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Upcoming volunteer opportunities with the Community Service Board

… a meal at the Lord’s Diner, cleaning-up the areas around the Arkansas River, volunteering with the United Way, Kansas Food Bank Warehouse, tree planting, helping with the Child Development Center’s Easter egg hunt and carnival and more. For questions, email CSB@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3022.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/21/upcoming-volunteer-with-the-community-service-board/

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Wichita State Connect created to build relationships with preK-12 students and parents

…Wichita State Connect is in the former Wonder School, next to the National Institute for Aviation Research. It will serve as a hub for preK-12 field trips, mixers and professional development opportunities for educators and to provide WSU academic colleges and programs chances to engage with schools, industry and community partners.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/18/wichita-state-connect-created-to-build-relationships-with-prek-12-students-and-parents/

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Applications are being accepted for associate dean, College of Applied Studies

…college’s strategic priorities, including leadership of the college’s faculty annual review and promotion and tenure processes, faculty and staff mentoring and professional development programs, and curriculum proposal processes and catalog reviews. To view the full posting, go to jobs.wichita.edu and click on “Internal” at the top of the page.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/13/applications-are-being-accepted-for-associate-dean-college-of-applied-studies/

Jobs at WSU

NIAR CNC Machinist I - Composites

…The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is a fast-growing area within WSU, known globally for our expertise in the most critical areas of aerospace research and development. Composites is looking for a CNC Machinist to join our team. Job Summary Responsibilities include set up and operation of various tools and equipment to create, modify,…

https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/niar-cnc-machinist-i-composites-wichita-kansas-united-states-790c9c84-1bb3-4122-a712-5d367bb9ff61

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Students invited to presentation on writing essays, papers faster

…writing. Learn how to complete a paper, thesis or dissertation using proven techniques such as interactive reading and citable notes. Find the event link on the Professional Development & Research Events homepage under “Graduate Student Appreciation Week.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/22/students-invited-to-presentation-on-writing-essays-papers-faster/

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Turning Vision into Reality in the NASA SUITS Challenge

…within augmented reality (AR) environments. As NASA pursues landing American astronauts on Mars, the agency will accelerate investing in surface architecture and technology development. The College of Innovation and Design faciliates an interdisciplinary team to compete in this challenge hosted by NASA. The top teams are invited to Johnson Space Center in…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/college-of-innovation-and-design/stories/2024/turning-vision-to-reality-nasa-suits.php

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Investing in accounting

…the spring semester. “The event on campus allowed me to network and hear about this amazing opportunity. I could not have done this without the advice and guidance of the Career Development Center team,” said Neville. Throughout her internship, Neville has prepared and processed tax returns, coordinated firm-wide events, and been an asset to everyone from…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Neville_Elaine.php

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Kiah Duggins Shocker Support Locker

…Location) United Way of the Plains Wichita State University Partners & Supporters Office of Accounts Receivable Office of the Registrar Wichita State University Foundation Child Development Center Rhatigan Student Center Campus Recreation Office of Financial Aid Wichita State Faculty, Staff and Student Senates WSU Foundation & Alumni Engagement…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/sga/Shocker_Food_Locker.php

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A New Perception of Sustainability

…helping them develop their innovator mindset including their ability to: Communicate ideas effectively Facilitate design thinking and design sprints Utilize an agile product development workflow Develop transformative physical, digital and service products Validate ideas for market fit Build sustainable teams Launch a startup enterprise Buttons Learn…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/college-of-innovation-and-design/stories/2022/A-New-Perception-of-Sustainability.php

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August 2025 Team Spotlight: Brent Baxter

…me to think outside of the box for better and more efficient solutions,” Brent shared. “I’ve also become a more effective people manager through provided leadership development.” The experience has helped him grow professionally while gaining practical leadership skills early in his college career. His interest in engineering started in high school,…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/team_spotlights/2025/202508_aug_brent-baxter.php

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WSU Physician Associate Outcome Measures of Success

…within CHP (65%) & WSU Graduate School (30%), 3-yr mean 100% Yes Experiential Learning: 100% of students will participate in at least 6 professional development and 1 leadership activity, 3-yr mean 100% Yes Respond to the need for healthcare providers in Kansas Exit Survey: ≥ 80% of graduating students will agree that the Program meets this guiding …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/pa/accreditation/outcome.php

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December 2025 Alumni Spotlight: Kaylon Le

…efficiently. Before Spirit, Kaylon built a strong foundation through Ennovar, where he started in the Textron Aviation Help Hangar and later joined Ennovar’s internal software development team before moving into an SAP Developer role at Textron. “Ennovar helped me get my foot in the door and gain valuable real-world experience,” he said. “It allowed me to …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2025/202512_dec_kaylon-le.php

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In Memoriam: Dr. Jay Mandt

…on June 20, 2024. Services are being provided by Downing and Lahey. Dr. Mandt passed away on June 20, 2024. Services provided by Downing and Lahey. Jay was instrumental to the development of the Honors Program at WSU and a valued member of the Philosophy Department until he retired in 2017 when he was granted Emeritus status. He was a wonderful…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/News/Faculty_News/Mandt-2024-06.php

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July 2023 Team Spotlight: Tiahna Padilla

…as well as the smooth operation of the attraction. In addition to her work at Disney, Tiahna is also continuing on with her WSU studies online while also taking professional development classes through the Disney College Program. And what was originally a 3 to 6 month placement has become much more -- Tiahna was recently offered an extension that will …

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/team_spotlights/2023/202307_jul_tiahna-padilla.php

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Graduate School hosts mental health session from CAPS

… Feb. 9. Learn about on-campus services and strategies to manage stress, anxiety and other challenges that come with graduate school. Find the session link on the Professional Development and Research Events webpage.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/03/graduate-school-hosts-mental-health-session-from-caps/

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Usability Testing

…you choose. Prices will vary accordingly. For more information or to request a bid for services, please contact us EXPERT REVIEW Appropriate at various stages of the development lifecycle Members (3-5) of the Optimize team review the product in reference to established guidelines or principles, noting violations and inconsistencies, perceived…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/psychology/optimize/usability_testing.php

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Trust the Process

…innovator mindset including their ability to: Communicate ideas effectively Facilitate design thinking and design sprints Utilize an agile product development workflow Develop transformative physical, digital and service products Validate ideas for market fit Build sustainable teams Launch a startup enterprise Buttons Learn More About MIDRead More…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/college-of-innovation-and-design/stories/2023/Trust-the-Process.php

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WSU professors and students recognized for innovative research

…to provide prizes to WSU faculty and students conducting outstanding research or producing other significant work. See was director of flight test and prototype development at Boeing until his retirement in 1985. While not a Wichita State alumnus, he has been a generous WSU supporter who values the importance of higher education and believes in WSU’s…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/03-march/see_innovation_award_3.php

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Industry Advisory Board | Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

…Engineering Consultants Nicholus Cox, P.E. (BSEE '16, MSEE '18)Manager Distribution Systems Eng. OGE Eenrgy Group Bryan Edwards (BSEE '09)Engineer, Electronics Development & Electromagnetic EffectsTextron Aviation Rodger GrahamRetiredCHS Refinary Cody HastingsManager, Distribution Systems EngineeringEvergy Dr. M. K. Jibbe (Ph.D.…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/ECE/about/iab.php

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Wichita State keeps retirees connected through new WSU Retiree Association | Wichita State News

…is a body "of retirees, for retirees" working on behalf of former faculty and staff members to foster social interaction, continued educational and professional development, and greater engagement in the life of the university and its initiatives. Buttons Learn more about the WSURA

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/10-oct/retiree_association_7.php