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Shocker Support Locker hosting back-to-school supply drive

The Shocker Support Locker is hosting a back-to-school supply drive 9-11 a.m. until Aug. 19 at the the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership front desk located at 216 Rhatigan Student Center. Recommended supplies include: Pens Pencils Highlighters Notebooks Paper Folders Sticky Notes Flash Drives Note Cards Planners Calculators Please ensure…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/29/__trashed-18/

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Join WU Crew for upcoming service opportunities

The Office of Engagement would like to invite all faculty, staff and campus partners to join the WU Crew and serve the Wichita youth and community through service projects including the following: Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet Field Day – May 19 Family Carnival – April 23 Wu Reads – 9:45-10:05 a.m. Wednesdays via Zoom The WU Crew is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/04/join-wu-crew-for-upcoming-service-opportunities/

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Attend Sculpture Glow, Shockers Under the Stars July 21

The Office of Engagement and Ulrich Museum will host a glowing after-hours exploration of the Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection 6-8 p.m. July 21. This event is free and open to the public After touring the sculptures, participants are invited to venture over to the Duerksen Fine Arts Center to view local vendors beginning at 7 p.m. The Amphitheater…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/12/attend-sculpture-glow-shockers-under-the-stars-july-21/

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Judges requested for Songfest

Are you interested in judging Songfest 2022? The Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership is requesting five to seven staff, faculty, alumni and campus partners to serve as judges for the show at 5 p.m. Nov. 6. Songfest is an annual dance and lip sync competition that rounds out Shocktoberfest Oct. 20-29. During the event, teams practice will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/07/judges-requested-for-songfest/

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Register the Rising to the Challenge workshops

The University Staff Senate would like to highlight free professional development opportunities through the Community Engagement Institute available at Wichita State University. There is a choice of six programs, which are available from Oct. 18 to Nov. 22. Program topics include navigating vonflict and difficult conversations, telling your program’s story…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/05/register-the-rising-to-the-challenge-workshops/

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Attend Involvement Fair Aug. 30

Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership (SEAL) will host an Involvement Fair and Community Fair 11 a.m.- 2 p.m. at the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center. The fair offers students a chance to visit with recognized student organizations, campus resources and community partners and is a great way to engage with others on campus and find opportunities…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/18/attend-involvement-fair-aug-30/

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SEAL and Care Team hosting Social Service Fair Oct. 10

Wichita State Student Engagement Advocacy & Leadership and the Care Team will host a Social Service Fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center The fair aims to provide students with off-campus and on-campus resources and information including, but not limited, to physical health, mental health, disability services, animal…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/15/seal-and-care-team-hosting-social-service-fair-oct-10/

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SEAL and Care Team hosting Social Service Fair today

Wichita State Student Engagement Advocacy & Leadership and the Care Team will host a Social Service Fair 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 10 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center The fair aims to provide students with off-campus and on-campus resources and information including, but not limited, to physical health, mental health, disability services, animal…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/07/seal-and-care-team-hosting-social-service-fair-today/

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With One Small Step, Wichita State embarks on civic conversations

Civic engagement and freedom of expression through conversations is the goal for Wichita State University students, faculty and staff as they participate in StoryCorps’ One Small Step program. Designed to “remind the country of the humanity in all of us,” One Small Step brings people with different political views together to record a moderated 50-minute…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/18/with-one-small-step-wichita-state-embarks-on-civic-conversations/

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Sigma Lambda Beta’s WSU Rho Beta Chapter earns chapter of the year

…of more than 100 chapters because of its commitment to the fraternity’s four pillars (brotherhood, scholarship, cultural awareness, and community service) and campus and civic engagement, and leadership on the campus and in the Wichita community despite the difficulties provided by the COVID-19 Pandemic.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/15/sigma-lambda-betas-wsu-rho-beta-chapter-earns-chapter-of-the-year/

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Wichita State coalition works to remove barriers to health care

Wichita State University’s efforts to improve vaccine equity are reaching throughout Kansas with the Increase the Reach grant program. In recent months, the community engagement phase of the Vaccine Equity for Guatemalan Indigenous Communities project took Wichita State representatives to places such as Coffeyville, Arkansas City and Dodge City. They…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/13/wichita-state-coalition-works-to-remove-barrier-to-health-care/

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Lunch and learn: What is the Process Communication Model?

Bring your lunch and learn about the Process Communication Model (PCM) at noon July 19 via Zoom. During the event, Cy Rogers, Community Engagement Institute certified PCM trainer, will explain the model and how to might utilize it. This webinar is free to all faculty, staff and Innovation Campus partners. Registration is required. PCM is the premier tool for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/20/lunch-and-learn-what-is-the-process-communication-model/

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Environmentalist to speak at next Diversity Lecture

…Lecture Series at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 14 via Facebook Live. The Diversity Lecture Series features distinguished leaders and experts to help inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. Leah Thomas is an environmentalist with a love for writing and creativity. Thomas is passionate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/12/leah-thomas-speaking-at-next-diversity-lecture-series/

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March 2023

… Education Sponsor: Kansas State University / Department of Agriculture Amount: $25,000 ANDOVER FIRE-RESCUE: STRATEGIC PLANNING PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: City of Andover Amount: $3,048 COPE CHW ADVISOR (ALISSA RANKING) PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2023-03-Newsletter.php

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Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan awarded WBJ’s 2021 Diversity and Inclusion Award

Dr. Kaye Monk Morgan, vice president of the Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning, was honored Aug. 12 at the Wichita Business Journal’s fifth Diversity and Inclusion Awards, formerly known as the Leaders in Diversity Award. This event recognized the accomplishments of Wichita-area businesses, individuals and nonprofits as they strive to reflect the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/13/dr-kaye-monk-morgan-awarded-wbjs-2021-diversity-and-inclusion-award/

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Wichita State’s University Village initiative moves to feedback stage

In the next steps toward the creation of the University Village, Wichita State University is seeking public feedback and engagement on the lead proposals. Public meetings will be on Wednesday, Feb. 23 in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom of Wichita State’s Rhatigan Student Center. These sessions will be offered in-person and virtually via Zoom (Meeting ID: 956 5059…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/15/wichita-states-university-village-initiative-moves-to-feedback-stage/

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Dr. Jennifer Friend named dean of the College of Applied Studies

…13 years as a teacher and principal in the Shawnee Mission School District. Dr. Friend’s focus supports culturally responsive learning, research opportunities and community engagement — with an emphasis on diversity, integrity, collaboration, discovery and leadership. Those goals, along with her 30 years of experience working in education, make her the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/28/dr-jennifer-friend-named-dean-of-the-college-of-applied-studies/

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WSU Foundation seeking associate VP of marketing and communications

… our marketing and communications team. The primary responsibility for this individual will be to create and direct the strategy that builds the WSU Foundation’s brand, promotes engagement, and communicates impact to a wide audience. This work will flow through a highly capable team into deliverables in design, advertising, appeals, content development,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/26/wsu-foundation-seeking-associate-vp-of-marketing-and-communications/

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WSU earns APLU designation as Innovation & Economic Prosperity institution

In recognition of its strong commitment to economic engagement, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) has designated Wichita State University as an Innovation & Economic Prosperity (IEP) University. The national designation acknowledges public research universities working with public and private sector partners in their states and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/07/wsu-earns-aplu-designation-as-innovation-economic-prosperity-institution/

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Join Open Streets ICT for first time in WSU and Shocker Neighborhood

The Office of Engagement is excited to be involved in bringing the first Open Streets ICT (OSICT) to WSU and Shocker Neighborhood, from 1 to 4 p.m. April 16. The purpose of OSICT is to elevate the quality of life and health of the Wichita community. It does this by promoting healthy and active living, enhancing community connectivity, and building community …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/08/join-open-streets-ict-for-first-time-in-wsu-and-shocker-neighborhood/