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Changes coming to university license to The Chronicle of Higher Education

The Chronicle of Higher Education will soon change the way readers access it online. The third-party cookie policies of Google and other browsers are changing in 2024, so simply being on the WSU campus will no longer provide automatic access. Since each Internet browser is rolling out its new policies at different times throughout 2024, there is no single…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/02/changes-coming-to-university-license-to-the-chronicle-of-higher-education/

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Join SAC at inaugural Shockers Got Talent student competition

Make plans to attend the inaugural Shockers Got Talent at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11 in the CAC Theater. Taking the stage are 13 student acts to compete for most talented Shocker. Attendees can experience a variety of performances including singers, pianists, dance groups, rapping and a full band. The judges will select first, second and third place with acts…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/01/join-sac-at-inaugural-shockers-got-talent-student-competition/

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Plan ahead for winter 2025 study abroad programs

Students who are interested in studying abroad over the next winter break can start planning now and look at the options available in many different countries. Programs are generally three weeks long during the month of January. Areas of study include environmental studies, international business, music, religion, art history, photography, language,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/31/plan-ahead-for-winter-2025-study-abroad-programs/

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All employees are required to complete annual conflict of interest disclosure by April 30

Pursuant to Kansas Board of Regents and WSU policy, all employees are required to annually disclose certain external interests, activities and consulting arrangements. The university has an internal platform designed for the collection and review of all such disclosures. This platform can be found in the myWSU portal under “Employee Required Training.”…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/29/all-employees-are-required-to-complete-annual-conflict-of-interest-disclosure-by-april-30/

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Register to attend study abroad information session April 5

Students interested in studying abroad can register to attend an information session or watch the info session video. The last study abroad information session of the spring semester will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 5 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room. Students can register online or email studyabround@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/29/register-to-attend-study-abroad-information-session-april-5/

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Learn more about the incoming high school class of 2024

Join the Retention Fellows for a Teaching Matters lunch and conversation about incoming freshmen students at noon Friday, April 5 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Trail Room. Lunch will be provided. Local high school teachers will share what they have observed about the lasting effects of the pandemic on the class of 2024, which will help prepare…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/28/learn-more-about-the-incoming-high-school-class-of-2024/

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Apply to attend the Shocker Leadership Experience

The Shocker Leadership Experience (SLE) is a free five-day, four-night overnight experience at Rock Springs 4-H Camp in Junction City, Kansas from Monday, May 13 to Friday, May 17. SLE engages participants in leadership knowledge and skill development facilitated in both small and large groups, as well as through numerous interactive activities. The program …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/27/apply-to-attend-the-shocker-leadership-experience/

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Ultra Training Course for Instructors now available

The Office of Instructional Resources is proud to announce the launch of a new Blackboard-based training course for all instructors and any interested others. The course, “Ultra Training for Instructors,” is now available in Blackboard in the “Courses” area, and all 2023-24 academic year instructors have been enrolled. In addition to the course, all…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/25/ultra-training-course-for-instructors-now-available/

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Department of Sport Management to host 2024 Kansas Sport Summit

The Department of Sport Management will host the inaugural Kansas Sport Summit from 9:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Thursday, March 28 on the third floor of the Rhatigan Student Center in Beggs Ballroom East, Gridley Room and McKay Room. Over 100 students from regional high schools, two-year and four-year colleges, and over 30 practitioners from regional and national…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/25/department-of-sport-management-to-host-2024-kansas-sport-summit/

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Attend Faculty Senate meeting March 25

The next Faculty Senate meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, March 25 in 110A Woolsey Hall. To learn more, visit the Faculty Senate webpage or email the Faculty Senate

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/22/attend-faculty-senate-meeting-march-25/

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Wichita State seeks Student Success and Persistence stories, highlights

Do you know of a faculty or staff member who promotes student success, or a student who has been helped by a faculty or staff member through the initiative, that should be highlighted in WSU Today? Email your ideas to Caelin Bragg, newsletter editor with the Office of Strategic Communications, at caelin.bragg@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/20/wichita-state-seeks-student-success-and-persistence-stories-highlights-2/

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Order now for year-end awards and gifts from RSC Engraving

Rhatigan Student Center Engraving is ready to assist with award needs for the end of the 2023-24 academic year. Even if you are not sure who your winners are just yet, RSC Engraving can assist with getting your awards selected, in stock and ready to personalize as winners are announced. Production times average one to two weeks during the end-of-year rush,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/19/order-now-for-year-end-awards-and-gifts-from-rsc-engraving/

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New at the Shocker Store: International stoles

Students can represent their home country during commencement with various stoles from the Rhatigan Student Center Shocker Store. To see which countries have stoles currently available in store, visit the Shocker Store website. See the selection of countries the Shocker Store can special order stoles for. Special order stoles take approximately two weeks to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/19/new-at-the-shocker-store-international-stoles/

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Easier access to professional development resources available to WSU employees

The Office of Human Resources has launched a new professional development website as part of its continued focus on generating easier employee access to HR information, tools and resources. Designed as a central hub for employees interested in professional development, it provides available resources including information needed to use them and course…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/15/easier-access-to-professional-development-resources-available-to-wsu-employees/

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Spring, summer 2024 graduates must RSVP for commencement by April 12

All spring and summer 2024 eligible graduates must RSVP for commencement by April 12. Spring 2024 commencement will take place Saturday, May 11. Students with an application for degree on file should have received an email from Marching Order instructing them how to RSVP. For more information, visit the WSU commencement website.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/15/spring-summer-2024-graduates-must-rsvp-for-commencement-by-april-12/

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Shockers can participate in Ablah Library photography contest

University Libraries invites Shockers to participate in the WSU Library Photography Contest. It is accepting photo submissions of Ablah Library until March 31 as it celebrates the 35th anniversary of the addition. Showcase your creativity for a chance to win prizes, including a $300 cash gift card, Shocker Dining meal vouchers, a Shocker Sports Grill and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/15/shockers-can-participate-in-ablah-library-photography-contest/

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Nationally recognized speaker visiting WSU to speak with first-gen students about attaining career success in college and beyond

Friday, March 1, One of the most transformational speakers in the nation will be visiting Wichita State University to talk with first-generation students about the keys to attaining career success in college and beyond from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, March 1 in the CAC Theater. With one study revealing that more than 50% of college graduates are either…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/nationally-recognized-speaker-visiting-wsu-to-speak-with-first-gen-students-about-attaining-career-success-in-college-and-beyond/

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Join UPD for training on CRASE, Stop the Bleed March 29

From 2:30 to 6 p.m. March 29 at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex, the University Police Department (UPD) will host Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training and Stop the Bleed. The training is free. During the three-part training, UPD will talk about past events and go over different ways to take an active role in your own safety. It will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/25/join-upd-for-training-on-crase-stop-the-bleed-march-29/

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Elliott School to host One Small Step conversation in Elliott Hall

On March 21, 22 and 23, the Elliott School of Communication is hosting One Small Step conversations in the podcast studio in Elliott Hall. All faculty, staff and students are invited to sign-up and participate in a recorded/facilitated conversation. If you’ve considered participating in One Small Step before but haven’t signed up, now is the time. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/26/elliott-school-to-host-one-small-step-conversation-in-elliott-hall/

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Faculty, staff regalia deadlines for spring 2024 commencement

The Shocker Store is taking regalia rental orders and custom academic regalia purchase orders from faculty and staff members who are planning on attending spring 2024 commencement. Regalia rental orders are due by 4 p.m. Friday, April 5 and custom academic regalia purchase orders need to be placed by 4 p.m. Friday, March 1. Email Julie at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/23/faculty-staff-regalia-deadlines-for-spring-2024-commencement/