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Contact OAT faculty fellows for resources on WSU initiative

…and Victoria Koger, coordinator of Collection Acquisition and assistant professor will continue to serve as OAT faculty fellows at Wichita State for the 2022-23 academic year. To learn more about Open Educational Resources (OER) at Wichita State visit the following: Faculty guide to OER Recordings from the 2022 Kansas OER Summit are available on the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/29/contact-oat-faculty-fellows-for-resources-on-wsu-initiative/

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McNair Scholars Program accepting applications

The TRIO McNair Scholars Program is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. McNair assists students who are underrepresented in higher education to prepare for graduate school. The program will be host three informational events for students interested in learning more about the program: McNair Scholars Program Informational Events: 10 a.m.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/23/mcnair-scholars-program-accepting-applications/

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WSU student’s debut documentary chosen for 2022 Tallgrass Film Festival

The Tallgrass Film Festival has become a staple in Wichita’s arts community during the past 20 years, engaging audiences with world-class programming in a celebration of cinematic arts. The festival is known for connecting film-savvy audiences with cutting-edge filmmakers from all over the world, providing a unique experience throughout the four-day…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/23/wsu-students-debut-documentary-chosen-for-2022-tallgrass-film-festival/

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TRIO DSS accepting new students

The TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) program is still accepting applications for the 2022-23 academic school year. DSS is a federally funded program that assists and advocates for undergraduate students with disabilities through academic support, resources and services, enabling students to persist and graduate from Wichita State University. DSS…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/27/trio-dss-accepting-new-students/

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TRIO DSS accepting student applications for 2021-22

The TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) program is currently accepting applications for the 2021-22 academic school year. DSS is a federally funded program that assists and advocates for undergraduate students with disabilities through academic support, resources and services, enabling students to persist and graduate from Wichita State University. DSS…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/24/trio-dss-accepting-student-applications-for-the-2021-22/

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TRIO DSS still accepting new students

The TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) program is still accepting applications for the 2021-22 academic school year. DSS is a federally funded program that assists and advocates for undergraduate students with disabilities through academic support, resources and services, enabling students to persist and graduate from Wichita State University. DSS…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/25/trio-dss-still-accepting-new-students/

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TRIO DSS accepting student applications for 2021-22

WSU’s TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) Program is accepting student applications for the 2021-22 academic school year. The program offers numerous services — such as academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, financial literacy assistance, and tutoring — at no extra charge for qualified students. The staff also provides one-on-one …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/28/trio-dss-accepting-student-applications-for-2021-22/

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Apply to the Master of Social Work program; open to all majors

…want to be the change? Social work may be the right path for you. Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accepting additional applications for the 2022-23 school year through April. The program is open to all majors and has both full- and part-time schedule options. MSW students go on to work in mental health, forensics, health care,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/08/apply-to-the-master-of-social-work-program-open-to-all-majors/

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Renowned FAA airworthiness assurance center transfers to WSU’s NIAR

…program for aircraft inspection, maintenance and airworthiness research is landing at Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) after a 30-year history at Sandia National Laboratories. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airworthiness Assurance NDI Validation Center (AANC) is focused on aircraft safety and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/21/renowned-faa-airworthiness-assurance-center-transfers-to-wsus-niar/

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Share AmeriCorps service opportunities with students

… beginning in May. In these positions, students earn a stipend, have an opportunity for an education award after service, and qualify to apply for a $2,000 WSU scholarship after a year of service. The service positions include teaching children to read, helping with local community gardens, assisting with a variety of office tasks, coordinating volunteers,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/20/share-americorps-service-opportunities-with-students/

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Success coaches: Know your team

As we create a better normal after the last year-and-a-half, it’s important students know who their team members are so that they can receive student-centered, wraparound support. To help with this goal, each academic college has a success coach assigned to it to help their students create individual plans of action based on each student’s strengths and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/01/success-coaches-know-your-team/

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Encourage students to apply to the Master of Social Work program; open to all majors

…still looking for a graduate program that may be the right fit? Wichita State’s Master of Social Work (MSW) program is accepting additional applications for the 2022-23 school year through April. The program is open to all majors and has both full- and part-time schedule options. MSW students go on to work in mental health, forensics, health care,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/08/encourage-students-to-apply-to-the-master-of-social-work-program-open-to-all-majors/

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TRIO Disability Support Services accepting students applications for 2021-22

Wichita State’s TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) Program is excited to enroll students with disabilities for the 2021-22 academic school year. TRIO DSS offers numerous free services such as academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, financial literacy assistance, tutoring and more. The TRIO Staff can also provide one-on-one virtual…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/15/trio-disability-support-services-accepting-students-applications-for-2021-22/

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Updated: University Staff Senate will not meet in December

There will be no University Staff Senate meeting the month of December. The next University Staff Senate meeting is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. Jan. 28 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room, or via Teams. All USS meetings are open to the Wichita State campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/10/university-staff-senate-meeting-set-for-dec-17/

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Celebrating creativity during COVID-19

…and theater. The event will also include the premiere of the dance film “She Moved the Prairie.” You can also donate to the school online or via text to help plan for next year’s season and to support student opportunities. To donate online visit the following link, click “College” then choose “Fine Arts” and select the “School of Performing Arts Patrons…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/06/celebrating-creativity-during-covid-19/

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Mortar Board seeking nominations from faculty, staff

…Board, a national honor society that encourages scholarship, leadership and community service, is seeking nominations for its Wichita State chapter for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Wichita State chapter promotes Reading is Leading, hosts an annual book drive, and reads to children at local elementary schools. The Mortar Board accepts students of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/01/mortar-board-seeking-nominations-from-faculty-staff/

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Save the date: Analytics Showcase on Nov. 5

After more than a year’s delay, we are happy to announce that the Inaugural Analytics Showcase at Wichita State University is scheduled for fall 2021. Please save the date of Nov. 5 on your calendars for this exciting event. The showcase will offer an opportunity to learn about the following topics: Innovative analytics research and curricular activities…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/27/save-the-date-analytics-showcase-on-nov-5/

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Join the discussion: ‘Notes from a Young Black Chef’

…from University Libraries at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 in the Ablah Library Leisure Reading Room for a discussion about the WSU Common Read selection for the current school year. “Notes From a Young Black Chef” is a memoir about a young man from the Bronx projects and his path to opening an elite restaurant in Washington, D.C. This path is fraught…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/05/join-the-discussion-notes-from-a-young-black-chef/

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Virtual on-campus job fair July 22

… and chat with staff from various departments across campus who have student assistant, work-study, and graduate assistant employment positions available for the upcoming academic year. Register and sign-up for schedules begins July 6. Career workshops to help with resumes and navigating the career fair are also available at the following links: Virtual…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/10/virtual-on-campus-job-fair-july-22-2/

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Use caution while cooking on campus

…housing fires are cooking fires? Unattended cooking is by far the leading contributing factor in college cooking fires, and there are more than 3,000 university cooking fires each year, according to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Please observe the following safety precautions while cooking on campus. Cook only where it is permitted.Never…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/16/use-caution-while-cooking-on-campus/