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Lunch-and-learn with the Women of Wichita State

Bring your lunch and join us in watching a Ted Talk given by Archie Crowley, a Ph.D. candidate who researches and educates about how language evolves to include gender and sexual identities.The meeting will be at 11:30 a.m. Nov. 16 via Zoom. As a sociolinguist, Crowley will deconstruct three common myths around language, demonstrating how it’s a fluid system…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/07/lunch-and-learn-with-the-women-of-wichita-state/

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Students invited to SEAL’s Alternative Spring Break

Do you have Spring Break Plans? Join the SEAL office for an Alternative Spring Break volunteering March 13-18 in Wilmington, North Carolina. Volunteers will work on hurricane recovery and other service projects related to environmental sustainability and water conservation. The trip costs $210 per person and includes airfare, flight, food, and volunteer…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/students-invited-to-seals-alternative-spring-break/

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Meet Nobel Prize Laureate Dr. Vernon Smith at opening ceremony of Behavioral Economics Lab

All are welcome to the opening ceremony of WSU’s Behavioral Economics Laboratory from 2:30-4 p.m. Nov. 30 in Woolsey Hall. The guest of honor will be Dr. Vernon Smith, winner of the 2002 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to behavioral economics and his work in the field of experimental economics. Smith is originally from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/meet-nobel-prize-laureate-dr-vernon-smith-at-opening-ceremony-of-behavioral-economics-lab/

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WSU celebrates F1rst-Gen Shockers

Wichita State is excited to host its annual university-wide F1rst-gen College Celebration elevating and honoring first-gen undergraduate, graduate, staff, faculty and administration beginning Nov. 7-25. More than 45% of the student body at Wichita State are first-gen students. We celebrate the Shocker F1rst as they are the first in their family to attend…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/01/wsu-celebrates-f1rst-gen-shockers/

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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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Read about the impact of digital transformation at WSU

Each month, the Office of Instructional Resources publishes a teaching-centered newsletter called Teaching Today. The October issue of Teaching Today addresses the important topic of digital transformation, and we are excited to share this conversation with our campus industry partners. In this issue, we take on as many aspects of digital transformation as…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/25/read-about-the-impact-of-digital-transformation-at-wsu/

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Teaching Today takes on digital transformation

The October issue of Teaching Today addresses the very important topic of digital transformation. From what it is to where it’s going, we cover as many aspects of digital transformation as we could. This month’s issue is huge! It also has many guests including Terrance Figy (high-performance computing), David Macdonald (music and artificial intelligence),…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/25/teaching-today-takes-on-digital-transformation/

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Get tickets for third annual Jersey Jam

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc. will be hosting its third annual Jersey Jam on Nov. 4 in the RSC Ballroom. Doors will open at 10:06 p.m., and all revenue will go toward the preservation and strengthening of WSU’s oldest fraternity. For tickets, email Devin Moore at dwmoore3@shockers.wichita.edu or Zach James at zejames@shockers.wichita.edu. Tickets are $12…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/25/alpha-phi-alphas-3rd-annual-jersey-jam/

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Clive Driskill-Smith to be featured as guest artist

The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series welcomes organist Clive Driskill-Smith as its Distinguished Guest Artist at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8. Driskill-Smith was born in England and is currently based in St. Antonio, Texas. He will perform in beautiful Wiedemann Hall on the great Marcussen pipe organ in a program spanning several centuries. Most concerts will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/24/clive-driskill-smith-to-be-featured-as-guest-artist/

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Do you have spring break plans yet?

Join the SEAL office from March 13-18 for an Alternative Spring Break trip in Wilmington, North Carolina. Alternative Breaks invite students to spend time learning about a specific area and then travel to that area over spring break to participate in a series of volunteer activities that complement their studies. The trip cost this year is $210 and covers…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/21/do-you-have-spring-break-plans-yet/

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Office manager position open to WSU employees only

The Office of Workforce, Professional and Community Education is looking for an office manager to complete our team. Applications will be accepted through Sunday, Oct. 30. To apply, go to the Internal Employment Opportunities at WSU link found on your myWSU page and follow the directions there. For questions or assistance, please contact the Talent…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/20/office-manager-position-open-to-wsu-employees-only/

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View HealthQuest changes for 2023

HealthQuest is a program of the State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) which provides financial incentives, such as medical insurance premium discounts, for taking actions that promote individual health and wellness. In 2023, HealthQuest will launch a new portal and an updated list of incentivized activities. More information will be available from SEHP in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/12/view-healthquest-changes-for-2023/

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Attend Master of Public Administration informational sessions

Are you interested in a career that will allow you to make a positive impact on your community? Students, faculty and staff attend a Master in Public Administration (MPA) information session at 12:30 p.m. on Oct. 27 or at 3 p.m. Nov. 16 via Zoom. The session is hosted by the the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs. The session will discuss how the program…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/12/attend-master-of-public-administration-informational-sessions/

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Join Executive-in-Residence duo keynote presentation featuring Brian Umbenhauer and Geoff Tuff

Brian Umbenhauer and Geoff Tuff — principals at Deloitte and Executive-In-Residence duo — at the W. Frank Barton School of Business — will provide a keynote presentation titled “Innovation at the speed of your customers” at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26 at the Woolsey Hall Auditorium. To attend, participants must RSVP by emailing jenn.lopez@wichita.edu by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/join-executive-in-residence-duet-keynote-presentation-featuring-brian-umbenhauer-and-geoff-tuff/

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Provide input on the 2023-25 Community Health Improvement Plan

The Office of Engagement recently convened with the Sedgwick County Health Department at the Marcus Welcome Center to hear the key findings from the 2022 Community Health Assessment (CHA) and to introduce health equity and how it relates to the CHA. The second part of these efforts is to hear from community partners to set priorities for a healthier Sedgwick…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/04/provide-input-on-the-2023-25-community-health-improvement-plan/

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Ceramic bowl display raises hunger awareness

Ceramic bowls from 10 high schools across Wichita will be displayed at the WSU Shiftspace Gallery Oct. 7-19. High school students created these bowls to raise hunger awareness in partnership with Wichita Empty Bowls. ShiftSpace Gallery, which is located at 334 St Francis in Wichita, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The bowls were created …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/04/10-high-schools-100-bowls-10000-meals-at-wsu-shiftpace-gallery/

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Spooktacular night includes haunted house, glow yoga

Don’t be scared. It’s just Fright Night! Join Campus Activities & Recreation (CAR) for a spooktacular time as we turn the Heskett Center into a house of haunts from 8 to 11:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28. If fright is not your kind of fun, enjoy snacks, games, and activities throughout the evening. A glow yoga class starts at 7 p.m., and the remainder of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/03/spooktacular-night-includes-haunted-house-glow-yoga/

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month today

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the College of Applied Studies (CAS) Diversity Committee is hosting a presentation titled “Liberation and Decolonized Mental Health Practices” noon-1 p.m. today, Sept. 26, via Zoom. Dr. Edil Torres Rivera — professor and Latinx Cluster coordinator and Interventions Service and Leadership in Education (ISLE) — will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/26/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-today/

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Apply for fall 2022 Commencement

The fall 2022 Commencement Ceremony will take place at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, at Charles Koch Arena. All graduates intending to walk in the ceremony must file their application for degree (AFD) by Oct. 1. An RSVP email will go out to all students with an AFD on file Monday, Oct. 10. For more information, visit Wichita State’s Commencement FAQ page.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/20/apply-for-fall-2022-commencement/

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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month Sept. 26

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, the College of Applied Studies (CAS) Diversity Committee is hosting a presentation titled “Liberation and Decolonized Mental Health Practices” noon-1 p.m. Sept. 26 via Zoom. Dr. Edil Torres Rivera — professor and Latinx Cluster coordinator and Interventions Service and Leadership in Education (ISLE) — will present…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/20/celebrate-hispanic-heritage-month-sept-26/