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Society of Cosplayers will host Night Festival-themed maid café

The Society of Cosplayers is hosting a Night Festival-themed maid café event from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Indulge in a night of enchantment with delicious food, unique merchandise, live entertainment, a cosplay showcase and a costume contest with prizes. Tickets include entrance to the night market and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/24/society-of-cosplayers-will-host-night-festival-themed-maid-cafe/

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SCCS offers tips on managing classroom behavior

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is excited to offer a valuable resource on managing classroom behavior for faculty and staff on campus. The guide outlines three simple yet effective steps for better classroom management: Establish high and positive behavioral expectations. Reiterate/adjust and communicate those high and positive expectations.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/11/sccs-offers-tips-on-managing-classroom-behavior/

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How to find your academic advisor

…but aren’t sure where to find them? Go to the Academic Advising homepage and click on “Find your Academic Advisor” to find all academic advisors on campus. From here, students can schedule an appointment or call or email the advisor. Whether students work with a first-year advisor in OneStop Student Services or an advisor from their academic college, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/02/how-to-find-your-academic-advisor/

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Wichita State senior learns how to help community through grant proposal

Savannah Paschal started to understand the power individuals possess to help their community while a student at Campus High School. Whether organizing a cookie fundraiser to benefit a homeless shelter or serving as president of the art club, Paschal found rewards in getting involved. “I was super invested,” Paschal said. “One simple lesson is to tackle…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/14/wichita-state-senior-learns-how-to-help-community-through-grant-proposal/

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Join SGA at the inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium

Faculty, staff and students are invited to the culminating event of SGA’s Diversity Week: the inaugural Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Symposium, sponsored by the Student Government Association, Housing and Residence Life, and the chief diversity officer. The event is from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4 in the RSC Beggs Ballroom. During the event, you’ll …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/24/join-sga-at-the-inaugural-diversity-equity-and-inclusion-symposium/

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ODI looking for applicants to be Passage 2 Success leader

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is accepting applicants for the 2023 Passage 2 Success leaders. It is looking for student leaders for its Passage 2 Success program, a retreat held the week before classes begin in August, in which they support students from diverse backgrounds and get them fully transitioned to Wichita State their first year. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/odi-looking-for-applicants-to-be-passage-2-success-leader/

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Pregame light show experience debuting at Saturday men’s basketball game

…App from the App Store or Google Play Store and follow the steps before the game starts. Fans are encouraged to be in their seats by 2:45 p.m. to participate. As always, WSU students receive free admission to the game by presenting their Shocker ID to claim a ticket from one of the following locations: Charles Koch Arena ticket office Rhatigan Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/10/pregame-light-show-experience-debuting-at-saturday-mens-basketball-game-2/

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Save the date for Diversity Lecture Series

…dialogue, community engagement, and education about the national narrative on diversity and inclusion. An upcoming lecture will take place at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in Rhatigan Student Center, room 301. This lecture will feature keynote speaker Alfredo Corchado, an award-winning journalist, who will share his stories from the press and expertise on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/11/save-the-date-for-diversity-lecture-series-2/

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Sign up to judge the WISE group activity

…to serve as group activity judges for the college’s annual Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE) from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 17 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Two-person judging teams will observe a score a small group of four to five competitors. Students are judged on teamwork, communication and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/09/sign-up-to-judge-the-wise-group-activity-2/

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Learn self-defense skills and enjoy an ice cream bar

…and Female, will instruct up to 35 participants on tactics relating to self-defense starting at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 9 in 141 Heskett Center. The workshop is hosted by the Student Activities Council. Wichita State faculty and staff can register for the one-hour workshop at $10 plus fees and includes interactive instruction and a stabby kitty key…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/06/learn-self-defense-skills-and-enjoy-an-ice-cream-bar/

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Encourage students to attend Health Professions Career Fair

Invite students looking for a career in the health care industry or as a health care professional to Shocker Career Accelerator’s Health Professions Career Fair from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 22 in the Beggs Ballroom, 305 Rhatigan Student Center. The career fair is an opportunity to meet one-on-one with representatives/recruiters about their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/15/encourage-students-to-attend-health-professions-career-fair/

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WSU College of Engineering to host high school girls for national engineering day event

…as Girl Day, for high school girls from Wichita Public Schools. The event is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23 in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center. WSU expects 100-150 participants for the IGED event. The students will participate in hands-on STEM activities, listen to inspirational female speakers, and meet…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/10/wsu-college-of-engineering-to-host-high-school-girls-for-national-engineering-day-event/

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Attend Engineering and IT Career Fair Oct. 12

Connect with over 60 employers looking to hire interns, co-op students and full-time employees in the engineering and information technology industry at the Engineering and IT Career Fair from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center. At the event, students will have the opportunity to have face-to-face conversations with staff that…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/09/attend-engineering-and-it-career-fair-oct-12/

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Learn more about incoming freshman at Teaching Matters panel

The high school class of 2023 will join Shocker Nation soon. Join the Retention Faculty Fellows for lunch and a conversation about incoming freshmen students during its Teaching Matters series at 11:30 a.m. Friday, April 7 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center. Local high school teachers will share what they have observed about the effects the pandemic has had on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/15/learn-more-about-incoming-freshman-at-teaching-matters-panel/

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Retirement reception scheduled for Dr. Rodney Miller, College of Fine Arts dean

…of Academic Affairs will celebrate the career and accomplishments of Dr. Rodney Miller, dean of the College of Fine Arts, from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 10 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Miller has served as dean for 19 years, starting in June 2004. During his tenure, the School of Digital Arts was created and enrollment in the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/25/retirement-reception-scheduled-for-dr-rodney-miller-college-of-fine-arts-dean/

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Office of Financial Aid hosting labs for Feb. 1 scholarship application deadline

There’s still time to complete the 2023-24 new/current student scholarship application in ScholarshipUniverse. The Office of Financial Aid, in partnership with the academic colleges, will host scholarship application labs to provide assistance and answer questions about the application and awarding process. The deadline to complete the ScholarshipUniverse…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/20/scholarship-applications-are-open-until-feb-1/

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Faculty, staff encouraged to apply for SLE small group leader

The Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership (SEAL) is looking for WSU Faculty & Staff interested in being small-group leaders for the brand-new Shocker Leadership Experience (SLE). SLE is a four-day/three-night overnight leadership development retreat focused on developing students into multidimensional leaders through large-group presentations…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/02/faculty-staff-encouraged-to-apply-for-sle-small-group-leader/

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Share your experiences of LGBTQ joy

What brings you joy? A group of student and faculty researchers in the Sociology Department are interested in learning about the joy that comes from LGBTQ+ identities. The team of researchers is seeking young adults ages 18-28 who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community to participate in an interview or focus group to talk about LGBTQ joy. How can you…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/01/share-your-experiences-of-lgbtq-joy/

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Hidden Figures screening in CAC, featuring women in STEM panel

The Student Activities Council, 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…

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

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WSU wins $750K NSF grant to improve graduation rates among low-income engineering students

As Wichita State University celebrates record enrollment the university is bolstering its student success initiatives to increase graduation rates. As part of those efforts, the National Science Foundation has awarded WSU researchers $750,000 to increase persistence rates among low-income engineering students, particularly those who are interested in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/13/wsu-wins-750k-nsf-grant-to-improve-graduation-rates-among-low-income-engineering-students/