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Annual fire sprinkler testing scheduled for campus

Wichita State Fire and Safety and Meyers Automatic Fire Protection will conduct annual testing on the fire sprinkler systems throughout the campus. The testing will begin the week of Monday, March 25 and continue until completed. Annual fire sprinkler testing is required by state law and is vital in keeping WSU safe. Interruptions to classes and daily…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/22/annual-fire-sprinkler-testing-scheduled-for-campus-2/

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WSU students awarded in graduate research summit in Topeka

The Capitol Graduate Research Summit took place in Topeka March 21. Over 40 graduate students from six Kansas public universities presented their research and how it contributes to the economic development of the state. Two Wichita State students were awarded at the summit, including Jade Driggs, human factors major, for her poster on the “reverse…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/22/wsu-students-awarded-in-graduate-research-summit-in-topeka/

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KBOR names Guo as Regents Distinguished Professor of Public Finance

Dr. David Guo has been named Wichita State’s Regents Distinguished Professor of Public Finance by the Kansas Board of Regents. The purpose of the Regents Distinguished Professor program is to attract and retain established scholars in Kansas whose research projects augment the state’s economic and industrial development. “I am enthusiastic about this…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/19/kbor-names-guo-as-regents-distinguished-professor-of-public-finance/

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Reminder: Qualtrics is WSU’s designated survey software

This is a reminder for all students, faculty and staff to send out surveys with Qualtrics. Wichita State has a license for Qualtrics, which became the official institutional survey software in 2012. Qualtrics can be used for research purposes, program review, nominations, elections, applications and more. Listed below are some of the benefits of using…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/28/reminder-qualtrics-is-wsus-designated-survey-software-4/

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Monk-Morgan accepts new role with Kansas Leadership Center

…vice president for the Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning, has accepted a new role as the chief impact officer for the Kansas Leadership Center. Her last day at Wichita State will be May 13. Wichita State will explore options on filling Monk-Morgan’s current responsibilities and will communicate that information when it’s available. Monk-Morgan…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/09/monk-morgan-accepts-new-role-with-kansas-leadership-center/

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Shocker Blast: Your portal to campus

Welcome to Shocker Blast, Wichita State’s internal student newsletter! Shocker Blast provides you regular updates about Shocker Nation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, sent directly to your official student email. Here, you can learn more about the resources available for you to succeed; important campus updates about parking, traffic, closures…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/21/shocker-blast-your-portal-to-campus-2/

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Shocker Blast: Your portal to campus

Welcome to Shocker Blast, Wichita State’s internal student newsletter! Shocker Blast provides you regular updates about Shocker Nation every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning, sent directly to your official student email. Here, you can learn more about the resources available for you to succeed; important campus updates about parking, traffic, closures…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/10/shocker-blast-your-portal-to-campus-3/

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Show off Shocker spirit and pride at WSU’s annual Shocktoberfest

Shockers! Get ready for a week full of events to showcase what makes Wichita State so special at the annual Shocktoberfest. Shocktoberfest runs Oct. 2-8 and features events, activities and competitions open to the entire Wichita community, coordinated by the Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership with support from the Student Activities Council …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/12/show-off-shocker-spirit-and-pride-at-wsus-annual-shocktoberfest/

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WSU to host ‘Suspenders4Hope Day at WSU’ Feb. 12 all about mental health support

To help promote mental health and wellbeing, Wichita State is hosting a “Suspenders4Hope Day at WSU” Wednesday, Feb. 12 to spread awareness to the community. The day will be filled with events to help the community learn more and engage with the mental health resources on campus as well as recognize the Mental Health Advocates who have helped elevate the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/06/wsu-to-host-suspenders4hope-day-at-wsu-feb-12-all-about-mental-health-support/

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Confusion and anxiety take center stage during ‘Happy Wright’ performance

The Wichita State University School of Performing Arts will present “Happy Wright,” winner of the Bela Kiralyfalvi National Student Playwriting Competition, at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 6-8 at Welsbacher Theatre at the WSU Hughes Metroplex, 5015 East 29th St. North. Loosely inspired by Samuel Beckett’s “Happy Days,” the show is a portrait of anxiety, bravery, and the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/03/confusion-and-anxiety-take-center-stage-during-happy-wright-performance/

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Kansas WISE May event and mentoring opportunities available for WSU employees

Kansas WISE invites faculty and staff to its upcoming May event as well as a series of group mentoring sessions to take place in May and through the summer. Registration is free and open to all State of Kansas Employees. May 14: Understanding the Eight Dimensions of Well-Being. During this virtual one-hour course, explore how to become your best self through…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/02/kansas-wise-may-event-and-mentoring-opportunities-available-for-wsu-employees/

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Kansas participating in Severe Weather Preparedness Week March 4-8

In conjunction with the National Weather Service, the State of Kansas will participate in the Severe Weather Preparedness Week from March 4 to 8. At 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 6, Sedgwick County Emergency Management Services will sound the severe weather sirens throughout the county. All personnel — faculty, staff, students and guests — are expected to go to a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/kansas-participating-in-severe-weather-awareness-week-march-4-8/

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Learn more about the new course evaluation tool: CES

Periodically, information will be posted regarding Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool to help users better understand Wichita State’s new course evaluation tool. Today’s focus is on “How to use CES?” While in Blackboard, instructors can access CES anytime by choosing “Tools” from the main menu and selecting “CES Course Evaluations.” It can…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/25/learn-more-about-the-new-course-evaluation-tool-ces-11/

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Science on Tap focuses on health benefits of nature

Join Wichita-area science enthusiasts for the last presentation of the academic year at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14 at Social Tap Drinkery on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus. Katlin Dunsing from the Kansas Dept of Wildlife and Parks) will present “Nurtured by Nature: The Cognitive and Physical Effects Nature Has on Humans.” Dunsing will present the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/13/science-on-tap-focuses-on-health-benefits-of-nature/

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NIAR adds USAF’s Tom Fischer as senior advisor

Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is proud to announce the addition of Thomas Fischer as senior advisor to the executive director. Fischer, a 35-year U.S. Air Force employee and member of the Senior Executive Service, recently retired from his position as director of engineering and technical management and chief…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/09/niar-adds-usafs-tom-fischer-as-senior-advisor/

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Student-Led Proposal

…Committee within Student Government Association was tasked with researching student needs and formulating a solution to accommodate the diverse faith practices of the Wichita State community. It was during the Fall semester of 2014 that concerns about the Chapel's accessibility were expressed that could prevent any structural renovations to SGA…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/chapel/Student_Led_Proposal.php

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Kansas SBDC to host conference, pop-up market, awards ceremony to celebrate small businesses

The Kansas Small Business Development Center at Wichita State is celebrating National Small Business Week in a big way. On Thursday, May 2, the Kansas SBDC at WSU is hosting a conference designed to help established small businesses grow sustainably, a pop-up market to support local vendors and an awards ceremony honoring the success of local small business …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/05/kansas-sbdc-to-host-conference-pop-up-market-awards-ceremony-to-celebrate-small-businesses/

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Shocker Neighborhood development panel

Join the Wichita State Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning, W- Young Professionals and ICT UP for a community conversation 5:30-7 p.m. July 20 at McAdams Recreation Center. The event will include a panel lead by community leaders who will discuss and highlight a current development project in the city that sheds light on the importance of exercising …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/15/shocker-neighborhood-development-panel/

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New required training: Drug-Free Workplace

All employees of Wichita State University will need to log in to myTraining and complete the “Drug-Free Workplace” online training module by Sept. 1, 2021. INSTRUCTIONS: Login to myTraining Search for/select “Drug Free Workplace” Select “Launch” Wichita State University is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and providing a safe work environment …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/06/new-required-training-drug-free-workplace/

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Fall Lifelong Learning courses available at WSU

Wichita State will be offering ten new Lifelong Learning courses for senior citizens this fall. Classes will be offered both in-person and online, making the courses available and accessible to senior citizens statewide. All in-person classes will be held at Wichita State University’s Metropolitan Complex located at 5015 E. 29th St. N., Wichita, KS 67220. No…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/13/fall-lifelong-learning-courses-available-at-wsu/