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College of Education Alumni Newsletter

… understanding of what it takes to help schools thrive. Her experience and empathy have shaped her approach to mentorship and support. “Bob and I both grew up in families that struggled,” Jacque said. “We worked our way through college, and that can really hamper your college experience. There are so many bumps along the way. We wanted to help students who…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Deans_Office/casnewsletter.php

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Estate gift from the late Richard ‘Dick’ Smith will fund $11 million in scholarships at Wichita State, KU | Wichita State News

… related to college, including tuition, fees, books and housing. These full-ride scholarships are considered among the most prestigious a university can award. “Kansas families: that’s who benefits from this gift,” Muma said. “While it’s a rare and precious opportunity for Wichita State and KU to receive a gift as sizable as Mr. Smith’s, it’s Kansas families…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/02-feb/smith_1.php

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March 2015

…University of Kansas Medical Center Angela Buzard Hugo Wall School of Urban & Public Affairs $4,000 FY15 KCCTF (Kansas Children's Cabinet & Trust Fund) Department for Children and Families Scott Wituk Center for Community Support & Research $17,500 Smoky Great Plains Geometry Conference (NSF Conference Proposal) National Science Foundation Catherine Searle…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchMonthlyAwards/MARCH15MonthlyAwards.php

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Projects

…occur among people who have never smoked. More Radon Info from EPA Preventing radon-related cancer can be straightforward and affordable, but a major barrier to protecting families from radon health risks is awareness. To advance efforts in reducing the risks and costs associated with radon-induced lung cancer, the EFC has developed resources to assist…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/projects_overview.php

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Graduate social work student does her dream job

…United mental health team for credit hours in her program, and a stipend. Rainbows United specializes in helping children with special needs and their families by connecting them to resources and providing services such as family support, mental health support, and childcare. Rainbows United has various daycare locations serving mostly 3 to 5 year…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/Acker_msw.php

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Wichita State recognized as a Breastfeeding Friendly Campus | Wichita State News

…recognized the achievement in a proclamation reading on Aug. 15. The Community Supporting Breastfeeding (CSB) designation recognizes communities that support breastfeeding families where they live, work and play, using existing breastfeeding programs to improve rates of exclusive breastfeeding for infants at six months of age. The CSB PLUS designation…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/08-aug/breastfeeding_resources_6.php

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Student Health director brings 40 years of nursing wisdom to WSU's COVID-19 response

…what's more important in life” Childers said. “A lot of people have had a lot of time to spend with their families or maybe been separated from their families or friends. Maybe this helps us recognize those things that we often take for granted.” Childers said she cannot take all the credit for the university’s response. “I think one of the most…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/05-may/Childers_COVID19.php

WSU Newsletters

Remembering those lost in the Jan. 29 plane crash

…Both were incredibly kind and accomplished people with bright futures ahead of them. Their sudden loss is truly hard to comprehend, and we hold their families, colleagues and loved ones in our thoughts. Brian Ellis – Brian worked at Deloitte and was visiting the Deloitte Smart Factory @ Wichita on our Innovation Campus. Brian made frequent trips to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/12/remembering-those-lost-in-the-jan-29-plane-crash/

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Hammock Lounge

…the Wichita Community Foundation Founded in 1986, the Wichita Community Foundation’s mission is to be the catalyst that creates lasting legacies by partnering with people, families, and organizations to devote resources to causes that matter. The Knight Foundation Fund at the Wichita Community Foundation invests in civic innovators who help cities…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/discover_wsu/hammock-lounge.php

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Wichita State University Recognized as a Breastfeeding Friendly Campus | Wichita State News

…recognized the achievement in a proclamation reading on Aug. 15. The Community Supporting Breastfeeding (CSB) designation recognizes communities that support breastfeeding families where they live, work and play, using existing breastfeeding programs to improve rates of exclusive breastfeeding for infants at six months of age. The CSB PLUS designation…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/08-aug/breastfeeding_resources_6.php

Course Catalog

TALS - Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways, Literacy and Special Education

…gain practical experience and develop the professional skills needed to become effective and reflective educators, prepared to make a positive impact on learners and their families. TALS 744. Internship II (1). Provides candidates with a comprehensive, hands-on experience in early childhood and elementary educational settings. This course integrates…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/courses/tals/

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2025 Newsletter for Review

…resources, to eligible individuals and their families. The SSG Fox SPGP furthers VA's public health approach to suicide prevention by combining community-based efforts with linkage to clinical care to prevent Veteran suicide for those inside and outside of VA health care. The goal of these grants is to reduce Veteran suicide risk by improving mental …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-05-Newsletter.php

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Financial Aid Newsletters

…campus to support students at every stage of their educational journey. Financial aid is about changing the future for WSU students and the future generations of those students' families for the greater good.Financial Aid & Scholarships wrapped up the 2022-2023 academic year with a whopping grand total of $110 million in paid financial aid and scholarships…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/newsletter_23_10.php

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October 2025 Newsletter

…FOR KANSAS FOSTER ADVISORY AND ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD MEETINGS (AMENDMENT 2) PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: Kansas Department for Children & Families / Dept of Health and Human Services Amount: $12,768 SPEAKER AGREEMENT PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: Kansas Office of Judicial…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-10-Newsletter.php

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Financial & Economic Literacy

…histories. SaveAndInvest.org Website from FINRA Investor Education FoundationUnbiased financial tools and information for investors, with special information for military families and help for investors to avoid investment fraud. Investor.gov Website from Securities and Exchange CommissionA site to help investors at all experience levels understand…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/student_support/Financial_Economic_Literacy.php

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Crypto-Jewish Practices

Crypto-Jewish Practices Converso families, forced to convert from Judaism, may have lived as hidden Jews. They maintained certain religious and cultural practices of Judaism. Over hundreds of years, these changed, but some practices may still be recognizable. Perhaps these remind you of customs in your family, which might have seemed out of the ordinary.…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/bioscience/research/cryptojews/conversopractices.php

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Increasing IP Literacy

… the costs and benefits. Foreign filings and continuing applications can quickly scale the costs incurred in drafting, prosecuting and maintaining the patent families. A “patent family” is all applications that relate to one invention, including foreign filings and continuing applications. Once a patent has been granted, the owner has the right to enforce…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ttc/types_IP.php

WSU Newsletters

Remembering those lost in the Jan. 29 plane crash

…Both were incredibly kind and accomplished people with bright futures ahead of them. Their sudden loss is truly hard to comprehend, and we hold their families, colleagues and loved ones in our thoughts. Brian Ellis – Brian worked at Deloitte and was visiting the Deloitte Smart Factory @ Wichita on our Innovation Campus. Brian made frequent trips to Wichita…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/17/remembering-those-lost-in-the-jan-29-plane-crash-2/

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July 2025

…Amount: $34,540 WICHITA COALITION FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION (AMD 1) PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: Kansas Department for Children & Families / Dept of Health and Human Services Amount: $19,000 FAMILY PEER TTI GRANT AGREEMENT PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: Kansas Department for…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-07-Newsletter.php

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CA&R : Swim Lessons

…pricing, please email nitroslessons@gmail.com. Dive in and start your swimming journey today! Nitros of Kansas on Facebook Parking:Competitive swimmers, parents, and swim lesson families may purchase parking passes by clicking the link below. This allows parking on campus between the hours 4-5 P.M. weekdays ONLY. If you arrive after 5 P.M. or on weekends…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/campus_recreation/aquatics/Swim_mix.php