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Six Wichita State teams advance in Koch Innovation Challenge

Six Wichita State University teams were selected as semi-finalists in the university’s sixth annual Koch Innovation Challenge Angel Round on Dec. 3. Those six teams of Wichita State students advance to the Grand Champion competition in May. Each team is given $500 in investment capital to use for prototyping materials during the second semester, and each…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/01/26/six-wichita-state-teams-advance-in-koch-innovation-challenge/

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Register for 2022 Lavender Graduation

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Spectrum: LGBTQ and Allies will host the eighth annual Lavender Graduation at 7 p.m. April 28 at the Rhatigan Student Center (Room 233). This is a special ceremony honoring the achievements of graduating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) students at Wichita State. Students have the …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/07/register-for-2022-lavender-graduation/

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SGA hosts State of the Student Body Day events

The Student Government Association (SGA) will host two events providing students coffee, donuts and Kona Ice leading up to the annual State of the Student Body address (SOTSB) Sept. 1 at the Rhatigan Student Center patio. The day of events include the following: Free Donuts and Coffee with SGA 7:30-9:30 a.m. Free Kona Ice Truck 3-4 p.m. SOTSB Address 7-8…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/08/27/sga-hosts-state-of-the-student-body-day-events/

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Submit a poster for Earth Day student poster competition

The WSU Sustainability Council Earth Day Planning Committee invites all WSU students to submit a poster presentation for the second annual Shockers Go Green Earth Day Student Research Competition. Research topics can focus on any element of sustainability including the following: Climate change Sustainable manufacturing and building Green materials Solid…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/08/submit-a-poster-for-earth-day-student-poster-competition/

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Join Party Like a Drag Star March 25

The Student Activities Council (SAC), Spectrum and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host its 12th annual Party Like a Drag Star event at 8 p.m. March 25 at the Wichita State Metroplex. The show will include students local, regional, and student kings and queens. This is a cashless event. Ticket rates are $5 for WSU students with Shocker ID; $8 for …

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/08/join-party-like-a-drag-star-march-25/

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Apply for Shocker Leadership Awards

Applications are now open for the 10th Annual Shocker Leadership Awards. The Shocker Leadership Awards recognize the work of student-led organizations, students, faculty and staff at Wichita State University. Official Wichita State student organizations, university-affiliated student groups and individuals may be nominated by a student, faculty member, staff…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/17/apply-for-shocker-leadership-awards/

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Submit for Capitol Graduate Research Summit abstract

Do you know a graduate student working on research that directly impacts the State of Kansas? If so, encourage them to submit their abstract for the 19th annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit (CGRS) taking place Feb. 16 at the Capitol Building in Topeka. CGRS provides an opportunity for selected graduate students to represent Wichita State showing their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/11/19/submission-for-capitol-graduate-research-summit-abstract/

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Enrollment increases at Wichita State thanks to focus on student experience and economic growth

Combined enrollment by headcount across all Wichita State University locations for fall 2022 is 21,942, according to the annual data released today by the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR). For the Wichita State main campus, the numbers represent an increase of 5.1% in fall student headcount from 16,097 in 2021 to 16,921 in 2022. That’s the largest number of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/29/enrollment-increases-at-wichita-state-thanks-to-focus-on-student-experience-and-economic-growth/

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WSU business school surpasses $1 million scholarship landmark

The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has surpassed seven figures in annual scholarships for its students, with funds being distributed throughout the 2021-2022 season. It’s the first time the Barton School has reached this major milestone, which was made possible by a collection of substantial funds given to the Barton School by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/15/wsu-business-school-surpasses-1-million-scholarship-landmark/

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Memorial event commemorating 1970 WSU plane crash set for Oct. 2

At 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 2, Wichita State will host the 52nd observance of Memorial ’70, the annual ceremony that honors the 31 WSU football players, administrators and supporters who died in a 1970 plane crash in the Rocky Mountains. It will take place at the Memorial near 18th and Hillside. Members of the public are invited to attend. A wreath will be placed…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/28/memorial-event-commemorating-1970-wsu-plane-crash-set-for-oct-2/

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Save the date for Founders Day of Giving Day

This year, we’re celebrating Wichita State’s commitment to our students with our first annual Founders’ Day of Giving on September 14. Save the date to join thousands of Shocker alumni, students, employees, parents, and friends to celebrate our history and invest in our future this Founders’ Day. Giving during this 24-hour event will take your generosity…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/08/save-the-date-for-founders-day-of-giving-day/

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WMREF Ethics Conference to be hosted March 22

The 10th Annual Kansas Healthcare Ethics Conference, hosted by the Wichita Medical Research and Education Foundation (WMREF), is structured to stimulate discussion of real-life ethical issues. Healthcare students as well as the general public can benefit by joining the discussion at the conference. Physicians, nurses, patients, family members, health care…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/09/wmref-ethics-conference-hosted-march-22/

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Edible Book Festival happening this week

University Libraries annual Edible Book Festival is set for this Friday, April 1 in Ablah Library. Students, faculty, staff, and community members are encouraged to submit their culinary creations for a chance to win awesome prizes. There is no-cost to sign-up, and contestants must be signed up by noon Thursday, March 31. The event takes place in-person, and…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/24/edible-book-festival-happening-this-week/

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May 2-8: Celebrate public service

… as encouragements for the future. Afterward, join the Wichita Federal executives and Wayne Bell, district director of the SBA, as they announce and celebrate the winners of the Annual Make a Difference Awards, which recognizes federal public servants for notable service.

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/04/26/may-2-8-celebrate-public-service/

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Register for Suspenders4Hope 5k and 1-Mile Memorial Walk

Students, faculty, staff and campus innovation partners are invtited to register for the second annual Suspenders4Hope 5k and 1-Mile walk beginning at 8 a.m. Oct.1 at the Steve Clark YMCA. The event benefits StopSuicideICT, and is presented by Ascension Via Christi and the Steve Clark YMCA. Registration and check-in will begin at 8 a.m. Following the race,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/09/22/register-for-suspenders4hope-5k-and-1-mile-memorial-walk/

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Reminder about 2023 designated holidays for state of Kansas employees

Holidays for state of Kansas employees are designated on an annual basis by the governor and the Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) for eligible employees. The following dates have been designated as paid holidays for all departments of Wichita State for the 2023 calendar year. This information is also available online at any time. Discretionary day* New Year’s …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/06/16/reminder-about-2023-designated-holidays-for-state-of-kansas-employees/

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Japanese-language students compete in Kansas City

On March 12, Japanese-language students from Wichita State participated in the annual Japanese Language Contest in Kansas City sponsored by the Heart of Japan-America Society. A total of 72 students competed from 11 schools in categories that included Japanese calligraphy, poetry, a karuta card game, culture quizzes, kanji bees, and four-panel manga. The…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/29/japanese-language-students-compete-in-kansas-city/

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Wendy Veatch presents rural entrepreneurship research at SBI

…of the Barton School’s Professional Edge program, was invited to present on “The Future of Rural Entrepreneurship Research” at the 2022 Small Business Institute (SBI) Annual Conference in Charleston, South Carolina Feb. 24-26. SBI encourages applied research related to small business and entrepreneurship from all disciplines, as well as workshops,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/02/24/wendy-veatch-presents-rural-entrepreneurship-research-at/

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2022 Fall Address to be held in Woolsey Hall

Wichita State University faculty and staff are invited to the annual Fall Address at 2:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Woolsey Hall. The event will also be available via a YouTube livestream. President Rick Muma, with the assistance of several university representatives, will outline key focus areas for the coming year: Access and affordabilityTalent…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/07/27/rsvp-for-2022-fall-address/

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WSU Haysville receives Gold Star Award

The Haysville Chamber of Commerce presented the annual Gold Star Award to the Wichita State Haysville and WSU South teams April 2. The Gold Star Award recognizes businesses who have made a significant collaboration of time and services in furthering education and the City of Haysville. WSU Haysville opened in 2018 with the Haysville School District and the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/07/wsu-haysville-receives-gold-star-award/