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Graduate School hosting thesis and dissertation formatting sessions

Advisors to graduate students, please urge your students that are working on a thesis or dissertation to attend one of two presentations by Office of Academic Affairs publications editor Kristie Bixby at 5-7 p.m. Sept. 15 at 266 RSC or noon-2 p.m. Sept. 22 at 142 RSC. During the presentations, Bixby will discuss how to format a thesis or dissertation and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/01/graduate-school-hosting-thesis-and-dissertation-formatting-sessions/

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WSU community celebrates grand opening of Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall

The WSU Foundation welcomed faculty, staff and donors to the grand opening celebration of Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, the first new academic building on WSU’s campus in more than 25 years. The celebration of the $60 million, 125,000-square-foot building featured special remarks from WSU President Rick Muma, WSU Foundation President Elizabeth King, Barton…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/03/wsu-community-celebrates-grand-opening-of-wayne-and-kay-woolsey-hall/

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Encourage students to attend garage party Aug. 19

…State will host the second annual NXT LVL Garage Party 9 p.m.-midnight Friday, Aug. 19 at the Rhatigan Student Center parking garage. Encourage students to kick off the new academic year. The event will include food, live music, local vendor booths. Admission for this event is free. Free T-shirts will also be provided to the first 200 students in…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/18/encourage-students-to-attend-garage-party-aug-19/

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Manage your time and priorities for student success

Have a paper to write but you’d rather binge the next season of your favorite series on Netflix? Managing your time, priorities, life roles and academic deadlines can get overwhelming. To help you get organized and focused, visit Student Success’ Time Management website, or stop by the Shocker Learning Center at Lindquist Hall (Room 107) to meet with a peer …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/03/manage-your-time-and-priorities-for-student-success/

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January Teaching Today now available

The January issue of Teaching Today is now available. This issue includes highlights from the Academic Resources Conference earlier in the month. It also includes important technical information and updates that all instructors need to know including how to obtain human captions in lecture videos. To subscribe to Teaching Today or to make recommendations to …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/26/january-teaching-today-now-available/

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Three candidates to be interviewed for College of Engineering dean position

The Office of Academic Affairs will interview three dean candidates for the College of Engineering. The first candidate, Dr. Anthony Muscat, from the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at the University of Arizona, professor, will be on campus on May 25 and May 26. Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a public forum at 4 p.m.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/05/20/three-candidates-to-be-interviewed-for-college-of-engineering-dean-position/

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Register for Three-Minute Thesis Competition

The Graduate School will host the fifth Annual Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition Nov. 11 at the Rhatigan Student Center. The 3MT is an academic competition that challenges doctoral and master’s students to description their research within three minutes to a general audience. Registration is required and closes at 11:59 p.m. Oct. 21. For more…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/13/register-for-three-minute-thesis-competition/

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Turn off Netflix, and get organized with Student Success

Have a paper to write but you’d rather watch the next season of your favorite series on Netflix? Managing time, priorities and life roles along with all of your academic deadlines can get overwhelming, but Wichita State’s student success coaches are here to help. Visit the time management page located at Wichita State’s Student Success website. Students can …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/27/turn-off-netflix-and-get-organized-with-student-success/

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Watch highlights from Clash of the Colleges 2022

The final competition to determine “who rules the school” was held Friday, Aug. 26 and included students in each academic college competing against each other in relay races and team sports. The College of Engineering were able to with the competition for the fourth time. Another honor awarded was the Spirit Award, which went to the W. Frank Barton School of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/30/watch-highlights-from-clash-of-the-colleges-2022/

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December’s Teaching Today prepares instructors for spring 2022

…details the changes to the Ultra Course Format rollout as well as changes to the university’s paid proctoring services. It also features advanced information about the January Academic Resources Conference events and reminders about the codes to use when submitting grades. To subscribe to Teaching Today, send a request to the Office of Instructional…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/12/06/decembers-teaching-today-prepares-instructors-for-spring-2022/

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Welcome back, faculty and staff

Hello, Shocker family, and welcome home to Wichita State University. The beginning of a new academic year is always bursting with new energy, ideas, and new faces; and I’m eager to see what exciting innovations, research and discoveries grow from that enthusiasm. As you prepare for classes be sure to take advantage of the support services available to our…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/22/provost-welcomes-back-faculty/

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Apply for Student Ambassador Society

Wichita State’s Student Ambassador Society (SAS) is accepting applications for the 2022-2023 academic year. SAS is supported by the Office of Admissions. SAS is a community of selfless, hardworking, and involved students from all areas of campus who seek to give back to our university through service to others. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/18/apply-for-student-ambassador-society/

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Shocker Learning Center Valentine’s Day open house

The Shocker Learning Center (SLC) will host its Valentine’s Day open house 1-3 p.m. Feb. 14 at Lindquist Hall (Room 107). Learn about all the academic support the SLC offers students including supplemental Instruction, tutoring and peer mentoring. These services, and others, can help you and other WSU students succeed in their classes for the spring semester…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/07/shocker-learning-valentines-day-open-house/

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WWSU raising funds for student scholarships

…State for their annual Scholarship Bash to raise funds for scholarships through May 7. The funds will be used to award four WSU students with a scholarship for the 2022-2023 academic year. Anyone can participate in the fundraiser by bidding on an item or items in the online auction, purchasing the chance to win a jackpot in the 50/50 drawing, making a …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/05/03/wwsu-raising-funds-for-student-scholarships/

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April’s issue of Teaching Today is now available

This issue covers what you need to know about the change from Blackboard Learn to Blackboard Ultra, and what you need to prepare to see after May 29. We also talk about the Academic Resources Conference week in May, when we will be focusing on more advanced topics and material than usual to give everyone something to think about as they move into summer. We …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/22/aprils-issue-of-teaching-today-is-now-available/

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Be aware of early deadlines

… time, but it’s also a time to educate yourself about early deadlines to ensure your success as a student. To help review a list of deadlines, visit the spring 2022 semester and academic calendar website to find deadlines related to schedule changes, payment arrangements and refunds. If you are planning to apply for scholarships to cover costs next year, you…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/14/be-aware-of-early-deadlines/

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National Student Exchange program available to WSU students

Are you interested in studying at another university while paying Wichita State tuition? The National Student Exchange (NSE) allows students to study for a semester or a full academic year at a participating university. Students can then take classes that might not be offered at WSU, while also experiencing a new campus environment, and many other benefits…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/10/national-student-exchange-program-available-to-wsu-students/

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Enter the workforce with Shocker Career Accelerator

Sure, you have the academic knowledge for your job after you graduate, but what other skills do you have? Do you know what employers expect from their new employees? If you don’t, you can look through the Shocker Career Accelerator’s career-ready competencies. Students can also create a profile and search for a job on the Shocker Career Accelerator website…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/05/enter-the-workforce-with-shocker-career-accelerator/

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SGA president opens up applications for vice presidency

…Assocaition? To apply, studnets must be able to work 25 hours a week and must be at least a junior and a degree-seeking student at Wichita State with a 2.5 GPA (or in good academic standing for graduate student.) Applicants must also be able to attend weekly Senate meetings and other required meetings throughout the year. Applications are due by 5…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/27/sga-president-opens-up-applications-for-vice-presidency/

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Student Success Tip: Need time management help?

Are you feeling overwhelmed prioritizing, studying and juggling multiple roles while trying to meet your academic deadlines? Time management will always be one of the biggest challenges for all college students but Wichita State’s student success coaches are here to help. Students who want to to improve their time-management skills can find tips and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/26/need-tips-for-time-management-2/