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Sophie Martins, Fairmount College

…State University for the opportunities she saw at the university, which culminated in being elected as the student body vice president at Wichita State during the 2023-24 academic year and getting a Legal Education Accelerated Degree, which will propel her into law school, alongside graduating with her bachelor’s degree.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/01/meet-a-shocker-sophie-martins/

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Biological Sciences Seminar Series continues with Dr. Andrew George

… 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 19 in 231 Hubbard Hall with Dr. Andrew George, Pittsburgh State University, with his talk, “Bird conservation in managed forests: insights from a 100-year ecological experiment.” Seminars are open to the public and undergraduates are encouraged to attend.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/15/biological-sciences-seminar-series-continues-with-dr-andrew-george/

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Wichita State hosting Open Streets ICT in April

For a second year, Wichita State will show off its unique cultural and educational assets while welcoming the community to campus during Open Streets ICT – WSU and Shocker Neighborhood on April 14. Open Streets ICT is a community-building event on a closed street, intended to promote healthy active living and social engagement. The event is free and open to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/15/wichita-state-hosting-open-streets-ict-in-april/

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Iris Okere, Barton School

…Here, she found WSU to be a place full of opportunities for her, including a chance grow her own confidence and independence through the challenges she faced, and in her final year, she was elected to the position of student body president in the Student Government Association.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/01/meet-a-shocker-iris-okere-barton-school/

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Geometric Product Specification Concepts and Application

Check back for upcoming dates or sign up for the NIAR newsletter. About the Course This four-day course covers introductory through advanced topics, delivered in a straightforward explanation of Geometric Product Specification (GPS) in accordance with the ISO 1101: 2017 standard. This course covers the principles, concepts, and applications of GPS tailored…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/NIAR/Training/amp-gps-concepts.php

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Tickets are available for 14th annual SAC Drag Show

The annual Drag Show, sponsored by the Student Activities Council (SAC), Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) and Spectrum: LGBTQ+ & Allies, is back this year with headliners DiDa Ritz and Calypso Jete Balmain at 8 p.m. Friday, April 5 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Join SAC, ODI and Spectrum LGBTQ+ & Allies for a night of glitz, glam and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/29/tickets-are-available-for-14th-annual-sac-drag-show/

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Apply for 2024-25 scholarships by extended deadline of April 1

The deadline for New and Continuing Student Scholarship Applications for the 2024-25 academic year has been extended to April 1 on Scholarship Universe. ScholarshipUniverse is the scholarship-matching tool for admitted and current Wichita State students. The tool connects Shockers to millions of dollars in both institutional and external scholarships based…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/30/apply-for-2024-25-scholarships-by-extended-deadline-of-april-1/

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Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities Dec. 3

…DSS will be promoting International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) by offering information to students, faculty and staff at an IDPD table 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dec. 3 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. The world population includes more than 7 billion people and more than one billion people, or approximately 15% of the world’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/02/celebrate-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-dec-3/

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Attend the January Academic Resources Conference

Faculty and staff are invited to attend the January 2024 Academic Resources Conference. The conference, one of three per year, includes sessions on a variety of topics, including technology, pedagogy, WSU programs and trends in higher education. All sessions are online via Teams, and two sessions this time are hybrid, so participants can come in person if…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/13/attend-the-january-academic-resources-conference/

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Online & Adult Learning Student Spotlight: Arland Wallace

Meet Arland Wallace. With a successful 40-year career in printing behind him, he courageously returned to WSU in 2019 to fulfill a dream he started in 1970. He is currently majoring in anthropology with a focus in archeology. He enjoys learning alongside his peers, loves to share his passions and invests in giving back to his community. His perseverance is a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/23/online-adult-learning-student-spotlight-arland-wallace/

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Celebrating excellence: Professor Catherine Consiglio to be inducted into the KASTA Hall of Fame

…own Catherine Consiglio, professor of viola, is set to be honored with induction into the Kansas Chapter of the American String Teachers Association (KASTA) Hall of Fame at this year’s state music convention. The prestigious accolade truly reflects Consiglio’s lifelong commitment and remarkable contributions to string music education.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/22/celebrating-excellence-professor-catherine-consiglio-to-be-inducted-into-the-kasta-hall-of-fame/

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Employee review of personal self service information

As we begin a new year, Human Resources would like to remind you that this is a good time to review your personal information in the employee system and update information that may have changed or is missing. Human Resources asks that you help keep your information up to date for compliance and other reporting purposes as well as ensuring you receive all…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/17/employee-review-of-personal-self-service-information/

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View the Shocker Career Accelerator 2022-23 annual report

The Shocker Career Accelerator has shared its annual report for the 2022-23 academic year. Here are a few things the report highlights: Launched the new Career Ready Journey Curated 131 learning experiences Equipped 865 students for career success with professional attire Facilitated 1,770 career ready appointments Connected 3,340 students at career fairs…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/04/view-the-shocker-career-accelerator-2022-23-annual-report/

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SGA hosting appropriations briefings in April

FY 2025 appropriations from Student Government Association (SGA) briefings are here. Student organizations interested in applying for appropriations funding for the 2024-25 year must attend one of the following sessions. All sessions are in person throughout the month of April in the Rhatigan Student Center. 6 p.m. April 16 in 240 RSC 6 p.m. April 18 in 142 …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/11/sga-hosting-appropriations-briefings-in-april/

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Encourage your students to apply for the Library Research Award

…recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). Students must complete the application/essay by April 8. Applicants are required to have a faculty member submit a brief letter of support…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/01/encourage-your-students-to-apply-for-the-library-research-award/

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Free campus visitor guides are available

…are particularly helpful if you’d like a stack of guides to share with students, visitors to campus or Wichita, or with prospective students. These guides are updated once a year and include information on nearly every aspect of Wichita State. These guides can be delivered via campus mail or be delivered to your office. Let Garrett Rupp in the Office of …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/07/free-campus-visitor-guides-are-available/

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Win $1000 and showcase your excellence with the Library Research Award

…recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). Submit your application, complete with a 500-word essay, due by April 8 and have a faculty member submit a letter of support, due by April 12.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/01/win-1000-and-showcase-your-excellence-with-the-library-research-award/

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Current and past students join Lynne Davis in the annual Organ POPS concert

Wednesdays in Wiedemann’s annual Organ POPS concert will have a special title this year, “The Winds of Wiedemann,” at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, May 1 in Wiedemann Hall. Braeden Held, a current grad student, Keysto Stotz and Bobby Kitchen, past graduates will join Lynne Davis in this concert featuring wind instruments: the great Marcussen organ, trumpet, tuba and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/24/current-and-past-students-join-lynne-davis-in-the-annual-organ-pops-concert/

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Applications open for Recruitment Faculty Fellows

Faculty members with an interest in recruiting future Shockers can apply to become a Recruitment Faculty Fellow. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year are open through Friday, April 26. Recruitment Faculty Fellows work in partnership with the Office of Admissions to recruit new students to the university. The Faculty Fellows engage in both in-person and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/26/applications-open-for-recruitment-faculty-fellows-2/

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Wichita State, NASA lead research for improved in-space manufacturing plans

Wichita State University will lead a three-year project to assist NASA’s manufacturing paradigm shift from “factories on earth” to “factories in space.“ “This project will pioneer a new in-space manufacturing technology based on electrospinning,” said Dr. Wujun Si, assistant professor in WSU’s College of Engineering. “It will significantly overcome some…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/15/wichita-state-nasa-lead-research-for-improved-in-space-manufacturing-plans/