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Randy Sessions, UPD, retires after 38 years of service

Wichita State congratulates Randy Sessions, technology specialist for the University Police Department, on his retirement after serving WSU for 38 years. Before joining the UPD, Sessions worked in the College of Engineering for over 22 years starting in 1985 and in the university’s ITS Telecommunications department for eight years. While working at WSU,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/12/01/randy-sessions-upd-retires-after-38-years-of-service/

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The lecture series in the mathematical sciences presents Dr. Yanxiang Zhao, George Washington University

Join the Department of Mathematics and Statistics for a public lecture by Dr. Yanxiang Zhao from George Washington University. The lecture, titled “Synchronized Optimal Transport,” will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 in 372 Jabara Hall. Refreshments will be available at 2:30 p.m. in 353 Jabara Hall.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/21/the-lecture-series-in-the-mathematical-sciences-presents-dr-yanxiang-zhao-george-washington-university/

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Clear up lost and found before summer break

Departments looking to clear out their lost and found before the summer session begins can contact the University Police Department to pick up items Monday, May 15 through Thursday, May 18. Email updfrontdesk@wichita.edu and Include a name, department and location of the items along with what day and time the UPD can pick them up.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/05/10/clear-up-lost-and-found-before-summer-break/

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Join WEIS for a course reveal pizza party

The Department of Women’s, Ethnicity, and Intersectional Studies (WEIS) invites you to join us from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8 in 528C Lindquist for our first semi-annual Course Reveal Pizza Party. Learn about our spring 2023 classes, meet and talk with some of our professors, learn about our department, and get some free pizza!

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/04/join-weis-for-a-course-reveal-pizza-party/

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Physics seminar series to host the first speaker of the spring semester

Join the Department of Physics for the first physics seminar of the spring 2025 semester. The talk will feature Lynn Buchele, University of Heidelberg, Germany, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22 in 127 Jabara Hall. The title of the talk will be “Testing our Understanding of Stellar Interiors with Asteroseismology.” And stop by for cookies and coffee in 030 Jabara…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/16/physics-seminar-series-to-host-the-first-speaker-of-the-spring-semester/

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Biological sciences seminar continues with Jeremy Barton Feb. 17

The Department of Biological Sciences’ spring 2025 seminar series continues from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17 in 218 Hubbard Hall. The seminar features Jeremy Barton, Envision Research Institute. He will give a public lecture titled, “Perception of mobile ophthalmic devices by eye-care professionals.” Seminars are open to the public and undergraduates are…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/13/biological-sciences-seminar-continues-with-jeremy-barton-feb-17/

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Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Sue Fairbanks March 3

The Department of Biological Sciences’ spring 2025 seminar series continues with Dr. Sue Fairbanks, Oklahoma State University, from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, March 3 in 218 Hubbard Hall. She will give a public lecture titled, “Population biology of a declining pronghorn population and an increasing black bear population.” Seminars are open to the public and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/27/biological-sciences-seminar-continues-with-dr-sue-fairbanks-on-march-3/

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Episode 30 of ‘Forward Together’ podcast features Dr. Nick Solomey, professor of physics

President Rick Muma sits down with Dr. Nick Solomey, professor of physics at Wichita State, to discuss his innovative research efforts with NASA — including the development of a neutrino detector that will orbit the Earth — and the other projects the Department of Physics is engaged in. Watch the episode on YouTube or listen on Spotify, Stitcher, Google…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/18/episode-30-of-forward-together-podcast-features-dr-nick-solomey-professor-of-physics/

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Biological sciences seminar continues with Dr. Wan Hee Yoon, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, Feb. 24

The Department of Biological Sciences’ spring 2025 seminar series continues with a presentation from Dr. Wan Hee Yoon, Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, from 4 to 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24 in 218 Hubbard Hall. He will give a public lecture titled, “Insights into mitochondrial and lysosomal homeostasis from a rare pediatric neurological disorder.” Seminars …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/20/biological-sciences-seminar-continues-with-dr-wan-hee-yoon-oklahoma-medical-research-foundation-feb-24/

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Biological Sciences Seminar begins with Dan Marschalek, Central Missouri State University, Feb. 3

The Department of Biological Sciences’ Spring 2025 Seminar Series begins Monday, Feb. 3. The first seminar is from 4 to 5 p.m. in 218 Hubbard Hall with Dr. Dan Marschalek, Central Missouri State University. He will give a public lecture titled, “Assessing monitoring techniques and habitat use to make data-driven decisions for management of the threatened…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/31/biological-sciences-seminar-begins-with-dan-marschalek-central-missouri-state-university-feb-3/

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WSUPD supporting Shockers through Shocker Support Locker

The WSU Police Department challenges all students, faculty and staff to help fill the Shocker Support Locker for students in need. It would make a great Valentine’s Day gift if Shockers have security. Bring items (canned or dry food items, hygiene products, etc.) to the police department or anywhere else on campus during the month of February, and WSU police…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/27/wsupd-supporting-shockers-through-shocker-support-locker/

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Medical Laboratory Sciences hosting information session Feb. 28

The Department of Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) is hosting an information session from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28 via Zoom. The session will review career opportunities in the MLS profession, an overview of the MLS program at Wichita State and the application process. Medical laboratory scientists play an important role in the healthcare system,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/14/medical-laboratory-sciences-hosting-information-session-feb-28/

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Sign up for active threat training with WSUPD

Join the Wichita State Police Department in its active threat training using ALERRT’s Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) curriculum. The CRASE course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by ALERRT in 2004, provides strategies, guidance and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event. Topics include…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/21/sign-up-for-active-threat-training-with-wsupd-2/

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Geology professor interviewed about his research with Kansas NSF EPSCoR

Dr. Zelalem Demissie, assistant professor in the Department of Geology in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, was recently interviewed by Kansas National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (NSF EPSCoR), discussing his research on droughts. Dr. Demissie received the Kansas NSF EPSCoR First Award in fall…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/12/19/geology-professor-interviewed-about-his-research-with-kansas-nsf-epscor/

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Attend Office of Research workshop: Large center proposals

Dr. Tania Betancourt, professor in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Texas State University, will discuss applying for funding for, and directing, a large research center at a workshop at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 15 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room or virtually via Teams. Specifically, Dr. Betancourt will discuss the National…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/09/attend-office-of-research-workshop-large-center-proposals/

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Wichita State pediatric physical therapy team receives grant to expand services in rural schools

Faculty members on the pediatric team in Wichita State’s Department of Physical Therapy have been awarded a prestigious grant from the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation’s 2024 Priority Impact Quality of Life grants program. The $35,000 grant will provide access to assistive technology to help students in public schools with physical disabilities. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/26/wichita-state-pediatric-physical-therapy-team-receives-grant-to-expand-services-in-rural-schools/

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Performing arts professor leverages industry experience to offer opportunities to students

What started as a work study position in the costume shop of her university’s theater department has propelled Melissa Penkava Koza’s sewing hobby into guiding the next generation of costume creators. Penkava Koza, who was recently promoted to assistant teaching professor of design and technical theatre at Wichita State, always enjoyed helping others grow…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/31/performing-arts-professor-leverages-industry-experience-to-offer-opportunities-to-students/

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Professor emeritus and sociology professor collaborate on foreword for reissue of historic research article on city governments

Dr. H. Edward Flentje, professor emeritus and former director of the Hugo Wall School of Public Affairs, and Dr. Chase Billingham, associate professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Sociology in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, recently cowrote a new foreword for Dr. Flentje’s 1984 article, “The Political Roots of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/14/sociology-professor-cowrites-forward-for-reissue-of-historic-research-article-of-city-governments/

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Chad Childs selected to participate in the SUSTAIN Learning Collaborative to advance substance use treatment policies

…Learning Collaborative, supported by the Center for Health Care Strategies (CHCS), Pew Charitable Trusts and Bloomberg Philanthropies. Selected by Laura Moore from the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, Chad will help advance substance use disorder (SUD) prevention, treatment and recovery services in Kansas. Over a year, teams will participate…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/06/chad-childs-selected-to-participate-in-the-sustain-learning-collaborative-to-advance-substance-use-treatment-policies/

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TRIO Student Support Services is accepting applications now

Encourage students to apply for TRIO Student Support Services (SSS). TRIO SSS is a project, 100% funded by the U.S. Department of Education, dedicated to empowering first-generation, limited-income and students with disabilities to achieve their academic and career goals. Through personalized advising, tutoring, financial literacy education and career…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/02/27/trio-student-support-services-is-accepting-applications-now/