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Attend a HACU Internship Program info session Oct. 11

Are you interested in gaining career experience with the U.S. federal government? Join Shocker Career Accelerator for an info session about the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) National Internship Program, hosted by HACU program manager Lorena Del Valle Lopez, at noon Friday, Oct. 11 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. HACU…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/09/attend-a-hacu-internship-program-info-session-oct-11/

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Zumba Night scheduled at Steve Clark YMCA Aug. 17

Join Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas, Inc and the Hispanic American Leadership Organization from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 at the Steve Clark YMCA for a good work out. The Zumba Night, instructed by Casey Dowling, will be in Studio B. Water will be provided.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/11/zumba-night-scheduled-at-steve-clark-ymca-aug-17/

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HSI Initiatives hosting Latina panel May 3

Hispanic Serving Initiatives will host a panel of three Latina Kansas leaders at 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 3 in 314 Rhatigan Student Center, Venters Room. The panel includes Judge Rachel Pickering, the first Latina to serve on the Court of Appeals; Monique Garcia, owner of Garcia Group, LLC; and Pilar Pedraza, anchor and senior political reporter for KAKE News.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/26/hsi-initiatives-hosting-latina-panel-may-3/

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Join the HALO for end-of-semester baile

Come celebrate the accomplishments of the Hispanic American Leadership Organization and its members for a baile (or dance) from 7 to 10 p.m. Dec. 2 at the Marcus Welcome Center. Enjoy light snacks and a live band performance. If you are planning to bring a guest who is not a WSU Student, please RSVP through ShockerSync.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/29/join-the-halo-for-end-of-semester-baile/

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Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion to celebrate flavors of Latin America

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion in celebrating the rich and diverse cultures, traditions and flavors of the Hispanic and Latinx communities. Visit Flavors of Latin America from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9 at the Echo Circle, just east of Duerksen Fine Arts Center, where ODI’s student organizations will sell food, from pan dulce to churros.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/28/join-the-office-of-diversity-and-inclusion-to-celebrate-flavors-of-latin-america/

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Join WSU Libraries for discussion at Common Read

Discover the captivating memoir, “My Broken Language,” as University Libraries delves into the journey of a Hispanic-American woman navigating diverse worlds in a multi-lingual Philly neighborhood from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 in the Digital Scholars Commons at the Ablah Library. Grab a copy at the Ablah Library for checkout and join librarians…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/04/join-wsu-libraries-for-discussion-at-common-read/

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Attend Latine Faculty and Staff Association reception Sept. 15

At Wichita State, 2021 data shows that 7% of faculty and staff identity as Hispanic/Latino. Of this information, there are two full tenure Latina/o professors. As WSU continues to grow, the campus is excited to introduce the first Latine employee resource group. Join the WSU Latine Faculty and Staff Association for a come and go reception from 11 a.m. to 1…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/08/attend-latine-faculty-and-staff-association-reception-sept-15/

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ODI closing temporarily Oct. 7

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) will close Friday, Oct. 7 to attend the 2022 Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism and the 36th annual Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities Conference. The office will reopen Monday, Oct. 10.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/30/odi-closing-temporarily-oct-7/

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Diversity in Engineering hosting Friendsgiving

The National Society of Black Engineers, the Society of Hispanic Professional Professional Engineers and the Society of Women Engineers will host a Friendsgiving at 6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 19 at the lobby located in the John Bardo Center. Participants are asked to bring a side or dessert if they are able.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/11/diversity-in-engineering-hosting-friendsgiving/

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos at RSC

Learn the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos by joining the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and collaborating Hispanic and Latinx student organizations 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the Rhatigan Student Center (first floor). The event will include traditional sweets and activities during the holiday.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/01/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos-at-rsc/

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Celebrate Día de los Muertos

Learn the history and traditions of Día de los Muertos by joining the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and collaborating Hispanic and Latinx student organizations 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 2 at the Rhatigan Student Center (first floor). The event will include traditional sweets and activities during the holiday.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/26/celebrate-dia-de-los-muertos/

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Attend the Culturally Responsive Practices Workshop Jan. 10

… Jan. 10 in 231/232 Woolsey Hall or via Teams. During this workshop, led by Dr. Bobby Berry, assistant dean in the College of Applied Studies; Dr. Sara Mata, executive director of Hispanic Serving Institution; and Dr. Jennifer Friend, dean, College of Applied Studies, participants will engage in reflection and dialogue and create an individual action plan to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/03/attend-the-culturally-responsive-practices-workshop-jan-10/

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Annual Latin@ Leadership Summit to be held at Wichita State

Kansas Hispanic & Latino American Affairs Commission (KHLAAC) announced its annual Latin@ Leadership Summit will take place 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, July 29 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom. This year’s theme is “Raising Our Voices Through Advocacy.” The leadership summit features a day of workshops and panels designed to give Latino leaders…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/20/kansas-hispanic-latino-american-affairs-commission-khlaac-announced-their-annual-latin-leadership-summit-in-wsu-on-july-29th-from-9-4pm/

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Spanish-speaking volunteers needed for research

The purpose of our study is to explore the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 in Hispanic communities on campus. To participate, you must be a speaker of Spanish, older than 18 years old, and enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program at Wichita State University. Participation consists of a survey that takes approximately 15 minutes to complete,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/spanish-speaking-volunteers-needed-for-research/

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Free Tallgrass film screenings offered to WSU students

…the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Ulrich Museum of Art are taking part in supporting the festifval in the Murmurations category and other films to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. “Home Owners”, “FINLANDIA,” and “What We Leave Behind” will be shown on Sept. 29 and 30 and will be free for WSU students to attend The film festival…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/21/free-tallgrass-film-screenings-offered-to-wsu-students/

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Maria Hernandez-Etura

María earned her doctorate from the University of Arizona, where she was awarded the Russell J. and Dorothy S. Bilinski Fellowship. She specializes in contemporary Hispanic literature with a focus on graphic memoirs, critical trauma studies, and feminist literary theory. Her research examines visual narratives and mental health representation in…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Modern_and_Classical_Languages_and_Literatures/10-Spanish-Faculty/Hernandez-Etura-Maria.php

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June 2023

… from successful NSF HSI awardees. We host panels of successful PIs on specific topics that will engage our audience and support grant writing efforts for those planning a proposal submission. This webinar series focuses on a broad array of topics that promote student success, wellness and diversity and inclusion. Dr. Martha Desmond and Dr. Delia Valles are …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2023-06-Newsletter.php

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November 2022

…NSF HSI awardees. We host panels of successful PIs on specific topics that will engage our audience and support grant writing efforts for those planning a grant submission. This webinar series focuses on a broad array of topics that promote student success, wellness and diversity and inclusion. Dr. Martha Desmond and Dr. Delia Valles are the hosts for…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2022-11-Newsletter.php

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October 2022

…Hispanics, Latinos, Indigenous and Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Native Pacific Islanders, as future leaders in MPS fields. The program is intended to recognize beginning investigators of significant potential and provide them with experience in research that will broaden perspectives, facilitate interdisciplinary…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2022-10-Newsletter.php

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Graduate Course Descriptions

…correspondences, dialectal and stylistic variations. Required for future Spanish teachers. Prerequisite(s): any 200-level SPAN course or departmental consent. SPAN 520. Hispanic Film: Cinema in the Spanish Speaking World (3).This course will focus on various general topics affecting the Spanish speaking societies. The film productions from Spain…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/mcll/Grad_Studies/Graduate_Course_Descriptions.php