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Faculty, staff are invited to Wednesdays are for Women

…connect, collaborate, celebrate and build community. Appetizers and nonalcoholic drinks will be available along with a cash bar. The Women Leadership Initiative is looking for any faculty, staff or student who would like to be a part of the conversation, planning and implementation of programs designed to advance women’s leadership at all levels on campus.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/16/faculty-staff-are-invited-to-wednesdays-are-for-women/

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Basketball schedules announced, discounted season tickets available for faculty, staff

…conference schedules for men’s and women’s basketball providing a full picture of each teams’ schedule for the year. Men’s Schedule | Women’s Schedule Wichita State faculty and staff are eligible for discounted season tickets to men’s and/or women’s games. Monthly payment plans are available when purchasing men’s basketball tickets to reduce financial…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/25/basketball-schedules-announced-discounted-season-tickets-available-for-faculty-staff/

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Training on becoming an ability ally available to faculty, staff

…you can become an ability ally during a training forum from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 in 257 Rhatigan Student Center, Ashton/Bridges Room. Ability allies are a network of faculty, staff and students who take a visible role in promoting disability awareness, supporting persons with disabilities and maintaining resources for working and interacting…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/10/training-on-becoming-an-ability-ally-available-to-faculty-staff/

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New Teams training, Class Teams in Microsoft Teams, available for faculty, staff

…session. Current listed dates for the “Class Teams in Microsoft Teams” sessions are: July 25, 9-11:30 a.m. Aug. 3, 9-11:30 a.m. Other Microsoft Teams training sessions faculty and staff can attend: Teams Essentials Teams Advanced for Team Owners Virtual Meetings in Teams Full descriptions and available dates are listed in myTraining; new sessions are listed …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/16/new-teams-training-available-for-faculty-staff/

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CARE Team sees significant increase in care reports, offers advice to faculty and staff

… of cases in October due to the mid-semester trends of transition/homesickness, seasonal depression beginning and academic stressors. As such, the CARE Team encourages faculty and staff to review the resources available on campus to support the mental and emotional wellbeing of all Shockers.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/20/care-team-sees-significant-increase-in-care-reports-offers-advice-to-faculty-and-staff/

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Faculty flautist, composer featured in WSU Symphony Orchestra Concert

…be led by Mark Laycock. Jones, principal flute of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra, will perform “Carmen Fantasy” by Francois Borne. Beginning her first full year on the WSU faculty, Jones maintains an active career performing and teaching throughout the US. Roush’s composition “Ars Poetica” dates from 2011 and is based upon a poem by Tom Andrews, a cousin…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/18/faculty-flautist-composer-featured-in-wsu-symphony-orchestra-concert/

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Longtime nursing faculty member Susan Kruger passes away

… interests were primarily on issues related to young families. In 1993, Kruger received the Distinguished Alumnus Award from the WSU Nursing Alumni Society. Kruger retired faculty emeritus from WSU in 1995 and the Susan Kruger Scholarship, an endowed fund created by the School of Nursing faculty and alumni, was named in her honor. She is also a Plaza of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/29/longtime-nursing-faculty-member-susan-kruger-passes-away/

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All faculty and staff required to complete Preventing Harassment and Discrimination Training

…indicated that 70% of employees and 63% of students feel discrimination and harassment training should be mandatory. Based on those survey results, we will now require all faculty and staff to complete discrimination and harassment prevention training annually. Starting today, Dec. 6, the “Preventing Harassment and Discrimination” training will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/06/all-faculty-and-staff-required-to-complete-preventing-harassment-and-discrimination-training/

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Faculty and staff can learn more about 2024 open enrollment

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections. Virtual and in-person presentations will be offered: 3:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4 in 266 RSC, Pike Room 3-4 p.m. Thursday, Oct 5 9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24 This…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/02/faculty-and-staff-can-learn-more-about-2024-open-enrollment/

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Faculty, staff invited to SEM Celebration

Join the Office of Academic Affairs from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2 in 305/306 Rhatigan Student Center, Beggs Ballroom for a Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) Celebration. This year has been a great year, and Academic Affairs wants to recognize everyone’s hard work. The reception is come and go, and comments will begin at 3:30 p.m.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/04/faculty-staff-invited-to-sem-celebration/

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Faculty and staff can learn more about 2024 open enrollment

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections. Events this week: Online open enrollment presentation from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. Registration is not required. Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/09/faculty-and-staff-can-learn-more-about-2024-open-enrollment-2/

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Public Health faculty wins state award in health education

Dr. Amy Drassen Ham, clinical professor in the Department of Public Health Sciences, will receive the 2023 KPHA Virginia Lockhart Health Education Award for outstanding service in promotion of public health and environmental issues during the Kansas Public Health Annual Conference on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, in Manhattan, Kansas. Previously, she has…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/13/public-health-faculty-wins-state-award-in-health-education/

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Faculty and staff can learn more about 2024 open enrollment

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections. Upcoming events: Online open enrollment presentation from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Registration is not required. Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as on-demand options.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/12/faculty-and-staff-can-learn-more-about-2024-open-enrollment-3/

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Nursing faculty contributes to article on diabetes prevention and lactation support

Jolynn Dowling, associate educator, and Janice M. Riordan, Distinguished Professor in Maternal Child Health in the School of Nursing, contributed authorship to the article “Electronic Monitoring of Mom’s Schedule (eMOMS): A Qualitative Study of Experiences in a Lifestyle Change Program with Lactation Support” in the American Journal of Health Promotion. A…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/07/26/nursing-faculty-contributes-to-article-on-diabetes-prevention-and-lactation-support/

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Faculty and staff can learn more about 2024 open enrollment

All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in open enrollment. Log in to the Member Administration Portal to make your elections. Events occurring this week: Online open enrollment presentation from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19. Registration is not required. Take advantage of the scheduled virtual and in-person presentations, as well as…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/16/faculty-and-staff-can-learn-more-about-2024-open-enrollment-4/

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New Microsoft Teams training available for faculty, staff

Interested in learning more about hosting virtual meetings in Microsoft Teams? Attend the new ITS training sessions listed in myTraining titled “Virtual Meetings in Teams.” The sessions will focus solely on the meeting functionality in Teams, including creating meetings, meeting settings, screen sharing options, meeting polls, break out rooms, attendance…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/12/new-microsoft-teams-training-available-for-faculty-staff-2/

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New Microsoft Teams training available for faculty, staff

Interested in learning more about hosting virtual meetings in Microsoft Teams? Attend the new ITS training sessions listed in myTraining titled “Virtual Meetings in Teams.” The sessions will focus solely on the meeting functionality in Teams, including creating meetings, meeting settings, screen sharing options, meeting polls, break out rooms, attendance…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/11/new-microsoft-teams-training-available-for-faculty-staff/

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Faculty, staff invited to webinar on managing stress

Join the Kansas WISE Subcommittee on Personal Development Self-Care, and Wellness from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 via Zoom for a presentation and conversation on managing stress. The presentation will cover “How to use the earth, pets and humor to manage your stress.” Registration is required and is open to all state of Kansas employees To stay…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/10/faculty-staff-invited-to-webinar-on-managing-stress-2/

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Faculty, staff invited to webinar on managing stress

Join the Kansas WISE Subcommittee on Personal Development Self-Care, and Wellness from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 11 via Zoom, for a presentation and conversation on managing stress. The presentation will cover “How to use the earth, pets, and humor to manage your stress.” Registration is required, and is open to all state of Kansas employees To stay…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/10/faculty-staff-invited-to-webinar-on-managing-stress/

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Retired faculty invest in future Shockers with $5 million planned gift

With a collective 84 years of work at the university under their belts, Don Nance and Pennie Myers have already built an incredible legacy at Wichita State. The couple, who spent years in what is now the office of Counseling and Prevention Services, wants to continue supporting students even when they’re gone. To do that, they’ve created a scholarship to be …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/01/retired-faculty-invest-in-future-shockers-with-5-million-planned-gift/