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Encourage GTAs to attend January training

Training for GTAs is set for Jan. 10, and faculty/staff are asked to encourage students they know who are new or returning GTAs to attend. The Graduate School and the Academic Resources Conference will host the training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 10 in the RSC Santa Fe Room (233). Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. New GTAs are required to attend all sessions, and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/07/encourage-gtas-to-attend-january-training/

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Molinar

…technology is affecting us. Multiple studies have documented the severity of the distractions cell phones cause. The effects of these distractions have been studied in relation to academic performance and driving, but reviews of these effects on communication itself seem slightly underrated. Face to face communication is an important aspect of human…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/activities/TEDx/Speech_Bio/Molinar.php

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Mission

…(SVO) to provide opportunities to members of the SVO in the following areas: Opportunities for socialization and campus involvement that enhance personal wellbeing and the academic experience. Assist SVO members with personal needs that may hinder their success in obtaining a higher education degree. Enhance self-worth and the welfare of others…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/veteranservices/student_veterans/Mission.php

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Liza Danilova: Creating, curating and concepting social media Content

…As graduation approaches, Danilova’s diverse internships have equipped her with the skills and confidence to pursue her dream job in the field. Danilova began her collegiate academic journey at Cowley County Community College, where she was already gaining hands-on experience. There, she held the role of social media ambassador, as a full-ride…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/10/liza-danilova-creating-curating-and-concepting-social-media-content/

WSU Foundation

Ulrich Museum’s Adopt-A-Sculpture Campaign launches with $180,000 lead gift

…1972 and contains an invaluable catalogue of world-class artworks. It was championed by the collection’s namesake, former vice president of academic resources and the Ulrich Museum’s first director, Dr. Martin H. Bush, who solicited many artists to gift their works to the university. His goal: to bring prominent internationally acclaimed artists to the…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/adopt-a-sculpture-lead-gift/

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Rethinking the city and the community

… Sociology at Wichita State. His research focuses on urban neighborhoods, urban schools, urban politics, and other issues affecting metropolitan regions in the U.S. Along with his academic research, which has been published in leading journals in urban sociology and the sociology of education, Billingham is a regular contributor to the Wichita Eagle, where…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/CityComm.php

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Clash of the Colleges: Updates regarding heat warnings

…our students, faculty and staff are able to safely enjoy this Wichita State tradition. Join at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 for the ninth annual Clash of the Colleges and find out which academic college is crowned champion.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/24/clash-of-the-colleges-updates-regarding-heat-warnings/

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Savvy Scholar workshop: Systematic reviews, and how they differ from regular lit reviews

…confidence with guides on the process of writing your own. By mastering these skills, you’ll make your research more effective and less stressful, giving you an edge in your academic work.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/30/savvy-scholar-workshop-systematic-reviews-and-how-they-differ-from-regular-lit-reviews/

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Three degrees and a path to leadership: Dr. Ricki Ellison's Wichita State journey

…career at Wichita State included roles in admissions, advising and teaching. She worked as diversity recruitment manager in the Office of Admissions and later as an academic advisor and clinical educator in Sport Management within what is now the College of Education. She continued teaching sport management courses through 2025, which allowed her to…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2026-alum-spotlight-ellison.php

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2728GRCoursesForUGDegrees

…Undergraduate Degree Student’s Name (Last, First, MI) ___________________________________ myWSU ID _______________________ INSTRUCTIONS >>> Complete this form with your Academic Advisor to confirm the coursework listed below is required and will be applied towards your undergraduate degree major, even if the coursework is at the graduate level (e.g.…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/financial_aid/documents/2728GRCoursesForUGDegrees.pdf

One Stop

Student Requests Legal or Chosen Name Change - INTERNAL

…to add a chosen name to their record should visit the Office of the Registrar in 117 Jardine Hall. A chosen name request/change can be made no more than twice per academic year and only one chosen name will be kept in the Student Information System. Students will be given the option for a revised @shockers.wichita.edu email address when they submit a …

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Encourage students to attend next Savvy Scholar workshop

…Share with them how AI can enhance writing, inspire research questions and streamline project initiation. Don’t let students miss this opportunity to integrate AI into their academic pursuits.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/23/encourage-students-to-attend-next-savvy-scholar-workshop/

Course Catalog

Wichita State Resources

The Wichita State Resources section is where to find details about: Academic ResourcesGraduate AdvisorsStudent Success ResourcesFirst-Generation Coordinating CouncilShocker Career AcceleratorIntensive English Language CenterStudent Support ServicesCampus ResourcesUniversity FacilitiesUniversity LibrariesCenters and InstitutesWSU Foundation and Alumni…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/graduate/wichita-state-resources/

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Important Announcements

…be required. You may also have to pay the I-901 SEVIS fee again (currently $350) and your practical training eligibility may reset (meaning you will have to study for one full academic year before you can do CPT or OPT). We are still developing a system by which students will need to report to OIE their future plans. In the meantime, it is important that…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/international/announcements.php

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Kaytie Brozek wins ‘Best of KAAN’ Award

…at this year’s annual KAAN Conference in Lawrence, Kansas. Her presentation, “In My Advising Era: Relating Taylor Swift Songs to Chickering’s Seven Vectors for Enhancing Academic Advising Practice,” was selected as the most outstanding session by conference attendees. This award includes a stipend for Kaytie to present her work at the upcoming NACADA Region …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/07/kaytie-brozek-wins-best-of-kaan-award/

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Join Lanie Hibbs from SCA with Sigma Psi Zeta to learn more about resume building

…more about what should go in a resume, what job recruiters look for and facts/myths about what a resume should look like. For any questions, contact Amy “VASO” Chantivong, academic chair, at syz.vaso@gmail.com.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/join-lanie-hibbs-from-sca-with-sigma-psi-zeta-to-learn-more-about-resume-building/

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Applied Psychology Research Institute

…Grant Chapel AME Church, Center for Health and Wellness and the Boys and Girls Clubs of South Central Kansas to implement a program to encourage physical activity, increase academic performance, and promote careers among elementary and middle school students. Carryl Baldwin Jabara Hall, Room 421 For more details on the work we do, visit Human Factors …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/psychology/labs/Applied_Psychology_Research_Institute.php

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Alumni Highlight: Tyler Levesque

…experience from its graduate students before graduating from the program. I had the opportunity to work in WSU athletics in the ticket off and at Butler Community College as an academic athletic student advisor. Those experiences allowed me to find my place in college athletics and helped me figure out what facet of college athletics was best for me and…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Sport_Management/Alumni/alumni_highlights_Levesque.php

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Join the upcoming First-Year Seminar informational session

…Edmiston Room. The session will describe the process on how to create and teach an FYS class for first-year students. Teaching an FYS is an excellent opportunity support the academic transition of first-year students to Wichita State and support student success and persistence. For more information, contact Brett Bruner, assistant vice president for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/17/join-the-upcoming-first-year-seminar-informational-session/

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Out-of-State Shockers: Kaylan Richardson

…Wichita State checked all my boxes, even the ones I didn’t know I had such as having my own bedroom in the dorms on campus, living on the same floor as other students in my academic college, and even having a variety of places to hang out or grab a bite to eat within walking distance from my dorm room! The drive from my parent’s house to campus is roughly…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2024/1_25_HOWSU_Kaylan.php