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Student Success Tip: Are you stressed?

…Counseling and Prevention Services and Campus Recreation offer many opportunities for students to relax and create or maintain a balanced lifestyle. The following resources to help students develop balance: CAPS (Counseling and Prevention Services)Student HealthCampus Recreation

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/student-success-tip-are-you-stressed/

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SAC offering self-care stop Dec. 1

To help ease the stress of finals week, the Student Activities Council (SAC) will offer students a self-care stop 11-1 p.m. Dec. 1 at the Rhatigan Student Center Atrium. The event will feature massages and other activities while members of Wichita State’s Counseling and Prevention Services will offer tips on how to manage stress. Hot tea and cocoa will be…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/29/sac-offering-self-care-stop-dec-1/

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School of Nursing hosting RN to BSN info sessions

The School of Nursing is hosting virtual info session each month during the spring 2022 semester to help prospective students discover more about the Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) program at Wichita State. The following dates are available: 9 a.m. Feb. 1 4 p.m. Feb. 4 9 a.m. March 1 4 p.m. March 4 9 a.m. April 5 4 p.m. April 8…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/28/school-of-nursing-hosting-rn-to-bsn-info-sessions/

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Barton School of Business to award $40,000 in scholarships to Butler CC students

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is helping Butler Community College students interested in furthering their business education with $40,000 in scholarships. These scholarships will help amplify and activate the coordinated “2+2” program between the two schools where Butler students can receive their associates degree and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/27/barton-school-of-business-to-award-40000-in-scholarships-to-butler-cc-students/

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Suspenders4Hope First Run and Walk on Sept. 11

…Sept. 11, starting at the Rhatigan Student Center. Dr. Teri Hall will provide a staff lunch for the campus team that raises the most money for local suicide prevention efforts. Help support local suicide prevention efforts by registering for this event. All proceeds will go to StopSuicideICT, a local collaborative and non-profit.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/20/suspenders4hope-first-run-and-walk-on-sept-11/

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$3 million gift from J. Robert Young dedicated to WSU student success

Wichita State alumnus J. Robert Young has pledged a gift of $3 million to provide resources that will help students build successful careers. Of that total, $2 million will endow the J. Robert Young Executive-in-Residence Program in the W. Frank Barton School of Business. The remaining $1 million will support the Shocker Success Center project, which will…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/24/3-million-gift-from-j-robert-young-dedicated-to-wsu-student-success/

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View September September Patent and Trademark Resource Center events

University Libraries’ Patent and Trademark Resource Center (PTRC) will host a variety of workshops during September. PTRC is meant to help inventors and entrepreneurs learn more about how to protect their intellectual property and support their business through research. Registration is required but free to attend. For more information or to register for…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/07/view-september-entrepreneurship-research-series-events/

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Preorder Wu Shock pop-it toy

… toy in the shape of Wu Shock by May 23. A pop-it is a fidget toy and is a silicone tray with pokable bubbles, similar to bubble wrap. It’s used to relieve anxiety or stress and help maintain focus. The Pop-its cost $3.25 each for the 5″ x 5″ toy. You can place your order at the Shocker Printing storefront, click on the Office Supply button, then click on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/10/preorder-wu-shock-pop-it-toy/

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View parking availability for upcoming basketball games

…games of the season, several lots in the vicinity of Koch Arena will be reserved for Shocker Athletic Scholarship Organization parking three hours before game time. To help avoid confusion, a sign will be in place the day of the game alerting drivers of the impending lot assignment changes. Anyone previously parked in these lots will need to move…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/20/view-parking-availability-for-upcoming-basketball-games/

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Graduate School to host session on online education

…education. Representatives from online graduate programs and WSU Online Learning will talk about topics that include challenges that online learners often face and skills that help online students succeed. Join us on at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11 via Zoom. For more information about this event, including the Zoom link, visit the WSU Calendar.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/09/graduate-school-to-host-session-on-online-education/

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Try a Gua Sha massage for sinus relief

Do you have sinus issues? Try a gua sha massage at the Heskett Center. A gua sha stone is a tool used to help relieve sinus pressure in the face, neck and shoulders. This type of massage can be helpful during the autumn months and the changing of the seasons. The massage can also relieve puffiness around the eyes and increase collagen production. For more…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/10/20/try-a-gua-sha-massage-for-sinus-relief/

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CARE Team reaches all-time high for November reports

…the academic year. For November, there was an increase of 58.82% reports. The CARE Team exists to support students through difficulty by connecting them with the resources and help they need to succeed academically and personally. Thank you CARE Team for all the hard work you do for Wichita State students.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/08/care-team-reaches-all-time-high-for-november-reports/

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Wichita State students create accessible Halloween costumes for children with special needs

…Kansas City that provides wheelchair costumes at no cost. During the fall 2021 semester, members of Wichita State University’s GoBabyGo program worked with the non-profit to help local children have a more thrilling Halloween.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/01/wichita-state-students-create-accessible-halloween-costumes-for-children-with-special-needs/

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Attend Preventing Suicide Training at The Phoenix

Learn how you can help someone in need and spread hope by attending the next Preventing Suicide Training at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 21 at The Phoenix. The training is free for all participants. The training is presented by Dr. Jessica Provines, Wichita State assistant vice president for Wellness and chief psychologist. All participants will receive a free…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/06/22/preventing-suicide-training-at-the-phoenix/

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Strategic Planning Initiative improvements going live Nov. 15

Thank you to the many of you who provided (Who, or office here) insight and feedback to help streamline the current Strategic Planning Initiative (SPI) form and workflow. Because of this feedback, tactics will now be optional and the workflow is only one step to update an SPI. The (Who, or office here) will update current SPIs to the new format on Nov. 15.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/15/strategic-planning-initiative-improvements-going-live-nov-15/

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Workshop offers tips on citation management software

Zotero is a free, easy-to-use, and powerful tool to help you collect, organize, cite, and share your research. In this workshop, librarians will demonstrate how reference management systems can make your life much easier in writing, citing, and keeping track of your resources and research projects. The workshop, which is part of University Librarie’s Savvy…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/21/workshop-offers-tips-on-citation-management-software/

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Read February’s edition of Teaching Today

… February issue of Teaching Today. This edition includes the Office of Instructional Resources’ annual “Fall in Love with Teaching” issue. It also includes advice, technical help and a few warnings about known issues teachers are currently seeing in Blackboard. To subscribe to Teaching Today or to make recommendations to Teaching Today, send a request to the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/15/read-februarys-edition-of-teaching-today/

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Wichita State seniors partner with McConnell’s Innovation Lab

Two Wichita State University seniors have partnered with the McConnell Air Force Base Innovation Lab to help fight COVID-19 – by using robotics. Computer science majors Lucy Hoang and Lydia Melles are creating an autonomous robot that uses ultraviolet C-lights (UVC) to clean grocery stores. The project is part of a senior design class taught by Andy…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/13/wichita-state-seniors-partner-with-mcconnells-innovation-lab/

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Join First-Year Programs for Syllabus Party today

…can bring their class syllabi and planners, electronic or paper, and First-Year programs transition mentors and success coaches will provide supplies, snacks, organizational help and prizes.

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/25/join-first-year-programs-for-syllabus-party/

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Let’s talk about accommodations

If you are a student who has a learning, mental or physical disability, make sure to register with the Office of Disability Services (ODS). ODS helps students ensure they have the accommodations they need in all their classrooms and university activities to help students meet their goals. Students that require temporary assistance also qualify for these…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/03/lets-talk-about-accommodations/