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WSU students unearth ancient history at Boxed Springs archaeological site | Wichita State News

WSU students unearth ancient history at Boxed Springs archaeological site Sara Tank Ornelas 04/10/2025 09:14:15 AM April 10, 2025 — Wichita State students spent summer 2024 excavating the Boxed Springs archaeological site in East Texas, uncovering 6,000 years of Caddo history through hands-on research, artifact analysis and academic publishing. This is the…

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WSU students unearth ancient history at Boxed Springs archaeological site | Wichita State News

WSU students unearth ancient history at Boxed Springs archaeological site WSU Strategic Communications 04/14/2025 10:10:49 AM April 14, 2025 — Wichita State students spent summer 2024 excavating the Boxed Springs archaeological site in East Texas, uncovering 6,000 years of Caddo history through hands-on research, artifact analysis and academic publishing.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2025/04-april/boxedsprings_3.php

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Learn about the history of Palestine and its people at student organization event

Join Students for Justice in Palestine from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11 in 257 Rhatigan Student Center, Ashton/Bridges Room, to learn about Palestinian history and its people through a short lecture, interactive activities and displayed art and history.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/04/learn-more-about-the-history-of-palestine-and-its-people-at-event/

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Department of History to host spring lecture March 6

The Department of History invites the campus community to hear Dr. Andrew Orr, associate professor of history at Kansas State University, present the lecture, “The Gay Girl in Damascus: Stolen Identities, Western Progressivism, and the Arab Spring” at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 6 in 218 Hubbard Hall.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/23/department-of-history-to-host-spring-lecture-march-6/

Ulrich Museum of Art

The Ulrich Museum of Art was established in 1974 to enhance and support Wichita State University’s educational and service mission. Then-president Clark Ahlberg believed a superior university should be ever mindful of the thriving city surrounding it. In 1977 he articulated his commitment to this belief: “We have an obligation to reach as many people as…

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Wichita State archaeologists dig in to unearth cultural history | Wichita State News

Wichita State archaeologists dig in to unearth cultural history Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Developer 11/08/2021 11:52:43 AM Nov. 8, 2021 — Archaeology fieldwork can be arduous and painstaking, but it’s a vital part of preserving the heritage and history of indigenous people. Wichita State University’s Dr. Crystal Dozier recently led a team of students…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/11-nov/cityarchaeologist_3.php

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Wichita State archaeologists dig in to unearth cultural history | Wichita State News

Wichita State archaeologists dig in to unearth cultural history WSU Strategic Communications 11/09/2021 12:19:41 PM Nov. 9, 2021 — Archaeology fieldwork can be arduous and painstaking, but it’s a vital part of preserving the heritage and history of indigenous people. Wichita State University’s Dr. Crystal Dozier recently led a team of students in a cultural …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/11-nov/cityarchaeologist_3.php

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History Department Hosts Lecture with Tulsa Race Massacre Scholar

The Wichita State History Department will host its fall 2021 lecture, “Hidden History: The Tulsa Race Massacre and the Struggle for America’s Past” with Dr. Scott Ellsworth, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, via Zoom. Ellsworth, a Tulsa native, is the Department of Afro-American and African Studies professor at the University of Michigan and is the author of “Death…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/28/history-department-hosting-fall-lecture-with-tulsa-race-massacre-leading-scholar/

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Annual Art History Awards are scheduled for Friday

Come celebrate the accomplishments of art history students studying in the School of Art, Design & Creative Industries at the annual Art History Awards at 6 p.m. Friday, April 21 in the Beren Gallery of the Ulrich Museum of Art. Join presentations by Anne Kraybill, director and CEO of Wichita Art Museum, and Samantha Carter, lead educator at Wichita-Sedgwick…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/19/annual-art-history-awards-are-scheduled-for-friday/

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Wichita State professor uncovers forgotten native nation that could ‘revolutionize’ history of the Great Plains

The Great Plains has often been overlooked in the history books of North America, but recent discoveries made by a team of Wichita State University archaeologists are rewriting the history of where the beating heart of North American actually was in the pre-historic era before the arrival of Christopher Columbus. According to research findings by Dr. Don…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/31/wichita-state-professor-uncovers-forgotten-native-nation-that-could-revolutionize-history-of-the-great-plains/

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Clio's Correspondence - Special Edition

Clio's Correspondence - 2011 The Department of History, Wichita State University - Fall 2011 09/19/2025 10:13:22 AM From The Chair The 2010-2011 academic year was one of both joy and sadness for the Department of History at WSU. Less than a year after the loss of Craig Miner, the Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History, in July we lost …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/history/clio/clio_2011.php

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Join HOPE Services and SEB for a Women’s History Month trivia night

For Women’s History Month, everyone is invited to join HOPE Services and Student Engagement & Belonging for a trivia night at 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 25 in 265 Rhatigan Student Center, Lucas Room. Prizes will be awarded for the top three teams, and snacks are included. The event is an opportunity to test your knowledge on famous women, women’s history month …

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/03/23/join-hope-services-and-seb-for-a-womens-history-month-trivia-night/

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Explore WSU history with campus audio tour

Listen to an audio tour that explores WSU history. Join KMUW’s Carla Eckels on a campus audio tour as she discusses Wichita State’s rich history. The seven-stop tour starts at the Ulrich Museum of Art and ends at the Carnegie Columns at 17th and Fairmount.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/13/explore-wsu-history-with-campus-audio-tour/

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Kelli Grant Women’s History Month Presentation

WSU College Democrats will host Kelli Grant, Sedgwick County Commission candidate, for a Women’s History Month presentation. Join in engaging dialogue centered around women’s history with a Wichita community leader. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 24 in RSC room 266. The Donut Whole donuts will be provided.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/21/kelli-grant-womens-history-month-presentation/

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Memorial ‘70 families receive piece of Cessna Stadium as tribute to WSU’s football history | Wichita State News

Memorial ‘70 families receive piece of Cessna Stadium as tribute to WSU’s football history Paul Suellentrop 10/05/2023 05:00:43 AM Oct. 5, 2023 - As part of the Memorial ’70 ceremony, football players, friends and families from those years received a piece of Cessna Stadium seating. Former WSU Foundation Vice President Mike Lamb proposed the idea to preserve…

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History Department Presentations

…Check out Dr. Robert Weems's discussion of the legacy of racism and small business in "Jim Crow in the Business World." Check out this talk by Dr. Laila Ballout on immigration history and "who can become an American." Check out this talk by Rannfrid Lasine Thelle on "The Bible and Race in American Culture." Check out this recording of this recent talk…

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SEB hosting Women’s Words of Wisdom event celebrating Women’s History Month

Join the Office of Student Engagement and Belonging for “Sip, Reflect, Empower,” a Women’s Words of Wisdom event celebrating Women’s History Month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 4 in 266 Rhatigan Student Center, Pike Room. This gathering invites you to connect over small bites and tea while honoring community, shared experiences and the wisdom of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2026/02/26/seb-hosting-womens-words-of-wisdom-event-celebrating-womens-history-month/

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Sigma Xi Chapter Membership and History

WSU Chapter of Sigma Xi Wichita State University entered as the 534th chapter of Sigma Xi. Like many Sigma Xi chapters, the one at WSU has experienced years of activity and years of inactivity. The chapter earned good-standing for several years in the early 2000's, but became inactive again until 2011 when it was reactivated. Currently there are 23 active…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/bioscience/sigmaxi/about.php

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JayPriceCV-2025

JAY M. PRICE Fiske Hall 117 Wichita State University Wichita, KS 67260-0045 (316) 978-7792 jay.price@wichita.edu EDUCATION Ph.D. Arizona State University in History with emphasis on public history. May 1997 M.A. College of William and Mary in Government. December 1992 B.A. University of New Mexico in History. May 1991 Additional education: Coursework…

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VITA-2025

JAY M. PRICE Fiske Hall 117 Wichita State University Wichita, KS 67260-0045 (316) 978-7792 jay.price@wichita.edu EDUCATION Ph.D. Arizona State University in History with emphasis on public history. May 1997 M.A. College of William and Mary in Government. December 1992 B.A. University of New Mexico in History. May 1991 Additional education: Coursework…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/_cvs/VITA-2025.docx