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WSU Foundation

Stev Overstreet honors late partner by endowing a scholarship in his name

…to enjoy ‘campus life’ much more as an adult, mostly in areas of the fine arts,” Overstreet says. “During the school year I may be at meetings, functions, events or performances on campus multiple times in a week.” He has established the Overstreet School of Business Endowed Scholarship and also has pledged a significant gift from his estate, which will…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/stev-overstreet-honors-late-partner-by-endowing-a-scholarship-in-his-name/

WSU Newsletters

NSF’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program hosting sessions for graduates, seniors

…and also the Goldwater Scholarship at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center. RSVP for the event at 316-978-3139 or mcnairscholars@wichita.edu. During both events, Dr. Coleen Pugh, Graduate School dean and AVP of research will help students craft a competitive application for the NSF-GRFP. The five-year fellowship includes three years of …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/07/nsfs-graduate-research-fellowship-program-hosting-sessions-for-graduate-students-undergraduate-seniors/

WSU Newsletters

Disaster recovery: The forgotten phases of disaster

… disasters rarely captures the attention it deserves. It is in the recovery phase that communities can maximize risk mitigation efforts and truly build resilience for future events.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/disaster-recovery-the-forgotten-phases-of-disaster/

WSU Foundation

Back to her roots: Nikki Epley’s planned gift reflects her heart for service and passion for WSU

…degree from WSU, where she played on the softball team and worked in the athletics department as a student. After graduation, she returned to WSU to plan events for the Alumni Association. The passion for sports and engagement she developed at the university is the through line of a remarkable career, taking her from planning Super Bowls, NCAA Final Four…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/back-to-her-roots-nikki-epleys-planned-gift-reflects-her-heart-for-service-and-passion-for-wsu/

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Research Centers and Institutes at WSU

…professionals throughout the region. In 2000, the Center for Real Estate was established to help deepen the connections between the professional real estate community and the academic programs at Wichita State University. Housed within the W. Frank Barton School of Business, the Center for Real Estate engages in a variety of research, community…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/Basic/WSU_Research_Institutes.php

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Game Developers Conference: Madalynn Winters

…by Shocker Studios to attend the Game Developer’s Conference held in San Francisco, California! The Game Developer’s Conference - also known as GDC - is one of the biggest events in the game design world. A variety of people, ranging from students to seasoned game design veterans, gather to discuss and generate ideas for the future of game design. There …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/digital_arts/_sodanews/_studentlife/wintersmadalynn_GDC.php

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Sen. Moran to host U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at Wichita State University | Wichita State News

…a.m. in the Woolsey Hall Fidelity Bank ballroom. The roundtable will include business leaders and local and state officials. Media are invited to attend all of the events. RSVPs and questions about the event may be directed to Angela_Lingg@moran.senate.gov. About Wichita State University Wichita State University is Kansas' only urban public research…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/04-april/secofcommerce_4.php

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20210119Minutes

…Development and Service (Joint) Met on January 12, and Shareika shared the ideas for hosting virtual social Final Friday afternoon events February-May. Opportunity to disengage from work and current events in order to focus on connecting with colleagues. Brian Austin will be hosting a LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunity on…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/staffsenate/_documents/20210119Minutes.docx

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FARE Mutual Mentoring Grant

… such as the one we propose tackling—enhancing community resilience through autonomous, AI-enabled power line inspection—demand converged expertise that transcends traditional academic boundaries. The increasing integration of variable energy resources (wind, solar, battery storage) and new electric demands (data centers, electric vehicles) necessitate…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/academic_affairs/fare/mutual_mentoring_grant.php

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Wichita State announces Lenora N. McGregor Scholarship recipient | Wichita State News

…Scholarship at Wichita State University. The Lenora N. McGregor Endowed Scholarship awards up to $26,000 over four years to an incoming freshman student who has demonstrated academic excellence, has an academic vision for the future and who expresses an interest in advancing knowledge through individual learning. The McGregor Scholar agrees to maintain…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/03-march/mcgregor23_1.php

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Resources

…PrideFest. PrideFest is a multi-day celebration of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer and Allied communities, along with a Festival and Parade there are several other events, many of which are family-oriented and child-friendly.E-mail: president@wichitapride.orgLiberty PressThe Liberty Press is Kansas' own LGBT publication. You can pick up a…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/organizations/other_groups/spectrum/Resources.php

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Wichita State students gather to solve world's pressing issues | Wichita State News

…Bene Liete, Carlos Gatti, Jefferson Vieira, Felipe Lima de Oliviera, Felipe Lopes and Duilho Frigo. “I wish that every engineer could go through challenges [and] events like that. It is not only fun, but also invaluable for professional growth,” Bene Liete says of his experience at IFTP. IFTP is hosted by the Wichita State University Innovation Fellows…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/02-feb/invent_for_the_planet_2020_9.php

WSU Newsletters

WSU advances water sustainability at Woolsey Hall

…that 20-25% of all building water consumption is wasted. The WINT system targets water usage from a sustainability perspective, while also stopping major water leak damage events to prevent waste. By implementing WINT’s artificially intelligent machine learning software, the building’s occupants can measure the typical water usage patterns in the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/14/wsu-advances-water-sustainability/

WSU Foundation

Welcome our new staff members to the team

…of Shocker Nation! Welcome, Julia! Alyssa Walker Alyssa Walker We are happy to share that Alyssa Walker will be stepping into the role of associate director of alumni events at the WSUFAE! Alyssa is a recent Wichita State alumna, holding a degree in integrated marketing communication. Full of pride for her university, she is eager to celebrate fellow…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/new-staff-10-23/

WSU Newsletters

WSU partnership will expand COVID vaccinations in underrepresented communities

…aims to reach socially vulnerable populations and those experiencing low vaccination rates, including racial and ethnic minority populations and rural communities. “Events over the last few years have brought health disparities into a sharper focus,” said Dr. Lee Norman, secretary of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, in a press…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/01/wsu-partnership-will-expand-covid-vaccinations-in-underrepresented-communities/

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Current Funding Opportunities

…of Public Health Sciences (PI). Project: Exploratory Study of the Role of Public Health Communication in Mitigating the Impact of Adverse Heat-Related Weather and Climate Events on Older Adults in Wichita, Kansas Katherine Fitzharris, Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (PI) and Cynthia Richburg, Professor in the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/academic_affairs/ria/grants.php

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Shocker Secrets to Success

…secrets to success at Wichita State! Student Success Student Affairs YouTube Videos Technology Syllabus & Tutoring Time Management Class Involvement Midterms Financial Aid Academic Advising First Gen Finances Test Anxiety & Holiday Stress Content Here

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studentsuccess/shocker-secrets-to-success/index.php

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Success Team: Fine Arts

Success Team: College of Fine Arts Success Coach: Larry Compton First-Year Advisor: Ellen SudarshanCollege Academic AdvisingOffice of Student Accommodations and Testing: Joshua RoederFinancial AidCARE Team (SOS Coordinator): Courtney LockhartShocker Career AcceleratorUniversity Library: Rachel Crane

https://www.wichita.edu/services/studentsuccess/success_team_finearts.php

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Work and Learn: Landing a Job at Wichita State

…but two on-campus jobs! Both of my roles lie within the Office of Admissions! My primary job is with the Student Engagement Team, and I LOVE MY JOB. I get to work admissions events, interact with prospective students, provide information to schools, and get to work with some of the best staff ever! My other job as a Transfer Guide is a little bit…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2023/06_27_Campus_Jobs.php

WSU Newsletters

University Community Innovations for Positive Aging event is open to all

… Aging event to promote positive aging within the university and the broader community from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25 in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Timeline of events: The day will begin with a pre-conference, future healthcare student-led health fair. A complimentary lunch will be served at 11 a.m. The conference begins at noon with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/19/university-community-innovations-for-positive-aging-event-is-open-to-all/