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Warren E. Pickett

…as one of his most influential faculty mentors. He introduced Warren to many-body theory and served as his master’s thesis advisor. Additionally, Skip Loper offered him his first teaching opportunity as the instructor of an entry-level physics class for employees of local airplane companies. Upon leaving Wichita State, Warren moved to New York to study …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/2026HoF/Warren_E._Pickett.php

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LEADPoliSci2024

…111 College Algebra3 POLS 121 American Politics (Civic Responsibility)3POLS 226 Comparative Politics3 POLS 220 Intro. to International Relations3Political Science elective3 General Education First-Year Seminar3General Education Social and Behavioral Science3 1515 FallSpring Political Science Elective3Political Science elective 3 Political Science…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/LEAD/LEADPoliSci2024.docx

WSU Newsletters

Game-changing Shocker Fly Lab project kicks off with $1 million lead gift

…it,” said Lynn Nichols, retired chairman and CEO of Yingling Aviation, a full-service aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company based in Wichita. “We have watched first-hand as the aerospace industry has grown and shifted with new technologies, and this project will ensure Wichita State students are receiving a future-focused aerospace education.”

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/game-changing-shocker-fly-lab-project-kicks-off-with-1-million-lead-gift/

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2003_2_oct_smgt

…Stadium. The event will feature a 1/3-mile run/walk/crawl and an even bigger post-race party. The entry fee is $25 due by Oct. 20 in order to receive a t-shirt. The first 100 entrants will also receive a freezer mug. Proceeds from the event will benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. All ages are welcome to enter, but participants must be 21…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Sport_Management/documents/2003_2_oct_smgt.pdf

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Coding for custard

…to this position. It has also helped me improve my planning and organizational skills.” While interning along with finishing his degree, Rodriguez has experienced first-hand the modern workplace, sometimes working from home or at the university between classes. “In this position, especially as a student finishing my degree, I have had to adaptto…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/careerdevelopment/ca_blog/Rodriguez_Enrique.php

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Women Win Second Title at Collegiate Shoot

… The Lady Shockers held their own against 15 other teams in the 25th annual Collegiate Shoot-Out, bringing home top honors. The men finished fifth in a field of 36. This was the first of two back-to-back tournaments held in the Las Vegas. The Collegiate Shoot-Out tournament adhered to the Barnhart match play system wherein each team played against three…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/archive/images/Women%20Win%20Second%20Title%20at%20Collegiate%20Shoot.pdf

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Former Wichita State dean remembered as leader in education | Wichita State News

…A. Fry served as professor and dean of the College of Education from 1988 to 1993 at Wichita State University. Fry, 81, passed away on July 17 in Venice, Florida. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet This is the fourth bullet This is the fifth bullet This is the sixth …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/07-july/mfry_2.php

Course Catalog

LASI - LAS Interdisciplinary

…into college for students who belong to cohorts that may face particular challenges in stepping up to higher education. For example, such cohorts may include students who are first generation immigrants, veterans, Native, formerly incarcerated or who have a disability. By developing their institutional knowledge about higher education in general and WSU…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/lasi/

WSU Foundation

Shocker student expands horizons abroad thanks to scholarship funding

…Scholarship for funding this extraordinary trip, as it provided me with an opportunity to expand my horizons and grow as an individual,” said Sandy. “It was my first international trip, and I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to go.” ScotMUN is a fully student-run conference that brings together MUN groups for quality debates that help them understand…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shocker-student-expands-horizons-abroad-thanks-to-scholarship-funding/

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Alumni Highlight Drew Hays

…out there before you decide which direction you'd like to go with your sports management degree.How did your experience at Wichita State help you find your first position after graduation?My internship during my time in the graduate program at WSU was with the Wichita Wingnuts, which transitioned into a full-time job with the same…

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

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Wichita State University holds panel discussion on Freedom of Expression | Wichita State News

…to a productive discussion.” Quote During these difficult times, it is critical that public universities maintain their role as the 'marketplace of ideas.' First Line Credit Tyson Langhofer, senior counsel and director, Second Line Credit Center for Academic Freedom with Alliance Defending Freedom Suppress quote marks Those discussions, throughout our…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/03-march/FOE_3.php

WSU Newsletters

WSU Esports receives recognition at 2023 NACE National Convention

…of Collegiate Esports (NACE) 2023 National Convention, held July 11-13 in Indianapolis. Japheth Briney, student-athlete: Super Smash Bros Ultimate, player of the year and first-team All-NACE Justyce Briney, coach: Super Smash Bros Ultimate, NACE coach of the year nominee Jake Kurtz, student-athlete: Call of Duty, second-team All-NACE Travis Yang,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/20/wsu-esports-receives-recognition-at-2023-nace-national-convention/

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Jacie Green

…the Aging Studies program. Current courses include: Introduction to Aging Studies, Sociology of Aging, and Perspectives on an Aging Society. Jacie also teaches a hybrid freshmen first year seminar, Connecting Generations, and administers the Administrator-in-Training (AIT) practicum for students interested in becoming Licensed Nursing Home Administrators…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/health_professions/public_health_sciences/02-faculty/Green-Jacie.php

WSU Newsletters

Information about CES for the summer 2025 semester

The following table is to assist instructors with certain dates regarding CES. The dates shown below are for the summer 2025 semester. The first column includes the various start/end (part-of-term) dates for summer semester courses that start in July. The second column includes dates meant for instructors. This is the timeframe when instructors will receive …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/06/27/information-about-ces-for-the-upcoming-summer-2025-semester-2/

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Couple’s $3.5 million estate gift to provide scholarships for students with financial need | Wichita State News

…with financial need Strategic Communications 01/19/2021 09:32:01 AM Jan. 19, 2021 — A Kansas couple has pledged an estate gift of $3.5 million to the WSU Foundation to endow a general scholarship fund for Wichita State University students who demonstrate financial need. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/01-jan/gift_2.php

WSU Newsletters

Encourage students to attend garage party Aug. 19

…to kick off the new academic year. The event will include food, live music, local vendor booths. Admission for this event is free. Free T-shirts will also be provided to the first 200 students in attendance. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 316-978-3034.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/18/encourage-students-to-attend-garage-party-aug-19/

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Background and Development

…of the OneStop department. Planning for OneStop began in early 2014, and the on-campus department opened July 2014 followed by the call center operating in August 2014. In the first year of operation, OneStop had over 34,000 interactions with students. Project Milestones: March 3-6, 2014 - Kick-Off Planning Sessions for WSU OneStop for Student Services…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/onestop/Project_Timeline.php

WSU Newsletters

ShockStarter hosting game night at Braeburn Square

…night event 6-10 p.m. Nov. 12 at Braeburn Square. The event is open to the public. The event will feature indoor and outdoor board games and Journey East will host karaoke. The first 25 guests follow #WSUBraeburnSquare on Instagram and Facebook and post a selfie playing the games using the hashtags #WSUBraeburnSquare and #gamenight@Braeburn are eligible…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/shockstarter-hosting-game-night-at-braeburn-square/

WSU Newsletters

Wichita Biomedical Campus nearly reaches final height as construction continues

…completed up to the third floor and will begin on the fourth floor this week. Steel will begin being placed on floors seven through nine for the remainder of the week, and the first floor has seen duct work installed. Phase 1 of the Wichita Biomedical Campus — a joint venture of Wichita State, the University of Kansas and WSU Tech — is a $222 million,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/14/wichita-biomedical-campus-nearly-reaches-final-height-as-construction-continues/

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Schedule a Test of Spoken English

… staff member will send a follow-up email to your shocker account to schedule the practice session as well as the exam. Important Information: The practice session is required for first-time test takers and should take place 5 to 7 days before the exam. If you do not achieve the required minimum score of 50, you need to be aware that there is a 60-day…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/english/deptenglish/schedule_tse.php