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Prolific writer and lawyer to headline fourth annual Craig W. Barton Speaker Series

…economist, lawyer, actor and prolific author, will speak at the 2025 Craig W. Barton Speaker Series event at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 at Miller Concert Hall in Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Seat reservations are required, and the event is free and open to the public. Stein, a Yale Law School valedictorian, has worked as a speechwriter for Presidents…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/17/prolific-writer-and-lawyer-to-headline-fourth-annual-craig-w-barton-speaker-series/

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First-gen students can join Fairmount College for coffee, cocoa, cookies and conversation

First-generation students are invited to coffee, cocoa and conversation with the Fairmount College Student Advisory Council, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences dean’s office personnel, faculty, staff, students or anyone who supports student success as a Shocker is welcome. The come-and-go event is from 9 a.m. to noon Friday, Nov. 15 in 200…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/11/first-gen-students-can-join-fairmount-college-for-coffee-cocoa-cookies-and-conversation/

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Shocker Studios has new views with the Synthetic Scenes digital wall

…now have access to cutting-edge virtual production technology at Shocker Studios with the addition of Synthetic Scenes — a 35- by 11-foot digital wall that will give digital arts students and professionals more tools to create innovative productions. The digital wall allows actors and other performers to be filmed against any backdrop, and unlike a green…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/25/shocker-studios-has-new-views-with-the-synthetic-scenes-digital-wall/

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Philosophy faculty argues against criticisms of procreation

Dr. Scott Hill, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Philosophy of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, recently published a critique of common objections to the act of procreation. The paper, titled “Against Adoption-Based Objections to Procreation,” looks at adoption- and climate change-based arguments against procreation and the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/24/philosophy-faculty-argues-against-criticisms-of-procreation/

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Faculty member wins Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year from the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association

…has been named the Speech-Language Pathologist of the Year by the Kansas Speech-Language-Hearing Association. An alumnus of Wichita State, Brian graduated in 1988 with a Master of Arts in speech-language pathology. Brian is a Board Certified Specialist in Stuttering, Cluttering and Fluency (BCS-SCF) and the only BCS-SCF specialist in Kansas. His research…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/21/faculty-member-wins-speech-language-pathologist-of-the-year-from-the-kansas-speech-language-hearing-association/

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Criminal justice professor publishes research on challenges in investigating ‘money mules’

Dr. Yumi Suzuki, associate professor in the School of Criminal Justice in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, recently published her research in the FBI: Law Enforcement Bulletin (LEB) on investigating money mules. The article — “Insights on money mule cases,” published Sept. 9 — explores investigative challenges in money mule cases where…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/11/criminal-justice-professor-publishes-research-on-challenges-in-investigating-money-mules/

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Ceramicist Lisa Orr will speak in conjunction with Empty Bowls Wichita

…Empty Bowls Wichita, Wichita Ceramic National’s featured artist, Lisa Orr, will give an artist lecture at 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 in the Beren Gallery of the Ulrich Museum of Arts on her softly formed ceramic artworks for the table inspired by the playful and abundant qualities of Mexican earthenware. Orr is an American potter and a teacher of ceramics…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/01/ceramicist-lisa-orr-will-speak-in-conjunction-with-empty-bowls-wichita/

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School of Music to host 61st Annual Candlelight Concert: A holiday tradition

…present a diverse repertoire, blending traditional holiday favorites with captivating new works that highlight the beauty of the season. Tickets are available through the Fine Arts Box Office or by calling 316-978-3233.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/25/school-of-music-to-host-61st-annual-candlelight-concert-a-holiday-tradition/

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Sociology professor chronicles Kansas-ties of influential author, Charlotte Perkins Gilman

Dr. Chase Billingham, associate professor and graduate program coordinator in the Department of Sociology in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, recently published the article, “‘Kansas Women Are Awake’: Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s Journeys in Kansas and the Origins of Women and Economics” in the journal, Great Plains Quarterly. The article,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/13/sociology-professor-chronicles-kansas-ties-of-influential-author-charlotte-perkins-gilman/

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Social work faculty publishes article on how humor can disrupt ableism

Dr. Mia Ocean, associate professor in the School of Social Work in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, has recently published the article “The potential of humor to joyously dismantle ableism+: Considerations for social workers” in a special issue on disability justice of the Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare. Within the article, Dr.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/10/social-work-faculty-publishes-article-on-how-humor-can-disrupt-ableism/

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Read about Ashlyn Riggs’ experience as a substitute teacher

Ashlyn Riggs, a senior in Wichita State’s online Teacher Apprentice Program™ (TAP), is not just working toward her Bachelor of Arts in early childhood unified/elementary education — she’s already living her dream of becoming a teacher. Originally from Cheney, Kansas, Ashlyn benefits from WSU’s forward-thinking TAP, which blends academic advancement with…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/23/read-about-ashlyn-riggs-experience-as-a-substitute-teacher/

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Philosophy professor argues against generalist, particularist distinction

Dr. Scott Hill, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Philosophy of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, recently published his article “Where Are the Generalists?” in the journal, Social Epistemology Review and Reply Collective. Dr. Hill argues in favor of the paper “Why We Should Stop Talking about Generalism and Particularism:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/11/14/philosophy-professor-argues-against-generalist-particularist-distinction/

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School of Art, Design and Creative Industries offering typography workshops exclusive to WSU students

…and Creative Industries is proud to present MIDPOINT, a two-day typography event. Confirmed guests include Shani Avni, Ismar David Visiting Assistant Curator at the Cary Graphic Arts Collection, RIT; and Dave Crossland, project manager at Google Fonts. Shani Avni will be leading a free letterpress and Hebrew type workshop exclusive to WSU students from 9…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/10/01/school-of-art-design-and-creative-industries-offering-typography-workshops-exclusive-to-wsu-students/

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Philosophy faculty will present work at University of Neuchâtel

Dr. Scott Hill, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Philosophy in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, will present his paper, “Against Strawsonian Motivations for AI Explainability,” to the University of Neuchâtel in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, Oct. 1. Abstract: “Consider The Explainability Thesis according to which the use of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/30/philosophy-faculty-will-present-work-at-university-of-neuchatel/

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RSVP to the President’s Fall Address Aug. 14

Join President Rick Muma and other university representatives for the 2024 Fall Address at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 2 p.m. After the Fall Address, light refreshments will be available at the Shocker Success Center in the former Clinton Hall.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/30/rsvp-for-the-presidents-fall-address-aug-14/

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Save the date for the Fall Address Aug. 14

Save the date for the 2024 Fall Address at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14 in Miller Concert Hall at Duerksen Fine Arts Center. Doors open at 2 p.m. After the Fall Address, light refreshments will be available at the Shocker Success Center in the newly renovated Clinton Hall. Stay tuned in the newsletter for a way to RSVP.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/07/18/save-the-date-for-the-fall-address-aug-14/

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Lot 16N will be partially closed Sept. 20

A portion of Lot 16N, the parking lot near Duerksen Fine Arts Center, will be partially closed Friday, Sept. 20 for SAC’s Mini Music Festival. Faculty and staff who typically park in this lot may need to park elsewhere at this time. Red reserved and ADA stalls are not subject to lot closures and proper use is permitted during this time.

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/17/lot-16n-will-be-partially-closed-sept-20/

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Memorial ’70 remembrance to be held Oct. 2

… 2 at the memorial sculpture at the university entrance at Memorial Drive and Hillside. A reception will be held immediately following the ceremony in the lobby of Duerksen Fine Arts Center across from the memorial. The Shocker ’70 Room in 202 Rhatigan Student Center will also be open for visitors. The ceremony will honor the 31 people — WSU football…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/09/10/memorial-70-remembrance-to-be-held-oct-2/

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Kiah Duggins, 1994-2025

…Kiah Duggins was aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from Wichita to Washington, D.C. Kiah was a proud alumna of the Barton School of Business and Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, graduating in the spring of 2017 with degrees in international business, economics and Spanish. A recipient of the prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship in 2013,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/01/31/kiah-duggins-1994-2025/