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KMUW adds to its resources and reputation to engage community

…community. These are the discussions that Fraser envisioned when she came to Wichita and Wichita State University, lured by an opportunity in a city she compares to Austin, Texas in the beginnings of its boom. This is why KMUW bulked up its local news resources, boosted its fund-raising efforts and invited listeners to become more a part of the…

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Topeka student wins $48,000 Wichita State scholarship

…Scholarship. He will receive $12,000 a year for four years to attend WSU. The $48,000 Barton Scholarship is one of the largest business scholarships in the state. Rea has participated in a variety of activities including debate, forensics, National Honor Society, Youth Group and weight training. As a member of National Honor Society, he was elected as…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/02-feb/barton_20_2.php

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Local entrepreneur benefits from WSU's Gateway to IP program

Local entrepreneur benefits from WSU's Gateway to IP program Rob Gerlach, WSU Ventures 02/26/2020 10:00:21 AM Feb. 26, 2020 -- When Lacie Leatherman needed help filing a patent for her business, she turned to WSU’s Gateway to IP program. As a part of WSU Ventures, Gateway to IP is designed to advance innovation while protecting intellectual property. This is…

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Wind, solar-powered sculptures installed on Innovation Campus | Wichita State News

Wind, solar-powered sculptures installed on Innovation Campus Emily Christensen, ADCI 02/03/2020 11:00:06 AM Feb. 3, 2020 -- Levente Sulyok, associate professor of painting and drawing in the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries, installed two temporary, dynamic sculptures on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus. This is the first bullet. Use what you …

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From one student to another: Let's look out for each other | Wichita State News

…hygiene – Sometimes dealing with mental illness can make tasks like taking a shower or doing laundry feel like climbing Mt. Everest. Isolating – People experiencing mental health problems tend to lose energy and feel like no one understands them, leading them to cancel plans and not leave their house. Appetite changes – Eating more or less than usual…

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Wichita State Police Department stays focused on campus safety | Wichita State news

…start to see officers as more approachable. “There is a myth in America that police officers are different, but in reality, they are just like any other citizen,” said Chief Clark. “The only difference is that we are paid to provide protection.” Safety is created from a perception. When students see the campus as safe and perceive it that way, in turn…

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Wichita State graduate student works to help police evaluate stressful situations | Wichita State News

… graduate student Monica Connelly listened to police interviews during her time as an intern and grew curious. Police are put in stressful situations and asked to make difficult decisions when judging the threat presented by a suspect. Is the law enforcement officer dealing with a person reaching for a cell phone or a gun? A wallet or a knife? Is the…

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Maddie's Top 10 tips to making moments matter in quarantine

… history class or documented on TV. Maybe you’re like me, working from home to help flatten the curve. Or maybe you recently traveled and are self-quarantining. Whatever the circumstance, staying at home isn’t ideal, especially with spring break and the nice weather, but it’s necessary during these times. I’ve compiled a list of fun things to do physically…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2020/03-march/curing_boredom_5.php

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Rudd Foundation awards $1.1 million to winners of the 2020 Rudd Scholarship | Wichita State news

…high-caliber, well-rounded students that were chosen for this year’s Rudd Scholarship,” said Peter Najera, President of the Rudd Foundation. “By removing the financial burden of a college education, we expect these go-getters to be actively involved on campus, maintain good grades, and graduate in four years debt free.” This year, 15 students will be …

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Shockers work together to maintain connections during pandemic | Wichita State News

Connections, encouragement help Shockers deal with new circumstances Paul Suellentrop 04/09/2020 02:07:01 PM April 9, 2020 - Wichita State faculty, staff and students are helping each other deal with the pandemic. Whether it's a fun Zoom meeting, a phone call or help with a technology question, examples are abundant of people working together in a difficult …

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From one student to another: Let's get cooking

…April 2, 2020 -- As the days of sitting at home stretch on, we must find more and more ways to entertain ourselves. Why not take this time to learn something new and add a few recipes to your repertoire? This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third bullet This is the fourth bullet This is the …

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125 Shocker pride points, part two | Wichita State News

…the first president of Fairmount College, Nathan Morrison, wrote, "Fairmount College is for all races, as well as all creeds and both sexes. We must never go back on that principle no matter what may befall…" By 1929, Wichita University had 26 African American students and at least six international students. 21. The American Athletic Conference (AAC)…

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Anthropology professor finds evidence of wine, caffeine in 500-year-old pottery | Wichita State News

…professor finds evidence of wine, caffeine in 500-year-old pottery Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 08/10/2020 02:52:12 PM Aug. 10, 2020 — From suburbia to cities across the globe, caffeine and wine are often a source of collective comfort: the first for a morning pick-me-up, the latter to unwind. Now a Wichita State University…

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Wichita State professor makes a career in all things fiction | Wichita State News

Wichita State professor makes career in all things fiction Matthew Ferguson, Marketing Intern 09/23/2020 02:22:08 PM Sept. 23, 2020 - Darren Defrain is the social professor of English and director of the writing program at Wichita State. Defrain has written novels, memoirs and essays, created a graphic novel, teaches on graphic novels/storytelling and is…

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Wichita Transit takes over Shocker bus routes

Wichita Transit takes over Shocker bus routes Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 08/11/2020 11:23:40 AM Aug. 11, 2020 — The city of Wichita’s transit department will be assuming operations of the Shocker bus service beginning Aug. 17. There will be a total of four Wichita State University routes, beginning Aug. 17. Wichita Transit is scheduled to…

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Exhibit highlights Latinos' contributions to Wichita's history | Wichita State News

…of helping memories survive, even thrive, that Price, professor and chair of the Wichita State University history department, has teamed up with Dr. Enrique Navarro, associate professor of Spanish, for “Somos de Wichita,” an exhibit that documents Wichita’s Latino history in photographs. “I’ve looked at various aspects of the north end, and it’s an area…

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Perspectives on the Pandemic talk explores rethinking community

…on the Pandemic talk explores rethinking community Cheryl Miller 08/27/2020 03:27:25 PM Aug. 27, 2020 — The next talk in Wichita State’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences “Perspectives on the Pandemics: Part II” series will feature Chase Billingham, associate professor of sociology, who will present “Rethinking the city and the community for a…

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Professor examines COVID-19's effect on democracy

Professor examines COVID-19's effect on democracy Cheryl Miller 08/19/2020 07:02:59 AM Aug. 19. 2020 — The first talk in Wichita State’s Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences “Perspectives on the Pandemics: Part II” series will feature Dinorah Azpuru. A professor of political science, Azpuru researches issues related to democracy. Her talk,…

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Wichita State's IDA helps faculty improve remote learning over summer | Wichita State News

…polls and more to their Zoom offerings. The Academic Resources Conference grew to two one-week sessions with another planned for January. Wichita State University Instructor Cindy Malcolm considers building a classroom community critical to her work in the College of Applied Studies. Remote learning seemed an obstacle to that camaraderie among aspiring…

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Proposed innovative bridge connects academics, industry and research

…W. Frank Barton School of Business, is planned for October. A community gathering space is included at the midpoint of the bridge, forming a prow that extends off the main circulation path. Designed as a flexible space, a variety of functions can be held on the bridge including outdoor classes, musical performances, and other gathering opportunities.…

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