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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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WSU Symphony concert features student soloists

Six student soloists appear in concert with the WSU Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14 in Miller Concert Hall. The program will be led by Mark Laycock, director of orchestras, and Clem Pearson, graduate student conductor. Tickets are available from the Fine Arts Box Office at 316-978-3233 or from the Fine Arts Box Office. The annual…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/10/wsu-symphony-concert-features-student-soloists/

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English honor society to host bake sale March 9

…is holding a bake sale from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. There will be cookies, banana bread, vegan options and more items available. Payments can be made with cash or card. Sigma Tau Delta invites the campus community to come support its mission to spread literacy in the community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/07/english-honors-society-to-host-bake-sale/

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Pi Delta Phi invites campus community to bake, book sale in RSC

… bake/book sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 on the ground floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Come enjoy French baked goods, sandwiches, pastries and quiches (lunch items will be available after 10 a.m.). Accepting cash only and minimum donations of $1.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/02/pi-delta-phi-to-host-bake-book-sale/

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Hippodrome seeking students to showcase their talents

Hippodrome is a celebration of the arts and features the creative talents of Shockers. Students interested in participating in Hippodrome can do so by either creating a skit, showcasing a talent or emceeing the show. This year, Hippodrome will feature these performances in the skit and talent competition at 7 p.m. on March 31 in the CAC Theater. The deadline…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/27/hippodrome-seeking-students-to-showcase-their-talents-2/

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Department of Social Work is accepting applications for its MSW program

For those who want to “be the change,” social work may be the right path for that goal. Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accepting additional applications for the 2023-24 school year through Saturday, April 1. The program is open to all majors and has both full- and part-time schedule options. MSW students go on to work in mental…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/24/department-of-social-work-is-accepting-applications-for-its-msw-program/

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CAPS to host preventing suicide training and awareness walk

For Wellness Week, Counselling and Prevention Services (CAPS) is promoting mental wellness by hosting its next #WSUWeSupportU preventing suicide training and a walk across campus to show support for suicide prevention. The training will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center. The walk will be directly after the training…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/21/caps-to-host-preventing-suicide-training-and-awareness-walk/

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Wichita State now offers model release forms digitally

Wichita State University has transitioned its model release form to a digital format that can now be filled out and signed from a computer, phone or tablet, allowing users to complete them on-location or in advance more easily. Submitted model releases are sent directly to Strategic Communications to be archived and retrieved if needed. The form can still be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/20/wichita-state-now-offers-model-release-forms-digitally/

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Academic Affairs is hiring assistant VP of Student Success and Persistence

The Office of Academic Affairs is accepting applicants for the assistant vice president of Student Success and Persistence position. The position will be responsible for developing and directing strategies to best serve students as they complete their degrees. Engaging students is a key responsibility for this role, and the scope of the position is to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/17/academic-affairs-is-hiring-assistant-vp-of-student-success-and-persistence/

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AHINSA invites Shockers to Bollywood Night

Wichita State’s Association of Hindu Students in America (AHINSA) will host its long-awaited Bollywood Night at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18 in the Beggs Ballroom of the Rhatigan Student Center. Dress up as a movie star, put on some dancing shoes and dance to away the night.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/13/ahinsa-invites-shockers-to-bollywood-night/

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Former executive president of Boeing returns to WSU as Engineer in Residence

Leanne Caret — a Wichita State University alumna, former executive president of Boeing, and former president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) — is serving as the Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Engineer in Residence for the College of Engineering at WSU for 2023. She will provide industry knowledge, insight and guidance to students and faculty.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/10/former-executive-president-of-boeing-returns-to-wsu-as-engineer-in-residence/

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January Teaching Today has recordings from the ARC

Each month, the Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) publishes Teaching Today, a teaching-focused newsletter for instructors at WSU. For the first Teaching Today of 2023, it is taking a look back at the January Academic Resources Conference (ARC) with links to all available session recordings. OIR has organized all its sessions by topic so they are easy…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/25/january-teaching-today-has-recordings-from-the-arc/

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RSVP for Chartwells Catering showcase

WSU faculty and staff are invited to the Chartwells Catering Grand Showcase from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 in the Beggs Ballroom in the Rhatigan Student Center. Taste innovative appetizers, new menu items and enjoy a specialty drink.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/26/rsvp-for-chartwells-catering-showcase/