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President Muma to join KMUW for year-end fundraising campaign

Tune in to KMUW 89.1 from 7 to 8 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, to hear President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case as they take part in the radio station’s year-end fundraiser. Listeners who donate $75 or more will receive a fun pair of KMUW socks as a thank-you gift; and for every donation, McClelland Sound will donate a pair of warm socks to neighbors in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/14/president-first-gentleman-to-join-kmuw-for-year-end-fundraising-campaign/

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New accommodation letters to be distributed via email

The Office of Disability Services is using a new software system to distribute accommodation letters to faculty starting spring 2023. They will be emailed to faculty and will state the name of the intake specialist and come from disability.services@aim.wichita.edu. The subject will read as “Class, CRN # – Notification of Academic Accommodation Services.” Any…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/13/updated-student-accommodation-notification-to-faculty/

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WSU provides students with many resources for success

… spring semester continues, remember that WSU offers many resources for students to help you succeed both inside and outside of the classroom. Here are just some of the services available to you as a Shocker student: Health Student Health Services Counseling and Psychological Services CARE Team Office of Disability Services TRIO Disability Support Services…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/17/wsu-provides-students-with-many-resources-for-success/

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Wichita State offers new deadline for freshmen merit scholarships up to $16,000

…already, but new applicants will be notified if they are eligible for an award. Those who qualify will receive an official award letter from Wichita State’s financial aid team. Scholarship consideration begins with scores of 21 on the ACT and/or 1060 on the SAT and a 3.0 grade-point average. Students and parents unsure about how to qualify can…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/18/wichita-state-offers-new-deadline-for-freshmen-merit-scholarships-up-to-16000/

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Haley judges Financial Times awards for impactful research

Dr. Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Kansas Faculty of Excellence, serves on the panel of judges for the Financial Times’ prestigious annual awards for research that has a societal impact. In the Financial Times article, “Academic research award: tipping point for action,” Haley and other judges highlight…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/19/haley-judges-financial-times-awards-for-impactful-research/

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Black Excellence invites students to workshop

…professional skills. The next workshop will take place at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 25 in 208 Rhatigan Student Center. The upcoming workshop will cover cultural restoration and aims to educate and empower participants by exploring the rich history of the Black and African American communities. It will also engage participants in meaningful dialogue and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/19/black-excellence-invites-students-to-workshop/

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

…State-led team a $750,000 grant to gather information and create digital maps of indoor spaces that could be used by persons with disabilities. “A person using a wheelchair often doesn’t know the accessible route,” said Vinod Namboodiri, professor and associate director for research engagement in the College of Engineering. “It leads to lesser…

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

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Join the College of Engineering for a seminar on the decade of hydrogen

…energy systems. While the auto sector has had the most press for H2 production on a large scale, this has expanded to include heavy duty transportation (on road, marine, rail and air), the steel and ammonia industry, and major examples of bulk hydrogen, including deployment of liquid hydrogen tankers and efforts to convert natural gas infrastructure to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/23/join-the-college-of-engineering-for-a-seminar-on-the-decade-of-hydrogen/

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New 2023-24 WSU course catalogs are now available

…Click on any of the column headers to sort the list, or click on the name of the program and go right to the program information. Curious about admission, financial aid, advising or commencement ceremonies? The information is available in the catalog. The catalogs are accessible from a desktop, tablet or smartphone. Links to download PDFs of the full …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/24/new-2023-24-wsu-course-catalogs-are-now-available-2/

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Office of Special Programs celebrated National TRIO & GEAR UP Day

… an impressive portfolio of 10 TRIO programs, the Office of Special Programs (OSP) marked the whole month of February for celebrating the accomplishments of TRIO and GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) at Wichita State and the larger community. The 10 programs offered by OSP: The Communication Upward Bound Talent Search…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/office-of-special-programs-celebrated-national-trio-gear-up-day-3/

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World Trade Council of Wichita to host international panel April 11

…the World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) will be held on Tuesday, April 11 and will deal with “Globalization and its Aftermath: Concerns and Strategies.” The WTCouncil aims at topical programs that resonate with its constituencies of businesspersons, policymakers, the military, academics and students. The April program deals with issues on several…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/world-trade-council-of-wichita-to-host-international-panel-april-11/

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Office of Special Programs celebrated National TRIO & GEAR UP Day

… an impressive portfolio of 10 TRIO programs, the Office of Special Programs (OSP) marked the whole month of February for celebrating the accomplishments of TRIO and GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) at Wichita State and the larger community. The 10 programs offered by OSP: The Communication Upward Bound Talent Search…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/31/office-of-special-programs-celebrated-national-trio-gear-up-day-2/

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Office of Special Programs celebrated National TRIO & GEAR UP Day

… an impressive portfolio of 10 TRIO programs, the Office of Special Programs (OSP) marked the whole month of February for celebrating the accomplishments of TRIO and GEAR UP (Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs) at Wichita State and the larger community. The 10 programs offered by OSP: The Communication Upward Bound Talent Search…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/31/office-of-special-programs-celebrated-national-trio-gear-up-day/

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OneRise sponsors ‘Beyond Homeless: Finding Hope’ documentary screening

…inspired them to visit Haven for Hope in San Antonio, TX, a campus that provides all-in-one services for people in need. This led to the creation of OneRise, which aims to break the mold of fragmented service providers in the Wichita community and transform lives.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/30/onerise-sponsors-beyond-homeless-finding-hope-documentary-screening/

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Office of Online and Adult Learning launches new podcast

…tips and inspiring stories. Hosted by Dr. Pam O’Neal, associate director of student engagement, and Dr. Amber Anderson, associate director of retention, the SLOL podcast aims to support online and adult learners and help lead them to success. Tune in anywhere podcasts are available or go to the website to listen to the episodes released so far.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/03/office-of-online-and-adult-learnings-launches-new-podcast/

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Shocker Bowling teams to be featured on national telecast

…where the top six teams in the nation competed for a chance to bowl on a PBA telecast. The Shocker men and women both qualified for the finals, which were taped and will air this weekend on Fox Sports 1. Tune in at 12 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 to watch both Shocker Bowling teams compete for the PBA Collegiate Championship trophy.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/15/shocker-bowling-teams-to-be-featured-on-national-telecast/

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Summer and fall schedules available to view

Summer and fall course schedules are now available to view online. Students are encouraged to choose their classes before registration begins on Monday, April 3. Why should students take summer classes? Summer classes are a great way to catch up on credits and graduate sooner. Financial aid is available for those who qualify. Courses are available in two-,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/02/summer-and-fall-schedules-available-2/

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WSUFAE updates its fundraising priorities

In addition to ongoing fundraising priorities for academic colleges and campus units, the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) is making progress on fundraising goals for the year and continues to work toward advancing the university’s top priorities. Shocker Success Center Fundraising for the Shocker Success Center has reached $5 million, and it…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/14/wsufae-updates-its-fundraising-priorities/

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WSU featured in guide on strategic enrollment management

Wichita State was recently featured in “SEM in Action: Implementing and Sustaining Your Plan,” a guide on how to employ strategic enrollment management (SEM). WSU faculty, staff and admin wrote a case study about the university’s implementation of SEM. The authors of the case study include President Rick Muma; Gina Crabtree, university registrar and director…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/14/wsu-featured-in-guide-on-strategic-enrollment-management/

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New 2023-24 WSU course catalogs are now available

…Click on any of the column headers to sort the list, or click on the name of the program and go right to the program information. Curious about admission, financial aid, advising or commencement ceremonies? The information is available in the catalog. The catalogs are accessible from a desktop, tablet or smartphone. Links to download PDFs of the full …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/22/new-2023-24-wsu-course-catalogs-are-now-available/