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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 to discuss what parents need to know about keeping their students healthy at Wichita State.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/09/tuesday-talks-what-parents-need-to-know-2/

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Philosophy Department announces Distinguished Speaker Series

The Philosophy Department Distinguished Speaker Series will this year host Dr. Kathryn Tabb from Bard College, for two talks: “Reasoning with the Mad: on Charles Darwin’s strange debt to John Locke.” 3:30 p.m. today.“John Locke on punishment.” 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29. Both events will be online, free, and open to the public. Email…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/22/philosophy-department-announces-distinguished-speaker-series/

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WSU announces new esports director

The College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University announced today that Travis Yang has been hired as the new director of varsity esports. In the new role, Yang takes charge of a successful program in its third year of competition. He will oversee recruiting, coaching, and team development while implementing strategic goals, fundraising, and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/03/wsu-announces-new-esports-director/

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Wichita State’s School of Nursing names new chair and associate dean of nursing practice

The College of Health Professions (CHP) at Wichita State University is pleased to announce Dr. Debra Pile as the chair for the School of Nursing and associate dean for Nursing Practice. Pile will succeed Dr. Voncella McCleary-Jones, who recently assumed the role of associate dean for Academic, Faculty and Student Affairs for the CHP. Pile has held the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/14/wichita-states-school-of-nursing-names-new-chair-and-associate-dean-of-nursing-practice/

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Office of Academic Affairs to interview second dean candidate for CAS

Wichita State’s Office of Academic Affairs will interview four dean candidates for the College of Applied Studies. The second candidate, Dr. Jennifer Friend, Rockhurst University associate provost, will be on campus on Oct. 3-4. Students, faculty and staff are invited to attend a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Oct. 3 at 209 Hubbard Hall. Additional information…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/28/office-of-academic-affairs-to-interview-second-dean-candidate-for-cas/

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Become a transfer student advocate

Were you a transfer student in college? The Transfer Student Working Group is developing a list of current faculty and staff who were or are transfer students. If you are interested in receiving more information about upcoming opportunities designed to support and celebrate transfer students or want to join the growing group of transfer advocates, fill out…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/24/become-a-transfer-student-advocate/

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Dr. Bobby Berry recognized at 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Awards

Dr. Bobby Berry—Office of Diversity and Inclusion diversity and inclusion faculty fellow and assistant dean for diversity and outreach in College of Applied Studies—was recognized as one of the 2022 Diversity and Inclusion Award recipients by the Wichita Business Journal Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion event. The award honors Wichitans who work hard …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/19/dr-bobby-berry-recognized-at-2022-diversity-and-inclusion-awards/

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Take NCHA for chance to win red parking spot

…a drawing to win a red parking spot for an entire semester or other prizes including free massages and gift cards to the Shocker Store. The drawing is sponsored by the National College Health Assessment (NCHA) and the Prevention Services Advisory Board. To enter the drawing, fill out the NCHA survey sent to your Wichita State University email address. For…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/07/take-ncha-for-chance-to-win-red-parking-spot/

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Second EVP/provost search forum scheduled for April 5

The EVP/Provost search committee welcomes the WSU community to attend an open forum Tuesday, April 5 with candidate Dr. Glen Krutz, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, professor of political science, and Puterbaugh Foundation Chair at Oklahoma State University. The one-hour forum is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. in 208 Hubbard Hall. If you are unable…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/04/second-evp-provost-search-forum-scheduled-for-april-5/

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Enrique Navarro named associate dean of WSU Graduate School

Enrique Navarro, Fairmont College of Liberal Arts and Sciences associate professor of Spanish, has been named the new associate dean of the Graduate School, effective June 13. Navarro holds a doctorate in Hispanic Literature, a master’s in Spanish, and has a law degree from Spain. He has served as the Latin American and Latinx Studies certificate coordinator…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/08/enrique-navarro-named-associate-dean-of-wsu-graduate-school/

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Improve financial health at HealthQuest wellness webinar

Join the Kansas Treasurer’s Office virtually as they discuss the Learning Quest 529 Education Savings Plan 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, March 29. The plan is a tax-advantaged investment option to help cover the increasing costs of college or trade school. Registration is required for this event and to receive the link via email. A recording of the webinar will also…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/18/improve-financial-health-at-healthquest-wellness-webinar/

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Researcher seeks postpartum women for DRA study

Dr. Jennifer Celso — Wichita State College of Health Professions Department of Physical Therapy assistant program director and associate teaching professor — is requesting participants for a study involving Diastasis Rectus Abdominis (DRA) in postpartum women. The study is limited to women who have given birth six to 10 weeks ago and will compare how women…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/03/researcher-seeks-postpartum-women-for-dra-study/

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Help Shocker transfer students

Were you a transfer student in college? The Transfer Student Working Group is developing a list of current faculty and staff who were (or are) transfer students. The group is also seeking advocates and can provide faculty and staff information about upcoming opportunities designed to support and celebrate transfer students. Participants for these events do…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/03/help-shocker-transfer-students/

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Office of Academic Affairs to interview four dean candidates for the CAS

Wichita State’s Office of Academic Affairs will interview four dean candidates for the College of Applied Studies. The first candidate, Dr. Michael Miller, University of Arkansas professor and David and Jane Gearhart faculty fellow, will be on campus Sept. 29 and 30. All faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Sept. 29…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/26/office-of-academic-affairs-to-interview-four-dean-candidates-for-the-cas/

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The CHP and Delta Gamma host leadership in health speaker

The College of Health Professions and the Delta Gamma Sorority is hosting Brittany Piper for a presentation about leadership in health at 6:30 p.m. Nov. 15 via Zoom (ID: 886 5498 2301 and Passcode: WSU). Piper is a leading national expert on sexual violence and prevention and is a healing and wellness coach. Piper uses her story of adversity, resilience and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/the-chp-and-delta-gamma-host-leadership-in-health-speaker/

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Apply now for SAC Executive Board

The Student Activities Council is now on the search for students who are creative, motivated, and driven to create the premier college experience for the student body. Apply now to become a part of the 2022-2023 Executive Board to build lifelong skills, friendships, and community. Want to know more? Please join us for a panel of our current Executive Board…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/23/apply-now-for-sac-executive-board/

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What does being on academic probation mean?

Students are formally placed (or continued) on academic probation at the conclusion of every semester in which their cumulative or overall WSU grade point average falls below the minimum required for their program. If you are placed on academic probation, you will be limited to a maximum of 12 credit hours (or four courses if enrolling in a course with lab) …

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WSU professor performing violin, piano recital Sept. 12

Dr. Timothy Jones, Wichita State’s College of Fine Arts assistant professor of violin, will perform a recital on campus with pianist Gene Philley at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 12. The performance is free for WSU students. The cost of admission for faculty, staff, senior citizens, and the military is $10. For all other adult attendants, the cost of admission is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/03/wsu-professor-performing-violin-piano-recital-sept-12/

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AAC Career Fair brings together schools, students and employers from across the country

College rivalries are fun, and sometimes heated, on the courts and fields. Outside of the stadiums, athletic conferences often work together to benefit students in academics, research, mental health and career opportunities. In that spirit, Sara Muzzy and Kim Kufahl of Shocker Career Accelerator organized the AAC Virtual Career Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Oct. 28…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/21/aac-career-fair-brings-together-schools-students-and-employers-from-across-the-country/

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Join KMUW to talk about what comes next for high school seniors

High school students have a lot of choices when it comes to life after graduation. College application season is in full swing, but life after high school could also mean joining the work force, trade school, or even a gap year. Join us for this month’s Digital Democracy on Tap: “Senioritis: What’s Next for Young Wichitans?” Stream the conversation live…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/03/join-kmuw-to-talk-about-what-comes-next-for-high-school-seniors/