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NetApp opens its cafe to the public

The NetApp Cafe on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus will be open to the public for breakfast and lunch beginning Monday, Oct. 17. Enjoy burgers, pizzas, sandwiches, salads, desserts and breakfast delights every Monday through Friday in the NetApp building, 1850 N. Innovation Blvd. The cafe is open for breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. and for lunch from 11 a.m.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/13/netapp-opens-its-cafe-to-the-public/

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Dr. John Tomblin named 2023 Wichita Aero Club trophy recipient

The Wichita Aero Club (WAC) announced Dr. John Tomblin as the recipient of the 2023 WAC Trophy during a special ceremony Oct. 11. Tomblin is senior vice president, Industry and Defense Programs; executive director, National Institute for Aviation Research; and Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Professor of Aerospace Engineering for Wichita State University. WAC…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/12/dr-john-tomblin-named-2023-wichita-aero-club-trophy-recipient/

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Communication student’s ‘Reading Solar Probe’ captures hearts to win NASA challenge

Jacob Workentine, a senior majoring in communication-electronic media, recently took home a first-place victory at the Wichita division of the NASA International Space Apps Challenge. Space Apps is an annual, international hackathon for developers and creatives of all backgrounds. The goal of the event is to bring together individuals from various…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/10/communication-students-reading-solar-probe-captures-hearts-to-win-nasa-challenge/

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First all-female crew officiates at WSU intramural flag football game

Recently, four women made history to become Wichita State’s first all-female crew to officiate a WSU intramural Flag Football game. The officiates included the following students: Kimberly Stuercke, referee Itzel Perez, line judge Jessie Mooney, field judge Elizabeth Martinez, back judge To break the record, the referees, as well as every other intramural…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/first-all-female-crew-officiates-at-wsu-intramural-flag-football-game/

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Register for Humans v. Zombies tag

Humans vs. Zombies is a game of tag played on campuses and in communities worldwide. Human players must remain vigilant and defend themselves with socks to avoid being tagged by a growing zombie horde. Participants must register to play. All players must attend a rules and fair play meeting at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 10. At the meeting, players will receive a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/03/register-for-humans-v-zombies-tag/

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WU Reads requesting volunteers to read virtually Friday afternoons

…on Friday afternoons. Volunteers will also ask the students questions about the books to help them better understand the story. To participate, volunteers are asked to commit to 20 minutes from 2:40 to 3 p.m. on Friday afternoons for a year. Wu Crew Read is part of an effort to help USD 259 reach its long-term strategic goal of increasing third-grade…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/29/wu-reads-requesting-volunteers-to-read-virtually-friday-afternoons/

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Join staff/faculty food drive challenge

The Staff Senate has once again challenged Faculty Senate to a friendly contest to Stock the Shocker Support Locker now until Oct. 14. Collection sites will be at the following locations: 400 Ahlberg (Dean’s Office) OneStop front desk Morrison Hall Post Office/Central Services Shocker Career Accelerator (162 John Bardo Center) Rhatigan Student Center…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/20/good-neighbor-week-events-join-staff-faculty-food-drive-challenge/

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Faculty soloist to appear with WSU Symphony Orchestra Sept. 22

Faculty artist David Hunsicker, professor of trumpet, will appear as a soloist with the Wichita State University Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, at Miller Concert Hall. The concert will be led by Mark Laycock, WSU professor of Music. During the event, Hunsicker will perform Giuseppe Tartini’s Concerto in D Major. Originally composed for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/19/faculty-soloist-to-appear-with-wsu-symphony-orchestra-sept-22/

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KBOR approves several WSU projects

The Kansas Board of Regents met on Thursday, Sept. 15 in Topeka for its monthly meeting. Among the issues discussed were the following items: Wichita Biomedical Campus: KBOR approved a proposal from Wichita State and the University of Kansas to develop a $302 million, 470,000-square-foot facility that will consolidate and align the two universities’ health- …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/16/kbor-approves-biomedical-facility-new-niar-building-stadium-proposal/

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Provost names Gina Crabtree as interim assistant VP and registrar

Gina Crabtree has been named by Executive Vice President and Provost Shirley Lefever to serve as interim assistant vice president and registrar. In this position, Crabtree will continue to oversee retention efforts as part of Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) in addition to her other duties. Crabtree brings a wealth of experience to this role, having…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/15/gina-crabtree-appointed-as-interim-assistant-vp-and-registrar/

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Message from the president

Dear faculty and staff, One of our fellow Regents institutions announced an organizational restructuring using, in part, a policy issued by the Kansas Board of Regents in response to the financial pressures created by the COVID-19 pandemic. This announcement may cause you to wonder if Wichita State will also be availing itself of this temporary policy.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/08/message-from-the-president/

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NASA engineer returns to Wichita State as Innovator in Residence

Dr. Ryan Amick, a Wichita State University alumnus and NASA engineer, has been selected as one of the Innovators in Residence for the College of Innovation and Design during the 2022-23 academic year. Amick is a principal human factors engineer at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston. He serves as the extravehicular activity (EVA) human factors lead, where…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/06/nasa-engineer-returns-to-wichita-state-as-innovator-in-residence/

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September is Campus Fire Safety month

As the new school year begins, Wichita State and other college students across the country are returning to campuses as in-person learning resumes for many higher education institutions. Through their annual Campus Fire Safety for Students campaign in September, the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) and the Center for Campus Fire Safety (CCFS)…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/02/september-is-campus-fire-safety-month/

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Sign up for Curriculum Management (CIM) training in September

All WSU faculty and staff are invited to attend one of four Curriculum Management (CIM) upcoming virtual training sessions available in September at the following dates and times: 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 8 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22 This 1.5-hour Zoom session will provide a demonstration…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/24/sign-up-for-curriculum-management-cim-training-in-september/

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Wichita State’s Shockers Vote! Coalition rewarded for work on 2022 election

With initiatives such as roundtable discussions, early voting and voter registration drives, Wichita State University has earned a Highly Established Action Plan Seal designation from the ALL IN Campus Democracy Challenge. Wichita State is one of 82 colleges and universities recognized for its commitment to increasing nonpartisan democratic engagement in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/22/wichita-states-shockers-vote-coalition-rewarded-for-work-on-2022-election/

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WSU values freedom of thought, speech and expression

Wichita State University is committed to preserving and supporting freedom of thought, speech and expression on our campuses. We strive to ensure that all members of the university community have the greatest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, as allowed by law. We fully respect and support the freedom of all members of our…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/18/wsu-values-freedom-of-thought-speech-and-expression/

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WSU collaboration will move Army Aviation into the future with Apache modernization

The U.S. Army Aviation enterprise is collaborating with Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to develop an AH-64 Apache Digital Twin in a contract that kicked off with a ribbon-cutting event on campus. The Apache Digital Twin program follows the UH-60 Black Hawk Digital Twin, which involves the disassembly and scanning…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/09/wsu-collaboration-will-move-army-aviation-into-the-future-with-apache-modernization/

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Cash is back at the RSC

All your favorite student center dining locations are accepting cash once again. Outside the RSC, Shocker Dining and the new Cargill Cafe in Woolsey Hall (once open) will also accept cash along with dining dollars, and credit and debit cards. WSU Dining Services is hoping this small change will make a big difference for its guests.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/03/cash-is-back-at-the-rsc/

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Sophos removal begins Aug. 8

… able to continue working during the uninstall process. However, after the removal of Sophos, the computer will need to be rebooted. A pop-up message will alert members to reboot with a delay of 15 minutes. It is highly recommended that members save and close their work prior to restarting to prevent data loss during the reboot. To receive this update,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/02/sophos-removal-begins-aug-8/

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Umeri writes about Nigerian education system

Dr. Mercy Umeri, assistant teaching professor at the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs at Wichita State University., wrote about the Nigerian public education system in Leadership News, a leading newspaper in Nigeria. In the article, she challenges the leaders and elected officials to look into the educational system and make the needed changes for the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/01/umeri-writes-about-nigerian-education-system/