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First-Gen at WSU: Jacey Arnett

…nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren’t able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS. Hear from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/07/first-gen-at-wsu-jacey-arnett/

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First-Gen at WSU: Eduardo Avila

…nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren’t able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS. Hear from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/first-gen-at-wsu-eduardo-avila/

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First-Gen at WSU: Keydy Sebastian-Perez

…to over 8,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers never completed a college degree and who don’t have the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS. Hear from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/10/first-gen-at-wsu-keydy-sebastian-perez/

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Students can join next Savvy Scholar workshop

Want to take your assignments and research to the next level? The Savvy Scholar Workshop is here to help you do just that. Join WSU Libraries from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Ablah Library’s Digital Scholars Commons, or participate online in the Introduction to Geographic Information Systems workshop. Discover how to supercharge research projects…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/01/join-us-for-the-savvy-scholar-workshop/

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First-Gen at WSU: Brianna Escoto

…nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren’t able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS. Hear from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/first-gen-at-wsu-brianna-escoto/

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Red Cross seeking donors for blood drive

The American Red Cross is seeking blood donors of all races and ethnicities to help meet the diverse needs of patients, including those with sickle cell disease. The most compatible blood for patients often comes from donors of the same race or similar ethnicity. Encourage friends, family and the community to make an appointment at the WSU blood drive from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/red-cross-seeking-donors-for-blood-drive/

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Shockers can start planning for Founders’ Day 2023

Wichita State University Foundation and Alumni Engagement is gearing up for Founders’ Day of Giving 2023, and it wants to help Shockers prepare for a successful fundraising day for their organizations. Sign up to attend a virtual informational meeting from 1-2 p.m. Thursday, June 15 for an overview of last year’s organization strategies, important ambassador…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/01/shockers-can-start-planning-for-founders-day-2023/

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TRIO, Upward Bound Math Science Scholars recognized by President Muma

Upward Bound Math Science (UBMS) is a part of the federally funded TRIO programs. The goal of UBMS is to help students recognize and develop their potential in math and science, and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in those subjects. The UBMS Scholars are the top at their high school in USD 259 academically and received a recognition dinner …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/24/trio-upward-bound-math-science-scholars-recognized-by-president-muma/

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Summer, fall registration is now open

…be able to register until those holds are lifted. Find out if you have holds on your account by checking the Student Holds channel on the myClasses. If you would like additional help or have questions regarding spring registration, make an appointment with your advisor. Go to registration homepage to see what day this week you can begin registering.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/summer-fall-registration-is-now-open-2/

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Summer, fall registration is now open

…be able to register until those holds are lifted. Find out if you have holds on your account by checking the Student Holds channel on the myClasses. If you would like additional help or have questions regarding spring registration, make an appointment with your advisor. Go to registration homepage to see what day this week you can begin registering.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/summer-fall-registration-is-now-open/

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More than $125,000 raised in Founders’ Day of Giving support

Thank you to all who supported Wichita State on Founders’ Day of Giving. With your help, WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement raised more than $125,000 from 300+ donors to support the programs, departments, activities and organizations that make a difference in the lives of Shockers year after year. Your commitment to the university helps ensure the student …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/21/more-than-125000-raised-in-founders-day-of-giving-support/

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First-Gen at WSU: Sara Mata

…nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren’t able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS. Hear from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/06/first-gen-at-wsu-sara-mata/

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First-Gen at WSU: Bobby Berry

…nearly 5,000 first-generation students, individuals whose caregivers weren’t able to complete a college degree and who lack the firsthand experience to tackle college life. To help with their transition, Wichita State offers a number of resources to first-gen students to support them during their time in college, including F1RST GEN SHOCKERS. Hear from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/02/first-gen-at-wsu-bobby-berry/

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CAPS to host preventing suicide training

Learn how to help someone in need and spread hope by attending the next #WSUWeSupportU preventing suicide training from Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS). The training will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16 in 256 Rhatigan Student Center. The training is free for all participants. Students can register via the CAPS webpage, and staff and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/06/caps-to-host-preventing-suicide-training/

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Heskett Center offering specialized Tai Chi class to students

… is a Chinese martial art that is often practiced as a gentle form of exercise to improve flexibility, balance and strength. The class, instructed by Matthew Moors, is designed to help participants slow down, clear their minds and challenge their coordination as they learn some new moves. The class will be held from 4 to 4:45 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 in 141…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/29/heskett-center-offering-specialized-tai-chi-class-to-students/

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See the 2024 designated holidays for State of Kansas employees

To help you plan your time off and work schedules throughout the year, Wichita State is happy to share the 2024 holidays. Holidays for State of Kansas employees are designated on an annual basis by the governor of the State of Kansas and the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) for eligible employees. The following dates have been designated as paid holidays for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/06/see-the-2024-designated-holidays-for-state-of-kansas-employees/

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Mythili Menon will speak about Center for Educational Technologies to Assist Refugee Learners

…from Wichita,” Mythili Menon, co-curator and Center for Educational Technologies to Assist Refugee Learners (CETARL) director, will speak about the work she’s leading to help refugee learners integrate and thrive in Wichita schools. The program, “Bringing Research into the Community: the Work of the Center for Educational Technologies to Assist Refugee…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/18/mythili-menon-will-speak-about-the-cetarl/

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University schedule for the 2023 winter closedown

To help faculty and staff plan their time off and work schedules throughout the year, Wichita State shares the winter closedown period schedule that has been approved for this year. The closedown will commence at the end of the day on Dec. 18, 2023, and WSU will reopen the morning of Jan. 2, 2024. The closedown is 10 days, two of which are paid holidays and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/11/university-schedule-for-the-2023-winter-closedown-2/

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Student Affairs seeking candidates for director of diversity and inclusion

…is seeking applicants for director of diversity and inclusion — the perfect opportunity to combine your passion for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) with a desire to help students succeed. The director plays a major role in advancing the university’s goal to be a campus that reflects and promotes — in all community members — the evolving…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/26/student-affairs-seeking-candidates-for-director-of-diversity-and-inclusion/

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Students can now register for spring classes

…until those holds are lifted. Find out if you have holds on your account by checking the Student Holds channel on the myClasses tab in myWSU. If you would like additional help or have questions regarding spring registration, please make an appointment with your advisor. Go to wichita.edu/registration to see what day this week you can begin registering.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/11/students-can-now-register-for-spring-classes/