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History Department Hosts Lecture with Tulsa Race Massacre Scholar

…for “The Secret Game: A Wartime Story of Courage, Change, and Basketball’s Lost Triumph.” Dr. Ellsworth’s most recent book, “The Ground Breaking: An American City” and Its Search for Justice was released in May. Dr. Ellsworth was one of the lead scholars for the Tulsa Race Riot Commission and is assisting in the effort to uncover unmarked graves of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/28/history-department-hosting-fall-lecture-with-tulsa-race-massacre-leading-scholar/

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‘She Moved the Prairie’ explores women’s labor practices at early 20th century farms

“She Moved the Prairie,”—a film directed by Cheyla Clawson Chandler, Wichita State School of Performing Arts associate director and assistant professor of dance— has been recently featured at film festivals worldwide. Chandler choreographed and directed a dance film. “She Moved the Prairie” is a 25-minute dance film that focuses on women’s labor practices in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/02/she-moved-the-prairie-explores-womens-labor-practices-at-early-20th-century-farms/

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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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WSU symphony concert features faculty soloist

… Beethoven, Cesar Franck and Vaughan Williams, will be conducted by Mark Laycock, WSU CFA School of Music director of orchestra and strings. Robinson has performed with the Kansas City Symphony, Dearborn Symphony, and Michigan Philharmonic. Admission is free for students with a valid WSU ID. All other tickets are $12. For more information, contact the WSU…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/10/wsu-symphony-concert-features-faculty-soloist/

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Software update issues with NuPark

…is in the process of remedying these issues, it is asking departments to contact them at wsuparking@wichita.edu for issues involving ePermits, purchasing ePermits or parking citations.

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

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First AAC Virtual Career Fair Oct. 28

…to visit with employers hiring for full-time and part-time positions, internships and co-op positions locally and throughout the nation. All universities from the AAC will participate in the event — including Wichita State University, East Carolina University, Southern Methodist University, Temple University, University of Tulsa, Tulane University,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/first-aac-virtual-career-fair-oct-28/

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Students invited to first AAC Virtual Career Fair Oct. 28

…to visit with employers hiring for full-time and part-time positions, internships and co-op positions locally and throughout the nation. All universities from the AAC will participate in the event — including Wichita State University, East Carolina University, Southern Methodist University, Temple University, University of Tulsa, Tulane University,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/students-invited-to-first-aac-virtual-career-fair-oct-28/

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Software update issues with NuPark

…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/

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Software Update Issues with NuPark

…wsuparking@wichita.edu for issues involving trouble assigning ePermits, purchasing ePermits and more. Please also let Shocker Parking know if ePermit user(s) receive a parking citation because of an error related to this issue.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/software-update-issues-with-nupark-3/

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CEI’s AAron Davis recognized by de Beaumont Foundation

…in recognition of his work at CEI. Founded in 1998, the de Beaumont Foundation focuses on improving health at the community level by investing in tools, partnerships, policies, and the public health workforce. Under Davis’ leadership, he and his colleagues have been able to double the amount of work that they do to support public health initiatives in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/ceis-aaron-davis-recognized-by-de-beaumont-foundation/

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Wichita all ears for hare-raising documentary

… be announced at a later date. Sara Harmon, adjunct professor at Shocker Studios, co-produced the film. The film documents a rabbit-related con that affected Wichita and other cities in the United States. After a salesman named Porter arrived in Wichita in 1929, he convinced everyone that his breed of rajah rabbits would produce luxury furs and premium…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/17/wichita-all-ears-for-this-hare-raising-documentary/

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‘Voices from the Vault’ talk tonight

…(pictured above), in the Ulrich’s permanent collection, will be temporarily displayed at the museum during the event and shortly thereafter. Davidson will examine the social and political reverberations of important topics in the 1990s, namely third-wave feminism, which continues to resonate today. Her work has been exhibited at the Krannert Art Museum,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/27/voices-from-the-vault-talk-tonight/

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Join Neighborhood Walk for Good Neighbor Week

… the Shocker community during a Neighborhood Walk beginning with check-in at 8:15 Saturday, Oct. 2 at a table located at the 3 Keys Fitness parking lot (2628 E. 21st St. N.). Participants can register online. The event is part of Good Neighbor Week Sept. 28-Oct. 4. Water will be provided to all participants. Participants will also receive hot cider, coffee, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/29/join-neighborhood-walk-for-good-neighbor-week/

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Kick off Queer History Month with screening of ‘Paris is Burning’ today

…beginning at 7 p.m. today, Oct. 1 at Hubbard Hall. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. This landmark documentary provides a vibrant snapshot of the 1980s through the eyes of New York City’s African American and Latinx Harlem drag-ball scene. Made over seven years, “Paris Is Burning” offers an intimate portrait of rival fashion houses, from fierce contests for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/30/kick-off-queer-history-month-with-screening-of-paris-is-burning/

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Ulrich billboard project recognized by Arts Council

An Ulrich Museum of Art public art project created at the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic has been honored with a Special Project-Group Award by The Arts Council. The Ulrich was named among 12 outstanding local individuals, cultural organizations and businesses that were recognized for their roles in furthering the growth and development of arts in Wichita. …

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

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Perspectives series returns examining legacies of racism in American culture

Presenters in the “Legacies of Racism in American Culture” series will give their perspectives on religion, immigration, business, supremacist thought and labor economics. Andrew Hippisley, dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will host the series. Presentations will be delivered at 3 p.m. on the following dates below via Zoom. Login…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/19/perspectives-series-returns-examining-legacies-of-racism-in-american-culture/

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Perspectives series returns to examine legacies of racism in American culture

Presenters in the “Legacies of Racism in American Culture” series will give their perspectives on religion, immigration, business, supremacist thought and labor economics. Andrew Hippisley, dean, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will host the series. Presentations will be delivered at 3 p.m. Nov. 3, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and Dec. 8 via Zoom. Login…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/26/perspectives-series-returns-to-examine-legacies-of-racism-in-american-culture/

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Wichita State, University of Kansas propose health sciences education center in Wichita

As community leaders plan for the future economic prosperity of our state, Wichita State University and the University of Kansas schools of Medicine and Pharmacy in Wichita are moving forward with plans to establish a joint WSU/KU Healthcare Sciences Educational Center (HSEC) in Wichita. The center — which is a combined effort among Wichita State, WSU Tech,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/16/wichita-state-university-of-kansas-propose-health-sciences-education-center-in-wichita/

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Student Involvement rebranded as Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership

Wichita State’s Student Involvement is now Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership (SEAL). SEAL will facilitate an engaged campus culture where students are empowered to maximize their potential by creating opportunities for personal growth and real world-readiness. Like Student Involvement, SEAL will be committed to providing opportunities for students to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/07/student-involvement-rebranded-as-student-engagement-advocacy-and-leadership/

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Capt. Guy Schroeder named university police chief

…Police Capt. Guy Schroeder has been named as the new police chief, effective Jan. 12. Schroeder had been serving as the interim police chief since Sept. 5, 2021, after replacing Police Chief Rodney Clark. Schroeder began his law enforcement career at WSU in 2014 after serving as a police officer for the City of Wichita for 33 years. During that time, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/13/capt-guy-schroeder-named-university-police-chief/