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Join Chi Sigma Tau for its recruitment weeks

…excited to release its spring 2024 recruitment week schedule. Get ready to have fun, volunteer and learn what CST is all about in the midst of true brotherhood. CST will begin its first week of recruitment from Jan. 16 to Jan. 19, and its second week of recruitment will be from Jan. 22 to Jan. 26. All CST recruitment events will be open at no charge.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/16/join-chi-sigma-tau-during-its-recruitment-weeks/

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Applied Learning Opportunity Took WSU Student Liam Crawford Behind the Scenes of NCAA Basketball Tournament

…In class, he had studied concepts like crisis management and media coordination, but seeing it in action solidified his learning. When internet issues arose on the first day of the tournament, for example, he got a firsthand look at how teams respond and adapt under pressure. “My whole vision of sports has changed,” he said. “When I sit down and look at…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/2025-liam-crawford-march-madness.php

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Managing Employee Performance

…with work rules (a “will” issue). Addressing concerns of this nature may involve verbal conversations or corrective action. It is important that the leader first has a conversation with the employee to learn more about the situation, relevant facts and information, and any mitigating circumstances. Each situation is unique. The leader needs to…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Business_Partners/Resources/Managing_Employee_Performance.php

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Badges at WSU support the workforce through targeted training opportunities

…More and more jobs require skill-based certification of learning, which includes the attainment of validated durable and technical skills. To meet those needs, WSU was the first in Kansas to create badge courses for non-degree seeking students in 2015, after approval from the Kansas Board of Regents.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/22/badges-at-wsu-support-the-workforce-through-targeted-training-opportunities/

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Join Plains Regional Regatta April 23 at River Vista Boathouse

…teams from across the region will gather for an exciting day of competition. Watch thrilling races throughout the day, and cheer on teams as they strive to cross the finish line first. Seasoned rowing enthusiasts and those looking for a fun day out with family and friends are welcome to attend. Everyone is welcome to attend at no additional charge.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/13/join-plains-regional-regatta-april-23-at-river-vista-boathouse/

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Daniel Hoyt, novelist, Kansas State University professor, will give a reading

…give a reading and sign books at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 in 134 Woolsey Hall. Hoyt’s novel, “This Book Is Not for You,” won the inaugural Dzanc Fiction Prize; Hoyt’s first short story collection, “Then We Saw the Flames,” won the 2008 Juniper Prize for Fiction; and Hoyt’s stories have appeared in The Sun, The Iowa Review, The Missouri Review and other …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/daniel-hoyt-novelist-kansas-state-university-professor-will-give-a-reading/

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Kelly Young

…health practice across Kansas. She held leadership roles as Director of Evidence-Based Initiatives at KVC Kansas, PMTO lead trainer and coach, and Director of the state’s first certified Batterer Intervention Program embedded within a child welfare agency. Her extensive professional experience includes clinical practice, supervision, policy development,…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/socialwork/Young-Kelly.php

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Attend upcoming Financial Aid February events for Financial Aid Awareness Month

…p.m. Feb. 15 in 257 RSC 4-6 p.m. Feb. 20 in 340 John Bardo Center 340 4-6 p.m. Feb. 28 in 340 John Bardo Center Take the Leap with FinAid – 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Feb. 29 on the first floor RSC. For questions, contact the Office of Financial Aid at 316-978-3430 or finaid@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/30/attend-upcoming-financial-aid-february-events-for-financial-aid-awareness-month/

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January 2026 Navigation Changes

…clearly in Blackboard. Course Panels become Full-Screen Course Pages Courses now open in full-screen mode, maximizing horizontal space and reducing visual clutter. For this first wave of UX improvements to the System Navigation, this applies to top-level panels only (Course Content Homepage, Calendar, Announcements, Discussions, Gradebook, Analytics, Groups,…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/OIR/Blackboard/BBNews/Jan2026Navigation.php

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Jump!Star gives WSU student taste of her dream job

…of a summer class, senior fine arts major Xuan Ha got the opportunity to work on the Jump!Star sculpture, working to fabricate a large, illuminated paper sculpture. 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/2018/10-oct/xuan_ha.php

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Ulrich Museum celebrates 50 years with the U50 Gala

…stations and libations, and a performance by New York-based hammered dulcimer virtuoso Max ZT. The “U50” book — featuring memories and stories from the museum’s first half-century, and photos of works from the Ulrich permanent collection and Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection — will debut and be available to order. Tickets are $100 and a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/04/18/ulrich-museum-celebrates-50-years-with-the-u50-gala/

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Learn about career opportunities at Amazon hiring event

… event from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event is co-hosted by Veterans Upward Bound and Vocational Rehab at the Robert J. Dole VA. Everyone on campus is welcome to attend; however, the first hour will be dedicated to veterans only. The hiring event will be located in 265 Rhatigan Student Center (the Lucas Room). Amazon offers competitive pay, a range of benefits,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/03/amazon-in-person-hiring-event/

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Temporary Employees

The following information outlines hiring procedures for temporary employees. ACA Considerations Agency Temps An agency may be used to secure a temporary employee when the hiring department does not have a person in mind to fill a temporary opening. Checklist for Hiring an Agency Temp 1. The hiring manager should complete the appropriate agency request form,…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Talent_Acquisition/Hiring/Temporary_Employees.php

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Barton School appoints Dr. Chris Broberg as interim director of the Center for Entrepreneurship

…Entrepreneurship has been internationally recognized as one of the finest and most comprehensive programs in the nation. The Center for Entrepreneurship was one of the first of its kind on a college campus, launching with a workshop titled “Entrepreneurship: Your Future in Business,” developed by Jabara.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/11/barton-school-appoints-dr-chris-broberg-as-interim-director-of-the-center-for-entrepreneurship/

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Shocker Community invited to HPSeries-Mental Health and Human Performance

…Ward, WSU Athlete Mental Health coordinator, Dr. Jessica Grossnicklaus, WSU Outreach coordinator, and Raquel Rios-Reed, 3x Olympic Trials Marathon qualifier and co-owner of First Gear Running Company.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/15/shocker-community-invited-to-hpseries-mental-health-and-human-performance/

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Nick Sommer

2018-2019 Men's Selected Team Nick Sommer Hometown: Roscoe, ILYear: Freshman, first year on teamMajor: General BusinessNo. of Years Bowling: 16High Game: 300 (14)High Series: 857 (7)Right-handed Nickname: What is something unique about you? I have the national record for high school average at 252Any superstitions? NoWhy did you choose Wichita State? The…

https://www.wichita.edu/athletics/bowling/team_current/bios/men_bios/Sommer.php

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Rachelle Goter

…Four of her students have assisted her in giving clinics at the Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium, KBA, and for Wichita Public Schools. Ms. Goter’s students have placed first and second in the Oklahoma Clarinet Symposium Young Artist Competition and have played in masterclasses given by Mitchell Lurie, Julia Heinen, Robert Spring, Stanley Hasty, Jon Manasse,…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/music/Winds_and_Percussion/Goter-Rachelle.php

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Join men’s basketball for Black Out Mental Health Stigma with Suspenders4Hope Feb. 11

…mental health stigma with Suspenders4Hope at the Shocker men’s basketball game at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11 in Charles Koch Arena Suspenders4Hope shirts will be given out to the first 1,000 attendees, and those who already have a Suspenders4Hope shirt are encouraged to wear theirs. In support of the cause, 5% of all proceeds from the Shocker Store sales in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/07/join-mens-basketball-for-black-out-mental-health-stigma-with-suspenders4hope-feb-11/

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About the Wichita State University Board of Trustees

…on at the institution of any line of work, teaching or investigation, which the donor, grantor or testator may designate; to invest or disburse all moneys so received, and generally to care for, manage, administer and control all such property so received, and to carry out the wishes and to see that the funds and property so received are applied to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/boardoftrustees/About.php

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Voices Together: WSU Concert Chorale in collaborative concert Oct. 28

… concert is more than a performance — it is a collective act of artistry and hope, affirming the strength of unity and imagination. Join at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 in First United Methodist Church, 330 N Broadway St. Tickets are $35 at the door, with $10 student tickets also available. Early bird tickets are $30 online now through the Wichita Symphony Box…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/06/voices-together-wsu-concert-chorale-in-collaborative-concert-oct-28/