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Attend last Rie Bloomfield Organ Series distinguished artist event

The last Rie Bloomfield Organ Series distinguished artist event will take place at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at Wiedemann Hall via Facebook Live. The event will feature organ virtuoso Christopher Houlihan, from Trinity College, Hartford, Connecticut. Houlihan perform a program including works by Bach, Mendelssohn, Dupré, Debussy, and Vierne on the great…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/12/attend-last-rie-bloomfield-organ-series-distinguished-artist-event/

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Philosophy Department announces Distinguished Speaker Series

The Philosophy Department Distinguished Speaker Series will this year host Dr. Kathryn Tabb from Bard College, for two talks: “Reasoning with the Mad: on Charles Darwin’s strange debt to John Locke.” 3:30 p.m. today.“John Locke on punishment.” 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29. Both events will be online, free, and open to the public. Email…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/22/philosophy-department-announces-distinguished-speaker-series/

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Nominate staff for the President’s Award for Distinguished Service

Time is running out to nominate an outstanding WSU staff member for the President’s Award for Distinguished Service. This award recognizes the dedication and excellence of WSU employees who have provided exemplary and caring service to the WSU community, beyond the expectations of the duties and responsibilities of their position. Selected honorees are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/04/nominate-staff-for-the-presidents-award-for-distinguished-service/

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Yujin Nagasawa April 29

…on The Problem of Evil and Meaning in Life, April 29 04/21/2026 06:45:33 PM Please join us in Hubbard Hall 209 at 3:30pm on April 29, 2026 for the next talk in the Douglas H. Dees Distinguished Philosophy Lecture Series, "The Problem of Evil and Meaning in Life" by distinguished speaker Yujin Nagasawa. Dr. Nagasawa is Professor of Philosophy and Kingfisher…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/philosophy/News/Faculty_News/2026-04_Nagasawa.php

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WSU chooses 14 finalists for Distinguished Scholarship Invitational

Wichita State University has selected the top 14 finalists in the annual Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI): Salsabila Attaria, Wichita High School EastCaden Carlson, Aurora High School (Nebraska)Charles Carter, Oak Park High School (Missouri)Josephina Cox, Dodge City High SchoolTruc Dao, Wichita High School SouthBrynna Mays, Topeka West High…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/24/wsu-chooses-14-finalists-for-distinguished-scholarship-invitational/

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Volunteers requested for Distinguished Scholarship Invitational

Volunteers are requested to observe the Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) 7:30-10:30 a.m. and 2:30-5:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 20. Volunteers can be members of the Wichita State faculty, staff, alumni and community members. Three $64,000 Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships are awarded through the DSI process to high school seniors attending Wichita…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/12/volunteers-requested-for-distinguished-scholarship-invitational/

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Nominations open for 2022 Distinguished Service Awards

… community to submit nominations between Nov. 1-Jan. 28 for outstanding Unclassified Professional (UP) and University Support Staff (USS) employees for the President’s Award for Distinguished Service. These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of WSU employees who have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the WSU community that is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/29/nominations-open-for-2022-distinguished-service-awards/

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Service Recognition

…Awards has been shifted several times in an effort to find the optimum cut-off date. Back to Top Other Employee Recognition at Wichita State University President's Award for Distinguished Service Nine faculty and staff members are recognized by their peers for outstanding service at the annual Shocker Pride Celebration each spring. The Faculty Senate, …

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About the Gore Scholarship

The Harry Gore Memorial Scholarship Program is designed to honor the legacy of Harry Gore, a distinguished community leader and advocate for education. The scholarship is awarded annually to high school seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, community involvement, and a commitment to making a positive impact in their community. To be…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/gore-scholars/about.php

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Faculty nominations sought for President’s Distinguished Service Award

Do you know a faculty member who is deeply engaged in service? Do you know a faculty member who exemplifies any of the following? Distinguished service to the university Distinguished service to the community Notable outreach efforts and/or forging of connections between WSU and the community Long-term commitment to WSU through extensive committee service…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/01/faculty-nominations-sought-for-presidents-distinguished-service-award-2/

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Next Rie Bloomfield Organ Series distinguished guest artist is WSU’s own Lynne Davis

…producer and School of Music faculty member, Lynne Davis, in an organ recital on the Marcussen organ at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 in Wiedemann Hall. Davis, the Robert. L. Town Distinguished Professor of Organ, will present works by Marchand, Franck, Bach and Duruflé, with a special nod to France’s Marseillaise by Balbastre. Her popular “Conversation with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/10/next-rie-bloomfield-organ-series-distinguished-guest-artist-is-wsus-own-lynne-davis/

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Nominations sought for President’s Distinguished SEM Award

…a Wichita State colleague making important contributions to our Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) efforts? If so, submit a nomination form now until Jan. 28. The President’s Distinguished SEM Award is given to an employee–either a faculty member or university staff–who has made a dramatic contribution to one of the strategic enrollment management goal…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/15/nominations-sought-for-presidents-distinguished-sem-award/

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Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor passes away

Dr. Walter Mays, College of Fine Arts professor of music theory and composition, passed away July 11. Among the many honors he accrued during his distinguished career, he was a Board of Trustees Distinguished Professor of Music Composition, and received the Naumburg Recording Award and Composers Award from the Martha Baird Rockefeller Fund for Music. His…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/11/board-of-trustees-distinguished-professor-passes-away/

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Faculty nominations sought for president’s distinguished service award

Do you know a faculty member who is deeply engaged in service? Do you know a faculty member who exemplifies any of the following: Distinguished service to the university Distinguished service to the community Notable outreach efforts and forging of connections between WSU and the community Long-term commitment to Wichita State through extensive committee…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/17/faculty-nominations-sought-for-presidents-distinguished-service-award/

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Staff Senate Distinguished Service Awards deadline has been extended to Feb. 2

Do you know a WSU employee who deserves special recognition for their contributions to Wichita State? The deadline for nominations has been extended to 5 p.m. Friday Feb. 2. These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of WSU employees who have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the WSU community that is beyond the expectations of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/26/staff-senate-distinguished-service-awards-deadline-has-been-extended-to-feb-2/

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Rie Bloomfield Organ Series presents its second Distinguished Guest Artist

“Organized Rhythm”, the exceptional duo of organist, Clive Driskill-Smith, and percussionist, Joseph Gramley, will present a concert at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Wiedemann Hall. The combination of the two instruments onstage is explosive and will appeal to a large audience and don’t miss the Conversation with the Artists, an onstage interview with host,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/31/rie-bloomfield-organ-series-presents-its-second-distinguished-guest-artist/

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RSVP to the Executive-in-Residence Keynote

RSVP to the Fall 2026 Distinguished Keynote Speaker RSVP to the Fall 2026 James Schwartz Distinguished Speaker Series featuring Margaret Andrews below. Stay connected to the Barton School for further announcements. RSVP Now Content Here

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2023BOTSuhair

Sue Abdinnour Omer Distinguished Professor W. Frank Barton School of Business “I really hope Dr. Abdinnour accepts our offer,” I said to colleagues after we interviewed her for a faculty position in the Barton School. “She has solid academic credentials and excellent teaching evaluations.” Although the interview occurred 25 years ago while I was serving as…

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Faculty Awards

Faculty Awards President's Distinguished Service Award Nominations are submitted in Qualtrics - please click here to access the survey. Nominations are due 5 p.m. CST on Friday, January 30, 2026. Past Award Recipients Shocker Pride Celebration Faculty of the Year Award Nominations are submitted in Qualtrics - please click here to Faculty of the Year Award…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/facultysenate/FacultyAwards/index.php

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Scholars Walk: Dr. Gaylen N. Chandler

Return to 2025-26 Scholars List Dr. Gaylen N. Chandler W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship Dr. Gaylen N. Chandler has served as the W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in Entrepreneurship at Wichita State University since 2007. During his 19 years at WSU, he has made significant contributions to the entrepreneurship program and has been a…

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