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Join Kansas Latina Summit June 25

The Kansas Latina Summit will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. June 25 at the Rhatigan Student Center. The theme is “Uplifting Latina Power Through Civic Engagement.” The day will include learning, networking and empowering activities by different organizations and leaders The event is sponsored by the Kansas Office of the Governor, Kansas Hispanic and Latino…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/09/join-kansas-latina-summit-june-25/

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Volunteer with Wu Crew this fall

…volunteers serving either as a group or individually with various organizations in Wichita. This effort is part of a partnership between Wichita State University’s Office of Engagement and Gordon Parks Elementary School to help USD 259 reach their long-term strategic goal to increase third-grade reading proficiency. It also aligns with Wichita State’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/27/volunteer-with-wu-crew-this-fall/

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Volunteers requested to clear storm damage

Join your fellow Shockers and the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership (SEAL) and volunteer to clear damage from the April 29 storm in Andover 12:30-4:30 p.m. May 3 and 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. and 12:30-4:30 p.m. May 4-6. Volunteers will need to meet at Andover United Methodist Church at 1429 N. Andover Road between 7 a.m-7 p.m. Transportation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/02/volunteers-requested-to-clear-storm-damage-from-april-29/

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Student success spotlight: Pamela O’Neal

This week’s Student Success and Persistence spotlight comes from Pamela O’Neal, associate director of student engagement in the Office of Online and Adult Learning. What role do you think faculty/staff play in a student’s success and persistence?“The potential staff and faculty have in a student’s success and persistence is immeasurable. I’ve heard students …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/26/student-success-spotlight-pamela-oneal/

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Provide input on the 2023-25 Community Health Improvement Plan

The Office of Engagement recently convened with the Sedgwick County Health Department at the Marcus Welcome Center to hear the key findings from the 2022 Community Health Assessment (CHA) and to introduce health equity and how it relates to the CHA. The second part of these efforts is to hear from community partners to set priorities for a healthier Sedgwick…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/04/provide-input-on-the-2023-25-community-health-improvement-plan/

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Celebrate National Prevention Week

In celebration of National Prevention Week, May 8-14, Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute’s (CEI) Prevention Initiative and the Kansas Prevention Collaborative are hosting an event that will highlight prevention efforts at the campus, from 10-11:30 a.m. May 10 in the CEI Harvester Room (#127) at 238 N. Mead. There is also a virtual option. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/02/celebrate-national-prevention-week/

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Alumni Association moves forward to consolidate with WSU Foundation

…University Foundation and the Wichita State University Alumni Association (WSUAA) each voted unanimously to consolidate the WSUAA’s operations in an effort to strengthen ongoing engagement with alumni, donors and friends of the university. The vote followed a comprehensive process that began in 2020 to review and provide recommendations on structural…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/18/alumni-association-moves-forward-to-consolidate-with-wsu-foundation/

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Visit Community Service Board for February volunteer events

Want to volunteer? Visit the Community Service Board located on the Student, Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership (SEAL) website for the following upcoming events in February. Volunteer events are open to students, faculty and staff. The following events are available in February: 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 9, Wednesdays at the Diner (520 N. Broadway St.) 4-6:30 …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/20/visit-community-service-board-for-february-volunteer-events/

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Shocker Neighborhood Coalition fosters connections to local community

The Shocker Neighborhood Coalitions, which is overseen by Wichita State’s Office of Engagement, hosted a meeting with 30 other community members to discuss their collective impact on northeast Wichita communities Nov. 8. The meeting included members of the following: Wichita Libraries, Wichita Police Department, Wichita Public Schools, WSU’s Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/shocker-neighborhood-coalition-fosters-connections-to-local-community/

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WSU Academic Convocation 2021

…at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 2 at Wilner Auditorium. Academic Convocation is an event that blends Wichita State University’s Common Read program with other student learning and engagement opportunities. At this year’s event, winners of the 2021 University Faculty Awards will be recognized and will feature a student speaker from the Wichita State Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/19/wsu-academic-convocation-2021/

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Kansas NASA EPSCoR Program requesting proposals for Rapid Research Response

The Kansas NASA Established Program (KNEP) to Stimulate Competitive Research Program is seeking proposals for a NASA Office of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Engagement (OSTEM) opportunity, entitled the Rapid Response Research (R3) Cooperative Agreement Notice (CAN). The Kansas deadline for proposal submissions is noon Feb.15. The R3’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/15/kansas-nasa-epscor-program-request-for-proposals-for-nasa-rapid-research-response-r3-opportunity/

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Save the date for Diversity Lecture Series

… Office of Diversity and Inclusion is proud to present the Diversity Lecture Series, a series that features distinguished leaders and experts to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement, and learning about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. An upcoming lecture will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 at CAC Theater. This lecture…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/05/save-the-date-for-diversity-lecture-series/

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Join us for WSU Academic Convocation 2021

…Sept. 2 at Wilner Auditorium. Wichita State’s Academic Convocation is an event that blends Wichita State University’s Common Read program with other student learning and engagement opportunities. At this year’s event, winners of the 2021 University Faculty Awards will be recognized. It will also feature presentations from Dr. Richard Muma, WSU president;…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/25/join-us-for-wsu-academic-convocation-2021/

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Attend National Pan-Hellenic Council Chartering Ceremony Oct. 21

The Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy and Leadership is pleased to officially announce that the chartering of the nine Historically Black Fraternities and Sororities, known as the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC), will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21 at the Beggs Ballroom in the Rhatigan Student Center. All students, faculty and staff are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/attend-national-pan-hellenic-council-chartering-ceremony-oct-21/

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Gordon Parks Academy visits for National African American Read-In

To close African American History Month, The Office of Diversity and Inclusion partnered with The Office of Engagement, University Libraries and fifth-graders from Gordon Parks Academy Feb. 28 for the National African American Read-In (AARI). The read-in featured the children’s book, “Royalty is Fed Up,” written by local author, Misty Colbert. The AARI is a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/07/oeodi-join-gordon-parks-academy-for-national-african-american-read-in/

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July 2025

… Small Bus. Development Ctr Sponsor: Fort Hays State University / Small Business Administration Amount: $151,374 MATERNAL HEALTH INNOVATION PI/Department: Scott Wituk, Community Engagement Institute Sponsor: Dept of Health & Environment - Kansas / Dept of Health and Human Services Amount: $34,540 WICHITA COALITION FOR CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION (AMD 1)…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-07-Newsletter.php

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Wichita State hosting Open Streets ICT in April | Wichita State News

…Streets ICT - WSU and Shocker Neighborhood on April 14. Open Streets ICT is a community-building event on a closed street, intended to promote healthy active living and social engagement. The event is free and open to the public. From noon-4 p.m. April 14, Open Streets ICT will take place on 17th Street from Oliver to Volutsia. The almost two-mile…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/03-march/openstreets_7.php

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Show off Shocker spirit and pride at WSU’s annual Shocktoberfest events

…the annual Shocktoberfest. Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and features events, activities and competitions open to the entire Wichita community, coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council and several campus partners: Banners on Display – Oct. 2-8 Students competing in the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/show-off-shocker-spirit-and-pride-at-wsus-annual-shocktoberfest-2/

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United Way delivers books to Shocker Neighborhood school

…The program is part of an effort to encourage summer reading. “I thought that was me,” said a third-grader at Jackson Elementary on May 19 when Naquela Pack, director of engagement for Wichita State, visited Jackson. The little girl was referring to the cover of the book “Blended,” which features a brown-skinned woman on the cover. The Wichita girl saw…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/20/united-way-delivers-books-to-shocker-neighborhood-school/

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Do you evaluate the success of your recruitment and retention efforts? This advances SEM Goal 2.1

To successfully advance our new SEM 2025 Plan, we need engagement all across campus. We want to grow our student body and see greater student success through improved retention and more equity for our underserved students. Check out the featured strategy this week to see if it aligns with work in your area: Strategy 2.1: Regularly assess recruitment…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/09/do-you-evaluate-the-success-of-your-recruitment-and-retention-efforts-this-advances-sem-goal-2-1/