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Shocker Store pink merchandise benefits Victory in the Valley

…is selling new pink merchandise in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The pink merchandise includes a short sleeve tee for $10 and a long sleeve tee for $15. For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, which provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area. This offer is good while supplies last …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/30/shocker-store-pink-merchandise-funds-victory-in-the-valley/

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Wichita State, WSU Tech announce fall enrollment numbers

Enrollment for fall 2021 at Wichita State University and WSU Tech is showing strong growth despite a decline in 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the loss of thousands of local jobs. Returning to its pre-pandemic enrollment numbers, WSU enrolled 16,097 students this fall. That’s an increase of 3.5% over last year and the largest enrollment Wichita…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/30/wichita-state-wsu-tech-announce-fall-enrollment-numbers/

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Criminal justice, computer science faculty collaborate on phishing prevention

…Yumi Suzuki, School of Criminal Justice associate professor; and Dr. Sergio Salinas Monroy, School of Computing associate professor, recently had their article published in Security Journal, the peer-reviewed journal for security researchers and professionals. Their article, “Prevention and Mitigation Measures against Phishing Emails: A Sequential Schema…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/29/criminal-justice-computer-science-faculty-collaborate-on-peer-reviewed-phishing-email-prevention-article/

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Chemistry Colloquium features Dr. Jacinta Mutambuki

The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry will host Dr. Jacinta Mutambuki from Oklahoma State University 3:30-4:30 p.m. Oct. 6 at McKinley hall (room 224). The event will also be available via Zoom. Dr. Mutambuki will present her research results in a talk titled “Development of an Inclusive Teaching Observation Protocol (ITOP) for Assessing Instructional…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/29/chemistry-colloquium-features-dr-jacinta-mutambuki/

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Share your opinions about campus educational technologies

…have found our service, training, and technology by taking part in a short survey. The data you provide will be valuable as the MRC works to improve the services they provide to its customers. Your response and ideas will help in our effort to reach our Strategic Enrollment Managements and Kansas Board of Regent priorities and to provide an excellent…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/28/share-your-opinions-about-campus-educational-technologies/

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International Admissions hiring recruiter

The Office of International Education is seeking an international admissions recruiter to join its team. The position will be responsible for recruiting prospective international students from a set global territory outside of the United States. Job responsibilities include providing information about Wichita State to prospective international students,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/27/international-admissions-hiring-recruiter/

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Fairmount College inducting three members into hall of fame

A champion for women and water quality, a world-reknown heart surgeon, and an ambassador to Tanzania — all exemplifying the merits and advantages of a liberal arts and sciences education — will be inducted at the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame ceremony 2-3 p.m., Oct. 22 at Wiedemann Hall. Induction into the Fairmount College Hall…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/24/fairmount-college-to-induct-three-members-into-hall-of-fame/

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Historic Tea benefits WSU scholarships

Wichita State University First Gentleman Rick Case, along with the Office of the President and the WSU Alumni Association (WSUAA), will host a Historic Tea at the president’s campus residence this October during Homecoming 2021 week Oct. 23-Oct. 30. Tea times and days available include the following: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 26 2 p.m. Oct. 26 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27 2…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/23/historic-tea-benefits-wsu-scholarships/

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Women of WSU hosting social event Sept. 30

The Women of Wichita State University will host a social event at 5 p.m. Sept. 30 at Social Tap located in Braeburn Square. Current members, new members and prospective members are invited to attend. WWSU’s purpose is to serve the university by providing student scholarships and to promote social interaction among its members.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/22/women-of-wsu-hosting-social-event-sept-30/

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Access Now shifts to an opt-out model

Access Now, a system that digitally delivers all students’ course materials at a discounted rate, is switching models to increase sustainability and affordability. Currently, the Access Now program uses an opt-in model, which requires each individual student to purchase a subscription before the 100% refund date to avoid interruption to course materials.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/22/access-now-shifts-to-an-opt-out-model/

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RSVP for fourth annual Catering Grand Showcase

You’re invited to the fourth annual Chartwells Catering Grand Showcase 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 23 at the Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom. The event will feature samples from our upcoming, new Mingle + Nosh menu. To participate, register at the link below. Participants who donate a canned food item will receive a free drink ticket. There will also be a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/20/rsvp-for-fourth-annual-catering-grand-showcase/

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Ulrich Museum hosts Czech Fulbright scholar

The Ulrich Museum at Wichita State University is hosting Dr. Eva Gartnerová, a scholar from the Czech Republic, for the 2021-2022 academic year as a Fulbright visiting scholar. While here, Gartnerová will study the university art museum and learn how it engages with its various communities, including people on campus, local school children, and the public…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/17/ulrich-museum-hosts-czech-fulbright-scholar/

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Alumni to speak about 50 years of international work today

Mark Gregory Wentling, author and an award-winning life member of the Wichita State Alumni Association, will give a presentation about his 50 years of work in 54 countries 6-9 p.m. today, Oct. 15 at the Beggs Ballroom located in the Rhatigan Student Center. The event is hosted by the WSU Philosophy Society, with the aid of the WSU Alumni Association and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/wichita-state-graduate-author-speaking-about-working-50-years-in-54-countries/

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Veteran Services honors 74th Air Force birthday

Join Wichita State’s Military and Veteran Services in honoring the founding of the U.S. Air Force during a come-and-go event 1-2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 at Grace Wilke Hall. The Air Force was founded on Sept. 18, 1947. In the decades since, it has established itself as an air force second-to-none. During the event, the office will also welcome the U.S. Space…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/veteran-services-honors-74th-air-force-birthday/

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CEI’s AAron Davis recognized by de Beaumont Foundation

AAron Davis, director of the Center for Public Health Initiatives at Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI), was recognized by the de Beaumont Foundation Sept. 14 as one of the “40 Under 40 in Public Health” in recognition of his work at CEI. Founded in 1998, the de Beaumont Foundation focuses on improving health at the community level by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/16/ceis-aaron-davis-recognized-by-de-beaumont-foundation/

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Learn to use BeoShock

…next training session for BeoShock is 1-4 p.m. Oct. 14 and will take place both online and in person. The location of the training will be announced at a later date. BeoShock, Wichita State University’s high-performance computing cluster, is available to students, faculty and staff. Since its implementation, it has helped accelerate research and provided…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/learn-to-use-wsus-beoshock-high-performance-computing-system/

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Blackboard Integration to outside calendars currently inoperable

…The Office of Instructional Resources will push out any updates as they become available. Recently, the Blackboard calendar tool has experienced problems when integrated with external calendars such as Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar. This interrupts the transfer of assigned items to flow from Blackboard to these integrated calendars. This is a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/14/blackboard-integration-to-outside-calendars-currently-inoperable/

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Sign up for Pumpkin Run 5K

Registration has begun for the 2021 Pumpkin Run 5K and Little Pumpkin 1K set to begin at 9 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Wichita State campus. There will also be a virtual 5K version the same day. All registered participants will receive a customized T-shirt and a finisher medal. Participants that register by Sept. 20 will receive a bonus item in their registration…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/14/sign-up-to-run-walk-pumpkin-run-5k/

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Public Health Sciences students awarded $10,000

Wichita State’s HEALTH (Health Education Advocates for Leadership, Teamwork, and Humanity) Student Association in the Department of Public Health Sciences (PHS) was recently awarded $10,000 in grants as part of the Kansas Beats The Virus initiative. The funds will be used to support the promotion of COVID-19 testing and vaccination, and to engage in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/13/public-health-sciences-students-awarded-10000/

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Join Society of Women Engineers for annual career fair mixer

Join the Society of Women Engineers for its annual career fair mixer 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the John Bardo Center lobby. This event is an opportunity to chat with employers in a casual setting the night before the Engineering and I.T. Career Fair 2-5 p.m. Sept. 14 at the John Bardo Center.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/09/join-society-of-women-engineers-for-annual-career-fair-mixer/