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Storytime Village, WSU partner to drive educational achievement

What started as one woman’s passion project has flourished into a literacy empire that serves thousands of children in schools across the Wichita area — helped along the way by the people and services of Wichita State University. Prisca Barnes founded Storytime Village in 2009 with a mission “to inspire a lifelong love of reading for underserved Kansas…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/22/storytime-village-wsu-partner-to-drive-educational-achievement/

WSU Newsletters

Taskforce findings shape WSU priorities

… student, and community leaders were asked to serve on presidential task forces as part of a commitment to shared governance and transparency. The findings from these efforts have helped shape and refine the priorities and strategy of the university. The work of these task forces is complete. Their insight may inspire further initiatives that serve Wichita…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/14/taskforce-findings-shape-wsu-priorities/

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Woolsey Hall designed to highlight collaborative spaces, active learning

Student feedback helped guide the design of Frank and Kay Woolsey Hall. They asked for collaboration, and they asked for caffeine. “Coffee, safety, a welcoming environment and a chance for people to come together,” said Emily Patterson, executive director of facilities planning at Wichita State University. “I don’t think coffee is an official pillar, but…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/13/woolsey-hall-designed-to-highlight-collaborative-spaces-active-learning/

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ICYMI: Read September’s issue of Forward Together

…Together, President Rick Muma writes about Digital Transformation and how it’s driving Wichita State University’s research and applied learning initiatives, as well as helping to diversity the Kansas economy. Other topics discussed include the following: WSU-NIAR WERX receives 777 aircraft for Kansas Modification Center passenger-to-freighter…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/09/icymi-read-septembers-issue-of-forward-together/

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Open Education Resources guide available for faculty

The University Libraries Open Education Resources (OER) guide helps Wichita State faculty find, evaluate, incorporate and create open educational resources. Find a variety of resources at the official OER website – designed by 2021-2022 Open and Alternative Textbook (OAT) faculty fellows Maria Sclafani and Victoria Koger.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/11/check-university-libraries-oer-guide/

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Courtney Calder leads WSU Esports with background in athletics, business

Wichita State’s Esports director Courtney Calder played soccer more often than video games growing up in California. Those experiences, however, helped prepare her for running the esports program, as did her time working in sales for Apple after graduating from Northwestern University. Wichita State’s varsity program, housed in the Heskett Center, offers…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/09/courtney-calder-leads-wsu-esports-with-background-in-athletics-business/

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Cash-handling training available in myTraining

…and can be accessed by logging on to the myWSU portal and clicking on the myTraining link under the Employee Training, Resources & Professional Development section. Another helpful resource, Cash Handling Procedures Guide, is also available from the myWSU portal. From the Employee Training, Resources & Professional Development section, the procedures …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/25/cash-handling-training-is-now-available-in-mytraining/

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Through it all, student Courtney Price-Dukes beat the odds

… Wichita State – her top college choice – thanks to the Linwood Sexton scholarship. She overcame other obstacles to graduate with honors last weekend. Learn more about how you helped Courtney and all WSU students reach their full potential.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/20/through-it-all-student-courtney-price-dukes-beat-the-odds/

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BeoShock HPC accelerates research, provides students with applied computing experiences

Wichita State University’s high-performance computing (HPC) cluster is available to students, faculty and staff. Since its implementation, it has helped accelerate research and provided valuable computing experiences for students. Named after “BeoShock” after “Beowulf” and Shockers, the computing cluster has two large GPUs (Graphics Processing Units) and 800…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/13/beoshock-hpc-accelerates-research-provides-students-with-applied-computing-experiences/

WSU Police Logs

2008 Crime Log

…was intoxicated.Arrest, M/19. Summons issued 7/25/08 for Driving under the influence after previous conviction 5/31/20085/31/200808C-0358Outside Assist17th and HillsideOfficers helped Wichita Police Department with an accident at the intersection.WPD is handling the case 6/1/20086/1/200808C-0365TheftJabara HallUnknown person(s) took a secured bicycle from…

https://police.wichita.edu/2008-crime-log/

WSU Police Logs

2018 Crime Log

…buildingOfficer filed a report 7/19/20181:28 PM7/19/20181:28 PM18C-0473Outside Assist2020 N. OliverOfficers checked on the welfare of an elderly male outside in the heat. He was helped back into his homeOfficer filed a report 7/19/20183:13 AM7/19/20183:13 AM18C-0472Information1701 N. HolyokeOfficers took an intoxicated male homeOfficer filed a report…

https://police.wichita.edu/2018-crime-log/

Somos de Wichita

Cornejo & Sons

The son of immigrants, Jess Cornejo started a trucking and excavating company in 1952. By the 1970s and 1980s, the company became Cornejo & Sons with the Jess’s five sons helping run and expand the business into construction, demolition, waste hauling, and asphalt. Here, Jess and son Ron appear in front of one of the company trucks.

https://somos.wichita.edu/en/cornejo-sons/

Ulrich Museum of Art

Student Employment

… duties as assigned Why join the Ulrich team? Here's what some of our student staff had to say about their experience at the Ulrich. Being an art student and working at the Ulrich helped fill my tool belt with skills that are helpful to the field. Like how to patch walls, proper ways to handle art, etc. Also, you get to know people that are working artists…

https://ulrich.wichita.edu/student-employment/

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January 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Sarafina Collins

…Computing with a Concentration in Cybersecurity. Her time with Ennovar started out at the CSFRG lab, before she moved to Textron. Sarafina's experience working with Ennovar helped her land a job as a Security Analyst at Textron Aviation right after graduation. At Textron, Sarafina works to conduct reviews on all applications to ensure they are in…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2024/202401_jan_sarafina-collins.php

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August 2024 Team Spotlight: Kyndal Nystrom

…These documents are also being incorporated into the training program for new employees. Reflecting on her experience thus far with Ennovar, Kyndal notes, "Ennovar is helping me get experience in what could potentially be a part of my career." This hands-on experience is invaluable as she builds connections and gains real-world knowledge.…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/team_spotlights/2024/202408_aug_kyndal-nystorm.php

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March 2025 Team Spotlight: Caleb Allen

…are documented working on an internal management information system project for Ennovar's operations team, alongside Mac Unruh, who also works at Viega. When asked how Ennovar has helped him, Caleb stated, "Ennovar has helped guide me on what I enjoy doing for work and given me ideas on what I'd like to do with my future." He also states that his favorite…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/team_spotlights/2025/202503_mar_caleb-allen.php

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April 2026 Team Spotlight: Jenny Ho

…said. “It was the bridge between learning about cybersecurity in the classroom and actually stepping into the field with confidence.” She explained that the experience helped her move beyond theory and understand how her knowledge applies in practice. “Personally, it challenged me to grow. It pushed me outside of my comfort zone, strengthened my…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/team_spotlights/2026/202604_apr_jenny-ho.php

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June 2026 Team Spotlight: Mark Common

… 09:00:00 AM Mark Common, an Aerospace Engineering student graduating in May 2028, currently works as a Student Lead on the Kitters team through Ennovar at Boeing. In his role, he helps maintain an efficient workflow between students to ensure tasks are completed on time while also contributing to cross-functional training efforts that support team…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/team_spotlights/2026/202606_jun_mark-common.php

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Francis Baalman

…as lead counsel on several multimillion-dollar deals. Francis is also the firm’s Supply Chain Practice Group leader.Francis devotes a significant portion of his practice to helping clients understand the complex legal issues involved in purchasing and supply chain management, particularly those that impact the manufacturing and distribution sectors. He…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/launchprep/LaunchPrep_Mentors/Baalman-Francis.php

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Sina Aghaie

…and product manager positions. I have lived in Iran, France (French Riviera), and the United State (South east), learning from their culture helps me to see the world from multiple perspectives. I am interested in aviation industry, cars, and digital currencies. Currently, I’m developing my miniature airport in my office. Feel free to stop by to see my …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/business/office_of_the_dean/department-of-marketing-and-economics/Aghaie-Sina.php