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Nominate adult learner for the ALOTY Award

Every spring semester, the Office of Adult Learning recognizes outstanding adult learners and those who support them, at the Adult Learner Of The Year (ALOTY) Awards. Applications for nominees for ALOTY award are now being accepted. To view the qualifications for nominees and to see the previous years’ winners and finalists, visit the ALOTY Awards website.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/24/nominate-adult-learner-for-the-aloty-award/

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View Graduate School changes for fall 2022

… staff, Wichita State’s Graduate School has made a number of changes to policies and procedures effective the fall 2022 semester. Perhaps the most significant being that catalog year will now be determined by entry semester rather than by when the plan of study is approved. To read more about this change and other news about the Graduate School, please view …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/21/view-graduate-school-changes-for-fall-2022/

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STEM workshop at WSU creates unique corporate partnership opportunity

Once a year, the campus that is usually home to college students is instead filled with excited middle school girls. The Expanding Your Horizon’s program at WSU provides girls with the opportunity to explore the many possibilities of a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) career. With the help of sponsorships from UnitedHealthcare and Boeing, the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/02/stem-workshop-at-wsu-creates-unique-corporate-partnership-opportunity/

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Join Shockers Vote Coalition

As we head into another election year, the Shockers Vote Coalition invites students, faculty and staff to join Wichita State’s Shockers Vote campaign. The coalition helps plan voter registration drives, deliberate dialogue initiatives and other events together for the upcoming election cycle. All events are nonpartisan and everyone is welcome to join and to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/16/join-shockers-vote-coalition/

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SGA funding is open

One of the Student Government Association’s primary goals is to enhance the educational, social, and cultural experiences of the members of the Association. Each year, SGA allocates funding for any recognized student organization or individual for program, research, travel, conference, and leadership development opportunity. To learn more, please visit…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/23/sga-funding-is-open/

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Welcome back, faculty and staff

Hello, Shocker family, and welcome home to Wichita State University. The beginning of a new academic year is always bursting with new energy, ideas, and new faces; and I’m eager to see what exciting innovations, research and discoveries grow from that enthusiasm. As you prepare for classes be sure to take advantage of the support services available to our…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/22/provost-welcomes-back-faculty/

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Apply for Student Ambassador Society

Wichita State’s Student Ambassador Society (SAS) is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. SAS is supported by the Office of Admissions. SAS is a community of selfless, hardworking, and involved students from all areas of campus who seek to give back to our university through service to others. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/18/apply-for-student-ambassador-society/

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Staff Senate election results announced

Thank you to those who voted in this year’s Staff Senate election. Congratulations to the following individuals for being elected to serve on the 2021-2023 Staff Senate: Exempt: Katie Austin, Jason Bosch, Kennedy Rogers Non-exempt: Angela Aubrey, Johnetta Buchanan-Spachek, Denise Gimlin, Marissa Kouns, Ali Levine, Angela Linder, Kendra Nguyen, Sara Rue,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/27/staff-senate-election-results-announced/

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Donate to Toys-For-Tots at Campus Credit Union

Campus Credit Union will host two drop-off locations this year for Toys-For-Tots that will be open from Oct. 4 to Dec. 15 at the following locations: Campus Credit Union branch located next to the Steve Clark YMCA and the Police Station Campus Credit Union branch at 4960 E. 21st N. Help bring cheer to local Wichita children this season by donating a toy…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/30/donate-to-toys-for-tots-at-campus-credit-union/

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Encourage students to apply for Senior Honors

The Senior Honor is one of the most prestigious honors a Wichita State University student can receive. Each year, only ten students are selected to receive the Senior Honor. This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the local community. If you know a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/28/encourage-students-to-apply-for-senior-honors/

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CANCELED: Free produce boxes

…the cancelation of this distribution will cause and sincerely apologize for that. The food drop-offs will be paused for the rest of the summer and will start again with the school year. Other resources that students, staff, and faculty can utilize in the meantime include the Shocker Support Locker, the ICT Community Fridge, and Wichita State’s Community…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/23/canceled-free-produce-boxes/

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WWSU raising funds for student scholarships

…for their annual Scholarship Bash to raise funds for scholarships through May 7. The funds will be used to award four WSU students with a scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Anyone can participate in the fundraiser by bidding on an item or items in the online auction, purchasing the chance to win a jackpot in the 50/50 drawing, making a one-time …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/03/wwsu-raising-funds-for-student-scholarships/

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Party like a drag star on March 25

The Drag Show is back for its 12th year, and the queens and kings are better than ever! Do not miss your opportunity to witness all the sass, style, and sexy from local, regional, and internationally known kings and queens at 8 p.m Friday, March 25 at the WSU Metroplex. Tickets are on sale now. Ticket rates are $5 for WSU students with Shocker ID, $8 faculty…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/22/party-like-a-drag-star-on-march-25/

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Engage ICT focuses on teacher shortage

The school year is starting back up, and among the challenges brought on by the pandemic is the nationwide teacher shortage. We’ll speak with educators and administrators about this historic problem, and how parents can help prepare their kids for success despite these hardships. Our panelists are Katie Harmon, peer consultant at USD 259, and Suzanne Perez, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/03/engage-ict-focuses-on-learning-loss-teacher-shortage/

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Air Force awards $100 million to continue WSU NIAR’s B-1 Digital Engineering program

On March 9, 2022, the B-1 System Program Office (SPO), Tinker AFB, OK awarded a six-year, $100 million follow-on contract to Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to continue the B-1’s Digital Engineering (DE) transformation. The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) helped form the strategic partnership and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/09/air-force-awards-100-million-to-continue-wsu-niars-b-1-digital-engineering-program/

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TRIO Disability Support Services accepting student applications

WSU’s TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) Program is excited to enroll students with disabilities for this academic school year. They offer numerous free services such as academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, financial literacy assistance and tutoring. The staff also provides one-on-one virtual or in-person meetings to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/02/trio-disability-support-services-accepting-student-applications/

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WSU Foundation honors retired faculty and staff

Each year the WSU Foundation invites retired faculty and staff back to campus to reconnect and hear an update on the state of the university. Hosted by Dr. Jim Rhatigan, former dean of students at Wichita State, with presentations from WSU Foundation president Dr. Elizabeth King, and WSU President Rick Muma, the event honored more than 100 former faculty and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/01/wsu-foundation-honors-retired-faculty-and-staff/

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National Student Exchange program available to WSU students

…you interested in studying at another university while paying Wichita State tuition? The National Student Exchange (NSE) allows students to study for a semester or a full academic year at a participating university. Students can then take classes that might not be offered at WSU, while also experiencing a new campus environment, and many other benefits while…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/national-student-exchange-program-available-to-wsu-students/

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Sign up for Adult Mentoring Advantage Program

…peer-to-peer mentorship program designed to help adult learners succeed from orientation to graduation and beyond. Mentors should be adult learners who have completed at least one year at Wichita State and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above. For more information about the program, visit the WSU A-MAP website or contact 316-978-8325 or…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/24/sign-up-for-adult-mentoring-advantage-program/

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Grad School seeks GRASP volunteer judges

…the 2022 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 29 in the RSC Ballroom. We are counting on your volunteer services this year, and this will give you an excellent opportunity to learn about the amazing research graduate students have been engaged in across campus. To volunteer, please complete this…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/call-for-grasp-judges/