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    Senior pursues goals with out-of-the-box thinking, takes new opportunity

    …Rangel has had the opportunity to work with veterans and children and adults with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis. The activities are designed to help loosen joints and strengthen muscles, while providing an opportunity for veterans to interact and socialize. “The gait of a horse mimics the gait of a person walking, so as the …

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2017/03-march/rick_rangel.php

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    The Flats at WSU are now leasing

    … level will have preference as tenants, followed by WSU employees and employees of companies located on the Innovation Campus, such as Airbus and Dassault Systemes. The complex is designed to accommodate additional buildings in future years. Residents will be conveniently located near their classes and all the entertainment and services available on the WSU …

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2017/02-feb/leasing_flats.php

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    GoBabyGo presents children with modified toy cars

    …Research Foundation. The GoBabyGo program is an applied learning experience that allows students to practice following a budget, measuring children and working with families, designing and selecting materials, learning new tools, troubleshooting and working in multidisciplinary teams. To learn more about the program and projects, go to…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2017/05-may/gobabygo_2017.php

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    Anthropology student makes big discovery at ancient battle site

    …for some time. “I didn't want to get my hopes up, but once I showed it to my professor, I got really excited,” he says. It turns out that the nail is of Spanish origin and was designed to stick out from a horseshoe (different from modern horseshoe nails). The nail isn't bent, evidence that it hadn't been used in a horseshoe, Blakeslee says. Instead, he says,…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2017/06-jun/anthropology_student_big_discovery.php

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    New Innovation Campus building will seek businesses aimed at hiring students

    …plan for hiring students in an applied learning atmosphere will get priority.” The building is expected to be complete by mid-2018. GLMV Architecture designed the building, and the general contractor is Crossland Construction. For more information on the benefits of locating on WSU's Innovation Campus, visit www.wsuinnovationcampus.org. Organizations…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2017/05-may/new_building_aimed_at_hiring_students.php

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    Cousin with autism inspires WSU student to write children's book

    …about six months. The illustrator, Teofilo Padilla, is a Deaf man who works for the Honduran Bible Translation Project and is also a graphic designer. His illustrations were based on actual childhood pictures of Lightfoot and Lili, and details like their outfits and Lightfoot's dog and room are shown in some of the drawings. Lightfoot says Lili has taught…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2017/10-oct/autism_children_book.php

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    First-generation students are finding increased success at WSU

    … support of enrolled students. This work has historically been housed in TRIO and GEAR UP programs. These programs, federally funded and hosted by WSU, are intentionally designed to support the transition to college of this important student population. In recent years, other campus offices have come to the table to broaden the university approach. The…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/11-nov/first_generation_students_wichita_state.php

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    Living Learning Communities provide built-in support system

    … interest live on the same floor that includes college-based or interest-based floors. Currently, there are 10 floors but will potentially expand next year. This housing option is designed and proven to build a support system. LLCs enhance students sense of community on campus by offering them unique opportunities. Students are supported by each other,…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/11-nov/wsu-LLC-story.php

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    Computer science junior wins High Touch scholarship

    …to date has come through his job working for the College of Engineering K12 Outreach Program, where he serves as the Scratch Curriculum Coordinator. As a freshman, Storlie designed a three-unit curriculum to teach Scratch coding to elementary-school age students. He then taught a team of engineering and computer science students how to teach the curriculum. …

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/09-sept/hightouch-scholarship.php

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    Literacy Camp combines fun and reading at Wichita State Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic

    …activities and hands-on materials to strengthen the children's literacy skills. Speech-Language Pathology graduate students and faculty facilitated a variety of activities designed to improve reading and language comprehension. “One of the great things about Literacy Camp is that it provided our students and future speech-language pathology providers…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/09-sept/wsu-speech-language-hearing-clinic-hosts-literacy-camp.php

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    Q&A with NIAR's John Tomblin

    …of the World. For us to have a presence in Farnborough and Paris, I think, is very important, especially as companies try to bring more and more technology into future aircraft designs. The importance of Wichita State being there is growing. That is one of the first places a company will roll out a new technology, a new aircraft. It's the aviation…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/08-aug/airshowQA.php

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    Professional Edge Program Helps Build Student Networks

    … Roundhouse. Button Link The Roundhouse Header Professional Edge Content Professional Edge is a co-curriculum program designed to provide personal growth and development skills as an enhancement to the student's formal education in the W. Frank Barton School of Business. Button Link Learn more

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/08-aug/proedge_program.php

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    Wichita state sets record for research and development awards

    … award gains – increasing their total awards by more than $1 million each. The Division of Diversity and Community Engagement received $9.7 million for GEAR UP and TRIO programs designed to identify and provide services for low income and disadvantaged middle and high school students in order to prepare them for college. George Bousfield, a Jones…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/08-aug/new_research_development_awards_record.php

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    Transparency opens lines of communication

    …places the same value they do on these ideas and that some people feel left out of the conversation. This summer, in response, the university administration has made several moves designed to increase transparency and expand communication. “How do we have a more effective dialogue about what's going on?” said Andy Schlapp, WSU chief of staff. “How do we…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/08-aug/transparency_communication.php

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    Air Force works at GoCreate to build radio Go Box

    …Force use GoCreate's tools and instruction to increase innovation. McConnell Air Force Base's Wing Innovations works at GoCreate to increase its innovation abilities. A team designed and built a solar-powered radio Go Box. Working at GoCreate saved the project around $12,000. Oct. 29, 2018 - Air Force technical sergeant “Coach” Allen joined GoCreate as a…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/10-oct/gobox.php

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    Shocker Rowing gets new home; public invited to open house

    … a new apartment complex with 202 apartment units, upscale amenities and 120 feet of riverfront improvements, including bike paths, benches, art, landscaping and a 240 foot custom-designed floating dock. A key feature is Boats & Bikes, which will serve as the Shocker Rowing team's new home. The public is invited to a grand opening of River Vista from 2-5…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/10-oct/shocker_rowing_river_vista.php

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    WSU psychology student focuses on mental health stigmas in minorities | Wichita State news

    …and how to be involved in the psychology department. Along with Psi Chi, she is active in the McNair Scholars Program, which is designed to assist students in preparation for graduate education, specifically doctoral studies. Currently, Inneke is a research assistant with Amy Chesser in Public Health. Recently, she presented at the Gerontology…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/02-feb/inneke_vargas_5.php

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    Wichita State awards $228,000 in engineering scholarships

    …will receive $28,500 each to attend Wichita State for four years. In addition, two students already receiving the Gore Scholarship and Koch Honors Scholarship also will be designated as Wallace Scholars. Wallace Scholars are a community of more than 40 engineering students, representing every class and nearly every major in the College of…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/02-feb/wallace_20_2.php

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    Wichita State student learns leadership lessons during her internship at Airbus | Wichita State News

    …is my first introduction.” Header Professional Edge Content Professional Edge is a co-curriculum program designed to provide personal growth and development skills as an enhancement to the student's formal education in the W. Frank Barton School of Business. Button Link Learn more about Professional Edge at Wichita State Image Image Credit Header: About…

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/03-march/banh_2.php

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    Impact of the coronavirus on the full-service restaurant industry in Kansas

    …Kansas economy. The most affected subsector within food services and drinking places is full-service restaurants. These establishments are especially vulnerable because they are designed for eating within the restaurant, not for to-go orders. It was estimated that this subsector accounted for 36% of the broader industry. To estimate the economic impact of …

    https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/03-march/coronavirus_restaurant_industry_9.php