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Tour P3 building, network with Innovation Campus partners

The Wichita State campus community is invited to a networking event that combines shopping, donuts and a chance to see the new offices in Partnership Building 3 on the Innovation Campus from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, July 14 at 4610 E. 18th St. The event will also include a trunk show from Lawrence-based brand Spencer Jane, which sells casual-yet-polished…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/07/tour-p3-building-network-with-innovation-campus-partners/

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WSU partners with local community to increase Redbud Trail accessibility

Wichita State University is working with a group of community organizations to make a popular pathway more welcoming and accessible to Wichita walkers and bikers. If you’ve had a chance to walk or bike through the Redbud Trail, you may have viewed the strategically placed Wichita-themed monuments along the way, indicating the direction and distance to area…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/17/wsu-partners-with-local-community-to-increase-redbud-trail-accessibility/

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Solar Panels help power John Bardo Center

In honor of Earth Day April 22, the Office of Strategic Management and Enrollment is highlighting several sustainability programs available at the university. In February 2020, Evergy supported the purchase and installation of eight solar panel configurations on the roof of the Bardo Center. These solar panels provide green power to the building and are a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/16/solar-panels-help-power-john-bardo-center/

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Mortar Board accepting applications

The Mortar Board, a national honor society that encourages scholarship, leadership and community service, is seeking nominations for its Wichita State chapter for the 2022-2023 academic year. The Wichita State chapter promotes Reading is Leading, hosts an annual book drive, and reads to children at local elementary schools. The Mortar Board accepts students …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/01/mortar-board-accepting-applications/

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The 2023 Benefits Open Enrollment begins Oct. 1

Beginning Oct. 1, the 2023 State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) will open enrollment portals throughout the day. All benefit-eligible employees should have access to their benefits open enrollment portal by close of business on Oct. 1. Open Enrollment will end Oct. 31. As in the past, this is an active enrollment, meaning that all covered state employees must…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/28/the-2023-benefits-open-enrollment-begins-oct-1/

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Beyond the Classroom: Ayshea Banes

Ayshea Banes is working on NASA-funded research with Wichita State physics professor Dr. Nick Solomey to build a solar neutrino detector. More than 5,000 Shockers each year take what they’ve learned in the classroom and transfer that knowledge into real-world environments. Applied learning — which is required for every Wichita State student — happens in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/21/beyond-the-classroom-ayshea-banes/

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Support student mental health

Please join Counseling and Prevention Services in support of Wichita State University students’ well-being by participating in the #WSUWeSupportU Classroom Wellness study for the upcoming fall 2021 semester. Instructors who participate will receive weekly activities and corresponding instructions to engage in activities designed to increase mental wellness, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/15/support-student-mental-health/

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Reminder: Qualtrics is WSU’s designated survey software

This is a reminder for all students, faculty and staff to send out surveys with Qualtrics. Wichita State has a license for Qualtrics, which became the official institutional survey software in 2012. Qualtrics can be used for research purposes, program review, nominations, elections, applications and more. Listed below are some of the benefits of using…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/06/reminder-qualtrics-is-wsus-designated-survey-software-3/

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One-man team wins NASA Space Apps Hackathon

A weekend of ample research and little sleep at Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) resulted in the selection of three NASA Space Apps Hackathon winners. One-man team Just Jacob, led by Jacob Workentine, a Wichita State senior in communication, took first place for his submission to the On the Way to the Sun challenge.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/10/one-man-team-wins-nasa-space-apps-hackathon/

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Dental clinic open during summer

Wichita State University’s Delta Dental of Kansas Dental Clinic is open during the summer. The dental clinic provides a full range of services with in-house specialists, including cleanings, fillings, tooth whitening and bleaching, and dental implants. The clinic is open to the campus community and the general public. Most major insurances are accepted, and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/17/dental-clinic-open-during-summer/

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Student Green Group receives Evergy Grant

In honor of Earth Day April 22, Wichita State is highlighting several sustainability programs available at the university. In 2021, Wichita State’s Green Group applied for a $5,000 grant from Evergy to supply recycle bins for every room in the Flats and Suites. These bins have made it easier for students to recycle and reduce waste going to Wichita…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/12/student-green-group-receives-evergy-grant/

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Earn real money by playing behavioral games

The Behavioral Economics Laboratory at Wichita State University is recruiting participants. Register today at orsee.wichita.edu. Unconditional $5 show-up fee: If you show up at the lab at the scheduled time, you earn guaranteed $5. On average, $15-20 per hour: Your earning from the games will vary, and it is based on participants’ decisions. On average,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/18/earn-real-money-by-playing-behavioral-games/

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Vote for WSU and WSU Tech in Best of Wichita categories

The Wichita Eagle has released the Best of Wichita nominations, and Wichita State University and WSU Tech have been nominated in several categories. They include: College / university education: Wichita State UniversityVocational school education: WSU TechChildcare education: WSU Child Development CenterHealth and beauty – Audiologist / Hearing Center: WSU…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/07/vote-for-wsu-in-best-of-wichita-categories/

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Office of Engagement seeking input for development process

The Wichita State University Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning requests community input for its current development process. The input will be shared later on with the private developers who will submit proposals for augmenting the west and south boundaries of the university, also known as University Village. Private developers typically build at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/12/office-of-engagement-seeking-input-for-development-process/

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Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning seeking input

The Wichita State University Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning requests community input for its current development process. The input will be shared later on with the private developers who will submit proposals for augmenting the west and south boundaries of the university, also known as University Village. Private developers typically build at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/06/office-of-strategic-engagement-and-planning-seeking-university-community-input/

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Watch Kansas Screen Dance Festival Dec. 3-5

In response to the global pandemic, the Wichita State Dance program has created a new format for the annual Kansas Dance Festival – The Kansas Screen Dance Festival. This virtual event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 3-5. During the event, choreographers from the Midwest will share their digital dance works. Wichita State will present “Brave New…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/02/watch-kansas-screen-dance-festival-dec-3-5/

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Students invited to first AAC Virtual Career Fair Oct. 28

Wichita State students are invited to attend the first AAC Virtual Career Fair 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 28 via Career Eco. The fair will allow students and alumni of all degree levels, class levels, and all majors to visit with employers hiring for full-time and part-time positions, internships and co-op positions locally and throughout the nation. All…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/students-invited-to-first-aac-virtual-career-fair-oct-28/

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Donor generosity supports 100+ programs on Founders’ Day of Giving

Wichita State’s first annual Founders’ Day of Giving saw more than 600 people come together to support what they love at WSU, bringing together our campus, community and all of Shocker Nation. More than $186,000 was given to support 106 different programs across campus, from athletic teams to student support offices. Several donors supported programs through…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/22/donor-generosity-supports-100-programs-on-founders-day-of-giving/

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Beyond the Classroom: Maria Jimenez

Maria Jimenez is working in Houston this summer and exploring her interest in intellectual property as a career focus. Wichita State’s Gateway to IP program helped her get started in the world of patent law. More than 5,000 Shockers each year take what they’ve learned in the classroom and transfer that knowledge into real-world environments. Applied learning…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/21/beyond-the-classroom-maria-jimenez/

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WSU alum Kevin Griffin donates to library

The Modern and Classical Languages and Literature department would like to extend its gratitude to Kevin Griffin, a Wichita State alum, for his donation of Japanese-language reading materials to the Music and Language Innovation Center library located in Jardine Hall. After studying Japanese at WSU, Griffin moved to Japan after the 2011 earthquake and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/14/wsu-alum-kevin-griffin-donates-to-library/