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WSU Symphony performs ‘Ellis Island: The Dream of America’

The WSU Symphony Orchestra will present “Ellis Island: The Dream of America” in concert at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, in Miller Concert Hall. It is a multimedia presentation with music by Peter Boyer, narration drawn from immigrant testimonies collected in the Ellis Island Oral History Project, and historic photographs from the early twentieth century. Dr.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/17/wsu-symphony-performs-ellis-island-the-dream-of-america/

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Barton School, Butler Community College name scholarship recipients

The W. Frank Barton School of Business has awarded scholarships worth $40,000 to four Butler Community College students interested in furthering their business education at Wichita State. These scholarships will help amplify and activate the coordinated 2+2 program between the two schools where Butler students will receive their associate’s degree and pursue…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/21/barton-school-butler-community-college-name-scholarship-recipients/

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Former professor of nursing, Dr. Betty Elder, passes away

Dr. Betty Lou Elder, longtime professor in the School of Nursing, passed away Feb. 7. During her time at Wichita State, Betty taught several courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her teaching of pathophysiology helped baccalaureate, master and doctoral students prepare for their degrees and careers as health care practitioners. She was essential…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/16/former-professor-of-nursing-dr-betty-elder-passes-away/

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Diverse Women’s Summit 2023 now accepting submissions

Students, groups, faculty, staff, innovation partners and the public are invited to submit abstracts or proposals to present at the 2023 Diverse Women’s Summit (DWS), which is held 9 a.m.-noon Monday, March 20 and 1-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 21. DWS is a meeting of individuals and groups from different backgrounds on local, regional, national and global issues…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/02/20/diverse-womens-summit-2023-now-accepting-submissions/

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Moving forward on Student Success and Persistence

Dear Shocker family: We want to thank you for taking part in the town hall event in February, where we introduced our Student Success and Persistence (SSP) initiative, which focuses on giving our students the tools they need to succeed. If you were unable to attend, we hope you take the opportunity to watch a recording of the event, as this initiative…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/28/moving-forward-on-student-success-and-persistence/

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WSU KSBDC seeks partners for small business marketing meetup

On July 19, the Wichita State Kansas Small Business Development Center (KSBDC) is hosting local small business interested in the following development opportunities: Learning how to best market their small businesses from local experts and business owners who have been there, done that. Connecting with graphic and web designers, media buyers, photographers…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/13/wsu-ksbdc-seeks-partners-for-small-business-marketing-meetup/

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College of Engineering continues to prioritize applied learning with new position and promotions

The College of Engineering is continuing its prioritization of applied learning with the creation of a new position and the promotion of two faculty and staff members. The new position, applied learning facilities director, has been assumed by Nathan Smith, who is also an assistant educator in the Applied Engineering Department. Richard Sack has been…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/25/college-of-engineering-continues-to-prioritize-applied-learning-with-new-position-and-promotions/

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Volleyball will host Educator Night, Wichita Eagle Family Day

Shocker volleyball will host two special events during its game on Nov. 3 and Nov. 4. Educator Night: Shocker Athletics will recognize local teachers for the work they do to prepare future generations for success during Shocker volleyball’s match against North Texas at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 3 in Charles Koch Arena. Educators receive admission to the game at no…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/11/02/volleyball-will-host-educator-night-nov-3/

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Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte receives Outstanding New Professional Award from NASPA Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community

Eiran Saucedo-Rodarte, assistant director of first-year programs in the Office of Student Success, has received the Outstanding New Professionals Award from the NASPA Latinx/a/o Knowledge Community. This award is presented to an outstanding new professional who was worked one to four years in higher education and has contributed in various ways to supporting…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/28/eiran-saucedo-rodarte-receives-outstanding-new-professional-award-from-naspa-latinx-a-o-knowledge-community/

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New WSU Barton School, WSU Tech career pathway will focus on supply chain management | Wichita State News

…19, 2022 — The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University is teaming up again with WSU Tech on a new career pathway program for WSU Tech students interested in an industry greatly affecting the entire world right now: supply chain management. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/08-aug/barton_wsu_tech_supply_chain_1.php

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Grant will help NIAR purchase tools, create jobs at WERX

…(NIAR) purchase tools and supplies to support Flight Test Research Center and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul facility at NIAR WERX. 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 fifth bullet This is the sixth bullet A $2 million grant from the…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/11-nov/NIARgrantrelease_2.php

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Wichita State and Lockheed Martin partner to bolster STEM workforce of the future

Wichita State and Lockheed Martin partner to bolster STEM workforce of the future WSU Strategic Communications 11/10/2021 12:39:57 PM Nov. 10, 2021 -- Building on a 20-year history of collaboration, Lockheed Martin recently named Wichita State University and WSU Tech as a tier one collegiate partner institution, emphasizing collaboration with the institution…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/11-nov/lockheed_martin_stem_2.php

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Wichita Entrepreneurial Coalition awarded $750,000 grant from U.S. EDA 'Build to Scale' venture program | Wichita State News

Wichita Entrepreneurial Coalition awarded $750,000 grant from U.S. EDA 'Build to Scale' venture program WSU Strategic Communications 01/07/2022 09:43:18 AM Jan. 7, 2022 — The Wichita Entrepreneurial Coalition has received a nationally competitive Build to Scale Venture Challenge award from the United States Economic Development Administration. The grant, one…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/01-jan/build_to_scale_4.php

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Barton School of Business awards Jabara Scholarship to two Wichita-area students | Wichita State News

…Garden Plain and Grace Simon of Wichita. They will each receive $32,700 over four years to attend WSU and major in entrepreneurship. 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 fifth bullet This is the sixth bullet The W. Frank Barton School of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/02-feb/jabara22_1.php

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Estate gift from the late Richard ‘Dick’ Smith will fund $11 million in scholarships at Wichita State, KU | Wichita State News

…each to Wichita State University and the University of Kansas to endow full-ride scholarships for students at each university. 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 fifth bullet This is the sixth bullet A bequest from the estate of…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/02-feb/smith_1.php

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WSU receives grant from Library of Congress to research LatinX communities in western Kansas | Wichita State News

…research LatinX communities in western Kansas WSU Strategic Communications 06/09/2022 02:49:56 PM June 9, 2022 -- The Library of Congress American Folklife Center recently selected a Wichita State project focusing on the social, cultural and food-based Latinx celebrations in Dodge City, Liberal and Garden City, Kansas. This is the first bullet. Use what…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2022/06-jun/Latinx_CongressR_1.php

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Former executive president of Boeing returns to WSU as Engineer in Residence | Wichita State News

…University alumna, former executive president of Boeing, and former president and CEO of Boeing Defense, Space & Security (BDS) — is serving as the Sam Bloomfield Distinguished Engineer in Residence for the College of Engineering at WSU for 2023. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and delete the rest. This is the second bullet This is the third…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/02-feb/caret_2.php

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Owls inspire Wichita State researchers to create soundless propellers | Wichita State News

Owls inspire Wichita State researchers to create soundless propellers WSU Strategic Communications 04/27/2023 10:02:25 AM April 27, 2023 — A student-led research team is attempting to replicate owl feathers in its quest to create silent drone propellers. Now NASA has invested in the project with a potential award of up to $82,000. This is the first bullet.…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/04-april/aerofeathers_3.php

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Barton School accepting nominations for Business Hall of Fame | Wichita State News

…who have gone above and beyond in making a significant impact on their communities and advancement of the Barton School. Nominations for the inaugural event are being accepted through Friday, April 14. 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…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2023/04-april/BartonHoF_4.php

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Wichita State partners with Sedgwick County Health Department for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic | Wichita State News

Wichita State partners with Sedgwick County Health Department for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic WSU Strategic Communications 09/07/2021 03:16:58 PM Sept. 7, 2021 -- In partnership with the Sedgwick County Health Department (SCHD), Wichita State University is hosting a public walk-in COVID-19 vaccination clinic. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews-releases/2021/09-sept/vaccine_clinics_7.php