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Call for volunteers for Science Olympiad National Tournament

Approximately 1,800 students from across the United States, Canada and Japan will travel to Wichita State for the Science Olympiad National Tournament in May. Teams will begin checking in May 17 and 18, and a STEM Expo will be held May 19. The tournament, ending with an awards ceremony, will run May 20. Many volunteers are needed to help make this multi-day …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/20/call-for-volunteers-for-science-olympiad-national-tournament/

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Submit research to Earth Day student research showcase

…Council is accepting abstract submissions for its the third Student Research Poster Showcase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in the Rhatigan Student Center. All students are encouraged to submit an abstract for the showcase. Intersectional research, specific projects, program evaluations and new ideas are all welcome. Potential submissions…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/12/submit-research-to-earth-day-student-research-showcase/

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Submit research to Earth Day student research showcase

…Council is accepting abstract submissions for its the third Student Research Poster Showcase from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 in the Rhatigan Student Center. All students are encouraged to submit an abstract for the showcase. Intersectional research, specific projects, program evaluations and new ideas are all welcome. Potential submissions…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/07/submit-research-to-wsu-earth-day-student-research-showcase/

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Register your student for Shocker Legacy Day

Are you a member of faculty or staff with a student interested in WSU? You’re invited to join us for Shocker Legacy Day, an event to celebrate you and your student for being part of the Shocker Legacy family. On Saturday, Jan. 14, come learn about the new and exciting opportunities at Wichita State while connecting with Wichita State students and alumni.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/20/register-your-student-for-shocker-legacy-day/

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Wichita State, WSU Tech, Wichita Public Schools partner to support Kansas' teacher workforce | Wichita State News

… WSU Tech, Wichita Public Schools partner to support Kansas' teacher workforce Strategic Communications 05/08/2025 08:06:13 AM May 8, 2025 — Wichita State University, WSU Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (WSU Tech) and Wichita Public Schools (WPS) have announced a new partnership designed to strengthen the region’s teacher workforce through the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2025/05-may/future-teacher-academy_1.php

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EVENT CANCELLED – Join bingo, lunch fundraiser to support student scholarships

Due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled. Join the Women of Wichita State University (WWSU) for a bingo and lunch fundraiser event at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 4 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center. Every year, WWSU provides scholarships to female-identifying students to help support academic goals. Participants will play bingo for prizes,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/23/join-bingo-lunch-fundraiser-to-support-student-scholarships/

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Young alumni leave a gift to fill the gaps

Ryan Doll and Joan Wagner have fond memories of their time at Wichita State, easily recalling the instructors and courses that left a lasting impression on their professional lives. But they also remember the challenges they encountered as students. To help the university fill gaps in funding that often get overlooked, the couple is pledging a planned gift…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/01/young-alumni-leave-a-gift-to-fill-the-gaps/

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FirePoint internship showcases under-represented STEM talent

The FirePoint Innovations Center at Wichita State wrapped up the second year of its Future Innovators Program, an engineering internship opportunity that provides some of America’s brightest engineers from historically under-represented communities the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and programs that directly support the U.S. Army Aviation and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/20/firepoint-internship-showcases-under-represented-stem-talent%ef%bf%bc/

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Future teachers will speak to Shocker community about incorporating diversity

Wichita State students in 402U, “Instructional Strategies, Assessment and Management: Literacy Instruction for Upper Elementary,” instructed by Dr. Sun Young Lee, will showcase their research on how to integrate diversity through children’s literature in elementary classrooms from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, May 1 in 256 Rhatigan Student Center. Learn about how…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/28/future-teachers-will-speak-to-shocker-community-about-incorporating-diversity/

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Pregame light show experience debuting at Saturday men’s basketball game

…App from the App Store or Google Play Store and follow the steps before the game starts. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2:45 p.m. to participate. As always, WSU students receive free admission to the game by presenting their Shocker ID to claim a ticket from one of the following locations: Charles Koch Arena ticket office Rhatigan Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/10/pregame-light-show-experience-debuting-at-saturday-mens-basketball-game-2/

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Educators, professionals invited to attend Learning & Instructional Design MEd informative session

Prospective students are invited to join an informational session for Wichita State’s Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design program at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4 via Zoom. Request a zoom link for the session prior to the start by emailing Dr. JeaHwan Byun, associate professor in the School of Education, at jaehwan.byun@wichita.edu or Mara …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/04/educators-professionals-invited-to-attend-learning-instructional-design-med-informative-session/

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Educators, professionals invited to attend Learning & Instructional Design MEd informative session

Prospective students are invited to join an informational session for Wichita State’s Master of Education in Learning and Instructional Design program at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 via Zoom. Request a Zoom link for the session prior to the start by emailing Dr. JeaHwan Byun, associate professor in the School of Education, at jaehwan.byun@wichita.edu or Dr. Mara…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/04/educators-professionals-invited-to-attend-learning-instructional-design-med-informative-session-2/

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Nominate your favorite faculty member for teaching award

Students: If there’s a current WSU faculty member you think deserves to be recognized for their excellent teaching, now’s your chance to nominate them for WSU’s annual Academy for Effective Teaching Award. Winners of the award will receive university-wide recognition. To be eligible to vote, you must be either: an undergrad student with 30 or more hours of …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/17/nominate-your-favorite-faculty-member-for-teaching-award/

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Welcome Science Olympiad visitors to campus

Anyone on campus today will notice a huge influx of visitors. We’re expecting more than 7,000 Science Olympiad competitors, families and teachers through Saturday, as well as middle and high school students from throughout the region. They’re here for today’s STEM Expo and Saturday’s Science Olympiad competition, both of which will be held throughout campus.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/18/welcome-science-olympiad-visitors-to-campus/

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Psychology Annual Research Roundup to be held April 14

The Department of Psychology will hold its 19th Annual Research Roundup on Friday, April 14. Research Roundup is a department-wide annual event where graduate students and research labs in the three doctorate programs (human factors, clinical-community and community psychology) will present their research to a wide audience across campus. Research Roundup…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/10/psychology-annual-research-roundup-to-be-held-april-14/

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PMO Summit themed around cybersecurity

Faculty, staff and students are invited to the fifth annual Kansas Project Management Summit 2022 co-hosted by the WSU ITS and Kansas State PMO Office. This year’s theme is Security and Cybercrime around Projects. The event is held virtually from 8:30 a.m. to noon Thursday, Nov. 10. This event is free for all attendees. During the event, you’ll hear from:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/28/pmo-summit-themed-around-cybersecurity/

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Former executive president of Boeing returns to WSU as Engineer in Residence

Leanne Caret — a Wichita State University alumna, former executive president of Boeing, and former president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) — is serving as the Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Engineer in Residence for the College of Engineering at WSU for 2023. She will provide industry knowledge, insight and guidance to students and faculty.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/10/former-executive-president-of-boeing-returns-to-wsu-as-engineer-in-residence/

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Jodi Pelkowski

Jodi Pelkowski Bill and Shelly Moore Faculty Fellow and Associate Professor Economics Barton School of Business It is an honor to reflect on the 25 years of service that my friend and colleague, Jodi Pelkowski, Bill and Shelley Moore Faculty Fellow, has given to Wichita State University. Her tenure at WSU came about because Jodi’s mentor at Kentucky was a…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/Service_Recognition/Bender_of_Twigs/Honorees/2025_Bender_of_Twigs/Jodi_Pelkowski_BoT_2025.php

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Guardian app helps keep campus community safe

Wichita State University and the WSU Police Department are committed to the safety and security of our students, staff and faculty. With this in mind, everyone in the campus community is encouraged to download the Rave Guardian Mobile Safety app. This app is available for both iPhones and Android devices and can be downloaded from the Apple Store or Google…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/16/guardian-app-helps-keep-campus-community-safe/

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Student Activities Council invites community to evening with hypnotist Chris Jones

Hypnotist Chris Jones will perform his mind boggling act in front of an audience at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24 in the CAC Theater. Students get in at no charge, faculty and staff get in for $5, and the general public gets in for $8. No registration is required for the event. Jones is a hypnotist, comedian and the host of the prank series Double Take on Facebook …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/20/student-activities-council-invites-community-to-evening-with-hypnotist-chris-jones/