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Register for the Pumpkin Run and save

…staff to participate in the annual 5K Pumpkin Run Saturday, Oct. 19. And save $5 on registration with the code: wsutoday2024. This event is an opportunity to come together as a community, enjoy the beautiful fall weather and promote a healthy lifestyle. Whether you’re an experienced runner or just looking for a fun way to stay active, the event is perfect…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/10/register-for-the-pumpkin-run-and-save/

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Nominate staff for the President’s Award for Distinguished Service

…the President’s Award for Distinguished Service. This award recognizes the dedication and excellence of WSU employees who have provided exemplary and caring service to the WSU community, beyond the expectations of the duties and responsibilities of their position. Selected honorees are recognized at the annual Shocker Pride Celebration. Submit a nomination…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/04/nominate-staff-for-the-presidents-award-for-distinguished-service/

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About

… student activities. These include theatre events, conversation groups, symposia, immersion days, movies, and culinary adventures. We also devote considerable energy to public and community service activities, promoting cultural exchange and aliiances between Wichita and Sister Cities Orléans (France), Cancun and Tlalnepantla (Mexico), and Kaifeng (China).…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/mcll/About_MCLL/index.php

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Save the date and nominate an adult learner or an online learner for the Adult/Online Learner of the Year awards

…3 to 5 p.m. April 3 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Every year, the ALOTY awards recognize an outstanding adult student at Wichita State, a WSU partner and a community partner who support these adult learners on their journey towards a degree. To qualify for the ALOTY award, a student must be 24 years or older, have a 2.5 GPA and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/05/save-the-date-and-nominate-an-adult-learner-or-an-online-learner-for-the-adult-online-learner-of-the-year-awards/

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Save the date and nominate an adult learner for the Adult Learner of the Year awards

…3 to 5 p.m. April 3 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Every year, the ALOTY awards recognize an outstanding adult student at Wichita State, a WSU partner and a community partner who support these adult learners on their journey towards a degree. To qualify for the ALOTY award, a student must be 24 years or older, have a 2.5 GPA and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/14/save-the-date-and-nominate-an-adult-learner-for-the-adult-learner-of-the-year-awards/

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Rachelle Goter

…University Orchestra and Jazz Band, the Friends University Chamber Orchestra, Wichita Wind Ensemble Professional Band, Wichita Children’s Choir, Friends University Community Orchestra, the KCDA Women’s Honor Choir, and most recently the Great Plains Composition Workshop. Goter has performed and studied both locally and abroad. Ms. Goter performed in the…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/music/Winds_and_Percussion/Goter-Rachelle.php

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Attend #WSUWeSupportU substance use and mental wellness training

… to help students, faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder and how to best support members of their community. Participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt on completion of the training. Students can register by submitting a form online and faculty and staff can…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/21/attend-wsuwesupportu-substance-use-and-mental-wellness-training/

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Memorial service available for Dr. Prem Bajaj

… 30 years, passed away on Dec. 30. Among his accomplishments, Bajaj was a recipient of the Presidents Distinguished Service Award in 1997. He was very involved in the WSU academic community, and he founded the India Association of Greater Wichita, the Indian Students Association, and the Association of Hindu Students in America.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/10/memorial-service-for-dr-prem-bajaj/

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Talk Like a Shocker: Wichita State Words You Need to Know

…here at Wichita State. She is a proud Wichita State alum and enjoys spending time with her dog, coaching volleyball and volunteering in the community. Buttons

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/blog/2025/12_04_Pronunciation.php

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Shocker-branded buses hit the streets of Wichita | Wichita State News

…State’s director of auxiliary services. “Additionally, the convenient routes and availability is an extra advantage to our students, faculty, staff and community.” Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Wichita State has switched its classes to fully online formats until spring 2021. Once classes resume, the Shocker-branded buses will primarily run routes 21A and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/12-dec/ShockerBuses_4.php

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Join webinar on supporting undocumented students and mixed status families

…Wednesday May 8. The presenters will be Raymond Rico, an immigration attorney; Alex Perez, Hispanic Development Fund Greater Kansas City; and Dr. Melisa Jimenez, Johnson County Community College. The panel will be moderated by Dr. Sara Mata, executive director of Hispanic Serving Initiatives. The informational session will provide a better understanding…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/05/02/join-webinar-on-supporting-undocumented-students-and-mixed-status-families/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: John Perry

…on first-gen: This week we highlight John Perry, Barton School of Business associate dean. Sign up to join the First-Gen Affinity Shockers -This group is designed to foster a community of first-generation professionals, build a group that offers professional development and networking opportunities. It’s also meant to foster an environment where common …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/03/f1rst-gen-friday-john-perry/

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HOPE Services launches ‘Substance and Mental Wellness’ training

…Student Center, Mayfield Room. Learn about tools to reflect on how people engage with substances, stigma related to addiction and how everyone can help members of their community. Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the HOPE Services website. All participants will receive a “#WSUWeSupportU” T-shirt at no additional charge.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/07/hope-services-launches-substance-and-mental-wellness-training/

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Wichita State's Sarah Schlottman Honored with Kansas Horizon Award

…to the KEEN Conference and an honorary banquet in February, where she will be celebrated for her educational contributions. Sarah's commitment to her students and the Abilene community has not gone unnoticed. Known for her tireless work ethic, her dedication to providing students with a transformative experience in speech and drama, and her constant…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/News/Sarah-Schlottman-story.php

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Attend Wellness Retreat for faculty and staff

… developing a wellness-focused culture on campus with the 2024 Suspenders4Hope Champion award. Connect with colleagues and engage in a variety of wellness activities including a community service project helping to build HOPE kits to be distributed to people in times of crisis at the Student Wellness Center and Comcare Crisis Services.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/30/attend-wellness-retreat-for-faculty-and-staff-2/

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Kathy Sexton

… superpowers are in economic development, budgeting & finance, and local government management. Her extensive volunteer leadership experience with nonprofits (Visit Wichita, Derby Community Foundation, Kansas Association of City/County Management, & Wichita Business Coalition on Health Care, among others) make her a natural go-to for strategic business…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/services/PPMC/03_Project_Associates/Sexton-Kathy.php

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President Muma talks Wichita Biomedical Campus at ICT Summit

…Professions and WSU Tech’s Health Professions program, and the vision of creating a health care corridor to strengthen learning, collaboration and research for the Wichita community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/26/president-muma-talks-wichita-biomedical-campus-at-ict-summit/

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2021-PPMC-Annual-Report

…for our staff members at home. Not only did the PPMC shift many services online, we also worked from home for almost 12 months. Misty Bruckner PPMC Director Our nation and our community have made shifts in perspective, diverting more focus to efforts of diversity, equity and inclusion, which I hope you can see is evident in the work the PPMC had done…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/documents/2021-PPMC-Annual-Report.pdf

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Join HOPE Services for ‘Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training’

…“Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training” from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6 in 256 Rhatigan Student Center. Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for the training. Sign up on myWSU under the myTraining section or on the registration website.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/30/join-hope-services-for-mental-wellness-and-preventing-suicide-training/

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08-18-15

…Call to Order – 9:04 II. Guest a. Ann Collins and Patrick Hanrahan– United Way of the Plains Packets will be distributed at the beginning of Sept. to sign up for United Way. Community Impact is new and Innovative. Example – Improving School Attendance (handout showing program given to Senators). Piloting in the West High feeder school area. Message is “Be …

https://www.wichita.edu/_archive/services/staffsenate/_documents/08-18-15.pdf