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Be sure to read emails from instructors

If you receive an email from your instructor, make sure you read it. One important tool instructors use to provide feedback to the students on their academic performance is called SEAS (Student Early Alert System). This system allows faculty to send alerts to students if they are in danger of not succeeding in their course based on academic performance. If…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/17/what-to-do-if-you-get-an-email-from-your-instructor/

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Ceramic bowl display raises hunger awareness

Ceramic bowls from 10 high schools across Wichita will be displayed at the WSU Shiftspace Gallery Oct. 7-19. High school students created these bowls to raise hunger awareness in partnership with Wichita Empty Bowls. ShiftSpace Gallery, which is located at 334 St Francis in Wichita, is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. The bowls were created …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/04/10-high-schools-100-bowls-10000-meals-at-wsu-shiftpace-gallery/

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First AAC Virtual Career Fair Oct. 28

Encourage your students to attend the first AAC Virtual Career Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28 via Career Eco. The fair will allow students and alumni of all degree levels, class levels, and all majors to visit with employers hiring for full-time and part-time positions, internships and co-op positions locally and throughout the nation. All universities from the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/first-aac-virtual-career-fair-oct-28/

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WSU’s Regional Institute on Aging hosting Intergenerational Teaching Panel

Wichita State’s Regional Institute on Aging will host a panel presentation “Strategies for Promoting Intergenerational Teaching At WSU: Promoting Age-Inclusiveness” 4-6 p.m. Nov. 15 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 142). The event is open to all students, faculty and staff. The panel will feature renowned experts Joann Montepare, Fuss Center for Research…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/08/wsus-regional-institute-on-aging-hosting-intergenerational-teaching-panel/

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Sign up for Clash of the Colleges Esports tournament

… is collaborating with the Office of First-Year Programs to a host Super Smash Bros. Ultimate event as part of the annual Clash of the Colleges event. To join the Esports portion, students can sign up at the Clash of the Colleges Super Smash Bros Ultimate website. Applications will be accepted until midnight Aug. 24. Clash of the Colleges Virtual Games are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/10/sign-up-for-clash-of-the-colleges-esports-tournament/

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Workshop focuses on international student experience

Paperwork. Money. Language barriers. These are just a few challenges international students face when applying to universities in the United States. To help the Wichita State community better understand these challenges, WSU’s Office of International Education will host ACIREMA (America spelled backward) workshops Friday, Nov. 12 at the Intensive Language…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/03/workshop-focuses-on-international-student-experience/

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Institute by LeaderShape accepting program applications

…organization that facilitates participants through a series of dynamic, challenging and exciting sessions designed to increase, develop and launch the leadership capacity of students. Participants will cultivate leadership skills, reflect and discuss leadership lessons within a small cohort or cluster of students. LeaderShape will be held Oct. 8-11at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/15/institute-by-leadershape-accepting-program-applications/

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Barton School launches Executive-in-Residence program, names Spirit AeroSystems CEO as first executive

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has launched its Executive-in-Residence program. This program will provide Barton School students, faculty and the Wichita community with vital perspectives and knowledge from industry leaders. Tom Gentile, president and CEO of Spirit AeroSystems, will serve as the program’s first resident…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/03/barton-school-launches-executive-in-residence-program-names-spirit-aerosystems-ceo-as-first-executive/

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Stephanie Cockrell named First-Year Programs assistant director

Congratulations to Stephanie Cockrell, who was been named the assistant director for Student Success’ First-Year Programs. Cockrell will begin this position in January 2022 and will oversee orientation and transition programs for undergraduate, degree-bound domestic students, transition mentors and peer coaches, and other first-year retention initiatives in …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/04/stephanie-cockrell-named-first-year-programs-assistant-director/

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OAT initiative revised

The WSU Open/Alternative Textbook (OAT) Initiative is designed to expand the use of freely-available resources in our classes in an effort to address the rising cost of textbooks and the impact of that expense on our students. To get an OAT designation for s fall 2022 course, submit the request form before Feb 15. Courses with an OAT designation are visible …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/14/oat-initiative-revised/

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Student Involvement rebranded as Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership

Wichita State’s Student Involvement is now Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership (SEAL). SEAL will facilitate an engaged campus culture where students are empowered to maximize their potential by creating opportunities for personal growth and real world-readiness. Like Student Involvement, SEAL will be committed to providing opportunities for students to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/07/student-involvement-rebranded-as-student-engagement-advocacy-and-leadership/

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Have you thought about participating in Alternative Spring Break?

Alternative Spring Breaks provide students with an opportunity to study and learn about a specific region, its culture, demographics and the unique needs of the area. For spring 2023, WSU will be taking a trip to Wilmington, North Carolina, March 13-18, 2023, to assist with storm recovery and work on projects related to water and environmental…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/19/have-you-ever-thought-about-participating-in-an-alternative-spring-break/

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What is your policy on Military Leave of Absence (MLOA)?

Wichita State University supports students who are members of the United States Armed Forces. To assist you, and protect and safeguard your student status, WSU has adopted a student military leave of absence policy. This policy applies to WSU students who are U.S. military personnel to include active duty, guard, and reserve. Students who are spouses of…

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Women of WSU scholarship applications are open

The Women of WSU will offer two $2,000 scholarships to enrolled WSU students for the 2024-25 academic year. The deadline for applications is April 15.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/25/women-of-wsu-scholarship-applications-are-open/

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Sport Management Student Association

Join the Sport Management Student Association (SMSA) SMSA is a student organization open to any current Wichita State students interested in the sport industry. By joining, you will receive: Invitations to member only events including career fairs, guest lectures, networking events, and group trips to professional sporting events A bi-weekly email listing…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Sport_Management/SMSA/smsa.php

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RSVP for next Shocker Legacy Day Feb. 5

The sixth annual Shocker Legacy Day will take place 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 5 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 233). This event is for high school-aged or transfer students of Wichita State faculty and staff. Children of Wichita State alumni are also invited. During Shocker Legacy Day, attendees will hear from admissions, take photos with WuShock, ask…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/14/rsvp-for-next-shocker-legacy-day-feb-5/

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Get cash for used textbooks at the Shocker Store

Students, bring in your gently used textbooks and get cash during Textbook Buyback at the Shocker Store in the Rhatigan Student Center. Buyback will be during normal operating hours Dec. 11-16.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/06/get-cash-for-used-textbooks-at-the-shocker-store/

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Get cash for your used textbooks

Students, bring in your gently used textbooks and get cash during textbook buyback at the Shocker Store. Buyback will be during normal operating hours May 6-11 in the Rhatigan Student Center store.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/30/get-cash-for-your-used-textbooks/

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Kansas Board of Nursing approves Pathway to Nursing program

… Wichita State and Kansas State Pathway to Nursing Program has been approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. This dual-degree program is a unique collaboration that provides students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science degree from K-State, and a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from Wichita State. Both degree programs will be based …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/08/wichita-state-and-kansas-state-pathway-to-nursing-program-approved-by-ks-board-of-nursing/

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Join Women of Wichita State for Scholarship Bash

The WSU community is invited to join the Women of Wichita State for our annual Scholarship Bash to raise funds for scholarships! We hope to award four WSU students with a scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. With your help, these funds can help students achieve their academic and career goals. The kick-off to the Scholarship Bash will be from 3:30 to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/18/join-women-of-wichita-state-for-scholarship-bash/