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Memorial event commemorating 1970 WSU plane crash set for Oct. 2 | Wichita State News

…will be placed at the base of Memorial '70, and there will be a time of remembrance to acknowledge the changes that the plane crash made in the lives of the victims, their families, their friends and the university. Room RSC 202 (Shocker 70) in Rhatigan Student Center is reserved for after the memorial. Learn more about the event and the 1970 plane…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/09-sept/memorial_70_advisory_7.php

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

…PSYC 104 Social Psychology PSYC 210 Developmental Psychology SOCI 102 Introduction to Sociology SOCI 105 Introduction to Cultural Anthropology SOCI 113 Sociology of Families SOCI 204 Social Problems SOCI 210 Introduction to Social Work SOCI 220 Diversity in Society Arts & Humanities Discipline Area — Bucket 6: ARTS 1113 Ceramics ARTS 120 Art…

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

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GoBabyGo presents children with modified toy cars

…Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation. The GoBabyGo program is an applied learning experience that allows students to practice following a budget, measuring children and working with families, designing and selecting materials, learning new tools, troubleshooting and working in multidisciplinary teams. To learn more about the program and projects, go to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2017/05-may/gobabygo_2017.php

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The Art of Death and Mysticism

…of "double birth," which the word ibeji signifies. Twins are seen as bringers of spiritual blessings and good fortune, and their care is a sacred responsibility for their families. When one twin passes away, a memorial figure called an ere ibeji is carved to represent the deceased twin, allowing their spirit to remain connected to the living twin. These…

https://www.wichita.edu/museums/holmes/JATW-Europe.php

WSU Newsletters

Memorial 70 remembrance to be held at 9 a.m. Oct. 2

…The WSU “Black” plane landed safely in Utah. This time of remembrance is to acknowledge the changes that the plane crash made in the lives of the victims, their families, their friends and the university.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/18/memorial-70-remembrance-to-be-held-at-9-a-m-oct-2/

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Community

…The North End community of Mexicans lived mostly between 21st Street and 25th Street within a few blocks west of Broadway. The 1930 census indicated both Mexican and other white families of various origins lived in this area. As would be expected the majority of the men living in this area, whether Mexican or not, worked in the meat packing, most listed as…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/history/local/NorthMarket/Community.php

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Community invited to be vendors and participants in WSU Shocktoberfest celebration | Wichita State News

…of Shocker spirit and pride since 1991. This multi-day series features events, activities and competitions for students, faculty, staff, alumni and our Wichita community. Families are invited to take part in Shocktoberfest activities and join us Oct. 4-5 for Family Weekend. Buttons Learn more about Shocktoberfest

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2024/08-aug/fest_7.php

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November 2023

…on programs that improve the health and wellbeing of service members, veterans, their families, and caregivers, and those that: 1) Improve social determinants of health; 2) Decrease barriers to accessing physical and mental healthcare; 3) Increase accessibility to programming that fosters a healthy lifestyle; 4) Enhance opportunities for veterans to thrive…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2023-11-Newsletter.php

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National Science Olympiad bringing 7,000 visitors to Wichita State | Wichita State News

…Science Olympiad, hosted at WSU. The Science Olympiad will feature students from across the United States — as well as a student group from Japan — and their coaches and families. Photo/video opportunities include: STEM Expo: 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Friday, May 19, throughout campus. Open to the public, Science Olympiad participants and 6th-12th grade students …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/05-may/science_olympiad_advisory_7.php

WSU Foundation

Transformational estate gift will benefit first-generation students at Wichita State

…scholarship in memory of their parents, Augusta Flentje and Paul McManis, who encouraged their pursuit of higher education. Both Ed and Marla were the first in their immediate families to complete undergraduate degrees and believe their educations built a solid foundation for their careers and lives. Ed’s mother, Augusta Flentje, was the daughter of Czech …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/transformational-estate-gift-will-benefit-first-generation-students-at-wichita-state/

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CGRSAbstractBooklet_2023

…THERAPY Amir Farakhor SECOND-LIFE BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE FOR SUSTAINABLE POWER GRIDS Samantha Ghali BUILDING EARLY LITERACY SKILLS AT HOME: INSIGHTS FROM BILINGUAL FAMILIES Tanvir Hossain PEEK INSIDE THE BOX: GAMIFIED LEARNING OF COMPUTING HARDWARE FUNDAMENTALS Ryan Lemasters CAREBOTS DON’T CARE: AN ETHICAL ANALYSIS OF SOCIALLY ASSISTIVE ROBOTS…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/graduate_school/cgrs/_documents/CGRSAbstractBooklet_2023.pdf

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Record number of scholarships awarded for WSU engineering camps

… to helping reach under-represented children, which include girls, African Americans, Hispanics, Native Americans and children from all backgrounds who would be the first in their families to attend college." This year, 40 percent of scholarships will go to first-generation college students, she said. WSU College of Engineering began hosting summer camps…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2017/06-jun/scholarship_record_for_engineering_camps.php

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StrategicPlanWithPriorities_FA

…driving prosperity for the people and communities we serve. INCREASING ECONOMIC PROSPERITY WITH HIGHER EDUCATION THAT BENEFITS THE KANSAS ECONOMY HELPING FAMILIES THROUGH ACCESS AND AFFORDABILITY ➲ Provide an accessible, affordable and impactful higher education for all Kansans with increased community connections. ➲ Proposed enhancements: Marcus Welcome…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/strategic_plan/images/StrategicPlanWithPriorities_FA.pdf

WSU Foundation

Stev Overstreet honors late partner by endowing a scholarship in his name

…funding several College of Fine Arts scholarships to be created. “I am very much a believer in providing need-based scholarships to allow students from families with limited resources to earn degrees with minimum burden of work or debt,” Overstreet says. Besides scholarship support, Overstreet also has contributed for many years to a variety of fine arts…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/stev-overstreet-honors-late-partner-by-endowing-a-scholarship-in-his-name/

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Anonymous $1 Million Gift from Alumnus Marks a Defining Centennial Moment for the Barton School of Business

…Nearly half of Wichita State’s undergraduate students identify as first-generation, and many rely on private loans and receive limited financial support from their families. Need-based scholarships at Wichita State are awarded based on a student's financial need determined by the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The new fund will ease…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/1-27-25-1-million-donation.php

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Resources

…is a service organization for the HIV and AIDS community in Wichita and South-Central Kansas. Wichita PFLAG - Currently InactiveA place where LGBTQ people, their parents, families and friends gather to listen and talk, especially about the coming out process. PFLAG meets every second Thursday of each month at College Hill United Methodist Church,…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/organizations/other_groups/spectrum/Resources.php

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Specialusefacilities

…the authorized delegated person will schedule these facilities for cultural, recreational, and organizational activities provided for members of the University community and their families by members of the faculty, student body and staff. The general public may be invited to attend programs scheduled, sponsored and controlled by student, faculty members or …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/rsc/RSCPolicies/specialusefacilities.php

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With $1 million gift, Gene and Yolanda Camarena will help students of color succeed at Wichita State University | Wichita State News

…barriers students of color can encounter. “We also understand the lifelong positive impact a college education can have on each student as well as their extended families,” said Yolanda Camarena, a Wichita State graduate. “Our goal is to provide students of color a level pathway to a college degree and the ability to participate equally in all the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/08-aug/camarena_scholarship_2.php

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March 2025 Newsletter

…and agricultural community members in the Midwest and beyond. The Center’s goals are achieved through basic and applied research, education and training, community outreach, and translation of research findings into effective interventions for the prevention of injury and illness resulting from agricultural work exposures.” Amount: $30,000 Funding Agency: …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2025-03-Newsletter.php

WSU Newsletters

Attend the Culturally Responsive Practices Workshop Jan. 10

…following the workshop, enjoy drinks and light appetizers from 4:15 to 6 p.m. at Wichita State Connect, a new space opening March 2024 for engagement with K-12 students, families and educators, at the former Wonder School building. RSVP for the mixer to Karla Jordan at 316-978-3987 or karla.jordan@wichita.edu

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/03/attend-the-culturally-responsive-practices-workshop-jan-10/