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NIAR, engineering featured by YouTube personality

…Fielding, a YouTube personality, recently toured the National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) and has started a series of engineering-focused videos all featuring Wichita State and NIAR. Fielding spoke with members of the Shocker Racing team about the engineering work they do as part of the team. He’s also produced an introduction to robotics video,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/11/niar-engineering-featured-by-youtube-personality/

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WSU student employees: Mandatory Title IX training due April 7

Students who work an on-campus job at Wichita State are required to complete mandatory yearly training on preventing harassment and discrimination. The deadline is Friday, April 7. Student employees can access the training in myWSU, on the myFinances tab under “Student Required Training,” then click on Preventing Harassment and Discrimination Training. If…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/24/wsu-student-employees-mandatory-title-ix-training-due-april-7/

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WSU’s Engineers without Borders building much-needed bridge for Ecuadorian village

Several Wichita State University engineering students are bringing Shocker innovation to a tiny village in Ecuador. Through the WSU chapter of Engineers without Borders, three students recently began the process of working with the rural community of Mercedes de Agua Sucia in Manabi, Ecuador, to build a pedestrian bridge that will give residents safe passage…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/28/wsus-engineers-without-borders-building-much-needed-bridge-for-ecuadorian-village/

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Update contact information in myWSU

Students are requested to provide updated information to Wichita State anytime there is a change in their mailing address, phone number or emergency contact. Find the link to your profile page on the myWSU Home tab, under Student Tools > myContact Info. A separate link there also provides an opportunity to update self-reported military affiliation. It is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/17/update-contact-information-in-mywsu/

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Learn more about artificial intelligence

NVIDIA, NetApp and Mark III Systems are hosting a free AI/Machine Learning Education Series for Wichita State students, faculty, staff and the greater community for spring 2023. These sessions will feature machine-learning (ML) experts, who will dive into current trends around AI/ML via tutorials and hands-on rapid labs designed around practical AI…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/16/learn-more-about-artificial-intelligence/

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WSU Tech president testifies at U.S. Senate hearing on the need for aviation training

WSU Tech President and Vice President of Workforce Development at Wichita State University Dr. Sheree Utash testified before the U.S. Senate’s Commerce Committee on Aviation on Thursday about the growth of the aviation industry and the increasing demand for highly skilled aviation workers. The committee, which includes U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran from Kansas,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/17/wsu-tech-president-testifies-at-u-s-senate-hearing-on-the-need-for-aviation-training/

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Suspenders4Hope, public health sciences educator recognized at conference

Wichita State was recently recognized at the 10th annual Kansas Health Ethics Conference sponsored by the Wichita Medical Research & Education Foundation. WSU’s Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) and the Suspenders4Hope program were awarded the Jiggs Nelson Quality of Life Award. Drs. Jessica Provines and Marci Young were present to receive the award,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/suspenders4hope-and-public-health-sciences-educator-recognized-at-conference/

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WSU Libraries Dean Kathy Downes announces retirement

Kathy Downes, dean of WSU Libraries, will retire at the end of the year. Downes has served as dean since 2017 and has worked for over 40 years at Wichita State. During her time with WSU Libraries, she spearheaded many facility expansions, including coordinating the west addition project from 1985 to 1989 and helping with the 2019 expansion of the 24-hour…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/03/wsu-libraries-dean-kathy-downes-announces-retirement/

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Annual conflict of interest reporting now open

Pursuant to Wichita State and Kansas Board of Regents policy, all employees are required to annually disclose certain external interests, activities and consulting arrangements. WSU’s annual reporting period runs starting April 1 and ends April 30. Employees who have submitted an online disclosure any time on or before March 31 will be prompted to review…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/annual-conflict-of-interest-reporting-now-open/

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WSU’s Opera Theater presents annual ‘Scenes and Songs’ concert

Wichita State’s Opera Theater, under the direction of Alan Held, professor of voice and director of opera studies, will present its annual performance of “Scenes and Songs” from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10 in Wiedemann Hall. Bridget Hille, pianist, will provide musical assistance. The program, which serves as an introduction to new opera goers and an…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/07/wsus-opera-theater-presents-annual-scenes-and-songs-concert/

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Donate food, pay off fines with November Food for Fines

Food For Fines is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During the week of Nov. 6, certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker. Donations can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/donate-food-pay-off-fines-with-november-food-for-fines/

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FileVault encryption for Mac users

ITS is required to encrypt the local hard drives of university-owned computers in order to maintain compliance with state-mandated security procedures. This has been the standard practice for Windows computers and also needs to be implemented on university-owned Apple computers. If you are using a university-owned Apple computer, that device will need to be …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/09/filevault-encryption-for-mac-users/

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Military and Veteran Services encourages everyone in remembering 9/11

Wichita State’s Military and Veteran Services encourages everyone to take time today to pause for a moment of silence in honor of those who sacrificed so much, who inspired a multitude to service, and who strengthened the spirit of unity as a nation, and will have a banner in 105 Grace Wilke Hall that members of the community can sign acknowledging that they…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/10/military-and-veteran-services-encourages-everyone-in-remembering-9-11/

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Former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, engineer in residence to speak on campus

Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting Wichita State Monday, March 27. Caret will be featured at two speaking events that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are welcome to attend. The first speaking event, “How To Navigate Your Way…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/14/former-president-of-boeing-defense-space-security-and-engineer-in-residence-to-speak-on-campus/

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Former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, engineer in residence to speak on campus

Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting Wichita State Monday, March 27. Caret will be featured at two speaking events that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are welcome to attend. The first speaking event, “How To Navigate Your Way…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/24/former-president-of-boeing-defense-space-security-engineer-in-residence-to-speak-on-campus/

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Former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, engineer in residence to speak on campus

Leanne Caret — former president of Boeing Defense, Space & Security and the 2023 engineer in residence for the College of Engineering — is visiting Wichita State on Monday, March 27. Caret will be featured at two speaking events that students, staff, faculty, alumni and industry partners are welcome to attend. The first speaking event, “How To Navigate Your …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/27/former-president-of-boeing-defense-space-security-engineer-in-residence-to-speak-on-campus-2/

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Learn more about the new course evaluation tool: CES

Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool is Wichita State’s new course evaluation tool. Find more information over the coming weeks in WSU Today about CES. Today’s focus is on the main course evaluation. The main course evaluation is a core set of questions that will be sent to all courses in which the instructor has not selected to “opt-out.”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/09/learn-more-about-the-new-course-evaluation-tool-ces-4/

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Learn more about the new course evaluation tool: CES

Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool is Wichita State’s new course evaluation tool. Find more information over the coming weeks in WSU Today about CES. Today’s focus is on the student experience. Students will receive an email and notification on Blackboard when an evaluation is open. Students can access the evaluation through Blackboard and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/03/learn-more-about-the-new-course-evaluation-tool-ces-6/

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Is your organization hosting an on-campus event? Submit it to Shocker Blast

Connect with Shockers all across campus by submitting an item to Shocker Blast, Wichita State’s internal student newsletter. If you are a member of a WSU student organization and want to share your campus event with fellow students, submit an item for consideration in Shocker Blast. Please keep in mind the following consideration criteria: Submissions run up…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/15/is-your-organization-hosting-an-on-campus-event-submit-it-to-shocker-blast/

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Community invited to Wichita Mayoral Candidate Forum on campus Oct. 18

Join the Mayoral Forum from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the CAC Theater, in partnership with the Wichita Beacon, Loud Light and the League of Women Voters. The forum will host both 2023 mayoral candidates. The forum will provide an opportunity for each candidate to answer a series of ten questions. Each candidate will be allowed 90 seconds for their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/11/community-invited-to-wichita-mayoral-candidate-forum-on-campus-oct-18/