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Sign up for Adult Mentoring Advantage Program

…program designed to help adult learners succeed from orientation to graduation and beyond. Mentors should be adult learners who have completed at least one year at Wichita State and have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above. For more information about the program, visit the WSU A-MAP website or contact 316-978-8325 or adultlearning@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/24/sign-up-for-adult-mentoring-advantage-program/

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National Student Exchange program available to WSU students

Are you interested in studying at another university while paying Wichita State tuition? The National Student Exchange (NSE) allows students to study for a semester or a full academic year at a participating university. Students can then take classes that might not be offered at WSU, while also experiencing a new campus environment, and many other benefits…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/national-student-exchange-program-available-to-wsu-students/

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Take a survey about food security

All Wichita State students are asked to complete a ten-minute online survey to gather information about food security across the campus. The survey is a partnership between WSU, the city of Wichita, Friends University, and Newman University to gather information about food security faced by post-secondary students in the Wichita area. The survey is anonymous…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/16/take-a-survey-about-food-security/

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Attend Study Abroad London and Dublin travel informational seminar today

Wichita State’s Study Abroad and the Department of English are hosting a London and Dublin travel informational seminar at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 12 at 100 Lindquist Hall. During the seminar, Dr. Francis X. Connor will discuss the travel itinerary, fees and possible credit options for the trip which will take place May 2023. For more information or if you can’t…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/06/attend-study-abroad-london-and-dublin-travel-seminar-informational-oct-12/

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College of Applied Studies appoints assistant dean for diversity and outreach

Dr. Bobby Berry has been named assistant dean for diversity and outreach for the College of Applied Studies at Wichita State University. In the newly created position, Berry will provide leadership for diversity and inclusion initiatives, oversee diversity and inclusion educational programs, and serve as a resource for students, faculty, staff,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/10/college-of-applied-studies-appoints-assistant-dean-for-diversity-and-outreach/

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Shocker Blast: Connecting students to campus

Welcome to Shocker Blast! Wichita State’s internal student newsletter provides you a timely guide for campus events, news stories, student resources, training requirements and more. The main goal of Shocker Blast is to help all students engage in activities to help develop your professional talents and learn more about Shocker Nation. You can expect to see…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/19/shocker-blast-connecting-students-to-campus/

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Shocker community invited to celebrate Juneteenth at parade June 18

Members of the Shocker community are invited to attend the JuneteenthICT Parade, co-sponsored by Wichita State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Office of Student Engagement, Advocacy & Leadership, and Office Engagement, beginning at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 18. The parade celebrates the 157th anniversary of Juneteenth and will begin at Holy…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/14/shocker-community-invited-to-celebrate-juneteenth-at-parade-june-18/

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WSU graduate student leads presentation at CRIBS symposium

Umama Ali, a Wichita State Public Health Certificate graduate student who works with the Institute for Health Equity Advances, presented at the Center for Research for Infant Birth and Survival (CRIBS) symposium on April 13. Ali was the only graduate student who spoke at the event which was hosted by CRIBS and the KU School of Medicine-Wichita. Ali discussed…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/14/wsu-graduate-student-leads-presentation-at-cribs-symposium/

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Guide to update personal pronouns available at myWSU

Continuing Wichita State’s commitment as an inclusive campus, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion has created a Pronouns Primer, a guide to understanding personal pronouns and instructions on updating pronouns, for students, faculty and staff at the myWSU portal via the Banner Self-Service. When updated, Blackboard, Maxient and NAVIGATE systems will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/22/guide-to-update-personal-pronouns-available-at-mywsu/

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WSU South and WSU Haysville hiring student assistants

Wichita State South and Haysville locations are now hiring student assistants (work-study is preferred). Applicants must be able to perform the following functions: Work an established scheduled as well as backup and coverage hours. Be a dependable employee. Have proficient computer skills. Possess good communication skills. Respect confidentiality. Flexible…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/05/wsu-south-and-wsu-haysville-hiring-student-assistants/

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Request health insurance Open Enrollment Guide by Aug. 6

The State Employee Health Plan (SEHP) will host the annual Health Insurance Open Enrollment period for benefits-eligible employees from Oct. 1-31. All Open Enrollment materials, including the Open Enrollment Guide, videos, and informational flyers will be available online as we approach Oct. 1 with more communications to come. Should you wish to receive a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/28/request-health-insurance-open-enrollment-guide-by-aug-6/

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Graduate School hosting research symposium

The Graduate School invites you to view the innovative, state-of-the-art research and scholarly projects being conducted by graduate students and their faculty advisors at the Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium 9 a.m.-noon Friday, April 29 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Beggs Ballroom). The event will begin with poster viewings and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/20/graduate-school-hosting-graduate-research-and-scholarly-projects-symposium/

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Learn about different cultures, experiences at International Student Panel

As part of Wichita State’s Student Government Association’s Diversity Week Sept. 13-17, the International Student Panel will host a discussion 2:30-3:30 Sept.15 at the Rhatigan Student Center (room 262). The panel, titled Connecting Cultures, will feature international exchange students from four countries sharing their first impressions of the United States…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/08/learn-about-different-cultures-experiences-at-international-student-panel/

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Nominate your team for a SEM recognition award

…Enrollment Management (SEM) Project Award until April 8. The SEM Project Award is given to a team of faculty, staff or both who have made a notable contribution to Wichita State’s efforts to meet our SEM goals. Help the Office of Strategic Enrollment Management recognize and celebrate SEM contributions by telling a story about a team that has made a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/18/nominate-your-team-for-a-sem-recognition-award/

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Join Walkin’ & Rollin’ Costume Club

Wichita State’s Walkin’ & Rollin’ Costume Club is requesting volunteers for its team. The team builds custom costumes for children in wheelchairs and walkers using a wide range of skills including art, graphic design, engineering and sewing. The costumes are built to each child’s wants and needs and allow kids to be the star of Halloween or their next…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/23/join-walkin-rollin-costume-club/

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LEAD information session today

Please join us for an information session about the Wichita State Legal Education Accelerated Degree (LEAD ) program at 12:30-1:30 p.m. today at the Rhatigan Student Center (room 203). The LEAD program is a partnership with Kansas University Law. The information session will include Lumen Mulligan, Earl B. Shurtz research professor and director of LEAD at KU…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/10/lead-information-session-today/

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Are you a first-gen student?

If neither of your parents or legal guardians have four-year degrees, you are a first-generation student and are among more than 40% of students at Wichita State. We are proud of the services and care we offer to our first-generation students and encourage you to check out the numerous services offered in collaboration with the First-Generation Coordinating …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/13/first-in-your-family-to-earn-four-year-degree/

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CAPS thanks community for success with first Suspenders4Hope 5K

Wichita State’s Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) hosted its first Suspenders4Hope 5K. The event, which is 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 …

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

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Shocker Career Accelerator offers key employment services to students

As the fall 2021 semester continues, the members of Shocker Career Accelerator want to remind Wichita State students about the key student employment services they offer. For students seeking employment in co-op, internships, and applied learning opportunities, Mark Bengtson, Mariem Berrada and Lance Minor are the primary contacts. The three also oversee…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/30/shocker-career-accelerator-offers-key-services-to-students/

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Are you interested in a Social Work degree?

Students who are contemplating a major in social work are invited to attend the fall 2021 orientation for Wichita State’s Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program and practicum lunch and learn noon-1 p.m. Sept. 16 at Lindquist Hall (room 535.) During the event, faculty and staff from WSU’s BSW program will answer any questions you may have about the social work…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/07/are-you-interested-in-a-social-work-degree/