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Office of Special Programs celebrated National TRIO & GEAR UP Day

In February 1986, a congressional resolution declared that Saturday, Feb. 28, 1986, should be designated as “National TRIO Day” to commemorate the annual achievement of the federal TRIO programs in communities across the country. With a long history of 50 years, and an impressive portfolio of 10 TRIO programs, the Office of Special Programs (OSP) marked the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/31/office-of-special-programs-celebrated-national-trio-gear-up-day/

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Public health sciences to help host community discussion event April 1

Join the Department of Public Health Sciences within the College of Health Professions as it cosponsors a community discussion with a panel of physicians from the Medical Society of Sedgwick County from 10 to 11 p.m. Sunday, April 1 via Zoom. The discussion is cosponsored by the Medical Society of Sedgwick County, Wichita Medical Research and Education…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/28/public-health-sciences-co-presents-community-discussion-april-1/

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Public health sciences co-presents community discussion April 1

Join the Department of Public Health Sciences within the College of Health Professions as it cosponsors a community discussion with a panel of physicians from the Medical Society of Sedgwick County from 10 to 11 p.m. Sunday, April 1 via Zoom. The discussion is cosponsored by the Medical Society of Sedgwick County, Wichita Medical Research and Education…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/24/public-health-sciences-co-presents-community-discussion/

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LAS Student Advisory Committee invites campus community to attend panel

…and Society,” about career paths and career options for science graduates from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. The panel will be moderated by Dr. David Eichhorn, associate dean for faculty development and research in the Fairmount College, and will feature Wichita State alumni sharing their personal stories and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/24/las-student-advisory-committee-invites-campus-community-to-attend-panel-2/

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LAS Student Advisory Committee invites campus community to attend panel

… Rhatigan Student Center for a special alumni panel discussion, “Science and Society,” about career paths and career options for sciences graduates. The panel will be moderated by Dr. David Eichhorn, associate dean for faculty development and research in the Fairmount College, and will feature Wichita State alumni sharing their personal stories and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/23/las-student-advisory-committee-invites-campus-community-to-attend-panel/

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13th annual SAC drag show to be held March 31

…Activities Council (SAC) drag show is back and bigger than ever. Join the SAC, Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies, and Office of Diversity & Inclusion at 8 p.m. Friday, March 31 at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. N., for a lineup of student, regional and national talent, including the headliner A’keria Davenport. A’keria is the 2022…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/09/13th-annual-wsu-drag-show-to-be-held-march-31/

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College of Health Profession begins strategic planning process

The College of Health Professions (CHP) has begun developing its five-year strategic plan. The college has retained the facilitation services of The Clarion Group to assist the faculty and staff during the planning process. At a CHP townhall meeting on March 3, Greg Hand, dean of CHP, described the anticipated plan to faculty, staff and students as “a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/06/college-of-health-profession-begins-strategic-planning-process/

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TRIO, Upward Bound Math Science Scholars recognized by President Muma

Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) is a part of the federally funded TRIO programs. The goal of UBMS is to help students recognize and develop their potential in math and science, and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in those subjects. The UBMS Scholars are the top at their high school in USD 259 academically and received a recognition dinner …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/24/trio-upward-bound-math-science-scholars-recognized-by-president-muma/

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Health professions offers patient-serving clinics to public

…fitting and hearing aid repair of all makes and models. The Delta Dental of Kansas Foundation Dental Hygiene Clinic offers a wide range of low-cost preventative, therapeutic and educational dental hygiene services. WSU’s General Dentistry’s services include cleanings, fillings, teeth whitening and dental implants. The dental clinic provides services in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/16/chp-offering-patient-serving-clinics-to-public-2/

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Attend Faculty Senate meeting Jan. 30 in Woolsey

…Senate meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30 in 110A Woolsey Hall and will also be available on Zoom. This meeting will include an introduction and first read of the general education transfer policy update per new KBOR requirements. Senators have been sent the meeting information. Faculty Senate is held on the second and fourth Mondays of each…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/attend-faculty-senate-meeting-jan-30-in-woolsey/

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Submissions are open for Student Government Association candidacy

Students can now declare their candidacy for the Student Government Association. Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday Feb. 22. Interested students can now take action and declare themselves as a candidate in the 2023 general elections. Questions about declaring can be emailed to sga.elections@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/submissions-are-open-for-student-government-association-candidacy/

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Hidden Figures screening in CAC, featuring women in STEM panel

…begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in the CAC Theater. The movie is available to WSU students with a Shocker ID at no additional charge, to faculty and staff for $5 and to the general public for $8. Popcorn will be served, and guests are encouraged to bring their own blankets. Prior to the start of the film, there will be a panel focusing on women and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/25/hidden-figures-screening-in-cac-featuring-women-in-stem-panel/

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United Way thanks WSU for contributions

United Way thanks WSU faculty and staff for their generosity and contributions to its United Way of the Plains campaign to improve the quality of life for WSU and the neighboring communities. United Way of the Plains supports south central Kansas and helps those in need with health, education, financial stability and basic needs. In 2022, WSU faculty and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/23/united-way-giving-campaign-thanks-wsu-staff-for-contributions/

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Registration for the Fairmount Formal is open

…Council is hosting the second annual Fairmount Formal from 7 to 10 p.m. on Feb. 11 in the Beggs Ballroom on the third floor of the RSC. Students, faculty and staff are invited to join in for dancing and light snacks. Formal attire is encouraged, but not required. Registration for the event will be open until Feb. 10. Tickets are free for WSU students,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/19/registration-for-the-fairmount-formal-is-open/

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Save the date for Jan. 30 Faculty Senate meeting

Save the date for a Faculty Senate meeting at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 30. The topic is tentatively an introduction and first read of the General Education Transfer Policy update per new KBOR requirements. More details on the location to come.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/19/save-the-date-for-next-faculty-senate-meeting/

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Get information about French study-abroad opportunity

Are you interested in studying abroad next summer? The Global Entrepreneurship Experience program is open to students of all majors for summer 2023 in France. General study abroad scholarships are available to any student with a 2.5 GPA or higher, and there are eight $5,000 scholarships available to business students. Contact us at studyabroad@wichita.edu…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/30/get-information-about-french-study-abroad-opportunity/

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SCCS staff available to give presentations

Do you need Student Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) staff to present in a classroom, at a conference, at a departmental meeting or for a program? SCCS staff are always happy to present on any of the following topics, to provide more education for students, staff and faculty on campus regarding our office or the policies we oversee: Overview of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/29/sccs-staff-available-to-give-presentations/

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Earn a master’s degree in English online

Interested in obtaining a Master of Arts degree in English but need to take classes at your own pace? The Department of English now offers the MA degree both in-person and online. Our 30-credit hour program offers a flexible course of study designed to meet the professional goals of our students. All our courses, both in-person and online, are taught by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/14/pursue-grad-degree-in-english-online/

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Resurrected in the spirit of Halloween: Science Cafe

Started in 2011, Science Café ran for nine years before taking a long hiatus due to COVID-19. Now returning at a new venue, the reinvigorated program will begin at 7 p.m. today on WSU’s Innovation Campus at the Social Tap Drinkery in Braeburn Square near 21st and Oliver. Join Wichita’s science community for a kick-off presentation by Friends University’s Dr.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/31/resurrected-in-the-spirit-of-halloween-science-cafe/

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Cash Hollistah to speak about Kansas musicians

…Parker and Janelle Monáe, the Wichita State Ulrich Museum of Art will highlight artists and musicians from the Sunflower state at 10 a.m. today, Oct. 19 Join rapper, and arts educator Cash Hollistah as he takes a deeper look into how the power of place informs and inspires us musically. This program is made possible by Humanities Kansas. Sunflower Music …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/18/cash-hollistah-to-speak-about-kansas-musicians/