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Faculty artists Lori Santos, Tatiana Larsen to present their work

…and enacts positive change, telling stories that inspire connectedness and honor difference. Tatiana Larsen found a visual way to permanently record a movement in time. Both are faculty at WSU’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries and artists featured in Transmissions: The XXIV Faculty Biennial, on exhibit until April 22 in the Polk/Wilson…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/19/faculty-artists-lori-santos-tatiana-larsen-to-present-their-work/

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Faculty artists Tina Murano, Joshua Smith to present their work

…to a state of flow. Illustrator, animator, web developer, consultant and designer. Joshua Smith synthesizes these skills in the service of telling compelling stories. Both are faculty at WSU’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries and artists featured in Transmissions: The XXIV Faculty Biennial, on exhibit until April 22 in the Polk/Wilson Gallery.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/17/faculty-artists-tina-murano-joshua-smith-to-present-their-work/

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Investing in our faculty and staff

…contracts and grants, may be handled differently and as appropriate in affected departments.) It is a cornerstone of our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion plan that we invest in our faculty and staff by providing a fair and competitive compensation program for WSU employees. That includes not only this upcoming raise, but also our continued investment in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/18/investing-in-our-faculty-and-staff/

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College Bylaws

Wichita State University Honors College Governance Bylaws Revised 2023 Faculty and student participation in University and College governance is vital to the proper functioning of the University. Faculty interest in direction and development of the Honors College not only reflects their formal right to contribute to University decision making but indicates…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/honors_college/honors_college_bylaws.php

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School of Nursing seeking faculty, staff for standardized patient roles

The School of Nursing is hiring standardized patients to portray patients in various medical scenarios. This is an independent contractor position and requires a minimum of one hour of paid training prior to events. Events are scheduled throughout each semester and can last up to four hours. All are open to apply. Positions will be filled based on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/16/school-of-nursing-seeking-faculty-staff-for-standardized-patient-roles/

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Fairmount College Faculty: How Lisa Parcell makes research approachable

Chances are, you’ve mixed up a Betty Crocker cake mix, added Nestle chocolate chips to a batch of cookies or sprinkled Morton salt onto your popcorn. But can you recall the last advertisement you’ve seen for any of these products? The ubiquity of these household items goes unquestioned by most, but not by Lisa Parcell, Betty and Oliver Elliott associate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/18/fairmount-college-faculty-how-lisa-parcell-makes-research-approachable/

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Fairmount College Faculty: Darren DeFrain is finding the narrative

For Darren DeFrain, associate professor of English and director of the writing program, research is all about finding the narrative. Take, for example, graphic novels, a subject of DeFrain’s research for some ten years.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/22/fairmount-college-faculty-darren-defrain-is-finding-the-narrative/

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Black History Month faculty profile: Rhonda Lewis

Dr. Rhonda Lewis is a professor of psychology at Wichita State University. She says her identity as a Black individual has influenced everything she does in her work as an instructor and researcher. Black History Month provides an opportunity for contemplation, learning and raising awareness about the extensive and varied history of the Black community.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/19/black-history-month-faculty-profile-rhonda-lewis/

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Updated: Feb. 23 faculty, staff town hall date changed

The spring 2024 virtual university town hall originally set for 2 to 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 23 has been changed to early April. More details on the April town hall will be published soon in WSU Today.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/15/faculty-staff-invited-to-town-hall-from-university-leaders-feb-23/

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Black History Month faculty profile: BreAnn Gilkey

BreAnn Gilkey is an associate clinical professor, field practicum director and undergraduate coordinator in WSU’s School of Social Work. She says her experience as a Black woman lets her know it’s imperative that she shows up for all her students. Read more about BreAnn’s experience. “Representation matters, and it helps to be a face out there that looks…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/07/black-history-month-faculty-profile-breann-gilkey/

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CSD clinical faculty featured on SpeechTherapyPD podcast

Melissa Vagts, associate clinical professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD), was an invited presenter on the “Making Sense of Myo: Using Orofacial Myology To Support Differential Diagnosis” episode of the SLP Learning Series podcast on SpeechTherapyPD.com. The episode explored how knowledge of orofacial myology allows speech…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/05/csd-clinical-faculty-featured-on-speechtherapypd-podcast/

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WSU Symphony Orchestra concert features faculty soloist

Mark Foley, professor of double bass, appears in concert with the WSU Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 in Miller Concert Hall. Foley will perform his own concerto composed for the occasion. The concert, led by Mark Laycock, will also include music by Vaughan Williams. The Little Wichita Concerto, for double bass and chamber orchestra, draws …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/28/wsu-symphony-orchestra-concert-features-faculty-soloist/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training required for students, faculty and staff

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging, and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/title-ix-civil-rights-training-required-for-students-faculty-and-staff/

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Faculty and staff are invited to WSU Winter Party Nov. 30

President Rick Muma and First Gentleman Rick Case cordially invite you to the Wichita State Winter Party from 2 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30 in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Student Center. Attendees will be greeted by the President’s Executive Team and will receive a complimentary holiday glass — the second in a yearly series of vintage…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/31/faculty-and-staff-are-invited-to-wsu-winter-party-nov-30/

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Black History Month faculty profile: Valerie Thompson

Dr. Valerie J. Thompson is an assistant professor Wichita State’s College of Applied Studies. Her experiences as a practitioner in higher education — and her lens as a Black woman scholar — help inform how she sees the world. Black History Month provides an opportunity for contemplation, learning and raising awareness about the extensive and varied history…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/28/black-history-month-faculty-profile-valerie-thompson/

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Shockers invited to political science faculty panel/sneak preview of course schedule

Join the Department of Political Science at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 via Zoom to hear what classes will be offered for the next fall and spring semesters. Professors in the political science department will discuss the classes they will teach for the upcoming semesters. The panel is co-sponsored by Pi Sigma Alpha and the Department of Political Science.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/15/shockers-invited-to-political-science-faculty-panel-sneak-preview-of-course-schedule/

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Faculty and staff invited to virtual panel over advocating for youth in community

Sponsored by the College of Applied Studies, join the panel discussion, “Advocating for Youth in our Community” from 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 via Zoom with panelists Dr. Sharieka Fisher of Rise Up for Youth, Dr. Kim Wilson of Prime Fit, Mario Barnes of Heroes Academy and Dr. Prisca Barnes of Storytime Village. The virtual panel of leaders represent…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/21/faculty-and-staff-invited-to-virtual-panel-over-advocating-for-youth-in-our-community/

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Free Women’s Basketball tickets for Grad School faculty

The WSU Graduate School is the featured college of the game during this weekend’s Shocker Women’s Basketball against North Texas at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. All Grad School faculty are eligible to receive free admission, but space is limited. Register today. Make sure to bring your Shocker ID!

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/15/free-womens-basketball-tickets-for-grad-school-faculty/

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Faculty, students invited to series on transfer students

The Retention Fellows will continue hosting its Teaching Matters series this semester. All faculty, instructors, teaching assistants and students are invited to participate in conversations designed to enhance and improve teaching and learning at WSU. Its first event will be at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3 via Zoom, and it will focus on how to support transfer …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/17/faculty-students-invited-to-series-on-transfer-students/

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Faculty, staff invited to presentation on writing fluency, productivity

…3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 4 via Zoom. Organized by the Graduate School, this session is ideal for anybody who wants to become a fluent and productive writer. Also recommended for faculty members working with students that struggle with completing their papers, theses or dissertations. Find the event link on the Professional Development & Research Events…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/22/faculty-staff-invited-to-presentation-on-writing-fluency-productivity/