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WSU’s SHARE organization requesting volunteers

Wichita State’s Sexual Health, Advocacy, Resources, and Education (SHARE) of Planned Parenthood student organization is seeking to fill several open officer positions this semester, including but not limited to: President Treasurer Event coordinator SHARE is an inclusive student-based organization open to undergraduates, graduate students and community…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/28/wsus-share-organization-requesting-volunteers/

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Researchers seek teens, parents for bullying survey

Are you a parent of a teenager? The INSPYRE Research lab at Wichita State University is conducting a study to explore how parent and child values relate to how adolescents respond to bullying situations. To be a part of the study, parents and their teen must be together at the start of the survey, and parents must provide permission for their teen to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/20/researchers-seek-teens-parents-for-bullying-survey/

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Constitution Week events focus on representation and citizen dialogue

Wichita State students, faculty, staff and the general public are invited to attend events celebrating Constitution Week 2022, Sept. 19-21. The week’s events are sponsored by the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Department of Political Science and student research supported by the Battin-Lester Corporate Responsibility Fellowship. This…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/14/constitution-week-events-discuss-representation-and-citizen-dialogue/

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TRIO programs available for adult learners, veterans

TRIO is a group of federally funded outreach programs that were put in place to support disadvantaged students who want to pursue higher education. Wichita State sponsors eight TRIO programs, each of them focusing on a specific population and with a unique focus. Read a bout two TRIO programs below: Educational Opportunity Centers help primarily low-income…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/21/trio-programs-available-for-adult-learners-veterans/

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Scholarships available for WSU badge courses

Wichita State University students in a badge course by Wednesday, Sept. 8 will be eligible for a scholarship to cover tuition and fees for one badge course (fall 2021 semester only). Enrollment is open now. You can begin badge courses between Aug. 16 and Nov. 10. All coursework must be completed by Dec. 9. Enrollment is open now. Students can begin badge…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/15/scholarships-available-for-wsu-badge-courses/

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High school, transfer students invited to Black & Yellow Days

If you know of any high school juniors, seniors or college transfer students interested in attending Wichita State, encourage them to save the date now to attend Black & Yellow Days. On Friday, Oct. 7, the Office of Admissions will host the first of two Black & Yellow Days for fall 2022. Each semester, we invite high school juniors, seniors and college…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/15/high-school-transfer-students-invited-to-black-yellow-days/

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Environmental Finance Center releases Wichita Litter Study Findings

The Environmental Finance Center at Wichita State University (EFC) conducted the Wichita Litter Study and has published a detailed report. The study engaged local citizen scientists to collect and document litter in 12 municipal parks. In total, 1,765 pieces of litter were categorized during the collection events. 47% of the litter collected was plastic,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/24/environmental-finance-center-releases-wichita-litter-study-findings/

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Ulrich Museum of Art accepting applications for paid internships

The Ulrich Museum of Art is accepting applications from Wichita State students for its paid internship program until April 25. The three internships programs offers students valuable experience in the everyday workings of a university art museum. Students from any level or area of study are encouraged to apply. Ulrich internships offer students…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/13/ulrich-museum-of-art-accepting-applications-for-paid-internships/

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Attend Annual Religion Lecture Oct. 3

For this year’s Annual Religion Lecture, the History Department at Wichita State will host University of Kansas lecturer Dr. Rachel Schwaller at 7 p.m. Oct. 3 on the first floor of the Ablah Library C-Space. This lecture is free and open to the public. Schwaller’s talk, titled “Godly Reading Before Breakfast: Evangelical Magazines in the Shaping of American …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/19/attend-annual-religion-lecture-oct-3/

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Register for third annual Innovation Works Competition

The third annual Innovation Works Competition will take place beginnning at Oct. 21-23. The competition is a partnership between Wichita State, Lockheed Martin Skunk Works and NASA in Kansas and offers a fast-paced and challenging student competition with cash prizes. Through the qualifying phase, teams of three to four students create a one-minute video…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/23/register-for-third-annual-innovation-works-competition/

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Testing appointment required during mid-terms

Due to the increase in exam traffic during mid-terms, Wichita State’s Testing Service at Grace Wilkie Hall will require all students to have appointments before arrival. Walk-ins will not be accepted. Please also note the following: WSU’s Testing Service hours are 8-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Early morning or evening appointments are available if notice is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/03/testing-appointment-required-during-mid-terms/

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WSU advances water sustainability at Woolsey Hall

Wichita State is partnering with Water Intelligence (WINT) to advance water sustainability at Woolsey Hall. Woolsey Hall is the future home of W. Frank Barton School of Business. In order to advance sustainability practices, the building will use measurement tools to understand how much water is being used in the building. They will also use water…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/14/wsu-advances-water-sustainability/

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WSU partnership will expand COVID vaccinations in underrepresented communities

Wichita State is partnering with Gov. Laura Kelly and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment in an initiative to increase COVID-19 vaccinations to underrepresented communities across Kansas. Last week, the governor announced that WSU’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI) will work together on the Increase the Reach initiative, which provides an…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/01/wsu-partnership-will-expand-covid-vaccinations-in-underrepresented-communities/

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History Department Hosts Lecture with Tulsa Race Massacre Scholar

The Wichita State History Department will host its fall 2021 lecture, “Hidden History: The Tulsa Race Massacre and the Struggle for America’s Past” with Dr. Scott Ellsworth, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, via Zoom. Ellsworth, a Tulsa native, is the Department of Afro-American and African Studies professor at the University of Michigan and is the author of “Death…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/28/history-department-hosting-fall-lecture-with-tulsa-race-massacre-leading-scholar/

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F1RST-Gen Shocker Friday: Carrie Wyatt

…student? A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents/legal guardians have not completed a bachelor’s degree — a student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college or university to attain a bachelor’s degree. FORM-A-LINE: Become a subcommittee member of FGCC. The First-Generation…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/06/23/f1rst-gen-shocker-friday-carrie-wyatt/

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Join Mu Delta Alpha Rush Week

Wichita State’s Mu Delta Alpha (MDA) time is hosting its rush week Feb. 14-19. To be considered for membership in the sorority, students must attend at least one informational and one social. The following information and social events are available during rush week: Sisterly Love: Learn more about MDA at an informational session 10-11 a.m. or 5-6 p.m.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/11/join-mu-delta-alpha-rush-week/

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United Nations Foundation highlights CEI’s work in Kansas

Congrats to Dr. Sarah Jolley and Vanessa Lohf, Wichita State’s Community Engagement Institute (CEI,) for their project being recently highlighted by the United Nations Foundation as part of its American Leadership on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) series. The United Nations Foundation was formed to support the United Nations and serve as a strategic…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/09/united-nations-foundation-highlights-ceis-work-in-kansas/

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Public comments sought ahead of dental hygiene accreditation visit

The Dental Hygiene program at Wichita State University will undergo national accreditation renewal by the Commission on Dental Accreditation Nov. 4-5. Part of the accreditation renewal requires the program to solicit third-party comments to communities of interest and the public including faculty, students, program administrators, dental- related…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/26/dental-hygiene-program-accreditation-visit-in-november/

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WSU offers wellness rooms for breastfeeding, chestfeeding

August is National Breastfeeding Month; and Wichita State is committed to supporting students, employees and visitors who are breast and chestfeeding parents. There are many policies and spaces supporting this initiative that expand on the Community Supporting Breastfeeding designation Wichita awarded by the Kansas Breastfeeding Coalition in 2016. WSU…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/30/wsu-offers-wellness-rooms-for-breast-chestfeeding/

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Preventing Suicide in Our Community: A workshop for influencers of public opinion

Wichita State University will partner with Sedgwick County, the City of Wichita and the Wichita Journalism Collaborative to host a free Suspenders4Hope Preventing Suicide Training from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Advanced Learning Library located in downtown Wichita. This event is free and open to the public, but the training is geared toward community…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/06/preventing-suicide-in-our-community-a-workshop-for-influencers-of-public-opinion/