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Volunteer with Wu Crew this fall

The Wu Crew is seeking volunteers to read once a week virtually to third-grade students from Gordon Parks Elementary School in fall 2021. The Wu Crew is comprised of student, faculty and staff volunteers serving either as a group or individually with various organizations in Wichita. This effort is part of a partnership between Wichita State University’s…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/27/volunteer-with-wu-crew-this-fall/

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Center for Real Estate releases 2023 Housing Forecast

The WSU Center for Real Estate released its 2023 Kansas Housing Markets Forecast series this week. The publications in this series review current housing market conditions in the major markets across the state — including Kansas City, Lawrence, Manhattan, Topeka and Wichita — and forecast housing market activity through the end of 2023. The series also…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/03/center-for-real-estate-releases-2023-housing-forecast/

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Student success spotlight: Trevr Bahr

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Trevr Bahr. Trevr — senior majoring in applied engineering with a concentration in facilities management — a Burlington, Kansas native who graduated from Burlington High School, will be one of the first students to graduate from the facilities management concentration. He says that faculty and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/15/student-success-spotlight-trevr-bahr/

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Class offers youth mentoring opportunity

…Investigations) mentors are required to… Pass an interview and background check.Have reliable transportation.Have lunch availability from noon to 2 p.m. at least twice a week. Mentors will receive training at the beginning of the course and a grade at the end based on attendance and completion of assignments. We are interested in recruiting mentors…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/26/class-offers-youth-mentoring-opportunity/

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Learn more about the increase to fall tuition

Dear colleagues, You may have heard this week that the Kansas Board of Regents approved our request to raise fall tuition by 5.9%. I know that number feels big, and raising tuition is something we wish we could avoid. However, each year, we must consider all the costs of doing business so we can provide the best quality education and continue to support…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/14/learn-more-about-the-increase-to-fall-tuition/

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Advice to prevent heat-related illnesses and injuries during hot weather

As temperatures rise during the week, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) offers advice on how to stay safe and avoid serious health problems. Stay Cool Wear appropriate clothing: Choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothing. Use air conditioning: Take breaks in an air-conditioned location to cool down. Fans can provide comfort, but won’t prevent heat-related…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/21/advice-to-prevent-heat-related-illnesses-and-injuries-during-hot-weather/

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Historic Tea benefits WSU scholarships

…along with the Office of the President and the WSU Alumni Association (WSUAA), will host a Historic Tea at the president’s campus residence this October during Homecoming 2021 week Oct. 23-Oct. 30. Tea times and days available include the following: 11:30 a.m. Oct. 26 2 p.m. Oct. 26 11:30 a.m. Oct. 27 2 p.m. Oct. 27 Courtney M. Marshall, WSUAA president…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/09/23/historic-tea-benefits-wsu-scholarships/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Diana Carbajal

Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Diana Carbajal, assistant director of Kansas Kids @ GEAR UP. Why does advocating for first-gen matter? With an estimated 65% of the workforce requiring education beyond a high school diploma, engaging and supporting first generation attend college has become a necessity. Investing in their success is a win for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/15/f1rst-gen-friday-diana-carbajal/

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Celebrate Women’s History Month March 7-11

… and Intersectional Studies Steering Committee, the Department of Sociology, and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI). All events are free and open to the public. The week of events include the following: Diverse Women’s Summit-1-4 p.m. March 7 via Zoom. Diversity Lecture Series, featuring C.J. Janovy-5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at the Marcus…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/01/celebrate-womens-history-month-march-7-11/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Stephanie Cockrell

Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Stephanie Cockrell, assistant director of First-Year Programs, Student Success interim success coach for College of Applied Studies and College of Fine Arts. What does it mean to be first-gen? Education opens up so much opportunity and value. My family sacrificed so much to give me the chance at a different future. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/f1rst-gen-friday-stephanie-cockrell/

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Student success spotlight: Autumn Ginther

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Autumn Ginther. Autumn — a senior in medical laboratory sciences with a minor in health science — came to Wichita State after graduating from Mustang High School in Mustang, Oklahoma. Autumn currently serves as the Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Student Association president and found the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/07/student-success-spotlight-autumn-ginther/

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LIVESTRONG at the YMCA focuses on healing the whole person

The Steve Clark YMCA on campus is set to begin offering the LIVESTRONG at the YMCA program. This free 12-week program focuses on healing the whole person. With LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, cancer survivors — whether it is a recent diagnosis, finished treatment, or in remission — work with trained Y staff to build strength and muscle mass, increase flexibility and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/22/livestrong-at-the-ymca-focuses-on-healing-the-whole-person/

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Encourage students to learn about opportunities with Walmart

Walmart representatives will be available to discuss their College to Career Program and their 10-week Summer Intern Program (which pays $25 per hour) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 on the first floor of the RSC. The first 100 students who visit their table will receive a free slice of pizza. Walmart representatives will also be available after the event to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/29/__trashed-10/

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Walmart reps to talk about College to Career Program

Walmart representatives will be available to discuss their College to Career Program and their 10-week Summer Intern Program (which pays $25 per hour) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 6 on the first floor of the RSC. The first 100 students who visit their table will receive a free slice of pizza. Walmart representatives will also be available after the event to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/28/walmart-reps-to-talk-about-college-to-career-program/

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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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F1RST-Gen Friday: Gina Crabtree

Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Gina Crabtree, university registrar and director of Enrollment Services. How has your first-gen experience inspired you?While I remember wishing my parents had more understanding of the issues I faced when selecting and attending college, only hindsight helped me to fully recognize the difficulties and disadvantages…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/13/f1rst-gen-friday-gina-crabtree/

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Student success spotlight: Aisha Waite

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Aisha Waite, department chair for the Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences in the College of Health Professions. What role do you think faculty and staff play in a student’s success and persistence?“Faculty and staff are a big part of the support system that helps students succeed. We need…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/22/student-success-spotlight-aisha-waite/

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F1RST-Gen Friday: Meghann Kuhlmann, MLIS

Focus on first-gen: This week we highlight Meghann Kuhlmann, Master of Library and Information Science, research and instructional services librarian, assistant professor, Wichita State University Libraries: Why does advocating for first-gen matter? As a first-gen student I was often afraid to ask questions when I thought everyone else already knew the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/20/f1rst-gen-friday-meghann-kuhlmann-mlis/

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Doing Business in Asia class begins June 6

The Barton School of Business is offering a four-week online course, Doing Business in Asia (IB 690M) for graduate and advanced undergraduate credit beginning June 6. The class is also open to the community. No prerequisites are required. This course is for anyone with an interest in developing awareness, skills, and resources to understand entering and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/18/doing-business-in-asia-class-begins-june-6/

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Student success spotlight: Fatemeh Farokhi

This week’s Student Success and Persistence highlight comes from Fatemeh Farokhi. Fatemeh — a senior majoring in medical laboratory sciences — graduated Farzanegan High School from her home city of Kerman, Iran before coming to Wichita State. Being an ESL student, Fatemeh worried that she wouldn’t be able to keep up with her workload, but those fears were…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/13/student-success-spotlight-fatemeh-farokhi/