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Wichita State University announces nine new Koch Scholar recipients

Wichita State’s Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College is proud to announce nine recipients of the Koch Scholars Program for the fall 2022 semester. These nine recipients will each be awarded $30,000 over the next four years.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/28/wichita-state-university-announces-nine-new-koch-scholar-recipients/

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Academic Affairs appoints executive director of Hispanic-Serving Initiatives

Dr. Sara Mata has been appointed as the executive director of Hispanic-Serving Initiatives in Academic Affairs. In the role, she will develop and implement strategies to support WSU’s initiative of being a Hispanic-Serving Institution by collaborating with campus and community partners and other institutions. She will also teach courses at WSU and serve as a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/07/academic-affairs-appoints-executive-director-of-hispanic-serving-initiatives/

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WSU Esports varsity team marks a milestone for the program

After winning the Eastern College Athletic Conference Championship, the Wichita State Varsity Esports Valorant team qualified for a direct bid to compete in the Collegiate Esports Commissioners Cup, a milestone for WSU’s Esports program.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/18/wsu-esports-varsity-team-marks-a-milestone-for-the-program/

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CHP Week celebrates students, faculty and staff

Celebrate students, faculty and staff in the College of Health Professions during CHP Week Oct. 25-29. We encourage you to appreciate the huge impact CHP has on health care, the economy and our communities. Join the fun on social media and use the hashtag #CHPWeek.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/25/chp-week-celebrates-students-faculty-and-staff/

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Through it all, student Courtney Price-Dukes beat the odds

Courtney Price-Dukes was able to attend Wichita State – her top college choice – thanks to the Linwood Sexton scholarship. She overcame other obstacles to graduate with honors last weekend. Learn more about how you helped Courtney and all WSU students reach their full potential.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/20/through-it-all-student-courtney-price-dukes-beat-the-odds/

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Volunteers requested for student health and wellbeing study

…are invited to participate in a study to examine their health and wellbeing by gathering information about their health, stress levels and religious attendance. The results of this study will serve to make connections between health, wellbeing and stress levels among college students.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/01/volunteers-requested-for-student-health-and-wellbeing-study/

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Savvy Scholars Workshop to cover Advanced Research Computing at WSU

…Workshop will take place noon-1 p.m. Sept. 30 via Zoom. The workshop is titled “Introduction to Advanced Research Computing” and will be taught by Dr. Terrance Figy, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Mathematics, Statistics, and Physics associate professor.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/19/savvy-scholars-workshop-to-cover-advanced-research-computing-at-wsu/

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Join public forum today for third CAS dean candidate

Wichita State’s Office of Academic Affairs will interview four dean candidates for the College of Applied Studies. A public forum for the third candidate, Dr. Christopher Jochum, Fort Hays University Department chair, is 3:30 p.m. today in 209 Hubbard Hall. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/30/join-public-forum-today-for-third-cas-dean-candidate%ef%bf%bc/

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Join public forum today for second CAS dean candidate

Wichita State’s Office of Academic Affairs will interview four dean candidates for the College of Applied Studies. A public forum for the second candidate, Dr. Jennifer Friend, Rockhurst University associate provost, is at 3:30 p.m. today in 209 Hubbard Hall. All students, faculty and staff are invited to attend.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/30/join-public-forum-today-for-second-cas-dean-candidate/

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Celebrating women who have helped build Shocker Nation

From its early days as Fairmount College, Wichita State University has celebrated a rich history of women who have worked to build a better community and a better world. In commemoration of Women’s History Month, we’ve compiled a list of just a few of the women who have contributed to the greatness of Shocker Nation.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/01/celebrating-women-who-have-helped-build-shocker-nation/

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Kelli Grant Women’s History Month Presentation

WSU College Democrats will host Kelli Grant, Sedgwick County Commission candidate, for a Women’s History Month presentation. Join in engaging dialogue centered around women’s history with a Wichita community leader. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 in RSC room 266. The Donut Whole donuts will be provided.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/21/kelli-grant-womens-history-month-presentation/

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Collaborate with others and win up to $4,000

Teams of two to four people will work together during this one-day, virtual design challenge hosted by the College of Innovation and Design, in partnership with the Kansas Business Group on Health, to answer the question, “How might we make it easier to connect rural residents to their doctor to provide daily health information?”

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/22/collaborate-with-others-and-win-up-to-4000/

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Ancient city of Etzanoa serves as learning environment for WSU students

An ancient Wichita Indian town recently rediscovered by Dr. Donald Blakeslee — Fairmont College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Department of Anthropology professor and archeologist — is being excavated with help from Shocker students. The town, called Etzanoa, may have been the second-largest settlement on the continent at the time.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/05/ancient-city-of-etzanoa-serves-as-learning-environment-for-wsu-students/

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Third CAS dean candidate announced

Wichita State’s Office of Academic Affairs will interview four dean candidates for the College of Applied Studies. The third candidate, Dr. Christopher Jochum, Fort Hays University Department chair, will be on campus on Oct. 5 and 6. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 5 at 209 Hubbard Hall.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/30/third-cas-dean-candidate-announced/

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New sustainability and innovation course added

Wichita State University now offers an Applied Sustainability in Innovation course through the College of Innovation and Design. This interdisciplinary minor allows students to select courses from departments all across campus to pursue a broad, holistic educational approach to current topics in sustainability and is available for fall 2021.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/04/new-sustainability-and-innovation-course-added/

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Student Organizations on campus: Women’s Soccer Club

…with your peers. This week’s student organization is the Women’s Soccer Club, designed for women who want to continue playing soccer, stay in shape or try a new sport in college. The club is a way for you to play competitively without the time commitment of a university sport. Organization name: Wichita State Women’s Soccer ClubMeeting times: Practices…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/24/student-organizations-on-campus-womens-soccer-club/

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First-gen student receives life-changing scholarship — here’s how he did it

… attend Wichita State University. In the background, he could hear his mom squealing. As the phone call ended, Pedro knew he was about to become the first in his family to earn a college degree.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/29/first-gen-student-receives-life-changing-scholarship-heres-how-he-did-it/

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Tuesday Talks: What parents need to know

…Camille Childers, SHS director; Dr. Chris Leonard, Counseling and Prevention Services associate director; Caitlin Nolen, First-Year Programs intern; and Michelle Barger, a new college parent, as they discuss what parents need to know about keeping students healthy at Wichita State.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/13/tuesday-talks-what-parents-need-to-know-4/

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Attend last Rie Bloomfield Organ Series distinguished artist event

…artist event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Wiedemann Hall via Facebook Live. The event will feature organ virtuoso Christopher Houlihan, from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut. Houlihan perform a program including works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Dupré, Debussy, and Vierne on the great Marcussen organ at Wiedemann Hall.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/12/attend-last-rie-bloomfield-organ-series-distinguished-artist-event/

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Barton School of Business to award $40,000 in scholarships to Butler CC students

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is helping Butler Community College students interested in furthering their business education with $40,000 in scholarships. These scholarships will help amplify and activate the coordinated “2+2” program between the two schools where Butler students can receive their associates degree and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/27/barton-school-of-business-to-award-40000-in-scholarships-to-butler-cc-students/