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FY2025-SEB

…and community building, we have seen the impact of our collective efforts ripple across campus. Among the highlights, we successfully implemented new training models, expanded cultural celebration programs, and deepened our support for student organizations navigating change and opportunity. We welcomed the rebirth of Latinos Lead, the creation of APIDA …

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/student_engagement_belonging/about/_archive/FY2025-SEB.pdf

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Honoring Creativity, Culture, and Community: Dr. Lori Santos Named Western Region Higher Art Educator for 2025

… accolades and a dedication to fostering future educators, Dr. Santos continues to shape the field through service-learning projects, eco-Indigenous art workshops, and cross-cultural initiatives. Dr. Lori Santos, an Associate Professor of Art Education at Wichita State University’s School of Art, Design, and Creative Industries, is shaping the future of art …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fine_arts_news/03_10_25_adci-santos.php

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WSU students explored Paraguay through honors study-abroad experience | Wichita State News

…Cohen Honors College 07/29/2026 10:41:05 AM July 29, 2026 — A Wichita State University summer study-abroad program took eight students to Asunción, Paraguay, for an immersive cultural experience that included visits to schools, universities and community organizations. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/07-july/paraguay_1.php

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What do punk rockers and mountaineers have in common? Ask Jeff Hayton.

…published his first book, “Culture from the Slums: Punk Rock in East and West Germany,” which explored the emergent punk scenes on both sides of the Iron Curtain. Intersecting cultural production with political and economic theory, Hayton explains the differences in state reactions to the rise of punk. Jeff Hayton, associate professor of history, likes to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/fairmount_news/Hayton_profile.php

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Agile for Innovation

What is Agility? Business agility is a state of being – a mindset built on the desire to harness change for our competitive advantage. Economic and cultural events over the last several decades have demonstrated again and again the futility of "following a plan" in the face of continuous and overwhelming change. Agile methodologies and frameworks provide the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/college-of-innovation-and-design/master-innovation-design/agile.php

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Mission Statement

…Language Center (IELC) serves non-native English-speaking students who do not meet WSU's English language proficiency requirements. It is an intensive, pre-academic language and cultural immersion program. Approximately fifty language classes are taught daily at seven different levels of instruction. Three kinds of testing are conducted at the IELC. New…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/international/intensive_english/missionstatement.php

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WSU’s Corbin Education Center joins National Register of Historic Places | Wichita State News

…architect Frank Lloyd Wright, has been added to the National Register of Historic Places, a distinction reserved for America’s most significant architectural and cultural landmarks. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet This is the fourth bullet This is the fifth bullet…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2025/10-oct/corbin_7.php

Course Catalog

ANTH - Anthropology

… biology, human origins, ecology and culture, along with the types of data and modes of analysis currently used in biological anthropology. Formulates explanations of physical and cultural developments of human and nonhuman primates in the last 70 million years. Explores patterns of human variation in biological and behavioral traits among present-day…

https://catalog.wichita.edu/undergraduate/courses/anth/

WSU Foundation

Shocker art exhibition, “Atesorando el momento,” opens in Lima, Peru

Photo by Centro Cultural Peruano Japonés Chiyoko Myose ’07/11, who has made Wichita her home base for making art for some 16 years now, is exploring new territory, quite literally. This past summer, she traveled to Peru, where one of her scheduled stops was for the installation and opening of “Atesorando el momento,” her solo exhibition at the Galeria de…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/class-notes-06/

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Location and Weather

Location & Weather City and State City Population: 630,000 Size in Area: 423 sq km Campus to Airport: 20 minutes Wichita is the largest city in Kansas. It is the cultural, industrial, and financial center of Kansas. The city has a top-rated symphony orchestra, ballet, beautiful parks, and interesting museums. More than 800 corporations conduct international …

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/international/locationweather.php

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Adonay (Ethiopia)

…on the eastern part of Africa where there are more than 80 ethnic group each having its own unique food, clothing and language. Being able to grow surrounded with a unique cultural environment have made me interested in other cultures. Being part of the cultural ambassador program will give me the chance to show these various cultures of my country to …

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/international/current_students/cap/member_pages/Adonay_Ethiopia.php

WSU Newsletters

Join Día de los Muertos celebration event Nov. 2

…the Student Activities Council’s Día de los Muertos celebration from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center and learn about the rich cultural traditions behind the holiday. Experience the beauty of Día de los Muertos through music, community ofrenda, interactive activities and traditional foods. This event provides…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/16/join-dia-de-los-muertos-celebration-event-nov-2/

WSU Newsletters

Wichita artist Taiomah Rutledge will give a talk at the Ulrich

…artist Taiomah Rutledge (Ojibwe, Meskawaki, and Dakota) is a co-founder of the Warclan Collective. His art explores themes of identity, generational memory, and reclamation of cultural space. Come to the Ulrich Museum of Art for a free artist talk at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 5 about his exhibition, “Taiomah Rutledge: Origins/Evolutions,” on view through…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/25/wichita-artist-taiomah-rutledge-will-give-a-talk-at-the-ulrich/

WSU Newsletters

Attend speaker event on bachata Oct. 9

Students are invited to hear from Dr. Wilfredo José Burgos Matos, senior research writer at the CUNY Dominican Studies Institute, as he explores the rich history and cultural significance of bachata, an Afro-Latin music and dance genre, tracing its roots from the Dominican Republic to the world stage. The event will be held from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/10/06/attend-speaker-event-on-bachata-oct-9/

WSU Newsletters

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with vibrant celebration from SAC, Shocker Fiesta

Join the Student Activities Council from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 24 on the north patio of the Rhatigan Student Center for an afternoon packed with delicious cultural foods, lively music and interactive activities hosted by various student groups from across campus at Shocker Fiesta. For questions, call 316-978-3022 or email sac@wichita.edu. For…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/09/17/kick-off-hispanic-heritage-month-with-vibrant-celebration-from-sac-shocker-fiesta/

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Letter from Interim Dean Clay Stoldt

…the last two years have brought unprecedented challenges, the College of Education (CED) continues to be highly successful in its work to be an essential educational, economic and cultural driver for Kansas and the greater public good. The stories that follow in this annual report highlight many of the most significant developments within the college in…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Deans_Office/documents/2021_dean_letter.php

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Explore Wichita: Arts and Culture

Get info about WSU degrees and programs. Request Info Wichita has a strong reputation as a regional center for the arts, culture and entertainment. From experimental student art galleries to 20,000 seat concert venues, Wichita has it all. Our Innovative Approach A city that values and supports the arts Whether you're in the audience or in front of it,…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wichita_arts_and_culture_lp.php

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Episode 6 – LatinX Food, Culture and Community in Wichita

…and culture of the LatinX community with WSU President Rick Muma in the latest episode of the “Forward Together” podcast. Dr. Muma speaks with WSU faculty members and LatinX cultural researchers Dr. Enrique Navarro and Dr. Rocío Del Águila. The “Forward Together” podcast celebrates the vision and mission of Wichita State University. In each episode,…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/episode-6-latinx-food-culture-and-community-in-wichita/

WSU Newsletters

Ulrich Museum will kick off exhibition season with a free party Jan. 29

…Connection, and Identity; Anne Samat: Avatars; SYMBOLS OF GREATNESS: Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History; and In Place | Taiomah Rutledge: Origins/Evolutions with cultural performances, a cash bar, tasty treats and the company of art-minded friends. The event takes place from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 29 at the Ulrich. The theme of this…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/01/27/ulrich-museum-will-kick-off-exhibition-season-with-a-free-party-jan-29/

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Wichita State adds its Shocker pride to Open Streets ICT | Wichita State News

Wichita State adds its Shocker pride to Open Streets ICT Strategic Communications 03/09/2023 02:36:29 AM March 9, 2023 - Wichita State University will show off its unique cultural and educational assets while welcoming the community to campus during Open Streets ICT - WSU and Shocker Neighborhood on April 16. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/03-march/openstreets_7.php