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Community Engagement Institute highlights work of community health workers | Wichita State News

…(CHW). “Community health workers are defined as someone who provides a direct link between a community that they are part of and the health and social service systems,” said Alissa Rankin, public health project manager at CEI. “They are really from the community that they're serving. They may not have any formal health or medical training, but they have…

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COVID-19 course content gives students opportunities for real-life applications | Wichita State News

…gives students opportunities for real-life applications Cheryl Miller 02/04/2021 10:03:53 AM Feb. 4, 2020 — Amidst the chaos, confusion and grief of the coronavirus pandemic, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences faculty are stretching their teaching skills and using the experience for teachable moments. This is the first bullet. Use what you need…

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Wichita State students led 1958 sit-in at whites-only lunch counter | Wichita State News

…as a landmark event in the Civil Rights Movement. NBC’s “Today” featured the events in a recent broadcast. “They couldn’t sit in there to eat or drink,” said Dr. Marché Fleming-Randle, vice president and chief diversity office for Wichita State University’s Military, Veterans and First Responders. “They were the first, and that’s the most important piece…

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Wichita State offering free COVID-19 testing | Wichita State News

…at the corner of 29th and Oliver streets and stay in their car (follow the signs). They will then call a special COVID-19 testing phone number posted in the parking lot, and a trained employee will collect demographic information over the phone. The patient will then be invited to enter the building while carefully observing physical distancing, and a saliva…

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Doris and Ralph Klose Scholarship awarded to 8 high school seniors | Wichita State News

… students are required to submit two essays with their scholarship application. The College of Applied Studies congratulates the following recipients: Caleb Bartlett, from Bel Aire, Kansas, will graduate from Wichita Heights High School and plans to study secondary education in mathematics. John Bergman, from Wichita, will graduate from Bishop Carroll…

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Real Talks encourage respectful conversations on tough topics | Wichita State News

…agree or be an echo chamber, but I can actually — if I truly want to understand a different ideology or a culture or a person — respond in a respectful manner,” said Danielle Johnson, assistant director of ODI. Real Talk discussions are held on the first Wednesday of each month. Talks encourage participants to engage in meaningful dialogues around various…

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Wichita State rises in NSF R&D expenditures lists | Wichita State Nwes

…the Kansas workforce. “The state’s investment in the College of Engineering has undoubtedly contributed to our yearly increase in engineering R&D expenditures,” said Interim Dean Steven Skinner. “The funding has allowed us to add valuable resources that not only help attract and retain students who can assist in research programs, but also to increase our …

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Wichita State alum helps lead NASA's return to the Moon and beyond | Wichita State News

…NASA's return to the Moon and more Paul Suellentrop 06/23/2021 02:37:01 AM June 23, 2021 - In 1977, a Wichitan watched Star Wars at the Mall theater on East Harry. He returned again and again that summer to watch the lightsaber battles, Jedi Knights and X-wing starfighters. “I’m an original Star Wars guy,” Tim Fisher said. “I was just mesmerized. It…

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Wichita State hosting JuneteenthICT Parade

Wichita State hosting JuneteenthICT Parade Abigail Klein, Strategic Communications PR Advisor 06/18/2021 11:32:59 AM Media and the community are invited to attend the JunteenthICT Parade, sponsored by Wichita State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion. The parade celebrates the 156th anniversary of Juneteenth during the JuneteenthICT Parade at 10…

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Wichita State director earns Kansas Human Rights Commission appointment | Wichita State News

…and culturally. “When the quality of life and opportunities are good for all people, regardless of ethnicity and gender . . . we can grow the state and grow the economy,” she said. “It’s quality of life for all Kansans.” Sanchez works toward those goals as assistant dean of students and director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at Wichita State…

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Wichita State names new College of Engineering dean | Wichita State News

…07:07:26 AM July 9, 2021 -- Dr. Anthony Muscat has been named dean of Wichita State University’s College of Engineering, effective July 25. Muscat is a professor and chair of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Arizona, where he has been since 1998. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the…

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WSU partnership will expand COVID vaccinations in underrepresented communities | Wichita State News

…opportunity for community-based organizations to receive funding to continue their vital work in promoting health equity through vaccinations. The program specifically aims to reach socially vulnerable populations and those experiencing low vaccination rates, including racial and ethnic minority populations and rural communities. “Events over the…

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MRO funding will give WSU, WSU Tech students more applied learning opportunities | Wichita State News

…with a $2.1 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration for the purchase and installation of equipment for the institute’s Flight Test Research Center and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facility on South Oliver near Spirit AeroSystems. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This …

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10 Wichita State women chosen for Widener Global Leadership program | Wichita State News

…AM Sept. 17, 2021 — The first cohort of the Widener Global Leaders Program will consist of 10 women from the Barton School of Business, the Elliott School of Communication in Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and the School of Music in the College of Fine Arts. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the…

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WSU engineering student becomes ‘pro’ through summer internship | Wichita State News

WSU engineering student becomes ‘pro’ through summer internship Abigail Klein, public relations advisor 09/21/2021 09:25:28 AM Sept. 21, 2021 – A Wichita State University student has wielded her love of nature into an internship with one of the nation’s leading outdoors companies. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the…

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Wichita State chemist partners with area universities on $3.7M COVID-19 research | Wichita State News

…and Dr. Scott Lovell, a structural biologist at the University of Kansas. Chang is the principal investigator. On Aug. 30, the NIH announced the award for the project, which aims to complete development of a drug for preclinical studies, which will ultimately lead to a COVID-specific antiviral therapeutic treatment. It is led by principal investigator,…

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High-tech simulation manikins revolutionize Audiology education | Wichita State News

…AM Oct. 4, 2021 – The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has received a gift to create the Audiology Simulation Lab at Wichita State University. The lab contains five state-of-the-art Canadian Audiology simulator for Research and Learning (CARL) manikins and auxiliary equipment. The Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders has …

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WSU chooses 14 finalists for Distinguished Scholarship Invitational | Wichita State News

…and if you're eligible, we'll send you an automatic scholarship offer. You could also qualify for some of the more than $100 million in other scholarships and financial aid we award each year. In addition, many of our out-of-state students qualify for in-state or reduced tuition. Buttons Learn more about Wichita State scholarships

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WSU professor wins Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant for work to assist the visually impaired | Wichita State News

WSU professor wins Alfred P. Sloan Foundation grant for work to assist the visually impaired Lori Linenberger, WSU Foundation 01/20/2022 10:10:25 AM Jan. 20, 2022 — The Alfred P. Sloan Foundation has awarded a grant of $243,922 to a Wichita State University researcher for his work on an app that will allow people who are visually impaired to read comic…

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…at WSU, and I think we’re all still learning the advantages we have on our campus,” says Hunsicker. “I never thought I would work with NIAR. I mean, they build airplane parts. But here I am.” Learn more about the Gapper. Style Position Image Image Credit Dr. General Conroy Sr. Header Streamline Customized Solutions Content Qui consequatur maxime id. Eius…

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