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Celebrate WHM with a free screening of ‘Picture a Scientist’

…of “Picture of a Scientist” in Hubbard Hall, room 231. All students, faculty, staff and guests are welcome. PICTURE A SCIENTIST chronicles the surge of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. This inspiring documentary features social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists who provide new perspectives on how to make science…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/21/celebrate-whm-with-a-free-screening-of-picture-a-scientist/

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Hippodrome is back for its 94th year

Hippodrome has been canceled twice since it began: once during WWII and the most recent during the coronavirus pandemic beginning in 2020. This year, Hippodrome returns to in-person skits and live performances with the theme of children’s books. Featuring the creative talents of on-campus organizations and Wichita State Shockers, Hippodrome 2022 is sure to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/28/hippodrome-is-back-for-its-94th-year/

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Process Communication Model training now available at CEI

Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute now has Process Communication Model training available. The Process Communication Model (PCM) is a tool designed by psychologist Dr. Taibi Kahler to understand how and why people communicate. It helps participants to observe their behavior, understand the behavior of others, and equips participants to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/05/process-communication-model-training-now-available-at-cei/

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Women of WSU offering scholarships for 2022-2023

The Women of Wichita State University (WWSU) is now accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applications will be accepted until May 31. WWSU was formed in fall 2018. The group serves the interests of the University, provides student scholarships, promotes social interaction, and a sense of community among its members.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/05/women-of-wsu-offering-scholarships-for-2022-2023/

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Attend Shocker Store’s Affordable Course Materials Education event

The Shocker Store will host another course material affordability event 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19 at the Rhatigan Student Center. The events are part of Affordable Course Materials Education (ACME). This is a come-and-go event that will feature the same topics both days. With Wichita State embracing the opt-out inclusive access…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/07/attend-shocker-stores-affordable-course-materials-education-event/

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Steve Durst speaking at Interstellar event April 21

The Wichita Space Initiative will host a space seminar, “Introduction to the Interstellar Community and an Interstellar University in Kansas” at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at 3 p.m. at Hubbard Hall (Room 231). This is event is free and open to the public. The event will feature Steve Durst, whose 46-year career in the space field as a publisher and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/08/steve-durst-speaking-at-interstellar-event-april-21/

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Join Women of Wichita State for Scholarship Bash

The WSU community is invited to join the Women of Wichita State for our annual Scholarship Bash to raise funds for scholarships! We hope to award four WSU students with a scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. With your help, these funds can help students achieve their academic and career goals. The kick-off to the Scholarship Bash will be from 3:30 to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/18/join-women-of-wichita-state-for-scholarship-bash/

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Today is last day to complete university climate survey

Wichita State launched a campus-wide university climate survey and it will close today. April 29. The survey was sent to all official university email addresses. All students, faculty and staff are asked to participate in this confidential survey about the campus environment. This survey is meant to guide Wichita State as it works to continue its mission of …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/28/today-is-last-day-to-complete-university-climate-survey/

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WSU focuses on serving students as it reaches Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution status

Wichita State University earned status as an Emerging Hispanic Serving Institution when fall 2022 enrollment numbers show that 16% of students identify as Hispanic. That is an important milestone on the way to the university’s goal of reaching the 25% necessary to earn the federal government’s designation as an HSI by the end of this decade. The journey to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/05/wsu-focuses-on-serving-students-as-it-reaches-emerging-hispanic-service-institution-status/

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Serve the community through AmeriCorps

The Community Engagement Institute AmeriCorps programs have a dedicated group of members serving throughout Kansas, tackling the nation’s most pressing challenges. A total of 21 AmeriCorps state members and 32 AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteer in Service to America) members served in 2022, and a total of 189 members have served since 2019. AmeriCorps extends a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/23/serve-the-community-through-americorps/

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Wichita State-led research aims to help persons with disabilities navigate buildings

Navigating an unfamiliar building can be discouraging and difficult to persons with disabilities. A team of Wichita State University researchers is in the early stages of developing digital maps to help accessibility indoors, where GPS or satellite systems often don’t work. In December, the National Science Foundation Convergence Accelerator Track awarded a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/20/wichita-state-led-research-aims-to-help-persons-with-disabilities-navigate-buildings/

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Ablah Library showcasing its services with tours

The Ablah Library hosts a variety of resources that can help students succeed each semester. Take a tour and learn about the tools available in the library. The tour dates and times are: 3-3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25 12-12:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/17/ablah-library-showcasing-their-services-with-tour/

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New operating hours for Shocker Support Locker

The Shocker Support Locker is adjusting its hours of operation for the spring 2023 semester. The locker will now be open from noon-3 p.m. Monday through Friday, starting Tuesday, Jan. 17.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/09/new-operating-hours-for-shocker-support-locker/

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E-waste and shredding event set for Jan. 27

The campus-wide quarterly e-waste and shredding event will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at NetApp’s southeast parking lot on the Wichita State Innovation Campus. The following are items that can be disposed of during the event: Personal documents are accepted for secure shredding. All personal electronics will be accepted, including …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/06/e-waste-and-shredding-event-set-for-jan-27/

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Wichita State names Brandy Willett as new SBDC regional director

Brandy Willett Wichita State University has appointed Brandy Willett as regional director of the Kansas Small Business Development Center (SBDC), following the retirement of Marcia Stevens. Stevens led the SBDC at WSU for more than 20 years and leaves a legacy of a solid and thriving program. As the new regional director, Willett is dedicated to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/06/wichita-state-names-brandy-willett-as-new-sbdc-regional-director/

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Graduation stoles and cords for military and veteran students are available

Graduation stoles and cords for military and veteran students are available for fall graduates in the Military and Veteran Services Office. One cord and one stole will be issued for qualifying student veterans. Must present student ID and sign for receipt of these items. Come any time from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Dec. 14-16 to 105 Grace Wilkie Hall.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/13/graduation-stoles-and-cords-for-military-and-veteran-students-are-available/

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Newest ‘Forward Together’ podcast focuses on Industry and Defense

Make sure to catch the latest episode of the “Forward Together” podcast, where President Muma speaks with John Tomblin, senior vice president for Industry and Defense and executive director of NIAR. Watch it here — wsu.news/IDpodcast — or listen at wsu.news/ftpodcast or on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and Apple Podcasts (iTunes). The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/13/newest-forward-together-podcast-focuses-industry-and-defense/

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Save the date for the Academic Resources Conference

The Academic Resources Conference (ARC) is back for a week of events Jan. 9-13. In addition to technical training, the conference will focus on the impact digital transformation has on education. The whole campus community is invited. All ARC events are free and take place via Zoom. You can see the full schedule of sessions, panels and discussions and grab…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/08/save-the-date-for-the-academic-resources-conference/

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Tennis player changed direction to study supply chain

…finished and her career in business beginning. When the COVID-19 pandemic put global supply chains in the spotlight, Hamilton paid attention as the production and movement of items fluctuated. She watched the business world change and decided to study the new landscape, aided by an extra year of eligibility granted to all student-athletes by the NCAA…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/tennis-player-changed-direction-to-study-supply-chain/

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Mikrokosmos encourages students to submit their writing

For more than 50 years, the Mikrokosmos literary journal has allowed Wichita State students to publish their creative writing in an esteemed journal, and they are accepting submissions once again. First published in 1958, Mikrokosmos is seeking submissions for its 69th issue. Submissions close on Tuesday, Nov. 15. Students can submit work ranging from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/11/mikrokosmos-encourages-students-to-submit-their-writing/