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WSU partners with local community to increase Redbud Trail accessibility

Wichita State University is working with a group of community organizations to make a popular pathway more welcoming and accessible to Wichita walkers and bikers. If you’ve had a chance to walk or bike through the Redbud Trail, you may have viewed the strategically placed Wichita-themed monuments along the way, indicating the direction and distance to area…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/17/wsu-partners-with-local-community-to-increase-redbud-trail-accessibility/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Alondra Aguilera

…ask WSU to explain to students the processes for financial aid and documentation processes while transitioning into college. They can improve this by using language that is accessible to everyone. This would help those who are the first in their families to attend college. They can also explain how college works to our families who may not understand.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/28/f1rst-gen-friday-alondra-aguilera/

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Participate in university climate survey

… The survey should only take 20-25 minutes of your time. The survey will enable WSU to elevate and accelerate the university’s work to ensure we are an equitable, diverse, accessible, and inclusive community. The university encourages you to participate thoughtfully. We are making great strides in inclusive excellence – a commitment to being an inclusive…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/15/participate-in-university-climate-survey/

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WSU business school surpasses $1 million scholarship landmark

… of substantial funds given to the Barton School by generous donors and supporters. This achievement is another example of how Wichita State prioritizes the goal of providing an accessible, affordable and impactful higher education for all students.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/15/wsu-business-school-surpasses-1-million-scholarship-landmark/

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Join Staff Senate for tour of campus April 29

… and chair, and Jessica Cerri, University Libraries Special Collections curator and university archivist. The tour will focus on notable changes to the campus that have enhanced accessibility to the institution over time. The tour will end at the the Food Truck Plaza.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/12/join-staff-senate-for-tour-of-campus-april-29/

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Graduate student to present museum accessibility research

As part of her master’s graduate project, anthropology and museum studies student, Gracie Tolley implemented a QR code-based solution for low vision visitors at the Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology. Tolley will be presenting a poster version of her research from 2 to 5 p.m. on April 26 on the first floor of Neff Hall. The loss or alteration of vision …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/11/graduate-student-to-present-museum-accessibility-research/

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Spring exhibits opening at Lowell D. Holmes Museum of Anthropology

… at Neff Hall. Light refreshments will be served at the event. Featured exhibits will include the following: “The Power of Ritual Object” – By the Museum Exhibition Class “Accessibility in Museums” – Master’s project by Gracie Tolley “Below Wichita” – by Gracie Tolley and Angie Guevara “Etzanoa Traveling Exhibit” – A master’s project from 2019 by Carissa…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/04/spring-exhibits-opening-at-lowell-d-holmes-museum-of-anthropology/

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Diversity lecture series features the Intersectional Environmentalist

…a resource hub and platform that aims to advocate for environmental justice, provide educational resources surrounding intersectional environmentalism, and promote exclusivity and accessibility within environmental education and movements. Leah published the book “The Intersectional Environmentalist” in March 2022. Her writing also appeared in a variety of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/01/diversity-lecture-series-features-the-intersectional-environmentalist/

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The WSU 2022-2023 Catalogs are now available

…information. Curious about admission? Financial aid? Advising? Commencement ceremonies? Links to all this information and more are available in the catalog. The catalogs are accessible from your desktop, tablet and smartphone. Links to download PDFs of the full Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs are located at the bottom right of every page next to links …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/the-wsu-2022-2023-catalogs-are-now-available/

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KU professor to speak on refugees

… challenges that he and his team had in approaching, working with, and conducting a research project on refugee communities in Kansas. What are the practical considerations of accessing refugees? These may include working with gatekeepers, collaborating with agencies/NGOs, and other logistical challenges. Vu will also talk about possible opportunities for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/22/ku-professor-to-speak-on-refugees/

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Community Garden kicks off its third season

…programs available at the university. The Green Group established Wichita State’s community garden two years ago by working closely with facility services to provide easily accessible raised beds and a compost bin. A variety of herbs and vegetables are grown throughout the spring, summer and fall and are available for students to harvest and enjoy. For …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/15/community-garden-kicks-off-its-third-season/

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Join geography expert Dr. Joseph Kerski at ArcGIS webinar

…pathway. Dr. Joseph Kerski, renowned geographer and education manager at Environmental Systems Research Institute, will present the fundamental tools of ArcGIS Online, an accessible platform for making digital maps with data from a variety of sources and academic fields.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/08/join-geography-expert-dr-joseph-kerski-at-arcgis-webinar/

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January Academic Resources Conference provides opportunity to reflect

…conversation that will attempt to lead to a home-grown course quality program that can replace Quality Matters at Wichita State. The ARC will also host the annual mandatory accessibility update for instructors, 10-10:50 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11 via Zoom. The conference will provide other opportunities for the WSU community to come together to discuss…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/03/january-academic-resources-conference-provides-opportunity-to-reflect/

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Deadline for Ultra Course Format move extended

…the pilot program and Blackboard’s ongoing commitment to improving the Ultra Course Format have led the university to make a change to the deadline. In consultation with the Accessibility and Technology subcommittee of the Faculty Senate, the Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) has decided to suspend the deadline to move to Ultra Course Format for the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/06/deadline-for-ultra-course-format-move-extended/

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Wichita State students create accessible Halloween costumes for children with special needs

Most children love trying on costumes this time of year, but for children with special needs, finding the right costume can be a challenge. Walkin’ & Rollin’ is a non-profit organization out of Kansas City that provides wheelchair costumes at no cost. During the fall 2021 semester, members of Wichita State University’s GoBabyGo program worked with the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/01/wichita-state-students-create-accessible-halloween-costumes-for-children-with-special-needs/

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ADCI Arts Market features art by Shockers

…p.m. Nov. 2 and Nov. 4 near the food court at the Rhatigan Student Center. The market will include prints, paintings, ceramics, jewelry, stickers, macramé, embroidery, engraved accessories and more. Cash, card, Apple Pay and Google Pay will be accepted. Venmo, Cash app and PayPal will not be accepted.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/22/adci-arts-market-features-art-by-shockers/

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Ulrich billboard project recognized by Arts Council

…various locations throughout Wichita and the surrounding area, from busy intersections to typically overlooked neighborhoods. The result was a public art project that made art accessible to Wichitans at a time when the museums were closed to the public. Ulrich Director Leslie Brothers, who created the concept for the unique project, said it was a way to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/12/ulrich-billboard-project-recognized-by-wichitas-the-arts-council/

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Library webinar dives into data discovery

…demographic and social data to better understand demographic groups, large populations and pressing social issues. Registration is free for this virtual workshop, which can be accessed at the link below.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/28/library-webinar-dives-into-data-discovery/

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Applications for First-Year Research Experience in STEM due Oct. 1

…(FYRE) in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) programs. The mission of the FYRE program is to introduce first-year undergraduates to research in a practical and accessible way. Students selected for the FYRE program will be required to enroll in an introductory research seminar course that exposes them to research methods. They will also…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/23/applications-for-first-year-research-experience-fyre-in-stem-due-oct-1/

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Software update issues with NuPark

…has had a few issues after a recent update to a new version. Shocker Parking is aware of the issues and is working with NuPark support to resolve them. If students have trouble accessing their parking portal, paying for an ePermit, paying for a citation or any other parking software issues please contact wsuparking@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/software-update-issues-with-nupark-2/