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WSU Foundation

Southcentral Pathology commits $280,000 to WSU students

…WSU Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, a facility created in fall 2020 to conduct high-volume Covid testing for counties across Kansas. “We’re doing this for the community, which has been very good to us. Both the scholarship and our help with the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory are ways we can give back to our community,” Alderson says.

https://foundation.wichita.edu/southcentral-pathology-commits-280000-to-wsu-students/

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Pregnancy and Parenting

…Level Employer Supporting Breastfeeding and a Breastfeeding Welcome Here campus. This firmly establishes WSU as an employer concerned about the health and well-being of our campus community. These designations recognize WSU as a supportive environment for faculty, staff, employees, and students to reach their breastfeeding goals by providing private…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/ctac/pregnancy-parenting.php

WSU Newsletters

FARE Faculty Support Network will meet Nov. 13

…McKinley Hal over “The Attack on Higher Education: What is our Response?” Snacks and drinks are provided. Faculty Support Network events are facilitated by Dr. Rhonda Lewis, community psychology professor, and are intended to be a safe place for faculty to discuss challenging and sensitive topics that affect their work. The Nov. 13 event will create space …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/03/fare-faculty-support-network-will-meet-nov-13/

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Spring Update: Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways, Literacy, and Special Education (TALS)

…HS and Para/Sub, KDEC Conference, Elevating Literacy Conference, Kansas Association of Mathematics Teachers Conference (hosted at WSU), Class visits to Johnson County Community College, Butler Community College and WSU Tech. Innovations in Curriculum: Aaryn Ludens attended the ISTE AI training allowing TAP student access to personalized International…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/TALS-update-story.php

WSU Foundation

Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month at Wichita State

…Preventing Suicide Training that accompanies the suspenders campaign, and Provines’s team has worked hard to expand its reach into the surrounding Wichita community. Currently, nearly one out of every five adults in the U.S. grapples with mental health challenges, and the opportunities for program impact are significant. Provines and her team at…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/supporting-mental-health-awareness-month-at-wichita-state/

WSU Foundation

WSU alums selected for Wichita Business Journal’s 40 Under 40

…2025 40 Under 40 honorees. Among this cohort of executives, innovators and entrepreneurs, 17 WSU alumni were recognized for their notable achievements in the local business community. AMY DRAUT ’10, POL S, program manager for K-State Research and Extension’s Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program. JOHN FORD ’10, AEROS E, human resources director…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/wsu-alums-selected-for-wichita-business-journals-40-under-40/

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Kendra Nguyen

…Committee, 2022 - Present Secretary, 2025 - Present WSU Spark Society 2020 - Present Women in Public Service, 2021 - Present Women's Leadership Initiative, 2023 - 2024 WICHITA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS National Association of Asian American Profeessionals (NAAAP) - Wichita Member, 2025 - Present Wichita Arts Council Board Member Member, 2025 - Present W:…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/services/Comm_Engagement_Institute/Nguyen-Kendra.php

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Proposed innovative bridge connects academics, industry and research

…scheduled to break ground later this year. A proposed bridge will span 300 feet across the pond west of Wayne & Kay Woolsey Hall to food truck plaza. The bridge will feature a community gathering space and benches. Building a stronger, more profound connection between the Wichita State main campus and its Innovation Campus, the university is proposing the …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/08-aug/pedestrian_bridge_6.php

WSU Newsletters

WSUFAE president and CEO emeritus joins Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame

…president and CEO emeritus, was inducted into the Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame as one of the 2024 honorees. The recognition honors members of the Wichita business community who have shown an ability to be successful not only in business, but in their commitment to the local community and state as a whole.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/11/wsufae-president-and-ceo-emeritus-joins-junior-achievement-business-hall-of-fame/

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Let's Talk Comm - previous speakers

… bar provided by Chartwells catering. 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026 - Rhatigan Student Center Rm 233 (Santa Fe Trail room) Ricki Ellison, Vice President of Talent, Workforce, and Community Engagement at the Greater Wichita Partnership hosted an interactive workshop that brought students into the discussion of how words, tone and audience segmentation…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/elliott/letstalkcomm_previous.php

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WSU honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

…Jr. Day Worship Celebration, beginning at noon at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. N. This year’s theme is “#UNITY – Building Unity in our Community… Transforming Neighborhoods into Brotherhoods by Faith.” Later that week, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host its 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/01-jan/mlk_events.php

WSU Newsletters

Staff Senator Spotlight: John Keckeisen

…in life’s simple comforts, especially that first cup of coffee in the morning — and the next few that follow. Outside of work, he is deeply involved in Wichita’s theatre community, performing at Mosley Street Melodrama, Roxy’s Downtown and MTWichita. Theatre fuels his creativity, while his role on Staff Senate fuels his commitment to supporting colleagues …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/17/staff-senator-spotlight-john-keckeisen/

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Leader Orientation

…Jim Granada Education Department Milissa Hawkins ITS Client Services Terrence Jones Housing and Residence Life Rick Kampschroeder NIAR - Maintenance Repair and Overhaul Ty Kane Community Engagement Institute Amanda Kennedy Katherine Kliewer Industry Defense Programs Seth Manley Custodial Maintenance Richelle Mattson University Police Department Nichelle…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/New_Leader_Orientation/2021_Leader_Recognition.php

WSU Newsletters

Join the Green Group’s meeting today

…make Wichita State a green campus and join WSU’s Green Group for its first meeting at 4 p.m. today at the Rhatigan Student Center (room 319.) The meeting is open to the campus community. Discussions will include the WSU community garden and other activities planned for the semester.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/24/wsu-green-group-hosting-first-meeting/

WSU Newsletters

Sedgwick County has AmeriCorps position openings

The Sedgwick County Health Department has three AmeriCorps for Public Health positions available. Part-time animal control assistant Part-time Community Health Assessment (CHA) / Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Part-time workforce development assistant If you know someone who would be a great fit and would love to gain some experience in public…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/16/sedgwick-county-has-americorps-position-openings/

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CAS Launches Sigma Chi Alpha Chapter of CSI with Inaugural Initiation Ceremony

…here at WSU, and that dream came true today. I am proud to see all the officers and members take a step toward further developing their professional identity and serving the community through their involvement at our Sigma Chi Alpha chapter." The launch of Sigma Chi Alpha strengthens Wichita State’s commitment to academic excellence and professional…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2025-sigma-chi-alpha-ceremony.php

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20190820Minutes

…in which all our students… past, present and future, continually thrive and grow. Campus Culture – Empower students, faculty, staff and the greater Wichita community to create a culture and experience that meets their ever-changing needs. Inclusive Excellence – Be a campus that reflects and promotes – in all community members – the evolving diversity of…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/staffsenate/_documents/20190820Minutes.docx

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WSU Center for Entrepreneurship reintegrates with Barton School of Business | Wichita State News

…to enhance alignment with Wichita State’s initiatives in bolstering entrepreneurship programs, providing immersive student experiences, engaging with the entrepreneurial community, and meeting the needs of aspiring and current entrepreneurs. "The Center for Entrepreneurship transitioning to the Barton School of Business is a strategic move that aligns with…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/07-july/entrepreneurship_barton_2.php

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Life Cycle Database

…too specific and lacking in transparency to be widely useful. The long-term goal is to develop a life-cycle database that is accessible to the wind energy research and development community for assessing environmental impacts and making technology decisions throughout the life cycle of a wind energy system. Database attributes include the following: highly…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/sustainability/Life_Cycle_Database.php

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Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College Weekly Update

…(e.g. developing products and services to meet the needs of older adults). Meeting Times: MW, 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., 310 Lindquist Hall Louis Medvene, Ph.D. is a social and community psychologist, and Professor Emeritus in the department of psychology at WSU. Dr. Medvene has been at WSU since 1992 and became an Emeritus professor in September, 2019. His…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/news-letter/new-story-nov-1.php