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Wichita State Esports selected as the next recipient of Rick Rewards

President Rick Muma visited Wichita State Esports during one of the team’s training sessions to recognize the team as the next recipient of Rick Rewards. President Muma recognized the accomplishments and growth of the teams over the past few years, including hosting the successful D-Air Capital Games event that saw nearly 200 people from across the Midwest…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/19/wichita-state-esports-selected-as-the-next-recipient-of-rick-rewards/

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NIAR seeks students for digital twin program positions

…to support digital twin programs — which includes fully disassembling vehicles; scanning individual structural parts down to the nuts and bolts; and reassembling the virtual aircraft parts to create a digital twin. Applied learning opportunities include on-campus and off-campus undergraduate and graduate mechanical computer-aided design, systems…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/13/niar-seeks-students-for-digital-twin-program-positions/

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Moriah Beck wins award for diversity and inclusion efforts with women in STEM

…workshop, a one-day conference that connects middle school girls to fields in STEM research, in partnership with local industry partners, such as Spirit Aerosystems and Airbus. She has also lead FYRE in STEM with the Cohen Honors College for six years, which aims to introduce undergraduate students to applied learning and research opportunities across…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/24/moriah-beck-recognized-for-her-leadership-efforts-for-inclusive-excellence/

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Professor in ISLE recently co-authored research on counseling Latine populations

…these communities and value ancestral knowledge, there is a void in the literature when exploring liberatory mental health interventions. Therefore, the present manuscript aims to offer readers a five-stage counseling model centered on the decolonization process. The model integrates the principles of liberation psychology as interventions and outcomes,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/23/professor-in-isle-recently-co-authored-research-on-counseling-latine-populations/

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Societal impacts: How to win grants, do outreach and connect science to the unengaged

…them, and win grants by having stellar Broader Impacts proposals. GP specializes in translating current research into mind-expanding, open-access lessons and videos aimed at middle and high school classrooms. Since founding GP in the depths of the pandemic with my own savings, we have been part of 14 funded grant proposals, leading to the production and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/30/societal-impacts-how-to-win-grants-do-outreach-and-connect-science-to-the-unengaged/

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Mortar Board passes down stories with book drive

… send to Wichita elementary schools and put them into the hands of young readers. “Our organization strives to give back to Wichita and its community when and where we can,” said Aiden Holt, president of WSU Mortar Board Honor Society. “In this age where social media is drowning out almost everything, I would love for Mortar Board to be able to bring a love…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/25/mortar-board-passes-down-stories-with-book-drive/

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Watermelon Bust helps fight hunger

…Sept. 28 at the WSU Throwing Fields near Koch Arena. At WSU, the annual Watermelon Bust is an impactful philanthropy event that unites the campus community in the fight against hunger. Hosted by Lambda Chi Alpha, this event challenges students to battle it out in watermelon-themed field games for bragging rights and the coveted Watermelon Bust…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/16/watermelon-bust-helps-fight-hunger/

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SEAL and ODI have merged into Student Engagement & Belonging

…community service programs, leadership programs and student activities. Additionally, it assists in off-campus student support, student advocacy efforts and mentorship programs aimed at enhancing academic and student success. It provide dynamic programs, ranging from speakers and film showings to award ceremonies, cultural festivities, LGBTQA programming …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/23/seal-and-odi-have-merged-into-student-engagement-belonging/

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Hearing aid users can participate in aural wellness study

…program for seniors. The program consists of eight, two-hour weekly sessions during the fall and spring semesters. These sessions will include information about hearing, hearing aids, communication strategies and have speakers from the community discuss their experiences. It is looking for six individuals and their communication partners (spouse, friend,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/19/hearing-aid-users-can-participate-in-aural-wellness-study/

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WSU TV airs historical Wichita State content with Throwback Thursday

WSU TV has begun a new series looking back through the history of Wichita State and the WSU TV channel. Each week, it will feature a new video showcasing a piece of that history. This week, WSU TV takes a look back at some of the sports programs at WSU, specifically basketball, with footage of the 1993 game between the Shocker women’s basketball team and the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/13/wsu-tv-airs-historical-wichita-state-content-with-throwback-thursday/

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Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership and Office of Diversity and Inclusion have merged into Student Engagement & Belonging

Student Engagement & Belonging, a unit within the Division of Student Affairs, is focused on creating opportunities for personal growth and real-world readiness to support an engaged campus culture where students are empowered to maximize their potential and to mobilize students, campus and community members. The unit oversees student organizations,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/01/student-engagement-advocacy-leadership-and-office-of-diversity-and-inclusion-have-have-merged-into-student-engagement-belonging/

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WSU TV begins airing historical content with Throwback Thursday

WSU TV has begun a new series looking back through the history of WSU and the WSU TV channel. Each week, it will feature a new video showcasing a piece of that history. This week, WSU TV features a WSU 13 recording of the 1988 Big Band Jazz competition hosted by WSU. It features bands from the surrounding states and commentary by Gary Chew. The episode…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/30/wsu-tv-begins-airing-historical-content-with-throwback-thursday-3/

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WSU TV begins airing historical content with Throwback Thursday

WSU TV has begun a new series looking back through the history of WSU and the WSU TV channel. Each week, it will feature a new video showcasing a piece of that history. This week, WSU TV looks back at a WSU 13 broadcast of the Faculty String Quartet playing pieces by Haydn and Mendelssohn from 1987. The episode premieres at 8 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1 on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/30/wsu-tv-begins-airing-historical-content-with-throwback-thursday-2/

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WSU included in initiative to boost behavioral health workforce

…agencies in south-central Kansas will be better equipped to tackle this critical need. In a recent report, Kansas was positioned among the states with the poorest access and availability of mental health treatment, largely due to a shortage of professionals to care for mental health patients. However, a committed cohort of mental and behavioral health…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/24/wsu-included-in-initiative-to-boost-behavioral-health-workforce/

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WSU TV begins airing historical content with Throwback Thursday

… will feature a new video showcasing a piece of that history. This week, WSU TV revisits the 1998 NCAA Cheerleading Championship. Rewatch the CBS broadcast that has WSU face off against the best in the country. The episode premieres at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 25 on YouTube.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/19/wsu-tv-begins-airing-historical-content-with-throwback-thursday/

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WSU TV begins airing historical content with Throwback Thursday

… the history of WSU and the WSU TV channel. Each week, it will feature a new video showcasing a piece of that history. For its inaugural episode of Throwback Thursday, WSU TV will air a program broadcast in December 1999 that celebrated the then 100 years of WSU. The episode premieres at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 18 on YouTube.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/15/wsu-tv-begins-airing-historical-content-for-throwback-thursday/

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Wichita State receives $1 million grant from NSF ADVANCE

…highlighted in WSU’s previous institutional assessment, focusing on increasing the representation of female and underrepresented faculty. With proven strategies, REACH aims to break down barriers and create a more inclusive academic environment. The REACH project is driven by three ambitious objectives: Revolutionize recruitment and hiring practices to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/11/wichita-state-receives-nsf-advance-award/

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Pierre Harter appointed to interim associate vice president for Research

…State University announces the appointment of Pierre Harter as interim associate vice president for Research. In this position, Harter will focus on faculty-led academic research, aiming to enhance WSU’s applied research efforts and align both with its vision for applied learning. Harter also serves as associate vice president of research operations for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/06/10/pierre-harter-appointed-to-interim-associate-vice-president-for-research/

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Learn to sketch and sculpt with guest artists at free Ulrich Museum event

…Sketch and Sculpt event, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, June 1. Learn how to sketch with special guest artists Kevin Kelly and Rachel Curtis, and create 3D sculptures out of air-dried clay using works from the Ulrich Outdoor Sculpture Collection as models. Art projects for all ages will be available inside the museum too, as will guided tours of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/29/learn-to-sketch-and-sculpt-with-guest-artists-at-a-free-ulrich-museum-event/

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Select Wichita State websites will be temporarily unavailable for scheduled maintenance May 23

Some WordPress websites hosted by Wichita State University will be temporarily unavailable for scheduled maintenance starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, May 23. These websites, including those for the Shocker Blast newsletter, will be inaccessible while the server’s operating system is upgraded. These updates are substantial and could require up to four hours to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/22/select-wichita-state-websites-will-be-temporarily-unavailable-for-scheduled-maintenance-may-23-2/