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History of Memorial 70

…2. The brief ceremony honors WSU football players, administrators and supporters who died in a plane crash Friday, October 2, 1970. In one of the worst tragedies of college sports history, a plane carrying WSU football players, athletic staff members and team boosters crashed at approximately 3 p.m. on a mountain near Silver Plume, Colorado while en route to…

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CHP History

College of Health Professions' History The College of Health Professions (CHP) was established in 1970 to answer the increasing need for trained health care professionals. Many of its programs had previously been part of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (LAS). Originally called the College of Health-Related Professions, the name was changed…

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Chapel History

Quote This chapel is to be open to all creeds and all races of people. First Line Credit Dedication plaque, Harvey D. Grace Memorial Chapel Second Line Credit History of Harvey D. Grace Memorial Chapel When Fairmount College became the University of Wichita, a common objective was construction of an nonsectarian chapel to serve the university community and…

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Mission and History

Mission and History Mission The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs at Wichita State University advances excellence in public service through integrated instruction, research and community service. InstructionPrepares professionals to make important management and policy contributions in public and nonprofit organizationsMaster of Public Administration (MPA) …

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History of SMART

Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching (SMART) HISTORY Studies in Medieval and Renaissance Teaching (SMART), a journal of essays reflecting changes in the kinds of assistance that teachers need to enhance an understanding of the Middle Ages and Renaissance, began in February of 1974 as a collection of shared perceptions entitled Ralph—A Newspaper for…

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Mission and History

Mission and History Mission The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs at Wichita State University advances excellence in public service through integrated instruction, research and community service. History The Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs reflects the vision of its namesake, Dr. Hugo Wall, a professor who served the University for forty-two years, from …

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Clio's Correspondence - Special Edition

Clio's Correspondence - 2017 The Department of History, Wichita State University - Vol. 28, Autumn 2017 09/19/2025 10:13:22 AM From The Chair Jay Price Greetings from our temporary quarters in Brennan II! Our time south of 17th Street continues. We are assured that it will not be permanent but will continue for about another year. The elevator addition to…

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History of Pandemics

…era. His first book Influenza: A Century of Science and Public Health was published in April 2012 by the University of Pittsburgh Press. His second book Global Flu and You: A History of Influenza was published in December 2012 by Reaktion Press. His article “WHO Knows Best? National and International Responses to Pandemic Threats and the ‘Lessons’ of…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/News/HistoryofPandemics.php

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Books from the Department of History

…in Wichita featuring the bands, musicians and venues that defined a generation of local youth. The graphic design work of Harry Dobbin and the effort of the Wichita Rock Music History Project made this project possible. Price: $29.95 Wichita Jazz and Vice Between the World Wars Based on the thesis of Wichita State student Joshua Yearout, this study of…

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OneNote: History Tab and Restoring Page Versions

…with your OneNote Notebooks? And the good news is, it is remarkably simple. For that matter, you also have a variety of additional features available to you that involve the history features in your notebooks. Let’s take a look. A Note on OneNote Applications There are many types of OneNote Applications in the mix: phone applications, tablet…

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Black History Month faculty profile: Rhonda Lewis | Wichita State News

Black History Month faculty profile: Rhonda Lewis WSU Strategic Communications 02/19/2024 10:09:42 AM Feb. 19, 2024 — Black History Month serves as a time for reflection, education and the promotion of awareness about the rich and diverse history of the Black community. Wichita State is embracing the rich tapestry of history and heritage by highlighting some…

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Black History Month 2023

Black History Month 2023 Abigail Hammack & Briaja Tucker 01/31/2023 01:37:14 PM This year’s Black History Month theme from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is Black Resistance. Historically, notable efforts from Carter G. Woodson, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Ida B. Wells, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Septima…

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Black History Month faculty profile: BreAnn Gilkey | Wichita State News

Black History Month faculty profile: BreAnn Gilkey WSU Strategic Communications 02/07/2024 12:41:58 PM Feb. 7, 2024 — Black History Month serves as a time for reflection, education and the promotion of awareness about the rich and diverse history of the Black community. Wichita State is embracing the rich tapestry of history and heritage by highlighting some…

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Wichita Local History Project

Welcome to the Wichita Local History Project Page Sponsored by The Public History Program Wichita State University for more information contact Jay M. Price Public HIstory Program Director 316-978-7792 jay.price@wichita.edu

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History and Origins WSU Spark Society was formerly the Women of WSU an organization formed in 2018 from the merger of the WSU Women's Association and the Council of University Women. The organization is now open to all genders. WSU Women's Association (1928-2018) Council of University Women (1930-2018) Women of Wichita State University (2018-2025) WSU Spark …

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Chapel History

History of Harvey D. Grace Memorial Chapel When Fairmount College became the University of Wichita, a common objective was construction of an nonsectarian chapel to serve the university community and represent a tie to the institution's beginning as a Congregational college. That goal was accomplished in 1963 when Mrs. Harvey D. Grace provided funds for the …

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Black History Month faculty profile: Valerie Thompson | Wichita State News

Black History Month faculty profile: Valerie Thompson WSU Strategic Communications 02/28/2024 12:16:08 PM Feb. 28, 2024 — Black History Month provides an opportunity for contemplation, learning and raising awareness about the extensive and varied history of the Black community. Wichita State is embracing the rich tapestry of history and heritage by…

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Our History

From tragedy, a stronger future The Shocker Neighborhood Coalition was birthed in May of 2015 through a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation to work with Fairmount Neighborhood Association in response to a tragedy in Fairmount Park. The original initiative was Led by Mark Glaser, the university’s Public Policy and Management Center and included an…

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Course Catalog

MA in History - Thesis Program in Local and Community History

Admission Admission to the MA program in history requires completion of an undergraduate major in history, or a minimum of 18 credit hours of history; a grade point average of 2.750 or better, including all undergraduate credit hours; and a 3.000 grade point average in history. Under unusual circumstances applicants with less than a 3.000 average in history …

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Exhibition History | Clayton Staples Gallery

Established in 1978, the Clayton Staples Gallery hosts exhibitions by visiting artists, faculty, and graduate students. Below is a partial record of the gallery's exhibition history. 2023–24 Aug. 21—Sep. 29, 2023: Jeroen Nelemans, "The Serial Portrait" Oct. 23—Nov. 17, 2023: James Ehlers, "The Things I Feared Came Upon Me" 2022–23 Aug. 22—Oct. 7, 2022: Molly…

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