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Alumni Association moves forward to consolidate with WSU Foundation

Earlier this month, the boards of directors of the Wichita State University Foundation and the Wichita State University Alumni Association (WSUAA) each voted unanimously to consolidate the WSUAA’s operations in an effort to strengthen ongoing engagement with alumni, donors and friends of the university. The vote followed a comprehensive process that began in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/18/alumni-association-moves-forward-to-consolidate-with-wsu-foundation/

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Community Garden kicks off its third season

In honor of Earth Day April 22, the Wichita State is highlighting several sustainability programs available at the university. The Green Group established Wichita State’s community garden two years ago by working closely with facility services to provide easily accessible raised beds and a compost bin. A variety of herbs and vegetables are grown throughout…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/15/community-garden-kicks-off-its-third-season/

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Sustainability growing part of WSU’s curriculum

In honor of Earth Day April 22, Wichita State is highlighting several sustainability programs available at the university. In the past several years, Wichita State has enhanced its curricular offerings around sustainability, including the following: A sustainability minor An environment and sustainability certificate Certificates in sustainable energy…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/15/sustainability-growing-part-of-wsus-curriculum/

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Schedule appointment for WSU Mobile DMV Event March 28

Need to renew or receive your Kansas ID or Driver’s License? Schedule an appointment at the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles website and you can begin the process of renewing or receiving a Kansas ID or license at a DMV Mobil Event March at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) Room 266. Representatives from the Kansas DMV will be available by appointment at …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/14/schedule-appointment-for-wsu-mobile-dmv-event-march-28/

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School of Performing Arts presents ‘[Re]Current Unrest’-A social justice film screening

…the Rhatigan Student Center Sante Fe Room. “(Re)Current Unrest” is a social justice dance theatre film screening and artist talk. This event is presented in collaboration with and is free and open to the public. Created by Charles Anderson, “(Re)Current Unrest” explores the kinesthetic state of unrest—the condition of unease, discontent and social…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/10/school-of-performing-arts-presents-recurrent-unrest-a-social-justice-film-screening/

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Get deals and freebies for Faculty, Staff Appreciation Day today at RSC

…this offer, all campus partner and affiliate staff members must show their WSU ID. The deals and freebies will include the following: Shocker Store-Take 35% off one regular priced item and 15% off one clearance itemStarbucks-Free upgrade from tall drink to grande or ventiShocker Sports Grill and Lanes-Get 25% off all pizzasShocker Hall Dining- Get a $5 lunch

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/04/get-deals-and-freebies-for-faculty-staff-appreciation-day-today-at-rsc/

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KMUW requesting volunteers for preservation project

KMUW is requesting volunteers to help edit text transcriptions for its Save the Waves project. Participants must have a Gmail account and spelling and grammar skills to help out. KMUW’s Save the Waves project is an initiative to find, digitize and preserve public broadcasts from across the state of Kansas to be archived at the American Archive of Public…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/02/kmuw-requesting-volunteers-for-preservation-project/

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Learn more about intellectual property at webinar

… 1:30 p.m. March 22. This webinar will be presented by Rob Gerlach, executive director of tech transfer and commercialization. Gerlach is also a registered patent attorney. At Wichita State, Gerlach is often tasked with protecting the university’s intellectual property and transferring innovation from the university to the commercial marketplace where its…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/25/learn-more-about-intellectual-property-at-webinar/

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Dr. Torres Rivera elected as president of the American Counseling Association

The American Counseling Association (ACA) announced Feb. 16 that Dr. Edil Torres Rivera, professor of Counseling and director of Latinx Studies at Wichita State, has been elected to serve as the ACA’s president-elect beginning July 1. Rivera will begin serving as the ACA’s 72nd president on July 1, 2023. “Being the first Latinx male to be ACA president and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/21/dr-torres-rivera-elected-as-president-of-the-american-counseling-association/

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President Muma’s ‘Forward Together’ podcast discusses affordable higher education

For the February episode of “Forward Together,” President Rick Muma, Shocker head basketball coach Isaac Brown, and Chamber of Wichita chief executive officer John Rolfe as they discuss making higher education more accessible. Muma hosts “Forward Together” each month during the fall and spring semesters. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/10/president-mumas-forward-together-podcast-discusses-affordable-higher-education/

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Follow Promo Solutions on social media

Wichita State’s Promo Solutions is now on social media. Promos Solutions is a full-service advertising specialties store offering a wide range of promotional SWAG to promote your department, student group and outside interests, and more. Posts will feature giveaways and discounts. Customers can follow Promo Solutions on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/10/follow-promo-solutions-on-social-media/

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Schedule appointment for WSU Mobile DMV Event Feb. 17

Need to renew or receive your Kansas ID or Driver’s License? Schedule an appointment at the Kansas Department of Motor Vehicles website and you can begin the process of renewing or receiving a Kansas ID or license at a DMV Mobil Event Feb. 17 at the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) Room 266. Representatives from the Kansas DMV will be available by appointment…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/09/schedule-appointment-for-wsu-mobile-dmv-event-feb-17/

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Help WSU PD support Shocker Locker

During February, the Wichita State Police Department will pick up donations from students, faculty and staff for the Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker helps combat food insecurity within the Wichita State community. The Locker is open to all WSU students, faculty, and staff. The department is accepting the following items: Canned foodDry…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/31/help-wsu-pd-donate-to-the-shocker-locker/

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President Muma rewards SEM

…by President Rick Muma that launched in December 2021. The program allows President Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of a member, or members, of the campus community. SEM was selected because of its continued commitment to WSU’s strategic plan to grow enrollment. SEM’s ongoing efforts to make people aware of opportunities at WSU. including …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/27/president-muma-rick-rewards-sem/

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Engaged in marketing and external outreach? You are advancing SEM Goal 2.2

During fall 2021, Wichita State launched its new 2025 Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Plan with the overarching goals of expanding enrollments to 17,000 students, increasing first to second-year retention rate to 75%, and closing the equity gap for underserved students. The success of the new plan is dependent on the contributions of everyone on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/06/engaged-in-marketing-and-external-outreach-you-are-advancing-sem-goal-2-2/

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President Muma launches Rick Rewards with surprise visit to SHS, CAPS

The staff at Wichita State’s Student Wellness Center and Counseling and Prevention Services received cookies as the first Rick Rewards presentation on Monday, Dec. 13. Rick Rewards is a new program by President Rick Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of a member, or members, of the campus community. The Student Wellness Center was selected as the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/13/president-muma-launches-rick-rewards-with-surprise-visit-to-shs-caps/

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WSU recognized for its focus on first-gen Shockers

University Business recently featured an article acknowledging Wichita States efforts to meet the needs of first-generation students, with many of the initiatives made by the First-Generation Coordinating Council (FGCC). The FGCC is composed of Wichita State individuals who are involved in first-gen efforts that support current university activities, explore…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/08/wsu-recognized-for-its-focus-on-first-gen-shockers/

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CEI’s Prevention Initiatives team hosts successful 2021 Kansas Prevention Conference

Community Engagement Institute’s (CEI) Prevention Initiatives team hosted the fourth annual Kansas Prevention Collaborative Conference on Oct. 21-22, where participants from across Kansas gathered virtually. This conference is supported by Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) and the Kansas Prevention Collaborative. Dr. Wanda Boone,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/06/cei-hosts-successful-2021-kansas-prevention-conference/

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WSU announces new esports director

The College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University announced today that Travis Yang has been hired as the new director of varsity esports. In the new role, Yang takes charge of a successful program in its third year of competition. He will oversee recruiting, coaching, and team development while implementing strategic goals, fundraising, and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/03/wsu-announces-new-esports-director/

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Perspectives series examines ‘Labor Economies in the Forces of Insurrection’

…the subject while Andrew Hippisley, dean, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will host the event. This presentation will address the context of work (labor) and its influences on the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection. It examines the types of jobs in which insurrectionists were employed and also reviews types of right-wing political activism …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/02/perspectives-series-examines-labor-economies-in-the-forces-of-insurrection/