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Career plans need a boost? Get plugged in with the Shocker Career Accelerator

Your career journey starts now. Learn how the Shocker Career Accelerator can help you build a resume, prepare for interviews, strengthen your LinkedIn profile, explore career options and connect with employers by listening to the “Plugged In at WSU” podcast. You’ll also hear about resources like the Career Closet, professional headshots and career readiness …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/15/career-plans-need-a-boost-get-plugged-in-with-the-shocker-career-accelerator/

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Barton School of Business to award $40,000 in scholarships to Butler CC students

…to award $40,000 in scholarships to Butler CC students Barton School of Business 04/26/2022 03:07:14 PM The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is helping Butler Community College students interested in furthering their business education with $40,000 in scholarships. These scholarships will help amplify and activate the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-26-22-butlercc.php

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Heskett Center pool closure update

The comprehensive assessment of the Heskett Center pool facility remains ongoing in order to help ensure that the pool remains safe, reliable and well-maintained for users. Based on the current schedule, the pool is anticipated to remain closed for approximately seven more weeks. Depending on the nature and extent of any repairs identified through the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/14/heskett-center-pool-closure-update-2/

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Suicide prevention information

…WSU Counseling and Psychological Services 02/21/2020 11:38:47 AM The month of September is also known as National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Suicide Prevention month helps promote resources and awareness around the issues of suicide prevention, how you can help others and how to talk about suicide without increasing the risk of harm. The month …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/counseling/news/articles/2020/suicide_prevention.php

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New economic tool breaks down COVID-19 vulnerability on the service industry state

…Communications 04/01/2020 08:20:01 AM April 1, 2020 -- Wichita State University's Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) has created three visualizations to help policymakers, businesses and economic developers understand the level of economic vulnerability created by the novel Coronavirus. This is the first bullet. Use what you need…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2020/04-april/visualization_tool_3.php

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Occupational Fraud in Higher Education - Part 2

…the organizations that employ them. We continue our occupational fraud series by reviewing the control weaknesses contributing to fraud. Awareness of common control weaknesses can help you proactively manage risk in your area of influence. We previously discussed how occupational fraud refers to fraud committed by individuals against the organizations that…

https://www.wichita.edu/administration/internalaudit/blog/2023-03-22-occupational_fraud_2.php

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Share Welcomefest events with your students

Welcomefest takes place during the first four weeks of the spring semester and features dozens of activities designed to help students kick off the new year and get connected on campus. Popular programs for new and returning Shockers include Winter Welcome Jan. 22, the Involvement Fair Jan. 29 and a variety of social, cultural and involvement-focused events.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/20/share-welcomefest-events-with-your-students/

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Wichita State biology class tells COVID stories with creativity | Wichita State News

…to creativity Paul Suellentrop 05/19/2020 04:56:12 PM May 19, 2020 - COVID-19 turned Human Organism, Biology 106 into a current events class, with art, music and poetry added to help students learn about and deal with the pandemic. Dr. Mary Liz Jameson adapted to remote learning by turning her students’ creativity loose. They designed their own face masks.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/05-may/biologyclass_5.php

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Provide feedback on dining services and enter giveaway

WSU Dining is performing its Voice to Vision survey, open to all students, staff and faculty to participate. Your feedback is extremely important and will be used to help improve the dining experience here at Wichita State. Some things to note on the survey: It’s confidential. Individual data is not released to anyone, and survey answers are entirely…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/07/provide-feedback-on-dining-services-and-enter-giveaway/

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Navigating conflict? You’re not alone

Disagreements happen, even in the best workplaces. The Faculty Ombuds can help you explore resolution options, improve communication and preserve professional relationships in a safe and supportive environment.

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/07/navigating-conflict-youre-not-alone-2/

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Readings in Philosophy for Everyone

…time now. We may have a long way to go, but we're not starting from scratch. The resources for critical reflection listed below are just a few of the many resources available to help us understand what's happening now, how we got here, and what we can do to make our world better for the full human spectrum. In Philosophy Key Concepts in World Philosophies:…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/phil-for-everyone/Readings_PhilForEveryone.php

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Gene Camarena Joins Barton School Dean’s Advisory Board

…Camarena is joining the Dean’s Advisory Board. He currently serves as the president and CEO of La Raza Pizza, Inc. As a member of the Dean’s Advisory Board, Camarena will help advance the mission and strategic priorities of the Barton School by strengthening, enriching, and enhancing programming, impact, and the student experience. The W. Frank Barton…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/barton_news/04-08-24-gene-camarena-fab-50.php

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myGoals training continues with employee training beginning this week

…more meaningful, goal-focused approach to employee performance and development. myGoals will replace the current performance evaluation process for benefit-eligible staff and will help employees and supervisors align with university strategies using SMART goal framework. Employees participating in myGoals will receive their required training assignment and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/09/mygoals-training-continues-with-employee-training-beginning-this-week/

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Support your area through Founders’ Day

Founders’ Day is one of the most powerful opportunities of the year to lift up programs and students across Wichita State. With your help, the university can continue to build momentum that benefits every corner of campus. Last year, there were more than 500 new donors who participated thanks to campus-wide amplification and your area could benefit from this…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/05/19/support-your-area-through-founders-day/

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Calling all students: Be part of SHOCKFEST Welcome Weekend

Wichita State’s SHOCKFEST (Welcome Weekend) is back, and organizers invite Registered Student Organizations to host events that help new and returning Shockers feel welcomed, connected and excited to be part of Shocker Nation. What is SHOCKFEST? – SHOCKFEST is WSU’s Welcome Weekend — a campus-wide celebration happening Aug. 14-16. Think fun events, new…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/06/08/calling-all-students-be-part-of-shockfest-welcome-weekend/

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Student Workshops

…to empowering our online and adult learners with the tools they need to succeed. Through our workshops, we aim to provide not only relevant information but also inspiration to help our students reach their full potential. For questions or concerns, please reach out. Contact Us Limiting Beliefs with Suzanne Bentley Limiting Beliefs Workshop The stories we…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/oal/academic_tools/workshops.php

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Apply for the WSU Staff Senate Scholarship

The University Staff Senate has established a scholarship to help in the advancement of WSU staff and their dependents. Staff members or their dependents, beginning or continuing their first bachelor’s degree, are eligible to apply for the scholarship that can be used for tuition, books and fees. This can be combined with Tuition Assistance and other gift…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/07/apply-for-the-wsu-staff-senate-scholarship/

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Wichita State seniors partner with McConnell’s Innovation Lab

…Klein, Strategic Communications 05/12/2021 04:16:26 PM May 12, 2021 — Two Wichita State University seniors have partnered with the McConnell Air Force Base Innovation Lab to help fight COVID-19 – by using robotics. Computer science majors Lucy Hoang and Lydia Melles are creating an autonomous robot that uses ultraviolet C-lights (UVC) to clean grocery…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/05-may/McConnell-Innovation-Lab-news-story.php

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Freshman supports family by selling food from native country

Freshman supports family by selling food from native country WSU Strategic Communications 04/22/2019 03:30:11 PM April 22, 2019 -- Felipe Lima de Oliveira wanted to help support his family back home in Brazil. Now, as only a freshman in college, the Wichita State student is chasing that dream through his homegrown company, Wichita Brazilian Gourmet. This is …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2019/04-april/oliveira_entrepreneur.php

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Science writing program helps Wichita State students with organization, presentation | Wichita State News

Science writing program helps Wichita State students with organization, presentation Paul Suellentrop 05/04/2023 10:12:54 AM May 4, 2023 - BioKansas, a non-profit focused on supporting the biosciences in Kansas and the surrounding region, aims to help students with writing and organizational skills. Five Wichita State students are participating in the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/04-april/writing_2.php