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Become a mentor for adult students

…Program (A-MAP). By becoming a mentor, you can help adult students learn to navigate the academic world while offering support and encouragement. Mentors must be at least a second year undergrad student, and have a minimum 2.75 GPA or be a faculty or staff member of Wichita State University. To learn more about becoming a mentor or A-MAP, call 316-978-8325…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/24/become-a-mentor-for-adult-students/

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Wichita East student named as Wichita State’s 2023 Linwood Sexton Scholar

…French Club, Students Against Prejudice, National Honors Society and AVID. She also volunteers for a summer camp, where she oversees activities and leads a group of 6- and 7-year-olds.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/06/wichita-east-student-named-as-wichita-states-2023-linwood-sexton-scholar/

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Wichita State celebrates its 2,400 graduates at spring commencement ceremonies

…to celebrate the graduates: Friday, May 16 All graduate degrees will be awarded at 7 p.m. Friday, May 16. The featured speaker will be Wichita State Graduate Student of the Year, Donna Tran. Saturday, May 17 9 a.m. — Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Fine Arts, and the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. The featured…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/05/14/wichita-state-celebrates-its-2400-graduates-at-spring-commencement-ceremonies-2/

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Lunch With Faculty

…To help, we'll buy the lunch. Here's how it works: each Elliott School student can invite one faculty member to lunch (or coffee or a snack or whatever you prefer) once per year. Talk with a faculty member and arrange a time to meet. Email request for vouchers to Amy Solano (amy.solano@wichita.edu). Be sure to tell her the date and the name of the…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/elliott/lunch.php

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Medical Laboratory Sciences students earn scholarships from Southcentral Pathology

…Pathology in Wichita – the largest group of surgical pathologists in southcentral Kansas – established this fund in 2021 to provide two full-ride scholarships each year in WSU’s Medical Laboratory Sciences program. Recipients are chosen based on merit and financial need, and each student receives an equal amount of funds. This is the largest…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/01/medical-laboratory-sciences-students-earn-scholarships-from-southcentral-pathology/

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September 2024 Alumni Spotlight: Peter Vu

…where he could reconnect with management and former coworkers, were highlights of his experience. Peter is an avid Formula One fan, making it a point to attend a race each year if possible. Since 2019, he’s been to Austin, Montreal, and Monza in Italy. If he is not able to attend a race weekend, he will stay up late or wake up early to follow the…

https://www.wichita.edu/industry_and_defense/ennovar/ennovar_news/alumni_spotlight/2024/202409_sep_peter-vu.php

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Steve Durst speaking at Interstellar event April 21

…in Kansas” at 3 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at 3 p.m. at Hubbard Hall (Room 231). This is event is free and open to the public. The event will feature Steve Durst, whose 46-year career in the space field as a publisher and businessman informs his observations of the rapid growth of the interstellar phenomenon and its potential benefits to Kansas. This…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/08/steve-durst-speaking-at-interstellar-event-april-21/

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Graham Cottenden

…- Theatre Costume Design & Construction Guest Artist: GRAHAM COTTENDEN The WSU Theatre Program was honored to host Costume Designer Graham Cottenden during the 2013-14 school year. Graham Cottenden graduated in Theatre Design from Wimbledon School of Art in London, England. For nearly twenty years he flourished as a freelance costume designer and maker,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/spa/SPA_Guest_Artists/Prior_to_2017_GUESTS/Graham_Cottenden.php

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Elliot Greer

…Wichita Champion Personal: Elliot is son of Sarah and Bryan Greer. Greer has three 300 games and one 800 series (837). Elliot struggled with a hamstring injury his freshman year and had to withdraw from tryouts early. He returned in the 2023-2024 season healthy and earned a spot on the selected team.

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/athletics/bowling/Men/Greer-Elliot.php

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SR26_Sponsorship_Packet

…GOALS & OBJECTIVES WHY SUPPORT US? BUDGET OVERVIEW SPONSORSHIP TIERS CURRENT & PAST SPONSORS CONTACT INFORMATION MESSAGE FROM THE CAPTAIN 6 2 R S Dear Supporter, When I first joined Shocker Racing, I never imagined the impact this team would have on me. What started as a love for cars quickly became a passion for teamwork, leadership, and building…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/mechanical_engineering/students/formula-sae/documents/SR26_Sponsorship_Packet.pdf

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Space heaters prohibited in campus buildings

The cooler weather is finally upon us, and with the drop in temperature comes the use of space heaters. Each year, about 1,700 fires, 80 deaths and 160 injuries are caused by portable space heaters, as estimated by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Space heaters also use considerably more energy than other heating sources. WSU Fire Safety would…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/25/space-heaters-prohibited-in-campus-buildings/

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Dr. Yueh-Ju Lin PhD

…of Notre Dame in 2014 under the supervision of Prof. Matthew Gursky, and subsequently held postdoctoral appointments at the University of Michigan. After that she spent a year as an Instructor at Princeton University before joining WSU. Yueh-Ju Lin works in Geometric Analysis and Differential Geometry. More precisely, she is interested in nonlinear …

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/Math/Faculty/Lin-Yueh-Ju.php

WSU Police Logs

2004 Crime Log

…coins and product, $1,000.00Under investigation 1/25/20041/25/200404C-0035Domestic ViolenceWheatshocker ApartmentsGirlfriend shoved boyfriend during argument. The girlfriend, 20 years old was arrested and booked into jail.Prosecution declined 1/25/20041/25/200404C-0034Disorderly ConductFairmount TowersSuspect was drunk and causing problems. Suspect was…

https://police.wichita.edu/2004-crime-log/

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Sarah Taylor

…Sarah still volunteers with this program each fall during the Medicare Open Enrollment period helping Medicare beneficiaries choose their prescription drug coverage for the next year. Sarah teaches fully online undergraduate and graduate courses within the Health Management, Health Science, and Aging Studies programs. Current courses include: Careers in…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/health_professions/public_health_sciences/02-faculty/Taylor-Sarah.php

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Teaching in Higher Education Certificate

… in a market that demands good teaching as well as good research. The teaching in higher education certificate will give WSU graduates a competitive edge. Certificate Requirements Courses Title Hours Choose 3 credit hours from the following CESP 820 Learning Theory and Instruction 3 CI 880 Learning Theory and Curriculum Design 3 LEAD 520 Principles of…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/cles/certificate_teaching-higher-ed.php

WSU Foundation

Shockers always have interesting things to say

…on Nov. 17, 2025. “Happy 100th anniversary to US!” WSU’S COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS, COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BARTON SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, about turning 100 years old in 2026 — and celebrating all year long with special activities, lectures, exhibitions, programs, contests, presentations, meetings, tours, hall of fame inductions, performances, concerts, unveilings,…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/shock-talk-spring-2026/

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University Police Department offers presentations on campus safety

…and staff with UPD will work with you on topics to cover and schedule a time and date. UPD wants to remind the campus community that it is available 24/7, 365 days of the year. And remember: See Something? Say Something; call UPD at 316-978-3450 for emergencies while on campus.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/04/university-police-department-offers-presentations-on-campus-safety/

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Rebecca L. Martin

Rebecca is the Coordinator and an Instructor for the Wichita State University Homeland Security degree program. Rebecca retired in July of 2020, after 23 years of service with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). She was assigned to the FBI Wichita Resident Agency (WRA), Kansas City Division for her entire career. Rebecca spent the last four years as…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fairmount_college_of_liberal_arts_and_sciences/school_of_criminal_justice/Martin-Rebecca.php

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About

…intensive residential summer camp for high school students housed on the Wichita State University campus and run by faculty and staff in the Elliott School of Communication. Year-round tutoring in all academic areas, field trips and monthly Saturday activities help students stay in touch with their peers and their mentors. Students learn about the new …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/TRIO/upward/about_us.php

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Teaching Matters series continues with ‘Promoting Active Learning and Student Engagement’ discussion Oct. 6

…to the discussion. Retention fellows have issued a challenge to reward the department and college that have the best attendance at all of the Teaching Matters sessions this year. Any questions can be directed to Dr. Moriah Beck, Retention Faculty Fellows coordinator, at moriah.beck@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/27/teaching-matters-series-continues-with-promoting-active-learning-and-student-engagement-discussion-oct-6/