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Why Juneteenth Is Important to Celebrate in Your Community

…is the day that federal troops came to Galveston, Texas on June 19, 1865 and made sure that enslaved people in the area were set free. This was two-and-one-half years after Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation. Before Juneteenth, Texas was considered a “safe haven” for slavery to continue to exist, as there was little Union military presence.…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/ppmc/news/2020-06-10-Celebrate-Juneteenth.php

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Join the Shocker Teaching Community of Practice

…times will be set based on availability of members of the Shocker Teaching Community of Practice. To join the Shocker Teaching Community of Practice for the 2024-25 academic year, fill out the online form. For questions or more information about the Shocker Teaching Community of Practice, contact Brett Bruner, assistant vice president for Student…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/06/04/join-the-shocker-teaching-community-of-practice/

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Schedules & Requests to Join

…a 3-month period. This program occurs bi-annually. All Leader Orientation modules listed below are anticipated to be conducted in-person on main campus. Upon request or during the first few months in their new role, Leaders will receive an email and Outlook invitation from HR.OrganizationalDevelopment@wichita.edu with a full agenda and detailed information. …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/New_Leader_Orientation/Schedules_and_Requests.php

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Beyond the Classroom: Anllir Ramirez-Tenorio

…with Delta TechOps. Anllir said the resources available at Wichita State have prepared him to succeed in his real-world career opportunities. More than 5,000 Shockers each year take what they’ve learned in the classroom and transfer that knowledge into real-world environments. Applied learning — which is required for every Wichita State student —…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/31/beyond-the-classroom-anllir-ramirez-tenorio/

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Advancing cancer research at Wichita State University

… the world. In the quest to understand and combat this complex disease, researchers at Wichita State are working to advance what we know about it and how it can be addressed. This year, two research projects at WSU were selected to receive grants from the Flossie E. West Memorial Trust, providing much-needed funding to continue their work. Dr. Haifan Wu, an …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/advancing-cancer-research-at-wichita-state-university/

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Because of YOU Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall private fundraising is completed

… for tomorrow’s business leaders.” The foundation was established in 1945 by Lester T. Sunderland, president of the Ash Grove Cement Co. for 33 years. His mission was to invest some of the company’s revenue in communities where Ash Grove operated. Today, the foundation awards about $6 million a year to nonprofit organizations in 10 states. The WSU Foundation…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/because-of-you-wayne-and-kay-woolsey-hall-private-fundraising-is-completed/

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AE525_Fall19_Results

…will be based on the wing design documentation, construction quality, and performance. Eligibility: Open to student groups (≤ 4) enrolled in the Fall 2019 AE 525 course Deadlines: Entry : Enrolled in AE 525 Submission : 12/06/2019 Awards: 1st Place : $1000 2nd Place : $500 3rd Place : $250 Geometry Notes: 1. Active length of 46 inches + 1 inch…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/aerospace/documents/AE525_Fall19_Results.pdf

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Kansas Gender & Sexuality Conference opens registration to campus community

…As always, the conference is free and open to all students, faculty and staff from all disciplines affiliated with a Kansas university or surrounding community. The keynote this year, “Gender, identity and reproductive justice in a post-Roe world,” will be given by Dr. Leandra Hernandez, assistant professor and associate academic director for the Center…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/21/registration-open-for-kansas-gender-sexuality-conference/

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WSU announces Shocker Support Locker renaming at annual Heritage Gala

…by the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement in celebration of the 2025 alumni award recipients. The support locker honors the legacy of Kiah Duggins ’17, who died earlier this year aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita to Washington, D.C. At the gala, Duggins was also posthumously awarded the 2025 Young Alumni Award. As a student leader and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/10/wsu-announces-shocker-support-locker-renaming-at-annual-heritage-gala/

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Learn more about Academic Integrity at WSU

…can be found in Section VI: Prohibited Conduct in the Academic Integrity Handbook. To report any potential academic integrity issues to the SCCS office through the school year, use the academic integrity report form. To explore other reporting forms at Wichita state, visit the Report It webpage (wichita.edu/reportit).

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/01/learn-more-about-academic-integrity-at-wsu-4/

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Learn more about hazing policy at Wichita State

…the Student Code of Conduct Handbook. SCCS is here to help ensure that your student experience is safe. To report any potential conduct issues to the office through the school year, use the conduct incident response form. If you want to explore other reporting forms at Wichita state, visit wichita.edu/reportit.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/23/learn-more-about-hazing-policy-at-wichita-state/

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Tips When Booking Flights

…Hartsfield-Jackson, etc. 2. Allow for at least 2-hour layover for your return flight. Upon returning to the United States., you will have to go through immigration and customs (first city upon arriving to the U.S.), and re-check your bags, and go through security before you arrive at your next departure gate. Given this, you should allow for at least two …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/studyabroad/booking_flights.php

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Contact Office of Technology Services (OTS)

You can find the Office of Technology Services on the first floor of Ahlberg Hall in Room 100. This area also doubles as the student study and testing lab. Computer Assistance You may submit a help ticket for all CHP technology support requests at www.wichita.edu/desktoptickets General Support Contact our office by calling the main front desk at 316-978-3608…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/ots/contact.php

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WSU student employees: Mandatory Title IX training due April 7

Students who work an on-campus job at Wichita State are required to complete mandatory yearly training on preventing harassment and discrimination. The deadline is Friday, April 7. Student employees can access the training in myWSU, on the myFinances tab under “Student Required Training,” then click on Preventing Harassment and Discrimination Training. If…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/24/wsu-student-employees-mandatory-title-ix-training-due-april-7/

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Alumni Highlight Tyson Billings

…change of sport seasons. In the professional sports world, your entire focus is on one season and putting all your effort into making that team's season run smoothly until next year. At the college level you are constantly juggling different sports with different fan bases that have different goals and expectations. For instance, in November we are not…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/education/Sport_Management/Alumni/Alumni_Highlight__Tyson_Billings.php

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Assistant Professor of Filmmaking / Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary

… classification in which the worker is being sought is Assistant Professor of Filmmaking / Art, Drama, and Music Teachers, Postsecondary; that the salary offered is $68,000.00 per year; that the period of employment being sought is August 02, 2026 to August 01, 2029; that the H-1B worker will be employed at Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount St,…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Talent_Acquisition/10623797.php

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2010s

…conceived in 1951 by University of Wichita President Harry Corbin, his assistant Kathryn Griffith, and English Professor Bill Nelson. The ceremony honors faculty and staff with 25 years of service to the University. The term "Bender of Twigs" refers to the similarity between the way a young sapling bends toward the light as it grows and how faculty and staff…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/serviceawards_legacy/Benders/2010s.php

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Join President Muma’s literacy fundraiser

…driver for the state of Kansas, Wichita State is committed to helping students of all ages achieve success and become the leaders of tomorrow. During the 2022-23 school year, 79% of third graders in Wichita were not reading at a proficient level, and students not reading proficiently by the fourth grade are four times more likely to drop out.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/24/join-president-mumas-literacy-fundraiser/

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May 2017

…- Consultant Agreement (Home Account) MANY Countryman-Roswurm Karen College of Liberal Arts & Sciences $ 250.00 Experimental Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (RID) - Year 3 Goddard Space Flight Center Miller Leonard Aerospace Engineering $ 125,000.00 Smoky Hill Museum Strategic Planning City of Salina Wituk Scott Research and Tech Transfer $…

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchMonthlyAwards/May17.php

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Health_and_Wellness_Advisory_Board_-_Purpose_Responsibilities_and_Expectations

…the Y coming to campus, the new wellness center, and campus recreation coordination. Students who serve on the board will be required to attend monthly meetings, during the school year, beginning in May of 2018. Ten students will be selected by the SGA President to serve. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ADVISORY BOARD The Y: Work with branch staff to advise on…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/sga/documents/Health_and_Wellness_Advisory_Board_-_Purpose_Responsibilities_and_Expectations.docx