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2022BOTSherryPurdue

…soon after the date of the Bender of Twigs annual celebration, which means she’s actually been here 26 years! 26 years of service to her university and to the community that WSU serves. That’s pretty darn great! While Sherry works for me today, that wasn’t always so. She has had many managers that she’s worked hard for. Mike Erikson was a well-liked…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Bender_of_Twigs/Honorees/2022_Bender_of_Twigs/2022BOTSherryPurdue.php

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WSU alumni have strong showing at Wichita startup competition

…auto mechanic store that offers to come to customers' homes to assist in repairs and automobile work. Retreat to Joy, a company that provides a variety of team, work and community building exercises that focuses around the practices of yoga and meditation. The company was started by WSU graduates Jenni Harshbarger and Susan Langmann, as well as Connie …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/10-oct/get_started.php

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Claudio Ferraro

…clinical programs, service line expansions, strategic planning and marketing, humanresources and operational leadership. Mr. Ferraro has been a Board Member on numerous community boards and is currentlyactively serving on the Ascension Via Christi Rehabilitation Hospital Board, Kansas HospitalAssociation’s HealthWorKS Board and on Kapaun Mt.…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/health_professions/CHP_Dean_Advisory_Council/Ferraro-Claudio.php

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Airshow by Dhruv

… your studies, events like this show just how much the city has to offer outside of academics. The airshow isn’t just about planes—it’s about community, culture, and stepping out of your routine to experience something different. Whether you’re studying engineering, business, or anything in between, living in Wichita provides you with opportunities to…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/international/Unibuddy/unibuddy_dhruv1.php

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WSU launches Kansas Data Trust to support healthier communities across Kansas

…decisions and investments.”The Kansas Data Trust: Breaks down data silos Provides stronger evidence to support decision-making Allows for smarter use of public and community resources Ensures privacy-protected insights Delivers a clearer understanding of what works Across the country, communities are connecting data to better understand complex…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2026/02-feb/KDT_4.php

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Meet Ethan

…company called Viega that allowed me to improve my skills in my field outside the classroom at a more accelerated pace. How do you contribute to your school and/or community in a meaningful way? I feel that the most meaningful contributions I make to my community are at work. In my current role at Viega, I spend most of my time designing improvements to the …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/peer_ambassadors/ethan_brooks.php

Community Engagement Institute

Trauma-Informed Systems of Care

…in: Compassion resilienceCompassionate customer serviceCultural humilityEducation about traumaOrganizational culture changeSelf-careTrauma-informed leadership We also provide: Community conversationsOrganizational assessmentsPolicy and practice reviewTechnical assistance CONNECT WITH OUR TEAM We are excited to partner with you in creating more…

https://communityengagementinstitute.org/centers-and-initiatives/trauma-informed-systems-of-care/

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Dr. Angela Beeler

…completing their internship requirements; engaging in research activities; advising students; participating on university, college, and department committees; and engaging in community service activities. Heartspring Wichita, KS Temporary Licensed Psychologist, Pediatric Service Department | 2018- 2019 Implemented evidence-based assessment and treatment…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/education/CLES/Beeler-Angela.php

WSU Foundation

Southcentral Pathology commits $280,000 to WSU students

…WSU Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, a facility created in fall 2020 to conduct high-volume Covid testing for counties across Kansas. “We’re doing this for the community, which has been very good to us. Both the scholarship and our help with the Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory are ways we can give back to our community,” Alderson says.

https://foundation.wichita.edu/southcentral-pathology-commits-280000-to-wsu-students/

WSU Newsletters

FARE Faculty Support Network will meet Nov. 13

…McKinley Hal over “The Attack on Higher Education: What is our Response?” Snacks and drinks are provided. Faculty Support Network events are facilitated by Dr. Rhonda Lewis, community psychology professor, and are intended to be a safe place for faculty to discuss challenging and sensitive topics that affect their work. The Nov. 13 event will create space …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/03/fare-faculty-support-network-will-meet-nov-13/

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Spring Update: Teacher Apprenticeship Pathways, Literacy, and Special Education (TALS)

…HS and Para/Sub, KDEC Conference, Elevating Literacy Conference, Kansas Association of Mathematics Teachers Conference (hosted at WSU), Class visits to Johnson County Community College, Butler Community College and WSU Tech. Innovations in Curriculum: Aaryn Ludens attended the ISTE AI training allowing TAP student access to personalized International…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/TALS-update-story.php

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fs-ar-safekeeping-account-form

… Request Details ☐New Account ☐Change in Contacts ☐Student Organization ☐Faculty/Staﬀ Organization If a student group, have you registered your organization with Student Engagement & Belonging? You will need to do this before opening a safekeeping account. ☐Yes ☐No Account Name_____________________________________________________________ How will this…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/accounts_receivable/documents/fs-ar-safekeeping-account-form.pdf

WSU Foundation

Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month at Wichita State

…Preventing Suicide Training that accompanies the suspenders campaign, and Provines’s team has worked hard to expand its reach into the surrounding Wichita community. Currently, nearly one out of every five adults in the U.S. grapples with mental health challenges, and the opportunities for program impact are significant. Provines and her team at…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/supporting-mental-health-awareness-month-at-wichita-state/

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Kendra Nguyen

…Committee, 2022 - Present Secretary, 2025 - Present WSU Spark Society 2020 - Present Women in Public Service, 2021 - Present Women's Leadership Initiative, 2023 - 2024 WICHITA COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS National Association of Asian American Profeessionals (NAAAP) - Wichita Member, 2025 - Present Wichita Arts Council Board Member Member, 2025 - Present W:…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/services/Comm_Engagement_Institute/Nguyen-Kendra.php

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Proposed innovative bridge connects academics, industry and research

…scheduled to break ground later this year. A proposed bridge will span 300 feet across the pond west of Wayne & Kay Woolsey Hall to food truck plaza. The bridge will feature a community gathering space and benches. Building a stronger, more profound connection between the Wichita State main campus and its Innovation Campus, the university is proposing the …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/08-aug/pedestrian_bridge_6.php

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WSU honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

…Jr. Day Worship Celebration, beginning at noon at the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 5015 E. 29th St. N. This year’s theme is “#UNITY – Building Unity in our Community… Transforming Neighborhoods into Brotherhoods by Faith.” Later that week, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host its 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/01-jan/mlk_events.php

WSU Newsletters

Staff Senator Spotlight: John Keckeisen

…in life’s simple comforts, especially that first cup of coffee in the morning — and the next few that follow. Outside of work, he is deeply involved in Wichita’s theatre community, performing at Mosley Street Melodrama, Roxy’s Downtown and MTWichita. Theatre fuels his creativity, while his role on Staff Senate fuels his commitment to supporting colleagues …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/17/staff-senator-spotlight-john-keckeisen/

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2017Conference

…gender and sexuality related scholarship happening across our state. The goal of the conference is to highlight the scholarly and creative work of students, faculty, staff, and community partners around gender and/or sexuality issues and to provide an opportunity to network across departments and universities within Kansas. The conference is free and open…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/sociology/Gender_Conference/2017Conference.php

WSU Newsletters

Join the Green Group’s meeting today

…make Wichita State a green campus and join WSU’s Green Group for its first meeting at 4 p.m. today at the Rhatigan Student Center (room 319.) The meeting is open to the campus community. Discussions will include the WSU community garden and other activities planned for the semester.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/24/wsu-green-group-hosting-first-meeting/

WSU Newsletters

Sedgwick County has AmeriCorps position openings

The Sedgwick County Health Department has three AmeriCorps for Public Health positions available. Part-time animal control assistant Part-time Community Health Assessment (CHA) / Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) Part-time workforce development assistant If you know someone who would be a great fit and would love to gain some experience in public…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/16/sedgwick-county-has-americorps-position-openings/