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William Flynn

Described as “playing a mean guitar” (Wichita Eagle), William Flynn is a Kansas-based guitarist and composer emerging onto the contemporary jazz community with an increasingly original musical voice. William’s recent professional engagements include sharing the stage with saxophonist Bob Reynolds (John Mayer, Snarky Puppy), as well as performances at The…

https://badges.wichita.edu/instructor/william-flynn-2/

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Native American world champion Wichita war dancer Greg Victors will perform on campus

The Office of Student Engagement & Belonging invite all students, staff, faculty and community members to come experience the powerful performance from Greg Victors from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in 233 Rhatigan Student Center, Santa Fe Room and learn about the war dance and other native dances while having fun and celebrating native heritage. …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/07/native-american-world-champion-wichita-war-dancer-greg-victors-will-perform-on-campus/

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Shocker hosting Fiesta Inclusiva (Inclusive Party) celebrating children with special needs April 27

…Butterfly Effect Academy (founded and directed by San Juanita Alvarez, Spanish MA student and graduate teaching assistant) is organizing Fiesta Inclusiva (Inclusive Party) for the community from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday April 27 at Wichita State Connect. With the support of Wichita State Connect, Somos Shockers, the Department of Modern and Classical Languages…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/04/24/shocker-hosting-fiesta-inclusiva-inclusive-party-celebrating-children-with-special-needs-april-27/

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Learn about Ramadan and join ODI for Iftar March 27

Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for a culturally enriching experience as it observes the sacred month of Ramadan. It cordially invites the campus community to join Iftar Night from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 27 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. The event is a platform to foster understanding, unity and harmony among people from…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/03/13/learn-about-ramadan-and-join-odi-for-iftar-march-27/

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Suspenders4Hope hosting free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training

…a Suspenders4Hope Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training from 3 to 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10 in 238 Rhatigan Student Center, Meeker Room. Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for the training. Staff and faculty, sign up on myTraining on myWSU Students, can sign up…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/28/suspenders4hope-hosting-free-mental-wellness-and-preventing-suicide-training/

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Attend free Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training

…Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Dec. 11 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room. Learn about tools to support the community and assist someone in need. Students, staff and faculty are welcome to sign up for the training. Staff and faculty can sign up on myTraining via myWSU Students can sign…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/26/attend-free-mental-wellness-and-preventing-suicide-training/

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Learn more about alcohol policy at WSU

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of March, it is discussing alcohol policy. The alcohol policy has multiple points, which are defined as: Underage possession and/or consumption of alcohol Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of alcohol:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/learn-more-about-alcohol-policy-at-wsu-8/

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Take a Substance Use and Mental Wellness Training Dec. 2

…help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder, and how to best support students and members of their community. If you are interested in attending, staff/faculty may register on myTraining. Participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt on completion of the training.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/26/take-a-substance-use-and-mental-wellness-training-dec-2/

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Take a naloxone administration training Nov. 19

Health, Outreach, Prevention and Education (HOPE) Services is presenting DCCCA’s one-hour naloxone administration course from 9 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19 to the WSU community to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and respond to an overdose crisis using naloxone and other available resources. Naloxone is a life-saving…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/12/take-a-naloxone-administration-training-nov-19/

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Learn more about alcohol policy at WSU

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is raising awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at Wichita State. For the month of March, it is discussing alcohol policy. The alcohol policy has multiple points, which are defined as: Underage possession and/or consumption of alcohol Unauthorized possession and/or consumption of alcohol:…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/03/10/learn-more-about-alcohol-policy-at-wsu-7/

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Take a Susbtance Use and Mental Wellness Training Nov. 3

… help faculty and staff develop tools to reflect on how they engage with substances, stigma related to substance use disorder and how to best support students and members of their community. Participants will receive a free Suspenders4Hope T-shirt on completion of the training. If you are interested in attending, staff and faculty may register on myTraining.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/27/take-a-susbtance-use-and-mental-wellness-training-nov-3/

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Kiah Duggins, 1994-2025

We are deeply heartbroken to share with our community and friends that 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…

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

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Teaching Matters series continues with ‘Inclusive Teaching to Promote Sense of Belonging for All Students’ March 1

As part of the ongoing Teaching Matters series, the WSU Retention Fellows are excited to invite the campus community to its upcoming session titled “Inclusive Teaching to Promote a Sense of Belonging for All Students” at noon Friday, March 1 in 261 Rhatigan Student Center. As part of the Student Experience Project, Wichita State will launch a community of…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/02/22/teaching-matters-series-continues-with-inclusive-teaching-to-promote-sense-of-belonging-for-all-students-march-1/

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Partnership between WSU and Somewhere Works creates big opportunities for Wichita’s music scene

…Works music facility in downtown Wichita. Wichita State University and Somewhere Works will collaborate to open opportunities for innovation, applied learning, new classes and community engagement. “This pilot partnership allows for enhanced creative collisions,” said Justin Rorabaugh, director of WSU’s School of Digital Arts, as well as WSU’s Shocker…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/25/partnership-between-wsu-and-somewhere-works-creates-big-opportunities-for-wichitas-music-scene/

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Title IX & Civil Rights Training required for students, faculty, staff

At WSU, we believe in the importance of creating a safe and healthy environment for all of our community members. To that end, we have partnered with Catharsis to provide Title IX & Civil Rights Training. This training is highly interactive and engaging and is based on research around best practices for healthy communities. As you complete your training, we …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/25/title-ix-civil-rights-training-required-for-students-faculty-staff/

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Media Resources Center selected for next Rick Rewards

The Media Resources Center (MRC) was recognized as the next recipient of Rick Rewards April 27. MRC staff were honored for their dedication to supporting the campus community’s media technology needs. Rick Rewards is awarded each month by President Rick Muma to show his appreciation for the efforts of our campus community.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/28/media-resources-center-selected-for-next-rick-rewards/

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Glaze a ceramic bowl for Empty Bowls chili cook-off fundraiser

Join ceramic artist Brenda Lichman at 10:30 a.m. Wendesday, Sept. 20 in 106 Henrion Hall in the fight against hunger in the community and glaze the ceramic bowls that were made in August. The bowls made will be donated to the Empty Bowls Chili Cook-off fundraiser Oct. 21 to benefit HumanKind Ministries and ICT Community Fridge Project.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/14/glaze-a-ceramic-bowl-for-empty-bowls-chili-cook-off-fundraiser/

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Help celebrate faculty excellence with Scholars Walk ribbon cutting event Nov. 18

The new Scholars Walk on campus, located between the Plaza of Heroines and Heskett Center, celebrates faculty excellence in research and classroom accomplishments. The campus community is invited to attend a ribbon cutting event at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18. Scholars Walk is a series of banners along the northeast walkway from the Plaza of Heroines…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/11/12/help-celebrate-faculty-excellence-with-scholars-walk-ribbon-cutting-event-nov-18/

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Learn more about academic integrity

Student Conduct & Community Standards has produced a brief three minute video that explains what academic integrity is at Wichita State, and it serves as a valuable supplement to the content covered in your syllabi across all classes. If you have any questions regarding this video, contact Student Conduct & Community Standards at SCCS@wichita.edu.

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/24/learn-more-about-academic-integrity-3/

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Leslie Grant featured on KAKE

Leslie Grant — Events Coordinator and Conference Registrar in Workforce, Professional and Community Education — was featured in “WSU Lifelong Learning Program” on KAKE.

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/12/leslie-grant-featured-on-kake/