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Join the HALO for end-of-semester baile

Come celebrate the accomplishments of the Hispanic American Leadership Organization and its members for a baile (or dance) from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Marcus Welcome Center. Enjoy light snacks and a live band performance. If you are planning to bring a guest who is not a WSU Student, please RSVP through ShockerSync.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/29/join-the-halo-for-end-of-semester-baile/

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Men’s track & field claim second consecutive AAC outdoor title

The Shocker men’s track & field team repeated as American Athletic Conference outdoor team champions. The Shocker men overcame a projected 38-point deficit to Houston on the final day of competition to claim their second-straight AAC outdoor championship team title with 154 points, beating the Cougars by just two points.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/15/mens-track-field-claim-second-consecutive-aac-outdoor-title/

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Office of Disability Services hosted deaf culture game night

On March 24, the Office of Disability Services (ODS) hosted a deaf games night for students to practice American Sign Language. Kelly Adams, senior sign language interpreter at ODS, organized the event to help students who are deaf or hard-of-hearing build relationships. Two deaf members from the Wichita Deaf Community, Shauna Leuci and Grace Wigley, helped …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/office-of-disability-services-hosted-deaf-culture-game-night/

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Campus mourns Ty Ramsey

…High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served two tours in Afghanistan. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Halstead, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/16/campus-mourns-ty-ramsey/

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AAFSA congratulates its spring 2023 scholarship recipients

The African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) would like to congratulate Eleazar Recendiz and Kaya Russell on being recipients of the spring 2023 AAFSA scholarship. Eleazar majors in business administration entrepreneurship and management, and Kaya majors in psychology. AAFSA is excited for the impact each of them will have on the campus and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/01/aafsa-congratulates-its-spring-2023-scholarship-recipients/

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WSU AAUP Chapter to host update meeting Nov. 3

All faculty and staff are invited to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter meeting for updates from Emporia State University and the University of Kansas. The meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 in 334 Woolsey Hall. Bring a friend or two for updates on events around the state and on campus. For questions, contact…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/01/wsu-aaup-chapter-to-host-update-meeting-nov-3/

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Academic Affairs will interview Wanda Knight for dean of College of Fine Arts

The third of four candidates for the College of Fine Arts dean, Dr. Wanda Knight, assistant dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, professor of art education, African American studies, women’s gender & sexuality, and bioethics at Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg, will be on campus Monday, May 1 and May 2. Faculty, staff and students are invited to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/26/academic-affairs-will-interview-wanda-knight-for-dean-of-college-of-fine-arts/

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Join WSU Libraries for discussion at Common Read

Discover the captivating memoir, “My Broken Language,” as University Libraries delves into the journey of a Hispanic-American woman navigating diverse worlds in a multi-lingual Philly neighborhood from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 in the Digital Scholars Commons at the Ablah Library. Grab a copy at the Ablah Library for checkout and join librarians…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/04/join-wsu-libraries-for-discussion-at-common-read/

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Red Cross seeking donors for blood drive

The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors of all races and ethnicities to help meet the diverse needs of patients, including those with sickle cell disease. The most compatible blood for patients often comes from donors of the same race or similar ethnicity. Encourage friends, family and the community to make an appointment at the WSU blood drive from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/red-cross-seeking-donors-for-blood-drive/

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ASME invites students to Mario Kart fundraiser

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is hosting a fundraiser event where anyone can come and compete for the title of Mario Kart champ on Friday, March 31 in the John Bardo Center lobby. The entry fee for the event is $5, and there will be a prize for first place and second place. Seasoned Mario Kart players and newcomers to the game are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/asme-invites-students-to-mario-kart-fundraiser/

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Join AAFSA for Nov. 8 meeting

Are you a faculty, staff, or alumni person of color at Wichita State looking to get involved but unsure where to start? Join the African American Faculty and Staff Association (AAFSA) for the next meeting from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 in RSC 240 (Mayfield Room). Bi-monthly meetings allow AAFSA to keep up-to-date with current topics important to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/04/join-aafsa-for-nov-8-meeting/

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WSU senior gains national attention with her research in physics

…ran with it, taking any opportunity to immerse herself in her newly chosen field. One of those opportunities occurred this past January, when Banes was chosen to present at the American Astronomical Society’s annual meeting in Seattle. Banes’ presentation focused on neutrinos, which are particles that rarely interact with any other matter in the universe …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/wsu-senior-gains-national-attention-with-her-research-in-physics/

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Nursing faculty contributes to article on diabetes prevention and lactation support

…authorship to the article “Electronic Monitoring of Mom’s Schedule (eMOMS): A Qualitative Study of Experiences in a Lifestyle Change Program with Lactation Support” in the American Journal of Health Promotion. A subscription may be required to view the article. Dowling will also co-present with the lead investigator on the topic at the International…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/26/nursing-faculty-contributes-to-article-on-diabetes-prevention-and-lactation-support/

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Faculty artists Robert Bubp, Marco Hernandez will give talks at the Ulrich

…environment to examine alternate notions of place and space. Marco Hernandez delves into issues associated with the societies and politics of contemporary Mexican and Mexican-American cultures. Both are faculty at WSU’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries and artists featured in Transmissions: The XXIV Faculty Biennial, on exhibit until April …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/faculty-artists-robert-bubp-marco-hernandez-will-give-talks-at-the-ulrich-2/

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Faculty artists Robert Bubp, Marco Hernandez will give talks at the Ulrich

…environment to examine alternate notions of place and space. Marco Hernandez delves into issues associated with the societies and politics of contemporary Mexican and Mexican American cultures. Both are faculty at WSU’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries and artists featured in Transmissions: The XXIV Faculty Biennial, on exhibit until April …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/31/faculty-artists-robert-bubp-marco-hernandez-will-give-talks-at-the-ulrich/

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Pop over for a movie night featuring ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’

In commemoration of Black History Month, the Offices of Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion and the African American Faculty and Staff Association invite the campus community for an evening of building community and a screening of “Space Jam: A New Legacy” (rated PG) at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes. Light refreshments will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/17/pop-over-for-a-movie-night-featuring-space-jam-a-new-legacy/

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Wichita State professor uncovers forgotten native nation that could ‘revolutionize’ history of the Great Plains

… the history books of North America, but recent discoveries made by a team of Wichita State University archaeologists are rewriting the history of where the beating heart of North American actually was in the pre-historic era before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. According to research findings by Dr. Don Blakeslee, professor of anthropology and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/31/wichita-state-professor-uncovers-forgotten-native-nation-that-could-revolutionize-history-of-the-great-plains/

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Painter and sculptor to speak about his work during Voices from the Vault

Join the Ulrich Museum of Art for a talk by Chaz Guest, an American painter and sculptor of profound inventiveness known for capturing the raw essence of the universal human spirit, at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 in the Beren Gallery. A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. Voices from the Vault is a series of artist talks to celebrate the Ulrich Museum’s 50th…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/25/painter-and-sculptor-to-speak-about-his-work-during-voices-from-the-vault/

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Shockers make history in quarterfinal upset of top seed USF

Eighth-seeded Shocker women’s basketball recorded the biggest upset in American Athletic Conference (AAC) championship history with its 65-53 win on March 7 against top seed South Florida, who were 27-0 all-time in the AAC championship entering the quarterfinal matchup. The Shockers (18-13) advance to the semifinals of the AAC championship for the first time…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/07/shockers-make-history-in-quarterfinal-upset-of-top-seed-usf/

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Latine Shockers to be honored at Belonging Plaza

…at the fall 2023 Belonging Plaza from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29 on the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center for a presentation by student members of the WSU Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO). Light refreshments will be served, and Kariana Massingill, volunteer coordinator of HALO, will share remarks at 1:30 p.m. Researched and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/28/latine-shockers-to-be-honored-at-belonging-plaza/