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Creative Writing Faculty: Ben Nickol

Professor Nickol's prose has been recognized by the Arkansas Arts Council, Best American Sports Writing, and the University of Arkansas, among other organizations, and he's the author of the books Sun River (2019), Adherence (2016) and Where the Wind Can Find It (2015). His stories and essays have appeared or are forthcoming in Alaska Quarterly Review,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/english/creativewriting/bios/ben_nickol.php

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Fairmount College Newsletter - Spring 2021

…The Department of English is starting this fall a bachelor’s in applied linguistics with emphases in computing, child development, and education to prepare students to enter multiple arenas. A particularly exciting initiative involves linking the heart of the humanities to a legal career through our recently approved Legal Education Advancement…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/News/Newsletter/spring-2021.php

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Cowley College: College of Fine Arts Recommended Transfer Courses

…(LAB) attribute. Academic Divisions for General Education Cowley College courses approved for general education credit by the WSU College of Fine Arts are shown below. English Discipline Area — Bucket 1: ENG 2211 Composition I ENG 2212 Composition II Communications Discipline Area — Bucket 2: COM 2711 Public Speaking COM 2725 Interpersonal…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/cowley/fa.php

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RSVP for the Spanish-Speaking Graduation Ceremony

…Graduation Ceremony. The celebration aims to recognize graduates for their accomplishments and contributions to the WSU community. The celebration will be hosted in English, Spanish and Spanglish. The ceremony is at 6 p.m. Friday, May 2 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Student check-in is from 5 to 5:45 p.m. How do I…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/22/rsvp-for-the-spanish-speaking-graduation-ceremony/

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EGSA opens submissions for fourth annual Humanities Conference

The English Graduate Student Association (EGSA), in conjunction with the Sigma Tau Delta chapter, is currently accepting submissions for the fourth Wichita State Humanities Conference. The conference will take place on campus and is open to undergraduate and graduate students at WSU. Potential presenters are invited to submit an abstract of approximately 300…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/30/egsa-opens-submissions-for-fourth-annual-humanities-conference/

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NEH awards WSU professor $150,000 to further develop accessibility app

…member $150,000 to further develop a smartphone application that allows visually impaired people to read materials rich in visual content. Dr. Darren DeFrain, professor of English and director of Wichita State’s Writing Program, has spent five years developing the Vizling app, which merges the visual and text components of graphic novels, comic books…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/17/neh-awards-wsu-professor-150000-to-further-develop-accessibility-app/

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Japanese Culture Association’s annual photo haiku contest submissions are now open

The Japanese Culture Association’s annual haiku contest is now open to submissions in both English and Japanese. Haiku is a traditional form of Japanese poetry that consists of three lines following a 5-7-5 sentence pattern. Traditionally, haiku were most commonly written about nature, often containing a “kigo,” or seasonal word. For the Photo Haiku Contest,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/18/japanese-culture-associations-annual-photo-haiku-contest-submissions-are-now-open/

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Brown Bag Lunch: Learn about the Literature Nobel Prize and Korean author Han Kang

… about the Literature Nobel Prize and Korean author, Han Kang during a Brown Bag Lunch with Dr. Seungjoo Lee, Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures, and Dr. T.J. Boynton, English, at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. For information, email Dr. Francis Connor, francis.connor@wichita.edu, or Dr. Rocío Del…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/13/brown-bag-lunch-learn-about-the-literature-nobel-prize-and-korean-author-han-kang/

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Abby Arbeiter, Fairmount College

Abby Arbeiter was attracted to Wichita State University because of its creative writing program in the Department of English. Since attending WSU, she had the opportunity to travel to Europe thanks to the WSU Travel Seminar and will be graduating with her bachelor’s in creative writing this fall. Her advice to other Shockers? “Never be afraid to put yourself…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/04/abby-arbeiter-fairmount-college/

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WSU Tech: College of Engineering Recommended Transfer Courses

… "laboratory" (LAB) attribute. Academic Divisions for General Education WSU Tech courses approved for general education credit by the WSU College of Engineering are shown below. English Discipline Area — Bucket 1: ENG 101 Composition I ENG 120 Composition II Communications Discipline Area — Bucket 2: SPH 101 Public Speaking SPH 111 Interpersonal Comm…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/wsu_tech/engr.php

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Spring 2023 Dean's Honor Roll

…K-6 Brauns Jacob Sport Management Brazil Stephen ECU/Teacher Apprentice Program™ Brenneman Baillye English 6-12 Brenzikofer Michaela ECU/Teacher Apprentice Program™ Bresette Eli Sport Management Briggs Bradley Exercise Science Brooks Katie Early Childhood Unified Brown Grace Exercise Science Brown Jessica Early Childhood Unified Brown Kaelyn ECU/Teacher…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Deans_Office/Honor_Roll/Spring_2023.php

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Fairmount College Faculty: Darren DeFrain is finding the narrative

For Darren DeFrain, associate professor of English and director of the writing program, research is all about finding the narrative. Take, for example, graphic novels, a subject of DeFrain’s research for some ten years.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/22/fairmount-college-faculty-darren-defrain-is-finding-the-narrative/

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Join the French Division of MCLL for French Ciné-Club showing March 1

Sponsored by the French Division of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures (MCLL) at Wichita State, French Ciné-Club is presenting “Les Intouchables” with English subtitles at 4 p.m. Friday, March 1 in 209 Hubbard Hall followed by a short discussion. The event is open to everyone and popcorn is provided.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/join-the-french-division-of-mcll-for-french-cine-club-showing-march-1/

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OneStop now offers services in Spanish

…is excited to announce an enhancement to its services to better serve the Wichita State community. OneStop Student Services and Help Desk online services are now available in both English and Spanish. Whether you prefer to reach out via phone calls, chat services or through the Student Self-Help Portal, OneStop has you covered. Click “Haga clic aquí para el …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/23/onestop-now-offers-services-in-spanish/

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Make plans to attend Halloween Movie Night

The English Department is hosting its first-ever Halloween movie night at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 28 in 218 Hubbard Hall. Come (if you dare!) to this free event for a screening of the cult classic “The House on Haunted Hill” from 1959. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/11/make-plans-to-attend-halloween-movie-night/

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All are welcome to attend Fall Flannel Festival

The English Honors Society presents its annual Flannel Festival from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23 in 319 Rhatigan Student Center, McKay Room. Wear flannels and join the event for crafts, cozy readings, treats, a raffle and fun. The event is come and go for all students at no additional charge.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/17/all-are-welcome-to-attend-fall-flannel-festival/

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Wichita Police Department conducting training near campus

The Wichita Police Department will use the former Intensive English Learning Center building at 17th and Hillside for routine bomb squad training from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, April 13. The campus community may see armored vehicles and an elevated police presence at the location. This is only for training purposes.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/12/wichita-police-department-conducting-bomb-squad-training-on-campus/

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Students can attend next Savvy Scholar workshop

…Digital Scholars Commons, or participate online, in the Reading Literature with Geographic Information System workshop with guest speaker Katie Lanning, assistant professor of English. The workshop will focus on leveraging geographic information systems (GIS) to supercharge research endeavors. Students will have the opportunity to enhance their research…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/17/students-can-attend-next-savvy-scholar-workshop/

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Attend Study Abroad London and Dublin travel informational seminar today

Wichita State’s Study Abroad and the Department of English are hosting a London and Dublin travel informational seminar at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at 100 Lindquist Hall. During the seminar, Dr. Francis X. Connor will discuss the travel itinerary, fees and possible credit options for the trip which will take place May 2023. For more information or if you can’t…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/attend-study-abroad-london-and-dublin-travel-seminar-informational-oct-12/

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Complete a survey, earn a chance at a $25 Starbucks gift card

…of bi- and multilingual-students in interpretation. Participants will be entered into a raffle to win a $25 Starbucks gift card. Students who speak any language, in addition to English, are encouraged to participate. Survey responses will be anonymous and used for class research project. This survey will only take approximately 10 minutes. Participants…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/21/complete-a-survey-earn-a-chance-at-a-25-starbucks-gift-card/