by the WSU Philosophy Society, with the aid of the WSU Alumni Association and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/wichita-state-graduate-author-speaking-about-working-50-years-in-54-countries/

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Ulrich Museum hosts Czech Fulbright scholar

The Ulrich Museum at Wichita State University is hosting Dr. Eva Gartnerová, a scholar from the Czech Republic, for the 2021-2022 academic year as a Fulbright visiting scholar. While here, Gartnerová will study the university art museum and learn how it engages with its various communities, including people on campus, local school children, and the public…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/17/ulrich-museum-hosts-czech-fulbright-scholar/

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RSVP for fourth annual Catering Grand Showcase

You’re invited to the fourth annual Chartwells Catering Grand Showcase 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 at the Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom. The event will feature samples from our upcoming, new Mingle + Nosh menu. To participate, register at the link below. Participants who donate a canned food item will receive a free drink ticket. There will also be a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/20/rsvp-for-fourth-annual-catering-grand-showcase/

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Shocker Store pink merchandise benefits Victory in the Valley

…is selling new pink merchandise in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink merchandise includes a short sleeve tee for $10 and a long sleeve tee for $15. For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, which provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area. This offer is good while supplies last …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/30/shocker-store-pink-merchandise-funds-victory-in-the-valley/

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COVID supply chain shortage affects WSU products

The current pandemic-related supply chain issues are affecting everyone worldwide, including the Shocker Community. According to an article in PPB Newslink, the situation started with a shortage of factory workers in China and other factories worldwide that produce raw materials, components and finished products, coupled with an increase in shipping costs…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/22/covid-supply-chain-shortage-affects-wsu-products/

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WSU takes a win at Riverfest Parade

The Office of Engagement lead efforts to ensure Wichita State had a presence during the 2021 Riverfest Parade. During previous years, the parade is held in the summer. Due to the pandemic, the parade was held in October, which made it easier for WSU to be involved. In addition to moving the month, the events of the parade itself were adjusted. Instead of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/21/wsu-takes-a-win-at-riverfest-parade/

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Sigma Lambda Beta hosting annual Chasqui Manos Andinas sale

The members of Sigma Lambda Beta will host its eighth annual Chasqui Manos Andinas event 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday through Friday Oct. 18-22 at the Rhatigan Student Center north patio. The group will sell Chasqui sweaters, gloves, scarfs, masks and other garments. All products are made from alpaca wool and are 100% fair trade and sustainable. Chasqui is a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/13/sigma-lambda-betas-hosting-eighth-annual-chasqui-manos-andinas-sale/

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Shocker Store pink merchandise benefits Victory in the Valley

…is selling new pink merchandise in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink merchandise includes a short sleeve tee for $10 and a long sleeve tee for $15. For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, which provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area. This offer is good while supplies last …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/08/shocker-store-pink-merchandise-benefits-victory-in-the-valley/

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2022 benefits Open Enrollment: Know your HSA transfer options

During October, if you are enrolled in the HSA with NueSynergy and are electing the 2022 HSA with MetLife, you will to decide whether to rollover your existing HSA balance from NueSynergy to MetLife. This rollover option information will be made available when you complete your elections online. Beginning Oct. 1, you will have the option to transfer your…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/07/2022-benefits-open-enrollment-know-your-hsa-transfer-options/

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WSU Opera Theater to present early Mozart opera

Wichita State University Opera Theater, under the direction of Alan Held, will present Mozart’s “La Finta Giardiniera” in a concert format at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 and Oct. 23 in the Miller Concert Hall of the Duerksen Fine Arts Center. The performances will be conducted by Dr. Timothy Shade, director of the School of Music with the WSU Wind Ensemble. One of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/05/wsu-opera-theater-to-present-early-mozart-opera/

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Arab Student Association hosts clothing drive to benefit refugee community

The Arab Student Association of Wichita State is asking for donations for its clothing drive from Oct. 5 to Oct. 29. Donations from the drive will benefit the refugee community. Those who wish to donate can drop off clothing items at Wichita State’s Rhatigan Student Center’s east and west entrances. For more information, call 316-749-6118.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/04/arab-student-association-hosts-clothing-drive-to-benefit-refugee-community/

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Math lecture focuses on Monge-Ampère Eigenvalue problem

The Lecture Series in the Mathematical Sciences presents Dr. Farhan Abedin from the University of Utah. Please join us for a public lecture by Dr. Farhan Abedin titled “Inverse Iteration for the Monge-Ampère Eigenvalue Problem” at 3:00 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8 Jabara Hall (room 372). Refreshments will be available at 2:30 p.m. in room 353 Jabara Hall.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/04/math-lecture-focuses-on-monge-ampere-eigenvalue-problem/

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RSVP for annual SEM update, celebration

… – 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom for a Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) update and celebration. SEM has had a great year and wants to recognize its campus-wide efforts. Comments will begin at 4 p.m.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/30/rsvp-for-annual-sem-update-celebration/

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Historic Tea benefits WSU scholarships

Wichita State University First Gentleman Rick Case, along with the Office of the President and the WSU Alumni Association (WSUAA), will host a Historic Tea at the president’s campus residence this October during Homecoming 2021 week Oct. 23-Oct. 30. Tea times and days available include the following: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 26 2 p.m. Oct. 26 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27 2…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/23/historic-tea-benefits-wsu-scholarships/