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Campus community invited to Mindfulness and Meditation session

Students, faculty and staff are invited to Mindfulness and Meditation at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20 in 240 Rhatigan Student Center. Mindfulness is focusing one’s awareness on the present moment by intentionally noticing thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations without any judgement. The sessions offer various meditation exercises designed to develop…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/19/campus-community-invited-to-mindfulness-and-meditation-session/

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College of Engineering is looking for director of Academic Advising

The College of Engineering is hiring a director of Academic Advising. The position will lead the college’s team of advisors and deliver outstanding service to engineering students. The position is open to both internal and external candidates. Applicants should have at least six years of experience in academic advising or a related field with at least two…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/13/college-of-engineering-is-looking-for-director-of-academic-advising/

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Women of WSU to host annual scholarship auction, fundraiser

The Women of WSU is a campus philanthropic organization, open to faculty and staff, that provides scholarships to students each year. Everyone is invited to bid at the auction or donate directly to the scholarship fund. This is an annual fundraiser that is open to the public. The auction will be held online. Active bidding begins at 8 a.m. Monday, April 17…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/13/women-of-wsu-to-host-annual-scholarship-fundraiser-auction/

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Stop by the SEAL Open House Sept. 7

…faculty and staff to join the SEAL and SGA Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 in 216 Rhatigan Student Center, where employees will have the chance to meet with students and staff and learn how to get connected with events, leadership workshops, volunteer activities, fraternity and sorority life, SGA Student Senate, and more.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/29/stop-by-the-seal-open-house-sept-7-2/

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OAL reminds campus September is National Student Parent Month

The Office of Online & Adult Learning understands the challenges faced by adult students who are raising children while working toward a degree. In honor of National Student Parent Month, OAL would like to highlight some of the resources available to parents on campus: Baby changing stations Child Development Center Lactation and Wellness Rooms Community…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/14/oal-reminds-campus-september-is-national-student-parent-month/

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Save the date for Giving Tuesday

… the academic colleges across Wichita State by making a gift to the Shocker Fund. These funds can be directed to the college or department of your choice and are used to support students and improve programs. Be a part of the global generosity movement this Giving Tuesday and help us build the future of our university.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/15/save-the-date-for-giving-tuesday/

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Encourage GTAs to attend January training

Training for GTAs is set for Jan. 10, and faculty/staff are asked to encourage students they know who are new or returning GTAs to attend. The Graduate School and the Academic Resources Conference will host the training from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Jan. 10 in the RSC Santa Fe Room (233). Check-in starts at 8:30 a.m. New GTAs are required to attend all sessions, and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/07/encourage-gtas-to-attend-january-training/

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Wichita State starting bachelor’s in American Sign Language

Wichita State students wanting to earn a degree in American Sign Language will be able to make progress toward that goal starting fall 2023, when WSU launches a Bachelor of Arts in American Sign Language. Shockers will be able to tailor the Bachelor of Arts in ASL to their interests and needs by choosing one of three tracks: The Structure of Language;…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/16/wichita-state-starting-bachelors-in-american-sign-language/

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Clash of the Colleges: Updates regarding heat warnings

The location for the 2023 Clash of the Colleges has been moved to the Hubbard Hall lawn (just east of the building) and the Heskett Center. Additional modifications have been established to ensure our students, faculty and staff are able to safely enjoy this Wichita State tradition. Join at 4 p.m. Friday, Aug. 25 for the ninth annual Clash of the Colleges…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/24/clash-of-the-colleges-updates-regarding-heat-warnings/

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Center for Entrepreneurship offers funding opportunities for small businesses

Students with business ideas can apply for funding to help make their idea a reality. There are a total of three funds offering support to student startups through the Center for Entrepreneurship: Women for Women Innovation Fund Don Hackett Support for Entrepreneurialism Fund Moral Family Fund for Innovation The applications for all three funds close Friday,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/09/center-for-entrepreneurship-offers-funding-opportunities-for-small-business/

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Donate items, get 10% off at Shocker Store

Join the Braeburn Square Shocker Store this Saturday, Oct. 22 for Support Shockers Saturday. Bring five items to donate to the Shocker Support Locker and receive a coupon for 10% off your entire purchase. Braeburn Square location only. Visit wichita.edu/shockersupportlocker for the wish list. The Shocker Support Locker gives students, faculty and staff…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/17/support-shockers-saturday-at-the-shocker-store/

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Join Shocker Career Accelerator for the JCPenney Suit-Up event Feb. 5

Students, faculty and staff are invited to find everything they need for their next interview, career fair or new job, including suits, dresses, sport coats, dress pants, shoes and accessories. The event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 5 at JCPenney in Towne East Square. Show a Shocker ID and receive up to 50% off select professional dress…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/29/join-shocker-career-accelerator-for-the-jcpenney-suit-up-event-feb-5/

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Human Performance Studies invites campus to chili cook-off

The WSU campus is invited as faculty and staff salute Human Performance students during a chili cook-off, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8 in the Heskett Center lobby. Sample some great chili, vote for your favorite overall favorite, and see which student and faculty/staff wins the Judge’s Choice Award. Bring a minimum of one non-perishable food item for a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/21/human-performance-studies-invites-campus-to-chili-cook-off/

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Barton School alums pave the way to launch a $500,000 student-managed investment fund

…State alums Erin and Kyle Cummings have donated $250,000 to launch the W. Frank Barton School of Business Student-Managed Investment Fund. The generous contribution will provide students with new applied learning opportunities as they invest real money in stocks, bonds and more. The remaining $250,000 will be reallocated from existing WSU Foundation and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/12/14/barton-school-alums-pave-the-way-to-launch-a-500000-student-managed-investment-fund/

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Join Dr. Akiiki Daisy Kabagarama for afternoon of resilience

The Philosophy Society invites students, faculty and staff to hear from Dr. Akiiki Daisy Kabagarama from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 in the CAC Theater. Attendees will have the chance to listen to Dr. Kabagarama speak on the topic of “resilience,” incorporating her early life experience in Uganda, migration to the United States in 1982, and career as a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/25/join-dr-akiiki-daisy-kabagarama-for-afternoon-of-resilience/

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Audition signups are open for WSU’s Got Talent

Students are invited to audition for WSU’s Got Talent and showcase their unique gifts. Auditions will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 in the Duerksen Fine Arts Center. A seven-minute allotted slot will be assigned for each group. Performance date is at 6 p.m. Nov. 4. There is a $3 fee per person to audition as well as an entrance fee of $3 per…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/17/audition-signups-are-open-for-wsus-got-talent/

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Mikrokosmos seeks creative writing submissions

The literary magazine, Mikrokosmos, seeks fiction, poetry, and nonfiction submissions. All Wichita State students, faculty, and alumni are invited to submit. We welcome any works of fiction and nonfiction up to 6,000 words or three flash pieces and any works of poetry up to four pieces or eight pages. Direct all submissions to mikrokosmos@wichita.edu with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/18/mikrokosmos-seeks-creative-writing-submissions/

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Indian Student Association to conduct orientation and freshers party

The Indian Student Association (ISA) invites all spring semester students to join its orientation and freshers party from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 in 208 Hubbard Hall. This will be an opportunity to learn more about ISA and the community at WSU. The party will have events such as “Mr. & Ms. Fresher,” lucky draw, games and networking opportunities…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/23/indian-student-association-to-conduct-orientation-and-freshers-party/

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NSF director praises ‘amazing’ applied learning at Wichita State

The director of the National Science Foundation visited Wichita State University in January. The Honorable Sethuraman Panchanathan toured Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research, WSU Tech and the National Center for Aviation Training as a guest of U.S. Senator Jerry Moran. The tours focused on demonstrating how Wichita State partners with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/nsf-director-praises-amazing-applied-learning-at-wichita-state/

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Annual Art History Awards are scheduled for Friday

Come celebrate the accomplishments of art history students studying in the School of Art, Design & Creative Industries at the annual Art History Awards at 6 p.m. Friday, April 21 in the Beren Gallery of the Ulrich Museum of Art. Join presentations by Anne Kraybill, director and CEO of Wichita Art Museum, and Samantha Carter, lead educator at Wichita-Sedgwick…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/19/annual-art-history-awards-are-scheduled-for-friday/