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Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism presenters announced

…Military and Veterans Affairs vice president and chief diversity officer, will present “The Gumbo Analysis of Diversity and Equity and Inclusion.” Dr. Kevin Harrison, community engagement coordinator for military and veterans affairs, will present “A Name for the Pain.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/30/michael-tilford-conference-on-diversity-and-multiculturalism-presenters-announced/

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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas gift $2.5 million to support Wichita Biomedical Campus, nursing scholarships | Wichita State News

…Shield of Kansas have been an important partner to WSU for more than 40 years,” says Telly McGaha, president and CEO of the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement. “They have demonstrated a continuous commitment to the education of health care providers, from empowering nursing students to creating community education opportunities. We are thrilled to have…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/02-feb/bkbsks-biomedical-campus_4.php

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Resources for Undocumented Students

Guiding you through the process to become a successful Shocker student As a premier urban public research university, Wichita State University strives to foster a welcoming campus community for all students, regardless of background, race, or immigration status. As part of that commitment, WSU welcomes and encourages all students who are ready to take the…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/registrar/undocumented/undocumented_students.php

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Aaron Hamilton

… of the largest WSU freshmen classes at the time, Aaron moved on to work for the City of Wichita in 2001. We’d often joke that it was his university sabbatical but the civic engagement he did was meaningful, working to improve the lives of everyday citizens while giving him greater perspective on both the challenges and successes of the 60,000 Wichitans who …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Bender_of_Twigs/Honorees/2025_Bender_of_Twigs/Aaron_Hamilton_BoT_2025.php

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CopsforWebSite101921b

Coffee With Cops – March 2020 Consistent with one of our missions being community outreach and engagement, we have held a few times this event series that lets community members to get to know the officers of the Haysville Police Department by asking questions and voicing concerns. It helps break down the barriers between the police officers and the citizens…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsu-haysville/CopsforWebSite101921b.pdf

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Wichita State-led research aims to help persons with disabilities navigate buildings | Wichita State News

…by persons with disabilities. “A person using a wheelchair often doesn’t know the accessible route,” said Vinod Namboodiri, professor and associate director for research engagement in the College of Engineering. “It leads to lesser participation by people with disabilities in employment or maybe other aspects of life. What we’re trying to do is improve…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/01-jan/maps_3.php

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Faculty, staff invited to attend ‘First-Generation Students: Exploring Teaching and Learning Implications’ workshop

…enjoy the Provost’s Pedagogy Happy Hour with drinks and light appetizers from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Wichita State Connect, introducing a new space for preK-12 student, family and community engagement. RSVP for the mixer.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/15/faculty-staff-invited-to-attend-first-generation-students-exploring-teaching-and-learning-implications-workshop/

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About Us

Mission The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) at Wichita State University supports and enhances the personal, ethical, and intellectual growth of all students to become responsible, aware, and engaged citizens. Vision Block Content Creating Responsible Shockers Values Accountability SCCS encourages students to make responsible…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/student_conduct/about_us.php

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Premier tennis facility project under way in northeast Wichita | Wichita State News

…State President Rick Muma said. “This facility, once again, demonstrates our commitment to strong NCAA Division I athletics and shows the support we enjoy from our community. This elevates our university, athletic department, the student-athletes and coaches, and tennis in Wichita.” Wichita State’s men’s and women’s tennis teams will benefit from modern,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2025/12-dec/wsutennis_release_7.php

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Service_Learning_Impact_Report-2017

…3 Service-Learning Faculty Scholars: Dr. Wonyoung Kim (Education), Dr. Nikki Keene Woods, (Health Professions), and Kara McCluskey, (Engineering).  Launched VolunteerICT a community service platform for tracking hours, responding to service opportunities in partnership with The United Way of the Plains.  Selected for third year to the NASPA Lead…

https://www.wichita.edu/_archive/academics/academic_affairs/servicelearning/Service_Learning_Impact_Report-2017.pdf

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Project + News

…Methodist Church) Public Presentation - September 17, 2021, 11 AM, LatinFest ICT, Wichita City Arts (334 N Mead) Scanning Event - July 24, 2021, 2-3 PM, La Familia Senior & Community Center (841 W 21st St) Scanning Event - July 21, 2021, 10 AM-12 PM, Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church (2351 N Market St) Scanning Event - June 12, 2021, 10…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/history/Latinos/more_info.php

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Performance Update April - June 2025

…pole bases are poured and connected. Chiller pipes installed on the roof. Exterior overhead doors installed and moving to install interior doors. Additive Manufacturing Adoption Engagement with industry and regulatory authorities including the Department of Defense, GE Additive, and Boeing continues in support of a part production qualification whitepaper …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/WSUInitiatives/Driving-Adoption/Performance_Update_Apr.-Jun.25.php

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Anonymous $1 Million Gift from Alumnus Marks a Defining Centennial Moment for the Barton School of Business

…committed to ensuring that financial barriers do not prevent our students from realizing the same potential.” said Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement President and CEO Telly McGaha. As the Barton School marks its Centennial, the gift serves as both a celebration and a call to action. It reflects the spirit of the Barton community and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/1-27-25-1-million-donation.php

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Mehmet Barut

…of Turkish Higher Education Counsel’s Ph.D. Scholarship, $85000, 1993 Service to Academic Profession & Community Institute of Supply Chain Management, Wichita, Board Member and Technology Chair (2015-present) Community Advisory Board Member, KPTS, Channel 8 of Wichita (2014-2015) Associate Editor, International Journal of Decision Sciences (Since 2010) …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/office_of_the_dean/department-of-finance-real-estate-and-decision-science/Barut-Mehmet.php

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WSU Sociology Department News

…Sociology and Psychology major Students at Wichita State have several resources for exploring their identity, connecting with others in the LGBTQ+ community, and learning more about sexuality and safer sex practices, including student organization Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies, Student Health Services, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Wichita State…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/sociology/deptnews.php

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Shocker Career Accelerator is transitioning to new career services platform: Shocker Central

…Shocker Central because 12Twenty offers a more robust and user-friendly interface that will better serve the diverse needs of students, alumni, employers and the entire university community. Key benefits of 12Twenty include advanced analytics, customized reporting and enhanced employer engagement. In anticipation of the transition, Shocker Career Accelerator…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/06/25/shocker-career-accelerator-is-transitioning-to-new-career-services-platform-shocker-central/

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Department of Women’s, Ethnicity, and Intersectional Studies reflects complexities of gender, sexuality, ethnicity and race

…women’s studies since 1971, when the women’s studies department was founded. “It highlights the lived experiences of students and members of the campus community who realize that gender is never experienced in a vacuum, but in intersections with class, race, ethnicity, sexuality, age, work and regional identities,” Henry said. “This is a…

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

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Barton School’s Spero Program graduates second cohort, expanding opportunity

…for innovative workforce development. Launched to bridge the gap between education and employment, Spero integrates academic instruction, professional development, employer engagement and personalized coaching to prepare participants for success in both careers and entrepreneurship.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/11/barton-schools-spero-program-graduates-second-cohort-expanding-opportunity/

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The Dorothy & Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

…networking and volunteering in a virtual environment. Audra Dinell from The Thread, a women's leadership collective, will offer her best advice on networking. Ella Perkins from Community Service Board, a WSU student organization, will speak about volunteering and finding opportunities on VolunteerICT. Every student who attends will be entered into a…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-april-30-2021.php

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…is the fifth bullet This is the sixth bullet Students and faculty at the Wichita State Speech-Language-Hearing clinic have seen firsthand the difference their programs make in the community. When Dr. Karissa Marble-Flint and Colleen Novak, faculty members in the Communication Sciences and Disorders department, recognized a need for reading assistance with…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/09-sept/wsu-speech-language-hearing-clinic-hosts-literacy-camp.php