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Join CAPS and CARE Team for special presentation: ‘Living with Loss,’ tools for navigating grief

…collaborative event focused on understanding and navigating grief. “Living with Loss” will explore various types of grief, the healing process and provide practical tools to help you cope with loss from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/24/join-caps-and-care-team-for-special-presentation-living-with-loss-tools-for-navigating-grief/

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Women’s basketball hosts Rice in Champions for Literacy game Feb. 15

…basketball hosts Rice starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 in Charles Koch Arena in the annual Champions for Literacy game. The partnership with United Way of the Plains will help every child in the Shocker Neighborhood learn to read. Get your tickets for the game at goshockers.com/tickets and become a Champion for Literacy by donating $10 to purchase two…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/13/womens-basketball-hosts-rice-in-champions-for-literacy-game-feb-15/

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Your opinion of Student Health Services matters; fill out survey and enter to win prizes

Help Student Health improve current services and identify new services that students need. Complete the brief and anonymous survey and you can enter a drawing to win one of the following: Beats earbuds Nice luggage Air fryer Keurig coffee maker Owala tumbler The survey is available to all WSU students. Check your WSU email for the link to the survey or you…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/27/your-opinion-of-student-health-services-matters-fill-out-survey-and-enter-to-win-prizes/

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Mental health panel: Learn more about how to support students

…panel will talk about mental health issues among Wichita State’s students, what to listen for in student appointments, which services to utilize (and how) and how you can best help students in the moment. The panel is sponsored by the specialized advisors. No RSVP necessary.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/27/mental-health-panel-learn-more-about-how-to-support-students/

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Take advantage of pop-up Financial Aid advising at OneStop

Need help with financial aid? The Office of Financial Aid has got you covered. Join the office for its pop-up advising sessions from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. every weekday through Jan. 24 at OneStop in the Shocker Success Center. If you prefer, drop-in advising is also available with advisors in 203 Jardine Hall. Don’t miss out on the chance …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/14/take-advantage-of-pop-up-financial-aid-advising-at-onestop/

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Women’s basketball hosts Rice in Champions for Literacy game Feb. 15

…basketball hosts Rice starting at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15 in Charles Koch Arena in the annual Champions for Literacy game. The partnership with United Way of the Plains will help every child in the Shocker Neighborhood learn to read. WSU students can claim their student ticket for no additional cost, thanks to the Student Government Association, at any…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/14/womens-basketball-hosts-rice-in-champions-for-literacy-game-feb-15-2/

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Savvy Scholar Workshop: How to write a literature review

Got a writing assignment this semester or a literature review? Let University Libraries help you make it easier. You’ll be guided through researching, pulling together different perspectives and presenting your findings, so you can tackle your paper with confidence. Join a workshop that simplifies the process from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Ablah…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/05/savvy-scholar-workshop-how-to-write-a-literature-review/

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Savvy Scholar workshop for students: How to write a literature review

Help your students master the art of crafting a literature review in our upcoming workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). There is no cost to attend, and with the new attendance tracking system, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever. Students will explore the steps of conducting thorough…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/04/savvy-scholar-workshop-for-students-how-to-write-a-literature-review/

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Take a substance use and mental wellness training March 3

Join the #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Wellness Training from 10 a.m. to noon Monday, March 3 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. The training aims to help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder and how to best support students and members of their community.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/21/take-a-substance-use-and-mental-wellness-training-march-3/

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Attend substance use and mental wellness training Feb. 5

Join the #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Wellness Training from 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. The training aims to help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder and how to best support students and members of their community.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/30/attend-substance-use-and-mental-wellness-training-feb-5/

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TIAA in-person KBOR retirement plan consultations to be available at WSU

Justin Pierce, RICP, TIAA financial consultant, will be available for in-person meetings at Wichita State Feb. 11 and 12. At these meetings, Justin can help you confirm that you are on track for retirement and provide specific investment recommendations for your TIAA accounts. If you are interested in meeting with Justin, schedule a time to meet and have…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/24/tiaa-in-person-kbor-retirement-plan-consultations-to-be-available-at-wsu-8/

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Staff Substance Use and Mental Wellness Training available

…for its #WSUWeSupportU Substance Use and Wellness Training from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. The training aims to help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder and how to best support students and members of their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/13/staff-substance-use-and-mental-wellness-training-available/

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Apply now for the WSU Staff Senate Scholarship

The University Staff Senate has established a scholarship to help in the advancement of WSU staff and their dependents. Staff members or their dependents beginning or continuing their first bachelor’s degree are eligible to apply. This scholarship can be combined with the university’s Tuition Assistance and other awards and can be used for tuition, books and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/14/apply-now-for-wsu-staff-senate-scholarship/

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Savvy Scholar workshop – AI and library research: the good, the bad and the ugly

Help your students tackle research challenges more effectively by encouraging them to attend a workshop from 3 to 4 p.m. March 4 at Ablah Library (in-person and online). With the new attendance tracking system, offering extra credit for student participation is now simpler than ever. AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot can streamline research tasks, but they…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/20/savvy-scholar-workshop-ai-and-library-research-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/

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Attend January WuHire training events

There are two upcoming WuHire training sessions to help you enhance your understanding of the Non-Benefit Eligible hiring process. These virtual sessions, held via Microsoft Teams, will provide in-depth guidance on how to create a job requisition, select candidates and the offer process. Session details: Tuesday, Jan. 23: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/08/attend-january-wuhire-training-events/

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Wichita State pitcher sticks to his plan in academics, baseball

Grant Adler is a busy student who is as devoted to baseball as he is his double major at Wichita State. Organization is key, and he admits he needed help to balance practice, travel, games and studies. Korryn Hackney, his fiancée, is a nursing student at Butler Community College, and she helped him overcome a tendency to procrastinate. She played soccer at…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/13/wichita-state-pitcher-sticks-to-his-plan-in-academics-baseball/

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Share your strength story: ShockerStrengths celebrates 5 years at WSU

ShockerStrengths is proud to celebrate its fifth year at Wichita State. Help celebrate by participating in its campus-wide survey to learn when, where, how and why faculty, staff and students are engaging with their natural talents and strengths. As WSU prepares for growth and continue its progress towards a Strengths-Based Institution, your input and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/03/share-your-strength-story-shockerstrengths-celebrates-5-years-at-wsu-3/

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Encourage your students to apply for the Library Research Award

Help your students earn $1,000 by showcasing how they’ve used University Libraries for their research or creative projects. They can apply for the Library Research Award, even if their project isn’t finished, by the application deadline. They can also attend the Library Research Award Informational Session at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31 in 125C Ablah Library,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/24/encourage-your-students-to-apply-for-the-library-research-award-2/

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Wichita State pediatric physical therapy team receives grant to expand services in rural schools

…grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation’s 2024 Priority Impact Quality of Life grants program. The $35,000 grant will provide access to assistive technology to help students in public schools with physical disabilities. The grant will provide the following: Assistive technology equipment Training and resources for physical therapists and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/26/wichita-state-pediatric-physical-therapy-team-receives-grant-to-expand-services-in-rural-schools/

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Tri-Alpha First-Generation Honor Society is seeking student leaders

Are you a first-generation student looking to make a difference? Tri Alpha Honor Society is seeking student leaders to help grow its student organization. It will host tables from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 5 and 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, March 6 at the Student Success Center. Stop by to find out more. Benefits of joining Tri Alpha: Leadership…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/28/tri-alpha-first-generation-honor-society-is-seeking-student-leaders/