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Chemical Hygiene Plan

…Consultation and Surveillance. Training Requirements. Inspections and Audits. Recordkeeping. Contractor and Visitor Safety. Program Review and Updates. Approval Revision History Appendices Appendix A – Emergency Contact Information Appendix B – Recommended Laboratory PPE Appendix C – Laboratory Inspection Checklist Appendix D – Spill Response…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/environmental_health_and_safety/Safety/chem_hygiene_plan.php

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Housing and Residence Life sponsor civil rights trip for 31 students

…Life. The trip was spearheaded by Omarian Brantley, a resident assistant. He and a group of dedicated committee members were given the tools, resources and support to plan a Black history trip for the university. During the break, they visited many locations, including the following landmarks: Obama’s home The Church that held Emmett Till’s funeral Ida B.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/housing-and-residence-life-sponsor-civil-rights-trip-for-31-students/

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Housing and Residence Life sponsor civil rights trip for 31 students

…Life. The trip was spearheaded by Omarian Brantley, a resident assistant. He and a group of dedicated committee members were given the tools, resources and support to plan a Black history trip for the university. During the break, they visited many locations, including the following landmarks: Obama’s home The Church that held Emmett Till’s funeral Ida B.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/22/housing-and-residence-life-sponsor-civil-rights-trip-for-31-students-2/

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Wichita State anthropologist uses his writings to preserve Turkey’s cultural memory following devastating earthquakes | Wichita State News

… earthquakes that obliterated much of Antakya, Turkey, Wichita State cultural anthropologist Dr. Jens Kreinath turned to his writing to preserve the region’s rich interfaith history, honor its victims, and confront the ethical dimensions of human dignity amid an apocalyptic tragedy and government inaction. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2024/12-dec/kreinath_3.php

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Author, lecturer and writer Lawrence Ross speaking at WSU today

…and writer of seven books will speak at 6 p.m. today, Feb. 10 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Beggs Ballroom). Ross’ works include the best-seller, “The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities,” and “Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America’s Campuses.” This event is sponsored by WSU Academic Affairs…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/01/author-lecturer-and-writer-lawrence-ross-speaking-at-wsu-feb-10/

WSU Foundation

WSU’s longest tradition is a tough act to follow

WSU students have hosted and performed in Hippodrome since 1928, making this theatrical event the longest-running tradition in Shocker history. With each generation of Shocker students, new traditions and experiences are born and memories created. But no tradition has outlasted the treasured spring event of Hippodrome, which has welcomed the outrageous and…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/wsus-longest-tradition-is-a-tough-act-to-follow/

WSU Foundation

Donor generosity far surpasses WSU Foundation’s fundraising goals

Supporters of Wichita State University gave $63.1 million in the 2022 fiscal year ending on June 30, making it the second highest fundraising year in history. These gifts include cash, gifts-in-kind, pledges, received estates and new planned gift commitments, all of which contribute significantly to the future of the university.The WSU Foundation team…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/donor-generosity-far-surpasses-wsu-foundations-fundraising-goals/

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Dr. Mark Schneegurt

Dr. Mark Schneegurt, affiliated faculty in the Department of History, was featured on New Books Network to discuss his book, “Everyday Holiday: A Jewish Calendar of Events and Observances.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/12/dr-mark-schneegurt/

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Enrollment surges to historic high at Wichita State with more than 25,000 students

…Over the past 10 years, WSU has grown 27.3% and WSU Tech 101.5%. That momentum is reflected in this fall’s historic headcount of 25,147 students — the highest in university history. According to data from the Kansas Board of Regents, Wichita State’s main campus enrollment increased 4.3%, from 17,700 in 2024 to 18,458 in 2025. That’s the largest number of …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/01/enrollment-surges-to-historic-high-at-wichita-state-with-more-than-25000-students/

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Jeff Hayton

Jeff Hayton, Associate Professor in the Department of History, published “Socialist Subjectivities: Queering East Germany under Honecker, edited by Katharine White, Scott Harrison, and Jeff Hayton” in the University of Michigan Press on May 1, 2025.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/10/jeff-hayton/

WSU Foundation

Wichita State alumna’s professional excellence opens doors for fellow Shockers

Melissa Rocha’s history with Wichita State stretches back to the summer engineering camps she attended as a child. After graduating from high school, she joined Shocker Nation as a student in the College of Engineering, sure that WSU would continue providing opportunities for success. Within her first year, she joined the executive team for the Society of…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/wichita-state-alumnas-professional-excellence-opens-doors-for-fellow-shockers/

wichitastate.tv

Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics (Nov. 25)

…this week. Shocker volleyball learns its NCAA destination on Dec. 1 after its AAC Championship on Sunday. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-rundown-a-weekly-glance-at-shocker-athletics-nov-25/

WSU Foundation

Shocker alumnus supports the next generation of speech language pathologists

The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) at Wichita State has a history dating back to 1934, and over the years it has played a critical role in educating and supporting the Wichita community. Nancy Crandall has seen many of the department’s changes first-hand, and is now helping create opportunities for future generations of Speech…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-alumnus-supports-the-next-generation-of-speech-language-pathologists/

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Students in REL 393 Race and the Bible to present displays in the Ablah Library

…will present trifolds on topics such as Christian antisemitism, religious rationales for colonization and genocides, anti-Black racism and its political manifestations in U.S. history, roots and expressions of white supremacy, biblical rationales for the equality of races. Displays will be up in the library from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 4. Meet…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/04/students-in-rel-393-race-and-the-bible-to-present-displays-in-the-ablah-library/

wichitastate.tv

Roundhouse Rundown – a weekly glance at Shocker athletics

…is home for a 1 p.m. match against UTSA, the final regular-season appearance for four seniors. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-rundown-a-weekly-glance-at-shocker-athletics-2/

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Symbols of greatness: Second faculty art talk scheduled for April 30

…talks by the Department of Art, Design and Creative Industries faculty artists featured in the exhibition, “Symbols of Greatness: Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History.” These creatives will share their research and artwork in a 20×20 format — presenting 20 images with information for 20 seconds each. This session includes talks by Ted…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/30/symbols-of-greatness-second-faculty-art-talk-scheduled-for-april-30/

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Perspectives series examines “Jim Crow’ in the Business World: The Birth, Growth, and Disappearance of Black-Owned Insurance Companies’ today

…Dec. 1 via Zoom (Meeting ID: 998 4330 8081, Passcode: 441316). Robert E. Weems, Jr., who has been Wichita State’s Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History since 2011, will present on the subject while Andrew Hippisley, dean, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will host the event. Many people associate Jim Crow racial…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/24/perspectives-series-examines-jim-crow-in-the-business-world-the-birth-growth-and-disappearance-of-black-owned-insurance-companies/

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Attend baseball vs. Rice for a football jersey giveaway

…football jersey giveaway to the first 700 fans through the gates. It’s the perfect crossover event for fans of both the diamond and the gridiron with a nod to WSU’s football history.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/04/21/attend-baseball-vs-rice-for-a-football-jersey-giveaway/

wichitastate.tv

Shocker calendar on the Roundhouse feed – Oct. 30

…volleyball is home on Sunday and the AAC will decide its cross country champion in Wichita on Friday. All that, plus promotions, ticket specials, Shocker trivia and Shocker history.

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/shocker-calendar-on-the-roundhouse-feed-oct-30/

WSU Newsletters

Masters concludes collegiate career with sixth All-American accolade

One of the best track and field athletes in Wichita State history wrapped up her collegiate career, claiming her sixth All-American award June 14 at the NCAA Outdoor Championships at Hayward Field. Destiny Masters, a senior from El Dorado, Kansas, placed 10th in the heptathlon with 5,763 points, good for Second Team All-America status. She became the first…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/17/masters-concludes-collegiate-career-with-sixth-all-american-accolade/