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McNair Scholars program hiring writing tutor-student assistant

Wichita State’s McNair Scholars Program is hiring a writing tutor-student assistant. To apply, please visit Handshake and fill out the application and upload all the required documents. Qualifications for the job include the following: Must be English or communications major Must have a GPA of 3.25 Exhibit strong writing and editing skills, Possess solid…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/28/mcnair-scholars-program-hiring-writing-tutor-student-assistant/

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Use campus signs to help you park

Wichita State has parking signs in every campus lot to help you figure out where you can park. The signs feature prominent block letters: “V” for visitors; “S” for students; and “F” for faculty and staff. Reserved lots and parking spaces are still marked with red signage as before. For the first time, the signs will include lot numbers, allowing for easier…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/24/use-campus-parking-signs-to-help-you-park/

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2023 Benefits Open Enrollment Events

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in Open Enrollment! Log in to the Member Administration Portal at https://sehp.member.hrissuite.com to make your elections. Events occurring next week: Monday, October 24: Online Open Enrollment Presentation at 3:00pm. Registration is not required, Zoom link to join can be found at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/14/2023-benefits-open-enrollment-events-3/

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CFA Advising celebrates Fine Arts first-gen students

Wichita State University defines a first-generation (FGEN) college student as a student whose parent(s) or legal guardian(s) have not completed a bachelor’s degree. If you are a first-generation college student within the College of Fine Arts, pick up your FGEN FREEBIE gift while supplies last 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 8 at the McKnight Art Center…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/05/cfa-advising-celebrates-fine-arts-first-gen-students/

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HKN Epsilon Xi seminar features Dr. Christian Becker

Wichita State University’s Eta Kappa Nu (HKN ) Epsilon Xi chapter, the School of Computing, and Industrial Engineering will host a seminar featuring Dr. Christian Becker, University of Mannheim professor for information systems, 12:30-1:30 p.m. today at Jabara Hall (Room 226). Becker will discuss Edge Computing and how it poses new challenges on scheduling…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/09/hkn-epsilon-xi-seminar-features-dr-christian-becker/

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WSU Foundation seeking associate VP of marketing and communications

The Wichita State University Foundation is looking to hire an associate vice president to lead our marketing and communications team. The primary responsibility for this individual will be to create and direct the strategy that builds the WSU Foundation’s brand, promotes engagement, and communicates impact to a wide audience. This work will flow through a…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/26/wsu-foundation-seeking-associate-vp-of-marketing-and-communications/

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Serve your community and earn money with AmeriCorps

The Wichita State AmeriCorps program has nearly two dozen service opportunities available for students in May and June. The positions include a variety of tasks and students can earn a stipend and qualify for an $2,000 WSU scholarship. The service positions include teaching children to read, helping with local community gardens, assisting with a variety of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/20/serve-your-community-and-earn-money-with-americorps/

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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. Hearing loss is a common problem that can significantly affect a person’s ability to communicate. During the evaluation, an audiologist will test the patient’s hearing to determine if there is hearing loss and the type and severity …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/24/speech-language-hearing-clinic-offering-free-hearing-evaluations-for-faculty-and-staff/

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Join the Get Shredded exhibition at WSU ShiftSpace

…interactive exhibition by School of Art, Design and Creative Industries Professional Practices and senior exhibition students will be featured 6-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4 at Wichita State’s ShiftSpace. During the exhibition, participants are invited to write down their negative thoughts and feelings and shred them. ShiftSpace is located at Groover Labs at 334 …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/31/join-the-get-shredded-exhibition-at-wsu-shiftspace/

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Veterans Upward Bound wins PBS award

Veterans Upward Bound (VUB), one of the TRIO Programs hosted by Wichita State, recently won the PBS Kansas Foulston Siefkin Veterans Coming Home Distinguished Business of the Year Award. The Director of the program, Stacia Lyday, accepted the award. Veterans Upward Bound is a grant-funded program designed to assist Veterans with entering post-secondary…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/veterans-upward-bound-wins-pbs-award/

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Participate in Recycled Art Contest for Earth Day

NetApp and Wichita State’s Green Group are hosting a recycled art contest for Earth Day 4-7 p.m. Friday, April 22 at the north side of the Geology Building. All Wichita community members are welcome to participate. The nine submissions selected will win $100. The winners will be selected by category: static art, dynamic art, and wearable art. Artists have…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/14/participate-in-recycled-art-contest-for-earth-day/

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Make a holiday greetings request for ITS

Holiday Shutdown at Wichita State will take place Dec. 20-Dec. 31. If your department needs a holiday greeting activated on your calling tree or call distribution number, please submit a telecommunications assistance request to the Information Technology Services (ITS) Telecommunications website. Customers can then choose a telephone request as the requested…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/07/make-a-holiday-greetings-request-for-its/

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School of Music’s ‘Oratorio Concert’ to broadcast on KPTS

The Wichita State School of Music is excited to announce the premiere of its 2021 “Oratorio Concert” on KPTS at 8 p.m. July 23 (Wichita channel 8.1), with repeat performances at 9 p.m. July 24 (channel 8.2) and 8 p.m. July 26 (channel 8.2). The premiere includes recordings of Dan Forrest’s “Requiem for the Living” and Joel Thompson’s “Seven Last Words of the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/13/school-of-musics-oratorio-concert-will-broadcast-on-kpts/

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Disaster Resilience Analytics Center Seminar Series discusses 2020 Wichita earthquakes

The next presentation of Wichita State’s Disaster Resilience Analytics Center (DRAC) seminar series will take place noon-1 p.m. today, Nov. 19 via Zoom. During the event, Dr. Zelalem Demissie will present his seminar titled “An Integrated Time-Series Surface Deformation Analysis Using INSAR, GNSS and NLDAS Data.” Dr. Demissie will present the results of his …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/15/disaster-resilience-analytics-center-seminar-series-discusses-2020-wichita-earthquakes/

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Vice President Fleming-Randle inducted to Black Educators Hall of Fame

Dr. Marche Fleming-Randle, vice president and chief diversity officer at Wichita State, will be inducted into the Black Educators Hall of Fame at 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 at the Rhatigan Student Center. Fleming-Randle is the first African American female vice president for Military and Veterans Affairs at WSU. Her research and academic interests include…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/21/vice-president-fleming-randle-inductee-for-black-educators-hall-of-fame/

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Japanese-language students compete in Kansas City

On March 12, Japanese-language students from Wichita State participated in the annual Japanese Language Contest in Kansas City sponsored by the Heart of Japan-America Society. A total of 72 students competed from 11 schools in categories that included Japanese calligraphy, poetry, a karuta card game, culture quizzes, kanji bees, and four-panel manga. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/29/japanese-language-students-compete-in-kansas-city/

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WSU Prevention Services launches substance abuse prevention campaign

Wichita State Prevention Services is launching a new campaign focusing on substance abuse prevention. The program includes a new informational website that will help students learn more about substance abuse prevention and about the counseling and resources available to students. The campaign also encourages students who use a designated driver ride-share…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/27/wsu-prevention-services-launches-substance-abuse-prevention-campaign/

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Celebrate Linda Starkey’s retirement

… the Wilner Auditorium Commons. Starkey, who worked as the director of the School of Performing Arts, has been a guiding light and driving force for the performing arts at Wichita State for more than 40 years. Throughout her tenure, Starkey was inducted into the Mary Jane Teall Hall of Fame, awarded as the Mary Jane Teall Educator of the Year and received…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/23/celebrate-linda-starkeys-retirement/

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Enrollment open for Library Research course

Wichita State students can now enroll in LASI 170 Introduction to Library Research. This eight-week, one-credit class is great for students who are: New to WSU. Starting programs that require research. Unsure of the best strategies for using library databases to find scholarly sources. Going into a graduate program that requires research. The course…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/08/enrollment-open-for-library-research-course/

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Sonia Greteman, Chris Brunner dedicate estate gift to improving WSU’s art education facilities

Art facilities at Wichita State have changed little since Sonia Greteman and Chris Brunner attended college here in the early 1980s, and they want to ensure future art students have a learning environment that inspires them. The two have pledged a significant estate gift and designated it for use in renovating and updating Henrion Hall and McKnight Art…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/09/sonia-greteman-chris-brunner-dedicate-estate-gift-to-improving-wsus-art-education-facilities/