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Community invited to Wichita Mayoral Candidate Forum on campus Oct. 18

Join the Mayoral Forum from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the CAC Theater, in partnership with the Wichita Beacon, Loud Light and the League of Women Voters. The forum will host both 2023 mayoral candidates. The forum will provide an opportunity for each candidate to answer a series of ten questions. Each candidate will be allowed 90 seconds for their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/11/community-invited-to-wichita-mayoral-candidate-forum-on-campus-oct-18/

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Microsoft Multifactor Authentication for students is coming soon

Over the next few weeks, WSU Information Technology Services (ITS) will roll out new functionality regarding student use of Microsoft’s Multifactor Authentication (MFA). MFA helps protect users by making it more difficult for someone else to sign in to their WSU account. It uses two different forms of identity: myWSU password, and an additional…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/09/microsoft-multifactor-authentication-for-students-is-coming-soon/

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Cohen Honors College offers engaging general education seminar courses for spring 2024 semester

The Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College will offer general education seminar courses during the spring 2024 semester in areas of math and natural sciences, humanities, and social and behavioral sciences. Courses are available to view in the spring 2024 schedule of courses in myWSU. Check out the list of Honors general education seminars: “The Dynamic…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/05/cohen-honors-college-offers-engaging-general-education-seminar-courses-for-spring-2024-semester/

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Apply to attend the Shocker Leadership Experience

The Shocker Leadership Experience (SLE) is a free five-day, four-night overnight retreat experience at Rock Springs 4-H Camp in Junction City, Kansas from Jan. 8 to 12, 2024. SLE engages participants in leadership knowledge and skill development facilitated in both small and large groups, as well as through numerous interactive activities. The program is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/03/apply-to-attend-the-shocker-leadership-experience-sle/

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WSU Fire Safety to conduct fire alarm testing

WSU Fire Safety will conduct required annual fire alarm testing during October. Testing will be accomplished between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. for most campus buildings. Buildings with evening classes will be tested after 10 p.m. Persons utilizing any evening study spaces may be interrupted by fire alarms. No testing will be done in any residence hall, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/29/wsu-fire-safety-to-conduct-fire-alarm-testing/

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Register to attend Pumpkin Run at discounted rate for campus community

Join Campus Recreation for its annual 5K Pumpkin Run starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Shocker Hall Plaza. The campus community can register to participate at a discounted rate for a limited time. When registering, use discount code “Shocktoberfest” to get $10 off the 5K registration fee. The discount is only available through Thursday, Oct. 5. All…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/register-to-attend-pumpkin-run-at-discounted-rate-for-campus-community/

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Donate food, pay off fines with October Food for Fines

Food For Fines is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During the week of Oct. 2-6, certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker. Donations can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/donate-food-pay-off-fines-with-october-food-for-fines/

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Graduation stoles are available for pre-order

Graduating students, if you are a member of any of the listed groups below and would like to order the group’s corresponding graduation stole, pre-orders must be completed by Oct. 20. Shocker Bowling Japanese Culture Association University Innovation Fellows Dental Hygiene Medical Laboratory Sciences BS in Nursing SOSW (Student Organization of Social Work)…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/27/pre-order-you-graduation-stole/

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Learn more about the new course evaluation tool: CES

Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool is Wichita State’s new course evaluation tool. Find more information over the coming weeks in WSU Today about CES. Today’s focus is on how to use CES. While in Blackboard, instructors can access CES any time by choosing “Tools” from the main menu and selecting “CES Course Evaluations.” It can also be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/27/learn-more-about-the-new-course-evaluation-tool-ces-3/

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Seeking participants for a survey of experiences, feelings, acceptability

Study seeks participants who are Wichita State students aged 18 and older and feel they are interested in learning more about how to enhance their ability to interact socially with others. Interested participants will complete an online survey regarding their experiences, thoughts, feelings and attitudes. This survey also provides an opportunity for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/26/seeking-participants-for-a-survey-of-experiences-feelings-and-acceptability/

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Do you have spring break plans yet? Join WSU’s Alternative Spring Break

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Alternative Spring Break trip in Boulder Creek, California. The trip will involve volunteering as camp counselors at Camp Campbell’s Outdoor Science School. The California Outdoor Science Association is sponsored by the California Department of Education. WSU volunteers will serve as camp counselors through…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/22/do-you-have-spring-break-plans-yet-join-wsus-alternative-spring-break/

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Learn more about the summer 2024 Paraguay travel seminar

Travel to Paraguay in South America for two weeks to learn more about the culture and take part in a service-learning program. Students will visit different cultural sites and also observe in nonprofit organizations based on their area of interest. Program is open to all WSU students, however preference will be given to students in the Honors College. Attend…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/19/learn-more-about-the-summer-2024-paraguay-travel-seminar/

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Student success spotlight: Kara McCluskey

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Kara McCluskey, associate educator for the Department of Applied Engineering in the College of Engineering. What role do you think faculty/staff play in a student’s success and persistence?“As a faculty member, I believe we can play a big role in student’s success and persistence. We need to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/15/student-success-spotlight-kara-mccluskey/

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Student success spotlight: Trevr Bahr

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Trevr Bahr. Trevr — senior majoring in applied engineering with a concentration in facilities management — a Burlington, Kansas native who graduated from Burlington High School, will be one of the first students to graduate from the facilities management concentration. He says that faculty and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/15/student-success-spotlight-trevr-bahr/

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Learn more about the new course evaluation tool: CES

Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool is Wichita State’s new course evaluation tool. Find more information over the coming weeks in WSU Today about CES. Today’s focus is on emails from CES. CES uses email communication to send out information regarding the evaluation process. Emails will come from WSU Evaluations, evaluations@ces.wichita.edu.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/13/learn-more-about-the-new-course-evaluation-tool-ces-2/

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Enjoy live event with comedian Jacob Williams Sept. 15

See Jacob Williams—12 seasons of Wild N’ Out, America’s Got Talent, Adam Devine’s House Party, Roast Battle and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert—live at Wichita State at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15 in the CAC Theater. Williams is an insightful comedian who makes rapid-fire jokes based on real personal struggles with making friends, dating, family drama and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/13/attend-live-event-with-comedian-jacob-williams-sept-15/

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Grad students in their final semester: Application for degree is due Sept. 18

Graduate students who plan to complete all degree requirements this semester must file an application for degree and pay the $25 filing fee. This needs to be done no later than Monday, Sept. 18. Submit you application for degree even if you have a plan of study pending to be approved or have not submitted a plan of study. To submit your application for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/13/grad-students-in-their-final-semester-application-for-degree-is-due-sept-18/

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Students can volunteer for Service Saturday events through Community Service Board

Join the Community Service Board for its Service Saturday volunteer events this Saturday, Sept. 16: Senior Saturdays – 9-11 a.m.Spend time with local seniors at Larksfield Senior Living Community. Volunteers may assist with various tasks including, yard work, playing card games, reading or just spending time chatting together. No experience is necessary.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/13/students-can-volunteer-for-service-saturday-events-through-community-service-board/

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Student success spotlight: Mercedes Lubbers

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Mercedes Lubbers, student success and retention specialist in the Business Student Success Center. What role do you think faculty/staff play in a student’s success and persistence?“I think faculty and staff, outside of finances, play one of the largest roles in a student’s success and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/student-success-spotlight-mercedes-lubbers/

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Students invited to join Shockers Vote coalition and help plan voter engagement initiatives

The Shockers Vote Coalition is seeking students to join and help plan election initiatives and events. The coalition’s next meeting will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 in 216 Rhatigan Student Center. Bring your lunch and stop by to learn about the ways you can help plan civic engagement initiatives on campus. The coalition’s meetings and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/07/students-invited-to-join-shockers-vote-coalition-and-help-plan-voter-engagement-initiatives/