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Event celebrates Promise Scholars

The Shocker Neighborhood Promise Scholars were congratulated and celebrated Aug. 17 at a connection dinner. Please help us welcome them to Shocker Nation. Pictured above from left to right are (back row) Brittney Covarrubias, Sara Duong, Emily Collette and Mason Farmer; and (front row) Bryan Perez-Moreno, Aunisti Swan, Bethany Solter, Alaisjah Hoy, Nayzeth…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/18/event-celebrates-promise-scholars/

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Wichita State Connect helps host Holiday Black Business Circle Dec. 3

Are you looking to shop for the holidays? Conni Mansaw, CM Consulting & Development, and Wichita State Connect are giving local vendors from Shocker Neighborhood and beyond another opportunity to showcase their products to individuals preparing for the holiday season. Come on down from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3 in Wichita State Connect and support local…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/22/wichita-state-connect-helps-host-holiday-black-business-circle-dec-3/

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Join Wichita State Connect for holiday Black Business Circle

Wichita State Connect, with CM Consulting and Development Services, are celebrating Black-owned businesses this holiday season and are inviting individuals in Shocker Neighborhood, the campus community and student vendors to its Black Business Circle. The event takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 at Wichita State Connect. The registration fee…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/30/join-wichita-state-connect-for-holiday-black-business-circle/

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Wichita State announces $15,000 raised for United Way literacy fundraiser

Our community helped raise $15,000 toward alleviating illiteracy in Shocker Neighborhood through United Way’s Champions of Literacy initiative. The total amount raised was announced at the Feb. 7 Shocker men’s basketball game against UTSA, where United Way alongside President Rick Muma and Kevin Saal, director of athletics, presented the money raised.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/08/wichita-state-announces-15000-raised-united-way-literacy-fundraiser/

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Wichita State hosting Open Streets ICT in April

For a second year, Wichita State 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 14. Open Streets ICT is a community-building event on a closed street, intended to promote healthy active living and social engagement. The event is free and open to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/15/wichita-state-hosting-open-streets-ict-in-april/

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Wichita State chosen as site for Kansas’ first Internet Exchange Point

…Exchange Point (IXP) in Kansas is slated to be located at Wichita State University, improving internet performance, affordability and reliability for WSU, Innovation Campus and Shocker Neighborhood users and for users across much of Kansas. The announcement was made Nov. 29 by Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, whose administration has awarded a $5 million grant to…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/30/wichita-state-chosen-as-site-for-kansas-first-internet-exchange-point/

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Win the Day fitness classes build community in Shocker Neighborhoods

Win the Day fitness classes build community in Shocker Neighborhoods WSU Strategic Communications 07/23/2018 08:23:42 AM July 23, 2018 -- Hang out in Fairmount Park on a Tuesday or Thursday around 8 a.m. and you'll soon encounter an enthusiastic group of up to 50 walkers of all ages, backgrounds and fitness levels taking charge of their health with a simple …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2018/07-july/07-23-18_win_the_day.php

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Office of Engagement presents WSU Majorettes team

The Office of Engagement presents Wichita State Engaged series on culture from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, April 28 via Zoom. This month’s focus is on the thriving culture in Shocker Neighborhood and Wichita State collectively regarding dance, specifically Wichita State’s newly founded Majorettes team. The series holds conversations each month to hear from students,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/13/office-of-engagement-presents-wsu-majorette-team/

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Drive-thru mobile pantry set for May 28

The next Shocker Neighborhood Coalition drive-thru mobile pantry will be 1-3 p.m. May 28 at the Progressive Missionary Baptist Church located at 25th and Estelle Street. Volunteers will provide guests with a box of dry goods, a box of fresh produce, bread, desserts and milk. Please help spread the word to our neighbors. Sign up here to volunteer.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/11/drive-thru-mobile-pantry-may-28/

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Office of Engagement highlights volunteers during appreciation week

…Volunteer Appreciation Week Oct. 25-29, the office would like to celebrate the volunteers that have helped them reach more than 500 hours of community service in the Shocker Neighborhood. The winners for most volunteer hours are: Colby Hall Jacob Jindra Brend Le Stacey Le For more information about future volunteer opportunities, follow the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/27/office-of-engagement-highlights-volunteers-during-appreciation-week/

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Join WU Reads, read virtually to elementary students

Wu Crew Reads (WU Reads) is requesting volunteers for fall 2022. The pilot program is a partnership between Wichita State and Gordon Parks Elementary School located in the Shocker Neighborhood near Wichita State’s campus. Volunteers in the program will spend 20 minutes every week reading to and with third-graders or fourth-graders via a virtual platform. For…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/23/join-wu-reads-read-virtually-to-elementary-students/

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AmeriCorps VISTA service opportunities available

…University Community Engagement Institute is looking for five candidates for service positions at Wichita State through AmeriCorps. The positions include opportunities with the Shocker Neighborhood Association, Psychology Department, Center for Public Health Initiatives at Community Engagement Institute, Prevention Initiatives at CEI and a Volunteers in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/09/americorps-vista-service-opportunities-available/

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Roundhouse podcast with Henry Thengvall on Shocker basketball

…the podcast. We discuss his surprise at the recent scholarship announcement that rewarded him for his work on the court and in the weight room. We talk about rooting for the Shockers as a youngster and watching the 2013 Final Four team. We dive into the Thengvall family and why he enjoyed the ban on video games and the encouragement to run around the…

https://wichitastate.tv/podcast/roundhouse-podcast-with-henry-thengvall-on-shocker-basketball/

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Shocker Promise will cover tuition and fees for eligible Sedgwick County freshmen | Wichita State News

Shocker Promise will cover tuition and fees for eligible Sedgwick County freshmen WSU Strategic Communications 08/19/2021 02:04:31 PM Aug. 19, 2021 -- Starting fall 2022, any qualified high school senior who is a resident of Sedgwick County will be eligible to receive a scholarship covering unmet tuition and fee costs of attending Wichita State University.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/08-aug/shocker_promise_release_1.php

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Meet a Shocker: Aunjnae White | Wichita State News

Meet a Shocker: Aunjnae White Tessa Karbowski, Strategic Communications Intern 12/06/2021 10:26:44 AM Dec. 6, 2021— Aunjnae White, a first-generation student, will work at a domestic violence shelter following graduation with a degree in psychology from WSU. White is one of more than 1,100 students eligible for fall 2021 graduation. This is the first bullet.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/12-dec/aunjnae2_6.php

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Shocker Promise will cover tuition and fees for eligible Sedgwick County freshmen

…to receive a scholarship covering unmet tuition and fee costs of attending Wichita State University. That’s thanks to a new scholarship created by Wichita State called the Shocker Promise. Previously available to qualified students who live in the Shocker Neighborhood, this scholarship has now been extended to all eligible incoming first-time freshmen …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/19/shocker-promise-will-cover-tuition-and-fees-for-eligible-sedgwick-county-freshmen/

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Community Engagement at Wichita State

…individuals who serve various community populations, making significant contributions to stronger, healthier, and more engaged communities, locally and regionally. Learn more Shocker Neighborhood Coalition The Shocker Neighborhood Coalition is a WSU commitment to empower neighborhood businesses, nonprofits, churches and community organizations to work…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/engagement_hub/index.php

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Office of Engagement announces upcoming events this year

…involved in the community? The Office of Engagement is excited to announce a list of events for the rest of the semester: March 23: Engaged Series – Business April 1: Touch Up Shocker Neighborhood April 7: Common Ground Pop-Up Market April 16: Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood May 5: Common Ground Pop-Up Market Aug. 23-30: Good Neighbor Week…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/22/office-of-engagement-announces-upcoming-events-this-year/

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Office of Engagement announces upcoming events this year

…involved in the community? The Office of Engagement is excited to announce a list of events for the rest of the semester: March 23: Engaged Series – Business April 1: Touch Up Shocker Neighborhood April 7: Common Ground Pop-Up Market April 16: Open Streets ICT at WSU and Shocker Neighborhood May 5: Common Ground Pop-Up Market Aug. 23-30: Good Neighbor Week…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/20/office-of-engagement-announces-upcoming-events-this-semester/

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WSU partners with local community to increase Redbud Trail accessibility | Wichita State University News

…conversations among members of the Wichita State Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning (SEP), the City of Wichita and Bike Walk Wichita, Wesley Healthcare, and the Atwater Neighborhood Resource Center. “Bike Walk Wichita has been working in northeast Wichita for the past eight years, primarily advocating for bike lanes, the Redbud Path, and street and …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/05-may/BikeWalkR_7.php