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Shockers invited to Wellness Expo today

Wichita State University’s Campus Recreation is hosting the educational and interactive Wellness Expo 11 a.m. -1 p.m. today, March 2 at the Heskett Center. Students, faculty, staff, and the local community are invited to reach out to fellow Shockers during this event and receive medical screenings and wellness tips from vendor booths from WSU departments and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/28/shockers-invited-to-wellness-expo-march-2/

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Mentors requested for LeaderShape

Wichita State University will host the Institute by LeaderShape Oct. 8-11at Rock Springs 4-H Center in Junction City, Kansas. LeaderShape is a nationally recognized organization that facilitates participants through a series of dynamic, challenging and exciting sessions designed to increase, develop and launch the leadership capacity of students. Mentorship …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/05/mentors-requested-for-leadershape/

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Mikrokosmos art submissions for next issue

Mikrokosmos, Wichita State University’s premier literary journal, is seeking art submissions for its print and online journal issues. Submissions will be accepted until Friday, March 11. The art submissions should embody the following: Any form of art (paintings, photography, sculptures, etc.) is acceptable. There is a limit of three submissions per …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/08/mikrokosmos-art-submissions-for-next-issue/

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WSU invites community to participate in nationwide street food festival

Wichita State University will participate in Festi-Ful — one of the nation’s largest street food festivals, taking place across 300 U.S. colleges and universities — 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24 at 2020 Perimeter Road by Shocker Hall on the WSU campus. Festi-Ful is the first signature event from Chartwells’ Joy-Ful program, a year-long campaign aimed at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/23/wsu-invites-community-to-participate-in-nationwide-street-food-festival/

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Henrion Hall renovations improve sculpture and foundry areas for art students

The second phase of renovations is close to complete on Wichita State’s Henrion Hall, the 100-year-old building that houses WSU’s studio arts. “It is paramount for our students to conduct art-making in classrooms that are tailored to the functionality and safety needs of the art we make,” said Tanna Burchinal, studio manager for the School of Art, Design and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/08/henrion-hall-renovations-improve-sculpture-and-foundry-areas-for-art-students/

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Paid fellowships focus on redistricting research

Wichita State students from all majors are encouraged to apply for the 2022 Battin-Lester Corporate Responsibility Fellowship. This year’s research question: Should the City of Wichita create a citizen redistricting board to redraw City Council districts after each national census? Awardees will conduct research during the summer 2022 term in collaboration…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/11/paid-fellowships-focus-on-redistricting-research/

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ODI hosting Black Excellence Town Hall Sept. 28

Students are invited to attend the Black Excellence Town Hall hosted by Wichita State’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) 4-6 p.m. Sept. 28 at the Rhatigan Student Center Beggs Ballroom. During the town hall, members of ODI will ask older and younger Black students how they are doing in the current climate at the campus. Topics will include the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/21/odi-hosting-student-town-hall-sept-28/

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Register for 2022 Midwest Data Conference

Wichita State’s Public Policy and Management Center will host the 2022 Midwest Data Conference 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 25 at the Marcus Welcome Center. The event is for faculty and staff who crunch numbers or support crunching the numbers for their organization and will discuss using data to make informed decisions that impact organizations and communities. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/25/register-for-2022-midwest-data-conference/

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Deadline today: COVID vaccine financial incentive

Today is the last day for Wichita State students to apply for a $250 COVID vaccine incentive award or a chance to receive one of 20 scholarships worth $5,000 each for the spring 2022 semester. To qualify, students must meet the following guidelines: Students must have received their first dose of the vaccine before Sept. 17. All vaccine documentation needs…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/21/reminder-covid-vaccine-financial-incentive-requirements/

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View CARE Team data for December, January

For December 2021, Wichita State’s CARE Team had an increase of 59.16% through the academic year of Aug. 1 through Dec. 31, 2021. There was also a 32.26% increase when comparing December 2020 and December 2021. January had an increase of 64.97% for the academic year of Aug. 1, 2021, through Jan. 3. This included a 138.1% increase when comparing January 2021 …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/08/view-care-team-data-for-december-january/

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Software Update Issues with NuPark

NuPark, the parking software for Wichita State, has had a few issues after a recent update to a new version. Shocker Parking is aware of the issues and is working with NuPark support to resolve them. While Shocker Parking is in process of remedying these issues, it is asking partner contacts to email wsuparking@wichita.edu for issues involving trouble…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/15/software-update-issues-with-nupark-3/

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WSU community invited to participate in 2022 Common Read discussion

Join University Libraries in a discussion about the Wichita State Common Read selection for the 2022 school year 1:3–2:30 p.m. at Aug. 11 Leisure Reading Room located in Ablah Library. “Notes From a Young Black Chef” is a memoir about a young man from the Bronx projects and his path to opening an elite restaurant in Washington D.C. His path is fraught with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/29/wsu-community-invited-to-participate-in-2022-common-read-discussion/

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SEM team award deadline approaching

… Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Project Award is 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/sem-team-award-deadline-approaching/

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Attend Startup Speaker Series event tonight

Local entrepreneur and former Wichita State student Steven Werner, founder of Lawn Buddy and Blue Ox, will discuss his experiences starting out and how to deal with uncertainty as you begin your entrepreneurial journey 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 1, on the second floor of Devlin Hall (the building located near Cessna Stadium by E. 21st St. N.). This free event …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/31/attend-startup-speaker-series-event-tonight/

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WSU design to modify planes for wheelchair access gets international recognition

A team from Wichita State University’s National Institute for Aviation Research has received international recognition for a design that would allow WC19 certified manual and power wheelchairs to be used as a seat on board commercial airlines. The Fly Your Wheels Suite — designed by NIAR researchers and students in the Advanced Virtual Engineering and Test…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/07/wsu-design-to-modify-planes-for-wheelchair-access-gets-international-recognition/

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Attend 2022 Welcomefest events

Welcome home, Shockers! The next month will be full of events to help immerse you in the college experience at Wichita State. The 2022 Welcomefest, hosted by various student groups and campus departments, will take place during the next four weeks and feature dozens of activities. Most events are free and provide you a chance to socialize, learn about the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/18/attend-2022-welcomefest-events/

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WSU’s Rowing Team are hosting fall 2022 interest meetings

Wichita State’s Shocker Rowing team is hosting its fall semester rowing interest meeting for new and returning students at 6 p.m. Sept. 1 and 2 at the WSU Boathouse (150 N. Mclean, B2, Wichita, KS). The goal of the meeting is to inform students interested in Shocker Rowing about club activities, responsibilities and future events. For more information visit…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/wsus-rowing-team-are-hosting-fall-2022-interest-meetings/

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Medical Laboratory Sciences hosting information session March 4

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) is hosting an information session at 3 p.m. Friday, March 4 via Zoom. The session will review career opportunities in the MLS profession, an overview of the MLS program at Wichita State, and the application process. Medical laboratory scientists play an important role in the healthcare system, performing…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/21/medical-laboratory-sciences-hosting-information-session-march-4/

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Update your information in WSU portal

Students need to provide updated information in the Wichita State portal any time there is a change to their contact information. This includes mailing address, phone number and emergency contact. The person listed will only be contacted during the event of a health or safety emergency in which they are personally involved. Students who need to update their …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/27/update-your-information-with-wsu/

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Mikrokosmos 67th release party

Join Wichita State’s English Department for the release party of the 67th volume of Mikrokosmos beginning at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 17 at the McKnight Atrium. Mikrokosmos is the literary journal for the English Department’s Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. All students, faculty and members of the community are invited. The party will feature…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/01/mikrokosmos-67th-release-party/