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Student success spotlight: Kara McCluskey

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Kara McCluskey, associate educator for the Department of Applied Engineering in the College of Engineering. What role do you think faculty/staff play in a student’s success and persistence?“As a faculty member, I believe we can play a big role in student’s success and persistence. We need to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/15/student-success-spotlight-kara-mccluskey/

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Learn more about the summer 2024 Paraguay travel seminar

Travel to Paraguay in South America for two weeks to learn more about the culture and take part in a service-learning program. Students will visit different cultural sites and also observe in nonprofit organizations based on their area of interest. Program is open to all WSU students, however preference will be given to students in the Honors College. Attend…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/19/learn-more-about-the-summer-2024-paraguay-travel-seminar/

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Do you have spring break plans yet? Join WSU’s Alternative Spring Break

Applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Alternative Spring Break trip in Boulder Creek, California. The trip will involve volunteering as camp counselors at Camp Campbell’s Outdoor Science School. The California Outdoor Science Association is sponsored by the California Department of Education. WSU volunteers will serve as camp counselors through…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/22/do-you-have-spring-break-plans-yet-join-wsus-alternative-spring-break/

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Seeking participants for a survey of experiences, feelings, acceptability

Study seeks participants who are Wichita State students aged 18 and older and feel they are interested in learning more about how to enhance their ability to interact socially with others. Interested participants will complete an online survey regarding their experiences, thoughts, feelings and attitudes. This survey also provides an opportunity for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/26/seeking-participants-for-a-survey-of-experiences-feelings-and-acceptability/

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Learn more about the new course evaluation tool: CES

Watermark’s Course Evaluations & Surveys (CES) tool is Wichita State’s new course evaluation tool. Find more information over the coming weeks in WSU Today about CES. Today’s focus is on how to use CES. While in Blackboard, instructors can access CES any time by choosing “Tools” from the main menu and selecting “CES Course Evaluations.” It can also be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/27/learn-more-about-the-new-course-evaluation-tool-ces-3/

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Graduation stoles are available for pre-order

Graduating students, if you are a member of any of the listed groups below and would like to order the group’s corresponding graduation stole, pre-orders must be completed by Oct. 20. Shocker Bowling Japanese Culture Association University Innovation Fellows Dental Hygiene Medical Laboratory Sciences BS in Nursing SOSW (Student Organization of Social Work)…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/27/pre-order-you-graduation-stole/

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Donate food, pay off fines with October Food for Fines

Food For Fines is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During the week of Oct. 2-6, certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker. Donations can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/donate-food-pay-off-fines-with-october-food-for-fines/

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Register to attend Pumpkin Run at discounted rate for campus community

Join Campus Recreation for its annual 5K Pumpkin Run starting at 9 a.m. Oct. 21 at the Shocker Hall Plaza. The campus community can register to participate at a discounted rate for a limited time. When registering, use discount code “Shocktoberfest” to get $10 off the 5K registration fee. The discount is only available through Thursday, Oct. 5. All…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/register-to-attend-pumpkin-run-at-discounted-rate-for-campus-community/

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WSU Fire Safety to conduct fire alarm testing

WSU Fire Safety will conduct required annual fire alarm testing during October. Testing will be accomplished between the hours of 7 p.m. and 3 a.m. for most campus buildings. Buildings with evening classes will be tested after 10 p.m. Persons utilizing any evening study spaces may be interrupted by fire alarms. No testing will be done in any residence hall, …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/29/wsu-fire-safety-to-conduct-fire-alarm-testing/

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Join the November Graduate School monthly social

Join the Graduate School and Graduate Student Council for its monthly social for grad students from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17 at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the Rhatigan Student Center. There will be snacks, drinks, bowling, darts and billiards. A Shocker ID is require to enter. For more information, email gsc.president@wichita.edu, and follow the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/16/join-us-for-the-november-graduate-school-monthly-social/

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Application deadline for the 2024 Alternative Spring Break is approaching

Applications are still being accepted for the 2024 Alternative Spring Break trip in Boulder Creek, California. The trip will be spent volunteering as camp counselors at Camp Campbell, Outdoor Science School. The California Outdoor Science Association is sponsored by the California Department of Education. Wichita State volunteers will serve as camp…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/31/applications-are-still-open-for-the-2024-alternative-spring-break/

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Office of Online & Adult Learning is giving out adult learner graduation cords

Adult learner getting ready to graduate in December are eligible to receive an adult learner cord at no additional charge. Cords will be handed out Nov. 15 during the Office of Online & Adult Learning’s Harvest Huddle event from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Grace Wilkie Annex. Those unable to attend the Nov. 15 event, but would still like an adult learner cord, can…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/01/office-of-online-adult-learning-is-giving-out-adult-learner-graduation-cords/

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Attend CSD Virtual Open House Nov. 6

Interested in a career while supporting individuals with communication disorders? Join faculty from the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6 for a virtual open house on the audiology and speech-language pathology graduate programs. For more information on the graduate programs, and to view virtual clinic…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/01/attend-csd-virtual-open-house-nov-6/

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WSU AAUP Chapter to host update meeting Nov. 3

All faculty and staff are invited to an American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter meeting for updates from Emporia State University and the University of Kansas. The meeting will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 in 334 Woolsey Hall. Bring a friend or two for updates on events around the state and on campus. For questions, contact…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/01/wsu-aaup-chapter-to-host-update-meeting-nov-3/

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Donate food, pay off fines with November Food for Fines

Food For Fines is an initiative to serve the population of Wichita State while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During the week of Nov. 6, certain parking and traffic citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker. Donations can be dropped off at the Student Government Association office in 219 Rhatigan Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/donate-food-pay-off-fines-with-november-food-for-fines/

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All are welcome to register for One Small Step conversation, recorded in Elliott Hall, Dec. 4-6

The Elliott School of Communication is hosting One Small Step conversations, moderated discussions between students with different political views and from different backgrounds, Dec. 4, 5 and 6 in the podcast studio in Elliott Hall. All are welcome to join the conversations, and to provide a balanced variety of viewpoints, students of all political leanings…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/10/register-for-a-one-small-step-conversation-recorded-in-elliott-hall-dec-4-6/

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Attend Faculty Senate meeting Nov. 13

The Faculty Senate meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 in 110A Woolsey Hall. To learn more, visit the Faculty Senate webpage or email the Faculty Senate.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/10/attend-faculty-senate-meeting-nov-13/

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Shockers can buy commencement regalia early and save

Through Dec. 1, Shockers graduating in December can bundle their regalia items and save. The Shocker Store offers regalia bundles for Shockers graduating with their bachelor’s, master’s, specialist and doctorate degrees. Visit the Shocker Store in the Rhatigan Student Center or under the graduation tab on the Shocker Store website for specific pricing and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/14/shockers-can-buy-commencement-regalia-early-and-save/

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Summer 2024 study abroad options are still available

Interested in studying abroad? Many options for summer 2024 are still available, however most deadlines will be by Feb. 1. Find the many options on the Study Abroad website for short-term/summer programs. Some programs are for specific majors/minors, to learn a language, general education classes or open to all students. Scholarships are also still available…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/08/summer-2024-study-abroad-options-are-still-available/

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Graduates invited to attend The Toast: A Graduation Celebration

The Toast: A Graduation Celebration is open to all fall 2023 Wichita State graduates and their guests. The Toast will take place at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. Graduates may begin checking in at 4:30 p.m. This is a chance to celebrate graduates’ years of hard work and dedication to their goal of graduating from …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/04/graduates-invited-to-attend-the-toast-a-graduation-celebration/