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Sophos removal begins Aug. 8

… able to continue working during the uninstall process. However, after the removal of Sophos, the computer will need to be rebooted. A pop-up message will alert members to reboot with a delay of 15 minutes. It is highly recommended that members save and close their work prior to restarting to prevent data loss during the reboot. To receive this update,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/02/sophos-removal-begins-aug-8/

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Cash is back at the RSC

All your favorite student center dining locations are accepting cash once again. Outside the RSC, Shocker Dining and the new Cargill Cafe in Woolsey Hall (once open) will also accept cash along with dining dollars, and credit and debit cards. WSU Dining Services is hoping this small change will make a big difference for its guests.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/03/cash-is-back-at-the-rsc/

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WSU collaboration will move Army Aviation into the future with Apache modernization

The U.S. Army Aviation enterprise is collaborating with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to develop an AH-64 Apache Digital Twin in a contract that kicked off with a ribbon-cutting event on campus. The Apache Digital Twin program follows the UH-60 Black Hawk Digital Twin, which involves the disassembly and scanning…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/09/wsu-collaboration-will-move-army-aviation-into-the-future-with-apache-modernization/

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WSU values freedom of thought, speech and expression

Wichita State University is committed to preserving and supporting freedom of thought, speech and expression on our campuses. We strive to ensure that all members of the university community have the greatest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, as allowed by law. We fully respect and support the freedom of all members of our…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/18/wsu-values-freedom-of-thought-speech-and-expression/

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Wichita State’s Shockers Vote! Coalition rewarded for work on 2022 election

With initiatives such as roundtable discussions, early voting and voter registration drives, Wichita State University has earned a Highly Established Action Plan Seal designation from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. Wichita State is one of 82 colleges and universities recognized for its commitment to increasing nonpartisan democratic engagement in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/22/wichita-states-shockers-vote-coalition-rewarded-for-work-on-2022-election/

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Sign up for Curriculum Management (CIM) training in September

All WSU faculty and staff are invited to attend one of four Curriculum Management (CIM) upcoming virtual training sessions available in September at the following dates and times: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 This 1.5-hour Zoom session will provide a demonstration…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/24/sign-up-for-curriculum-management-cim-training-in-september/

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First all-female crew officiates at WSU intramural flag football game

Recently, four women made history to become Wichita State’s first all-female crew to officiate a WSU intramural Flag Football game. The officiates included the following students: Kimberly Stuercke, referee Itzel Perez, line judge Jessie Mooney, field judge Elizabeth Martinez, back judge To break the record, the referees, as well as every other intramural…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/first-all-female-crew-officiates-at-wsu-intramural-flag-football-game/

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Docking Institute Staff Satisfaction Survey results available today

Last spring, the UPS-USS Council of the Kansas Board of Regents worked together to conduct a survey on their campuses with support from their administrative leaders. This council represents both Unclassified Professional and University Support Staffs at the six Regents universities — Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/01/docking-institute-staff-satisfaction-survey-results-available-today/

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Campus flu vaccine clinic for students and employees set for Nov. 2

…Flu vaccines are $25 for WSU students and $35 for faculty/staff. If you have health insurance, please bring a copy of your insurance card to receive any free immunization benefits you may have with your insurance plan. And if you bring two non-perishable food items to donate to the Shocker Support Locker, you’ll receive a $5 discount. Student Health…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/28/campus-flu-vaccine-clinic-for-students-and-employees-set-for-nov-2/

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Faculty and staff senates thank those who donated to Shocker Support Locker

…donations made by faculty and staff during the Stock the Shocker Support Locker Challenge, the locker received 25% more donations than in 2021.WSU staff won this year’s competition, but it was a close one, with just 50 more item donations than faculty.The Faculty Senate and Staff Senate would like to extend a big thank you to all Wichita State employees…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/28/faculty-and-staff-senates-thank-those-who-donated-to-shocker-support-locker/

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What you need to know about parking, driving and busing during Pumpkin Run

The Wichita State campus will be home to the 2022 Pumpkin Run on Saturday, Oct. 22. To. make room for this event and its participants, there will be several changes to driving on campus, parking, and Wichita Transit bus routes. There will be road closures Saturday, Oct. 22 morning due to the Pumpkin Run. The campus will only be accessible through the south…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/19/campus-roads-parking-lots-to-close-friday-evening/

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WSU Symphony performs ‘Ellis Island: The Dream of America’

The WSU Symphony Orchestra will present “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in Miller Concert Hall. It is a multimedia presentation with music by Peter Boyer, narration drawn from immigrant testimonies collected in the Ellis Island Oral History Project, and historic photographs from the early twentieth century. Dr.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/17/wsu-symphony-performs-ellis-island-the-dream-of-america/

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Latest ‘Forward Together’ podcast features Athletic Director Kevin Saal

Make sure to catch the latest episode of my “Forward Together” podcast, where I talk with Athletic Director Kevin Saal about all things Shocker Athletics and NIL. Watch it here — https://wsu.news/FTWSaal — or listen at https://wsu.news/ftpodcast or on Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts, Amazon Podcasts and Apple Podcasts (iTunes). The next episode will focus…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/14/latest-forward-together-podcast-features-athletic-director-kevin-saal/

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NetApp opens its cafe to the public

The NetApp Cafe on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus will be open to the public for breakfast and lunch beginning Monday, Oct. 17. Enjoy burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, salads, desserts and breakfast delights every Monday through Friday in the NetApp building, 1850 N. Innovation Blvd. The cafe is open for breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. and for lunch from 11 a.m.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/13/netapp-opens-its-cafe-to-the-public/

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Dr. John Tomblin named 2023 Wichita Aero Club trophy recipient

The Wichita Aero Club (WAC) announced Dr. John Tomblin as the recipient of the 2023 WAC Trophy during a special ceremony Oct. 11. Tomblin is senior vice president, Industry and Defense Programs; executive director, National Institute for Aviation Research; and Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Professor of Aerospace Engineering for Wichita State University. WAC…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/12/dr-john-tomblin-named-2023-wichita-aero-club-trophy-recipient/

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Communication student’s ‘Reading Solar Probe’ captures hearts to win NASA challenge

Jacob Workentine, a senior majoring in communication-electronic media, recently took home a first-place victory at the Wichita division of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge. Space Apps is an annual, international hackathon for developers and creatives of all backgrounds. The goal of the event is to bring together individuals from various…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/10/communication-students-reading-solar-probe-captures-hearts-to-win-nasa-challenge/

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Message from the president

Dear faculty and staff, One of our fellow Regents institutions announced an organizational restructuring using, in part, a policy issued by the Kansas Board of Regents in response to the financial pressures created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This announcement may cause you to wonder if Wichita State will also be availing itself of this temporary policy.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/08/message-from-the-president/

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KBOR approves several WSU projects

The Kansas Board of Regents met on Thursday, Sept. 15 in Topeka for its monthly meeting. Among the issues discussed were the following items: Wichita Biomedical Campus: KBOR approved a proposal from Wichita State and the University of Kansas to develop a $302 million, 470,000-square-foot facility that will consolidate and align the two universities’ health- …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/16/kbor-approves-biomedical-facility-new-niar-building-stadium-proposal/

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Provost names Gina Crabtree as interim assistant VP and registrar

Gina Crabtree has been named by Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever to serve as interim assistant vice president and registrar. In this position, Crabtree will continue to oversee retention efforts as part of Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) in addition to her other duties. Crabtree brings a wealth of experience to this role, having…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/15/gina-crabtree-appointed-as-interim-assistant-vp-and-registrar/

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Faculty soloist to appear with WSU Symphony Orchestra Sept. 22

Faculty artist David Hunsicker, professor of trumpet, will appear as a soloist with the Wichita State University Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Miller Concert Hall. The concert will be led by Mark Laycock, WSU professor of Music. During the event, Hunsicker will perform Giuseppe Tartini’s Concerto in D Major. Originally composed for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/19/faculty-soloist-to-appear-with-wsu-symphony-orchestra-sept-22/