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Larksfield Place looking for volunteers through Community Service Board

Senior Saturdays provide an opportunity for Shockers to volunteer to work with local seniors at the Larksfield Place senior living community. The spring 2023 dates and times are 9-11 a.m. Feb. 18, March 11 and April 1. Join the Community Service Board to assist local seniors with various tasks, including yard work, playing games or reading. Everyone is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/13/volunteer-at-larksfield-place-with-the-community-service-board/

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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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Disability Services looking for volunteer note takers

The Office of Disability Services is looking to recruit volunteer note takers. Emails for volunteer note takers will be sent from dsnotetaker@wichita.edu. Disability Services has many Shockers with note taking accommodations, and note takers allow them to access classroom content more easily. Volunteers who follow the guidelines will be provided a letter of …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/10/disability-services-looks-for-volunteer-note-takers/

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Plan to attend Wichita State financial services update

If you pay invoices, enter requisitions, monitor budgets or have financial-related questions, this Finance Update is for you. Topics will include: How your work will change after the most significant improvement to Wichita State’s purchasing process goes live in 2023. Budget presentation on business analytics and how this can simplify budget monitoring.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/09/plan-to-attend-wichita-state-financial-services-update/

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Register for workshops on REU proposals

A common first step in establishing an NSF research center is to demonstrate success with a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) site in the field of interest. REU Sites are also helpful in recruiting graduate students. NSF REU proposals are typically due in August or September. Vice Provost Coleen Pugh and any interested teams will coordinate and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/06/register-for-workshops-on-reu-proposals/

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Compete in Shocker Sprints indoor rowing competition

Join Shocker Rowing for the annual Shocker Sprints indoor rowing competition on Feb. 11. Participants can test their pre-spring racing fitness in the 2k event. Registration is required to secure a spot on race day. The 1000m team event allows participants to compete in teams of four and race against other teams. Wichita State students can participate in the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/04/compete-in-shocker-sprints-indoor-rowing-competition/

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Call for FY ’24 educational opportunity, student fee funding requests

It’s again time to begin the process for submission of funding requests through the Student Government for the Educational Opportunity Fund and Student Services fee for FY ‘24. Through the student services fee, these programs provide financial support to facilitate students’ academic pursuits (Educational Opportunity Fund) or the funding of programs and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/04/call-for-fy-24-educational-opportunity-student-fee-funding-requests/

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Join Engage ICT for January panel: Policing Wichita

The campus community is invited to KMUW’s Engage ICTWichita’s panel on Policing Wichita at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10 at Roxy’s Downtown, 412-1/2 E. Douglas Ave. Wichita’s new police chief Joe Sullivan has been on the job for about two months now. We’re going to ask him what he thinks the biggest challenges facing Wichita are. Plus, we’ll hear from community…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/04/join-engage-ict-for-january-panel-policing-wichita/

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Read Teaching Today’s winter issue

The Winter Teaching Today provides an opportunity to learn more about the January Academic Resources Conference and the many ways it will be tackling issues surrounding digital transformation and artificial intelligence. Thank you for being a regular reader of Teaching Today, and as always, if you see something you find interesting, please share it with a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/16/read-teaching-todays-winter-issue/

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WSU remote work process: Do you know it?

Are you working remotely? Do you plan to work remotely? Do you plan to hire someone who will work remotely? Then be sure to read on for important information about the university’s remote work policy and process. To provide the opportunity for work / life balance, job satisfaction and a more inclusive workplace, the university supports a variety of flexible …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/15/wsu-remote-work-process-do-you-know-it/

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All college students get in free to men’s basketball games over break

Shocker Athletics is running a new Home For The Holidays Student Ticket Deal that will allow all college students — even if they don’t attend Wichita State — to get into Shocker men’s basketball games for free during the winter break. If your college-age kids are in town over the break, have them come be an honorary Shocker by attending a game! They just…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/08/free-admission-for-all-college-students-at-shocker-mens-basketball-break-games/

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Invite your college friends to men’s basketball games for free during break

Shocker Athletics is running a new Home For The Holidays Student Ticket Deal that will allow all college students — even if they don’t attend Wichita State — to get into Shocker men’s basketball games for free during the winter break. Let your college friends know it’s their chance to be an honorary Shocker! They just need to present their college ID at the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/08/invite-your-college-friends-to-mens-basketball-games-for-free-during-break/

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WSU Regional Institute of Aging offers research funds

The Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) at Wichita State has a new funding opportunity for graduate student or faculty projects and research that addresses issues related to facilitating well-being in older adults. This funding opportunity is supported by a gift from the estate of Evelyn Cassat. Funding will be provided for projects and research at WSU that…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/08/wsu-regional-institute-of-aging-offers-research-funds/

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Save the date for the Academic Resources Conference

The Academic Resources Conference (ARC) is back for a week of events Jan. 9-13. In addition to technical training, the conference will focus on the impact digital transformation has on education. The whole campus community is invited. All ARC events are free and take place via Zoom. You can see the full schedule of sessions, panels and discussions and grab…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/08/save-the-date-for-the-academic-resources-conference/

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Photo finish: Celebrate graduation with a photo opp

Celebrate your graduation with a photo booth sponsored by the Commencement Office from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 15 in the Lancelot Room of the RSC (room 203). Grads and friends can get their photos taken, create a GIF and have it instantly delivered via email or text. Props and regalia will be provided.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/01/photo-finish-celebrate-graduation-with-a-photo-opp/

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Celebrate the end of the semester with SWE

Join the Society of Women Engineers to relax before finals and celebrate the end of the semester with snacks, activities, and gift exchange from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7 in A131 Partnership 2 building. Please bring a gift for the exchange, but spend no more than $5. Please email swe@wichita.edu with questions.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/01/celebrate-the-end-of-the-semester-with-swe/

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Read the November edition of Teaching Today

The November edition of Teaching Today is all about gratitude. In this edition, Provost Shirley Lefever extends her thanks to Wichita State instructors. In addition, Office of Instructional Resources staff and contributors thank those who make our everyday lives at WSU better in large and small ways. Have a look, and maybe you’ll see your name in a gratitude…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/17/read-the-november-edition-of-teaching-today/

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Submit requests for holiday changes to departmental voicemail

Most of the campus will be closed Nov. 24-25, so now is the time for departments to submit requests for a holiday greeting to be activated on their calling tree or call distribution number. Please submit the request at www.wichita.edu/services/telecom. Choose “Telephone Request” as the requested service, and then choose “Programming” as the telephone…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/16/submit-requests-for-holiday-changes-to-departmental-voicemail/

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Earn a master’s degree in English online

Interested in obtaining a Master of Arts degree in English but need to take classes at your own pace? The Department of English now offers the MA degree both in-person and online. Our 30-credit hour program offers a flexible course of study designed to meet the professional goals of our students. All our courses, both in-person and online, are taught by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/14/pursue-grad-degree-in-english-online/

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Learn about supply chain challenges at World Trade Council dinner

The World Trade Council of Wichita and the Center for International Business Advancement will host a dinner program at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 on “Understanding and Managing Global Supply Chains in our Turbulent Times.” The World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) offers a monthly opportunity to discuss and understand global issues that impact business and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/14/learn-about-supply-chain-challenges-at-world-trade-council-dinner/