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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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First Gentleman Rick Case rewards Orientations, Admissions staff

…staff were recognized by First Gentleman Rick Case, on behalf of President Rick Muma, June 14. The groups were recognized for their commitment to the student experience for helping students’ families have a positive experience while transitioning to WSU. Rick Rewards is a program by President Rick Muma that launched in December 2021. The program allows …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/15/first-gentleman-rick-case-rewards-orientations-admissions-staff/

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Beyond the Classroom: Keegan Staats

Keegan Staats is working at the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) as an operations assistant. This applied-learning opportunity is helping prepare him prepare for a career in economics. 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…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/26/shockers-beyond-the-classroom-keegan-staats/

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Beyond the classroom: Alia Michaelis

Alia Michaelis is working in several Wichita-area hospital emergency rooms to record patient-physician interactions. This applied-learning opportunity is helping prepare her for a career in medicine. More than 5,000 Shockers each year take what they’ve learned in the classroom and transfer that knowledge into real-world environments.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/24/shocker-talent-pipeline-alia-michaelis/

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Lunch and learn: What is the Process Communication Model?

… might utilize it. This webinar is free to all faculty, staff and Innovation Campus partners. Registration is required. PCM is the premier tool for decoding human interactions. It helps people adapt their communication style to match others and contribute to a world that leverages differences for the better.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/20/lunch-and-learn-what-is-the-process-communication-model/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Aaron R. Coffey, MBA

…we highlight Aaron R. Coffey, Master of Business administration and Graduate School assistant dean. How has your first-gen experience inspired you? My experience as a first-gen helped me see how much support I can provide to those who take this step into the unknown. I knew this was an area I wanted to support from seeing how much the encouragement I gave…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/28/f1rst-gen-friday-aaron-r-coffey-mba/

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Quang Nguyen named as one of Wichita’s 40 Under 40

… Wichita Business Journal. He was also awarded the Pat Ayars Mentoring Award, which is given to certain members of the 40 Under 40 class who have been recognized for their work in helping and mentoring others. The Wichita Business Journal has been presenting the 40 Under 40 Awards in Wichita since 1998. Quang joins hundreds of people who have been named to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/13/quang-nguyen-named-as-one-of-wichitas-40-under-40/

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AmeriCorps VISTA awards scholarships

…time. These positions include part-time, full-time, summer only and year-long positions which will involve hands-on working with children, office positions, coordinating projects, helping promote nonprofits, or other tasks. The positions are located in Wichita. Members selected for AmeriCorps service positions receive a living stipend and qualify for an…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/08/wsu-scholarships-aid-americorps-students-serving-their-community/

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ICYMI: Read March’s Forward Together newsletter

In the March issue of the Forward Together newsletter, Wichita State President Rick Muma talks about some of the initiatives that are helping Wichita State reach record enrollment numbers during a time when most universities in the United States are struggling.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/09/icymi-read-marchs-forward-together-newsletter/

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Air Force awards $100 million to continue WSU NIAR’s B-1 Digital Engineering program

…National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) to continue the B-1’s Digital Engineering (DE) transformation. The National Center for Manufacturing Sciences (NCMS) helped form the strategic partnership and created a flexible contract structure, which allows NIAR and the B-1 SPO to adapt requirements real time to meet critical warfighter needs.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/09/air-force-awards-100-million-to-continue-wsu-niars-b-1-digital-engineering-program/

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Wichita State alums regard Ukraine as a second home: ‘It rips your heart out’

In 2006, two former Wichita State students traveled to Ukraine to teach for the Peace Corps. Locals asked if the Americans knew Britney Spears. They helped them learn a language. They welcomed them with foods such as borscht and layered salads with beets, eggs and mayonnaise.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/07/wichita-state-alums-regard-ukraine-as-a-second-home-it-rips-your-heart-out/

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Adelante Scholar talks about her journey to WSU

Valeria Paunetto, originally from Puerto Rico, won the Adelante Scholarship in 2021, which has helped her pursue a degree in social work at Wichita State. After a couple of weeks, Valeria received a call. She picked it up and learned that she had won a $20,000 Adelante Scholarship to attend Wichita State University. She is part of the first group at Wichita …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/24/adelante-scholar-talks-about-her-journey-to-wsu/

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Join Shockers Vote Coalition

As we head into another election year, the Shockers Vote Coalition invites students, faculty and staff to join Wichita State’s Shockers Vote campaign. The coalition helps plan voter registration drives, deliberate dialogue initiatives and other events together for the upcoming election cycle. All events are nonpartisan and everyone is welcome to join and to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/16/join-shockers-vote-coalition/

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WSU, South Kansas in the running for up to $75 million in EDA awards

…Rescue Act funding to invest in America’s communities. This historic investment supports bottom-up economic development focused on advancing equity, creating good-paying jobs, helping workers to develop in-demand skills, building economic resilience, and accelerating the economic recovery for the industries and communities hit hardest by the coronavirus…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/15/wsu-south-kansas-in-the-running-for-up-to-75-million-in-eda-awards/

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Shockers exceed goal during United Way campaign

…State was able to exceed its goal of $35,000 and raised more than $37,9995 in total contributions that will impact local communities. Thanks to everyone who shared the message and helped donate. Next year, we hope to raise more.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/15/shockers-exceed-goal-during-united-way-campaign/

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Get students career-ready with Shocker Career Accelerator

Helping students develop job skills inside and outside the classroom is essential when preparing them for life after graduation. Students should be working on their career-ready competencies and strengthening them before graduation. If students need professional work experience in their field, they can explore applied learning opportunities. Students can…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/05/get-students-career-ready-with-shocker-career-accelerator/

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CAPS thanks community for success with first Suspenders4Hope 5K

…part of a nationwide mental health awareness campaign, involved participation from WSU, Ascension Via Christi and Kohl’s Cares. Members of CAPS say the community participation helped make the event a success. All proceeds from the event went to StopSuicideICT, a local collaborative and non-profit. Members who wish to participate in the event next year can…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/28/caps-thanks-community-for-success-with-first-suspenders4hope-5k/

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Office of Engagement highlights volunteers during appreciation week

As part of the Office of Engagement’s Volunteer Appreciation Week Oct. 25-29, the office would like to celebrate the volunteers that have helped them reach more than 500 hours of community service in the Shocker Neighborhood. The winners for most volunteer hours are: Colby Hall Jacob Jindra Brend Le Stacey Le For more information about future volunteer…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/27/office-of-engagement-highlights-volunteers-during-appreciation-week/

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Shocker Career Accelerator matches students with work opportunities

Lauryn McIntyre is learning how to build a brand that helps HSI Wealth Strategies get the word out to people in the aviation industry that HSI understands their financial needs. “Very pilot-centric, very pilot-focused,” she said. “I’ve learned a lot about the aviation industry in my time there.” McIntyre, a Wichita State University senior, worked with a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/20/shocker-career-accelerator-matches-students-with-work-opportunities/

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New Wichita State clinic offers free counseling for Wichita community

A new Wichita State University mental health clinic is helping its clients take a positive and proactive approach to their mental health. The WSU Integrated Support and Empowerment (WISE) Clinic offers comprehensive counseling services to everyone in the Wichita community, and all services are free of charge. The purpose of the clinic is twofold: First, it…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/27/new-wichita-state-clinic-offers-free-counseling-for-wichita-community/