spark society – Search Results

wichita.edu

Glenn W Fisher

…In 2006, Dr. Fisher received the highest award in public finance - the Aaron Wildavsky Award from the Association for Budgeting & Financial Management of the American Society for Public Administration. His book, The Worst Tax? (1996) is a thorough and widely read historical account of the property tax. Dr. Bart Hildreth, a former colleague at…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/Glenn_W_Fisher.php

wichita.edu

Christine Fuston

… that have helped shape her interest include being a member of the Community Psychology Association, as well as being the Communications Director for the Mortar Board Senior Honor Society. Speech AbstractBack to Homepage

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/activities/TEDx/Speaker_Bio/Christine_Fuston.php

wichita.edu

Scott W. Stucky

…Griffith, the political science professor whom he considered a great scholar and teacher of political theory. Scott's other student activities included the University Debate Society, and selections as Senior Honor Man and Outstanding Greek. He also served in the Reserve Officer Training Corps, which was the introduction to his military career. Scott…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/whatshappening/2026HoF/Scott_W._Stucky.php

WSU Newsletters

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

… State. As a student at East High School, she is highly involved in a variety of activities — including the Latino Club, 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/

wichita.edu

Duane Nagel

…engagement, digital transformation, and community dynamics, his courses challenge students to think critically about how marketing practices shape businesses, organizations, and society. To ensure continued relevance and industry alignment, he actively collaborates with business leaders. These partnerships bring current market trends and practical insights…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/marketing/Duane.php

wichita.edu

Scavenger Hunt Part 2

… doing? Sedgwick County Zoo is an AZA-accredited wildlife park and major attraction in Wichita, Kansas. Founded in 1971 with the help of the Sedgwick County Zoological Society, the zoo has quickly become recognized both nationally and internationally for its support of conservation programs and successful breeding of rare and endangered species. The zoo has …

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/activities/SAC/events/virtual_scavenger_hunt/scavengerhuntpart2.php

wichita.edu

Assistive Technology Education at WSU

… products and equipment. This certificate program positions students for further professional certification from RESNA--the Rehabilitation Engineering and Assistive Technology Society of North America--which will prepare students for employment in the assistive technology field. Students in this certificate program take ENGR 302 and complete an applied…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/engineering/experience/accessibility/index.php

WSU Foundation

Research at Wichita State thrives across disciplines

…National Science Foundation rankings that put us at No. 1 in aerospace engineering R&D, we remain focused on expanding our research enterprise in ways that advance society, empower students and elevate Shocker Nation as a leader in innovation. Thank you for your continued support in shaping this journey together. Go Shockers! Learn More About WSU Research …

https://foundation.wichita.edu/presidents-message-spring25/

wichita.edu

Management Minor

…Required Course: MGMT 360 - Principles of Management (3) Choose four additional upper division electives (12 credit hours) from the following: MGMT 430 - Business, Government, and Society (3) MGMT 460 - Designing Effective Organizations (3) MGMT 462 - Leading and Motivating (3) MGMT 463 - Building Effective Work Teams (3) MGMT 464 - Communicating Effectively…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/business/advising/MGMTMinor.php

WSU Newsletters

Mia Ocean in Critical Participatory Action Research in Higher Education

…and capabilities-focused epistemology. Anti-oppressive Critical Participatory Action Research coalitions prioritize power-sharing, relationships, and populations that society attempts to marginalize. Being an anti-oppressive researcher signals a professional and personal commitment to participants and communities and an undertaking to challenge…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/03/mia-ocean-associate-professor-in-critical-participatory-action-research-in-higher-education/

WSU Newsletters

Barton School names two Wichita-area students as 2025 Jabara Scholars

…3.8Organizations: Wichita Warriors Baseball, band leader, youth group Jennifer C. Sanchez-Reyes School: Derby High SchoolGPA: 4.15Organizations: National Honor Society, DECA

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/12/barton-school-names-two-wichita-area-students-as-2025-jabara-scholars/

WSU Newsletters

Japanese film class now available for fall 2021

…300B) is now available 1-3:45 p.m. Mondays at Wichita State’s South Campus. The course will include viewings of classic and modern films and discuss how they reflect Japanese society. This course counts for three of the 11 credits toward a minor in the Japanese language. The course is taught in English and no prerequisites are required. For more…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/10/japanese-film-class-now-available-for-fall-2021/

wichita.edu

Medicine

… and social sciences. The General Education component of a Liberal Arts degree provides a sound foundation for demonstrating an interest in and knowledge of a diverse and global society. Candidates should also consider coursework in areas such as anthropology, communication, economics, ethics, logic, psychology, sociology, and statistics. A broad…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/advising/premed/Medicine.php

WSU Foundation

With a degree from WSU, Aadhar Jain is helping to build the future

…But their value was more than just monetary: “The scholarships helped me and my family in a time of need and also showed me the importance of philanthropy. Growing up in a society where the possibility of abundance is mostly a myth, some philanthropists at Wichita State gave me a peek into the cycle of giving and the impact it can bring. They helped me get…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/with-a-degree-from-wsu-aadhar-jain-is-helping-to-build-the-future/

WSU Newsletters

AGE and HP courses now designated as PHS in Banner

…Public Health Sciences (PHS) general education courses, the following are now listed as PHS designated courses: Intro to Public Health Psychology of Aging Leadership in Self and Society U.S. Health Service Systems Emerging Issues in U.S. Health Care Electives in aging studies are also now listed as PHS designated courses: Introduction to Aging Studies…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/17/age-and-hp-courses-now-designated-as-phs-in-banner/

WSU Newsletters

New $100,000 scholarship established by the Barton School of Business alum

…of Business Administration in accounting from WSU while married and working full-time. “I believe that affordable and accessible education is imperative to the success of our society,” Young said. “The challenges I had and the lessons I learned during my time at WSU served me well throughout my career. I’m excited to be in a place where I can help other…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/05/new-100000-scholarship-established-by-the-barton-school-of-business-alum/

wichita.edu

Lily E. Vetter

…Human Comedy (World Premiere), and Orpheus in the Underworld with Nevada Conservatory Theatre. Organization Affiliations & Memberships- The German Society for Contemporary Theatre and Drama in English (CDE) - The Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC)- Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival – Region 6 (KCACTF) - Popular Culture Association…

https://www.wichita.edu/profiles/academics/fine_arts/school_of_performing_arts/Faculty/Vetter-Lilly.php

WSU Newsletters

Explore the dynamic field of aging studies

…Aging or PHS 405: Sociology of Aging. If you are eyeing graduate-level education, explore electives like PHS 625: Senior Community Programming, PHS 710: Perspectives on an Aging Society or PHS 717: Health Communications in Aging. And for those interested in pursuing a master’s degree, learn more about how you can shape your future with an MA in aging…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/29/explore-the-dynamic-field-of-aging-studies/

wichita.edu

Ask a Shocker Student Ambassador

…that discovers the next big thing or working on a team to improve current aircraft’s making them safer for human travel. InvolvementWallace Scholars, Student Ambassador Society and Gamma Phi Beta Why I chose Wichita StateI chose Wichita State because the moment I stepped on campus I felt like I had found my home. The people I interacted with were so…

https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/asksas_04.php

WSU Foundation

Study abroad experience creates path for alum’s career

…docent for the U.S. Pavilion at the 2025 exposition, hosted in Osaka – the very city in which he lived for a year. With the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” the 2025 world exposition invites more than 150 countries to share their innovations and foster a global community. Engineering alum Alex Limon ’24 poses at the EXPO 2025 U.S.…

https://foundation.wichita.edu/limon-study-abroad-experience/