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Watkins Visiting Professor to discuss extreme animal weapons, sexual selection and the human military arms races

Douglas Emlen, Montana Regents Professor of Biology at the University of Montana, will host a public lecture, “Extreme weapons: A natural history,” at 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 12 in 231 Hubbard Hall. He will also host a technical lecture, “The evolution of extreme weapons: Lessons from a rhinoceros beetle,” at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 13 in 209 Hubbard Hall Emlen…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/31/watkins-visiting-professor-to-discuss-extreme-animal-weapons-sexual-selection-and-the-human-military-arms-races/

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President Muma talks Wichita Biomedical Campus at ICT Summit

President Rick Muma spoke at the annual ICT Summit, “Downtown: A Vision for Our City’s Core,” Sept. 21. Three sets of panelists discussed the history of downtown Wichita, the developments currently underway and the future of downtown. President Muma spoke about the upcoming Wichita Biomedical Campus in downtown Wichita, which will house the College of Health…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/26/president-muma-talks-wichita-biomedical-campus-at-ict-summit/

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Fairmount College Student Advisory Council presents ‘Beyond the Degree’ humanities panel

… humanities panel from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 3 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room, featuring faculty, students and alumni speakers from the Departments of History, Philosophy, and Women’s, Ethnicity and Intersectional Studies. The purpose of the panel is to build a connection between the students, faculty and community members while…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/29/fairmount-college-student-advisory-council-presents-beyond-the-degree-humanities-panel/

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Faculty artists Irma Puškarević, Levente Sulyok to present their work

Irma Puškarević investigates the semiotics of regional alphabets through collective and personal history and memory. Levente Sulyok explores the relationship between the present, the past and the future in terms of shifting cultural and physical borders. Both are faculty at WSU’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries and artists featured in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/faculty-artists-irma-puskarevic-levente-sulyok-to-present-their-work/

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Pop over for a movie night featuring ‘Space Jam: A New Legacy’

In commemoration of Black History Month, the Offices of Engagement, Diversity and Inclusion and the African American Faculty and Staff Association invite the campus community for an evening of building community and a screening of “Space Jam: A New Legacy” (rated PG) at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27 the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes. Light refreshments will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/17/pop-over-for-a-movie-night-featuring-space-jam-a-new-legacy/

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Faculty artists Irma Puškarević, Levente Sulyok to present their work

Irma Puškarević investigates the semiotics of regional alphabets through collective and personal history and memory. Levente Sulyok explores the relationship between the present, the past and the future in terms of shifting cultural and physical borders. Both are faculty at WSU’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries and artists featured in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/28/faculty-artists-irma-puskarevic-levente-sulyok-to-present-their-work-2/

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Shocker Rowing featured on KWCH

KWCH spoke with Calvin Cupp, head coach for Shocker Rowing, who explained the history behind the Shocker Rowing program and how it has evolved. Cupp also shared what the program offers to students and the community, including the Boats & Bikes business. KWCH also spoke with students in the program, who discussed the experience and their motivations to join…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/18/shocker-rowing-featured-on-kwch/

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Celebrate Wu’s 75th birthday at Wu’s Birthday Bash Oct. 2

WuShock has reached another milestone in Shocker history. Celebrate Wu and 75 years of bringing Shockers together at Wu’s Birthday Bash from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. Wu’s Birthday Bash features music, games, snacks, cakes and a chance to congratulate Wu in person. Wu will be present at Wu’s Birthday …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/celebrate-wus-75th-birthday-at-wus-birthday-bash-oct-2/

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Hidden Figures screening in CAC, featuring women in STEM panel

…Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Society of Women Engineers, National Society of Black Engineers, and Feminists on Campus will be screening Hidden Figures in honor of Black History Month. Screening begins at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2 in the CAC Theater. The movie is available to WSU students with a Shocker ID at no additional charge, to faculty and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/25/hidden-figures-screening-in-cac-featuring-women-in-stem-panel/

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Continue education with community education classes

What interests you? Wichita State offers a variety of Community Education classes including art history, Adobe Photoshop and fly fishing. Learn more about your interests while connecting with other members of the community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/24/continue-education-with-community-education-classes/

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Wichita State, WSU Tech celebrate highest historical enrollments

…experience for students and redefine the role of a university to foster statewide economic growth have yielded remarkable results: the highest enrollment in its 128-year history. Combined enrollment by headcount across all Wichita State University locations for fall 2023 is 23,203, according to the annual data released today by the Kansas Board of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/27/wichita-state-wsu-tech-celebrate-highest-historical-enrollments/

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Business school awards scholarships to transfer students

For the first time in Wichita State history, the Barton School of Business has awarded three, multi-year scholarships to transfer students committed to joining the business program, in association with the Phi Theta Kappa honor society.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/14/business-school-awards-scholarships-to-transfer-students/

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Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers to speak at Words by Women 2023 lecture

The Department of Women’s, Ethnicity, and Intersectionality Studies (WEIS) and the Department of History invite the campus community to Words By Women’s 2023 lecture. Dr. Amrita Chakrabarti Myers, a historian of Black women in the United States, will give a lecture, “Julia Chinn: A Story of Sex, Slavery, and Survival in the Old South” at 6 p.m. Thursday,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/28/dr-amrita-chakrabarti-myers-to-speak-at-words-by-women-2023-lecture/

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Music - Music Industry Studies emphasis BA Degree Map (2027)

…MUSC 113: Introduction to Music Studies and Professional Skills MUSA or MUSP Elective MUSC 115: Introduction to Music Technology MART MART 108: Digital Audio Workstations Music in History and Culture Elective MUSA or MUSP Elective Guided Focus Area Elective MUSC 116: Introduction to Music Marketing MUSC 118: Introduction to the Music Business ENTR ENTR 310: …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/majors/degree_maps/maps.php?degree_map_id=961

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Coffeyville Community College: W. Frank Barton School of Business Recommended Transfer Courses

…World Geography GOVN 104 United States Government GOVN 107 Introduction to International Relations GOVN 120 Introduction to Political Science HIST 240 Native American History HUMN 185 Diversity in Society PSYC 101 General Psychology PSYC 102 Developmental Psychology PSYC 117 Early Childhood Development SOCI 101 Introduction to Sociology SOCI 107 Marriage …

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/transferguide/coffeyville/bus.php

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos at RSC

Learn the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos by joining the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and collaborating Hispanic and Latinx student organizations 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the Rhatigan Student Center (first floor). The event will include traditional sweets and activities during the holiday.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/01/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-at-rsc/

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos

Learn the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos by joining the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and collaborating Hispanic and Latinx student organizations 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the Rhatigan Student Center (first floor). The event will include traditional sweets and activities during the holiday.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/26/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos/

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Shocker alum with Ukrainian ties prepares to help in refugee crisis

The dark blue Kharkiv baseball shirt hangs over the whiteboard in Nelsen Petersen’s classroom as a history lesson and a statement of support. Petersen, a 1990 Wichita State graduate who majored in biology, is a high school teacher, author, filmmaker and running enthusiast who developed strong connections with Ukraine during his travels.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/04/shocker-alum-with-ukrainian-ties-prepares-to-help-in-refugee-crisis/

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WSU and Lockheed Martin partner to bolster STEM workforce of the future

Building on a 20-year history of collaboration, Lockheed Martin recently named Wichita State University and WSU Tech as a tier one collegiate partner institution, emphasizing collaboration with the institution as an Aeronautics Sector Emerging School to bolster the pipeline for future Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematical (STEM) careers.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/wsu-and-lockheed-martin-partner-to-bolster-stem-workforce-of-the-future/

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Society of Women Engineers hosts Egg Drop Competition

You are invited to join Society of Women Engineers for an Egg Drop Competition to celebrate Women’s History Month. The egg drop will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 in the lobby of the John Bardo Center. Collaborate with your team to protect your egg and win first place. All participants will receive a free SWE T-shirt, while supplies last.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/22/society-of-women-engineers-hosts-egg-drop-competition/