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MDL continues to process COVID tests; specimen collection is temporarily suspended

Wichita State’s Molecular Diagnostics Lab (MDL) is open and continues to process thousands of COVID tests with 24-hour results. Along with everyone in our region, MDL staff and their families are affected by COVID. Because of recent staff shortages, the lab must focus its staff on test processing and has temporarily suspended its COVID test collection…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/12/mdl-continues-to-process-covid-tests-specimen-collection-is-temporarily-suspended/

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LinkedIn Learning August Challenge

Did you know that all Wichita State faculty, staff and students have free access to LinkedIn Learning? As part of the August Academic Resources Conference events Aug. 9-12, the Office of Instructional Resources (OIR) has identified five LinkedIn Learning courses that will be useful to instructors and staff at WSU: Having difficult conversations (one hour)…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/02/linkedin-learning-august-challenge/

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Memorial event commemorating 1970 WSU plane crash set for Oct. 2

At 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, Wichita State will host the 52nd observance of Memorial ’70, the annual ceremony that honors the 31 WSU football players, administrators and supporters who died in a 1970 plane crash in the Rocky Mountains. It will take place at the Memorial near 18th and Hillside. Members of the public are invited to attend. A wreath will be placed…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/28/memorial-event-commemorating-1970-wsu-plane-crash-set-for-oct-2/

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Join student government today

With just a few weeks until the start of the fall 2021 session, Wichita State University’s Student Senate has some vacancies to fill. The denate is looking for passionate students to advocate on behalf of their peers on issues both on and off campus. The following position are open: Applied dtudies senator (three seats open) At-large senator (three seats…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/13/join-student-government-today/

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Hearing clinic offering free evaluations for faculty, staff

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State is offering free hearing evaluations to faculty and staff. During the evaluations, the staff will test the patient’s hearing to determine if there is hearing loss and the type and severity of the loss. Hearing evaluations will last approximately one to two hours; however, if a patient …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/31/free-hearing-evaluations-for-wsu-faculty-staff/

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Apply for Osher Scholarship

The Office of Adult Learning is now accepting applications for the Osher Reentry Scholarship. To qualify, students must be fully enrolled at Wichita State, pursuing their first bachelor’s degree, have a cumulative gap in their education of at least five years and only 50% of their classes can be online. The application for the fall 2022 Semester contains one…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/04/apply-for-osher-scholarship/

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Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic open during summer

The Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State is open all summer. The clinic provides services to people across the lifespan who have communication difficulties, including speaking, hearing, swallowing, and spoken and written language impairments. The clinical staff includes highly trained faculty in the Department of Communication Sciences and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/06/speech-language-hearing-clinic-open-during-summer-2/

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Speech-Language-Hearing clinic offering free hearing evaluations for faculty and staff

The Evelyn Hendren Cassat Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic at Wichita State offers free hearing evaluations to faculty and staff. During the evaluations, an audiologist will test the patient’s hearing to determine if there is hearing loss and the type and severity of the loss. Hearing evaluations will last approximately one to two hours. If a patient does…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/08/speech-language-hearing-clinic-offers-free-hearing-evaluations-for-faculty-and-staff/

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Join Humanities Conference today

The English Graduate Student Association (EGSA), Wichita State’s Philosophy Society and Sigma Tau Delta will host a Humanities Conference 8 a.m.-4 p.m. today, March 4 at the Ulrich Museum of Art. Breakfast will be 8 -8:40 a.m. The event will be broken into four sessions: Expressing Grief Ruminations and Analysis in the Humanities Creative Works and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/02/join-humanities-conference-march-4/

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Panel discussion podcast to discuss studying abroad in Austria

Wichita State students who have studied abroad at Fachhochschule Wiener Neustadt in Austria shared their experiences during a panel discussion podcast. The panel includes Jason Forbes, who studied abroad 2006 to 2007, Whitney Fowler, who studied abroad in 2007, Garin Egerton, who studied abroad in 2018, and Brayden Hosman, who also studied abroad in 2018.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/02/panel-discussion-podcast-to-discuss-studying-abroad-in-austria/

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WSU community invited to attend first EVP/provost search forum today

The EVP/Provost search committee welcomes the WSU community to attend an open forum today with candidate Dr. Shirley Lefever, interim executive vice president and provost, Wichita State University. The one-hour forum is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. in 208 Hubbard Hall. If you are unable to attend in person, you are invited to interact with the forum via…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/04/wsu-community-invited-to-attend-first-evp-provost-search-forum-today/

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OIEC, SGA announce sexual assault prevention training requirement

One of the principle values of Wichita State University is student-centeredness, and its efforts to create an inclusive and safe educational environment are central to the purpose of both the University and the Student Government Association. Beginning July 1, WSU will implement mandatory Title IX training for all students to complete. The information…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/29/oiec-sga-announce-sexual-assault-prevention-training-requirement/

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Save the date for Founders Day of Giving Day

This year, we’re celebrating Wichita State’s commitment to our students with our first annual Founders’ Day of Giving on September 14. Save the date to join thousands of Shocker alumni, students, employees, parents, and friends to celebrate our history and invest in our future this Founders’ Day. Giving during this 24-hour event will take your generosity…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/08/save-the-date-for-founders-day-of-giving-day/

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Today’s Ulrich forum examines the relationship between the arts, mental health

The Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State University campus invites you to join for a discussion today on the impact of the arts on our resilience and mental wellbeing. The community forum takes place 6 p.m. today, with a reception at 5:30 p.m. The panel will feature Dr. Christopher Leonard, director of WSU Counseling Services; Rachel Amerson, doctoral…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/21/todays-ulrich-forum-examines-the-relationship-between-the-arts-mental-health/

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Encourage students to apply for ‘Roadtrip Nation’

Wichita State University will be included as part of PBS’ “Roadtrip Nation,” and Shocker students are encouraged to apply to be a part of the show. “Roadtrip Nation” will be teaming up with Wichita’s Workforce Alliance, USD 259 and WSUTech to explore southcentral Kansas on the show’s mission to “capture empowering stories that give you the confidence and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/09/encourage-students-to-apply-for-roadtrip-nation/

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Apply to be part of ‘Roadtrip Nation’ on PBS

Wichita State University will be included as part of PBS’ “Roadtrip Nation,” and Shocker students are encouraged to apply to be a part of the show. “Roadtrip Nation” will be teaming up with Wichita’s Workforce Alliance, USD 259 and WSUTech to explore southcentral Kansas on the show’s mission to “capture empowering stories that give you the confidence and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/09/apply-to-be-part-of-pbs-roadtrip-nation/

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Exotic Packaged Food Appreciation Society seeking members

Do you have a love for food? An undying curiosity for the world around you? Are you interested in learning about packaged food from around the world? Wichita State’s Exotic Packaged Food Appreciation Society is looking for members to fill leadership roles and sample new food at our club meetings. From jerky to candy, ramen to soda, members will get to taste …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/14/exotic-packaged-food-appreciation-society-seeking-members/

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League of Women Voters hosts Dr. Neal Allen

…general codes of ethics and for the Wichita City Council Code of Ethics at noon Oct. 26 a via Zoom. Dr. Neal Allen, the chairman of the Political Science Department at Wichita State, will present on the topic of “Codes of Ethics for Government Bodies.” Registration is required for this event. For more information or to register, contact 316-261-8500 or…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/21/league-of-women-voters-hosts-dr-neal-allen/

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School of Performing Arts presents Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre spring concert 2022

Wichita State’s School of Performing Arts will host the Wichita Contemporary Dance Theatre spring Concert 2022 beginning at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 24-26 at Wilner Auditorium. The event will be a repertory dance concert featuring the faculty works of Denise Celestin, Cheyla Clawson Chandler, Nick Johnson, Sabrina Vasquez and other guest artists. Tickets are free to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/22/school-of-performing-arts-presents-wichita-contemporary-dance-theatre-spring-concert-2022/

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Service-learning online modules available for faculty, students

Faculty and students now have two resources available at the Wichita State University Service-Learning website. These resources include the following: A faculty module to support faculty in understanding teaching pedagogy, academic service-learning best practices, including building community partnerships, and reflection. Certificate generated at completion …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/10/service-learning-online-modules-available-for-faculty-students/