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‘Next Level Chef’ winner named Barton School’s latest Entrepreneur-in-Residence

The Barton School of Business has announced Pyet DeSpain, an award winning and global private chef, as its Entrepreneur-in-Residence for the fall 2023 semester. DeSpain was the first winner of Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef” TV show on Fox. In 2021, she was named one of the top 25 best private chefs in Los Angeles by Entrepreneur Magazine. “I am very…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/09/26/next-level-chef-winner-named-barton-schools-latest-entrepreneur-in-residence/

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Attend ‘Computing tools for research and instruction’ session March 22

Do you want to learn what WSU is doing to enhance capabilities in the area of research computing? Join a “Computing tools for research and instruction” instruction at 11 a.m.-noon March 22 at the Rhatigan Student Center Gridley Room. During the session, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences assistant professor and undergraduate coordinator Dr.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/10/attend-computing-tools-for-research-and-instruction-session-march-22/

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Academic Affairs supporting several Faculty Fellows programs

…Grant – Develop new diversity infused curricula or advance pedagogy to teach diverse populations. Recruitment Faculty Fellows – Provide direct outreach to prospective students in high school and community colleges. Retention Faculty Fellows – Identify and implement strategies to promote student success and retention. Service-Learning Scholars –…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/08/academic-affairs-supporting-several-faculty-fellows-programs/

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December 2022

December 2022 09/06/2023 10:13:22 AM Congratulations to those who received grants in November! Thanks to all of their talents and hard work, as of November 30, 2022, WSU researchers under Academic Affairs have submitted proposals budgeting a total of $41,065,018, received $19,294,213 in awards, and generated $1,762,833 in indirect cost recovery thus far for …

https://www.wichita.edu/research/ResearchNewsletter/2022-12-Newsletter.php

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Pedagogy_3_Syllabus

… Susan Tevis contact information Cell 530-592-7174 Course Objectives:To learn Kodály-based teaching strategies for elementary classroom music grades 4 through 6. Summer Course students will learn to apply the Kodály philosophy of teaching music through the writing of lesson plan fragments and daily lesson plans, and through involvement in peer teaching.…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/music/kodaly/documents/Pedagogy_3_Syllabus.docx

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College of Health Professions hosts fourth annual High School Health Sciences Teachers Workshop

The College of Health Professions (CHP) recently hosted its fourth annual Kansas High School Health Science Teacher’s Workshop, providing valuable teaching strategies and professional development for high school educators across the state. This year’s workshop featured presentations from Dr. Stephen Lewia, assistant professor in the Department of Physician…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/07/24/college-of-health-professions-hosts-fourth-annual-high-school-health-sciences-teachers-workshop/

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WSUFAE updates its fundraising priorities

…the university’s top priorities. Shocker Success Center Fundraising for the Shocker Success Center has reached $5 million, and it will remain a priority for the remainder of the fiscal year. As the project bids are within the original estimate, additional funds may be directed toward finishing the basement and creating a technology and program…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/14/wsufae-updates-its-fundraising-priorities/

Jobs at WSU

NIAR Composites Scheduling Student Assistant

…position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”. Job Story The NIAR Composites & Structures Lab is looking for hard working student to help with tracking sheets, processes, organization, sending…

https://jobs.wichita.edu/jobs/niar-composites-scheduling-student-assistant-wichita-kansas-united-states

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Senior executive vice president and provost search process update

…recently completed a successful search for its senior vice president for administration, finance and operations (appointed Dr. Aaron Mitchell on Aug. 19), with the assistance of the executive search firm Isaacson, Miller, which is now facilitating the SEVP and provost search. Dr. Shirley Lefever, the current executive vice president and provost,…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/21/senior-executive-vice-president-and-provost-search-process-update/

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Mentors wanted for hands-on psychology course

…for a three-hour course during the spring 2023 semester. Mentors spend lunch and recess with an elementary school student twice each week. In return, mentors receive three hours of course credit. Recruitment is open to students of any college or major. Mentor requirements: Pass a background check Have reliable transportation to and from the elementary…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/01/17/mentors-are-wanted-for-hands-on-psychology-course/

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Badge program highlight: Mindfulness in Practice

Wichita State’s badge program makes workforce training and continuing education accessible and affordable. Each badge is designed with the practicing professional in mind so coursework can be completed online and at your own pace. The Creative Interventions: Mindfulness in Practice badge program will explore the use of mindfulness and compassion in practice.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/08/03/badge-program-highlight-mindfulness-in-practice/

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Benders of Twigs

The Benders of Twigs ceremony was conceived in 1951 by University of Wichita President Harry Corbin, his assistant Kathryn Griffith, and English Professor Bill Nelson. The ceremony honors faculty and staff with 25 years of service to the University. The term "Bender of Twigs" refers to the similarity between the way a young sapling bends toward the light as …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/humanresources/Organizational_Development/serviceawards_legacy/Benders/index.php

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18 student services move to the new Shocker Success Center in the heart of campus

…Center — formerly Clinton Hall, located between the Rhatigan Student Center and Ablah Library — is open to the public. The Shocker Success Center brings together a number of student services that were formally spread out around Wichita State and houses them under one roof in the heart of campus. The campus community can find multiple areas to relax or…

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/08/15/check-out-the-new-shocker-success-center-in-the-heart-of-campus/

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myWSU

myWSU Features and Information What is myWSU? myWSU is WSU’s portal, single point of entry to web based services at Wichita State. To login, go to http://www.wichita.edu click Quick Links, select myWSU In the myWSU Login Enter your myWSU ID and password. Click the Login button. The Faculty/Staff tab houses a variety of options for WSU faculty and staff. For …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/its/ITSApplicationsTraining/myWSU_NewEmployee_Orientation.php

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Shockers Vote! invites Shockers to USD 259 School Board candidate forum

…Board forum from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25 in 211 Hubbard Hall. The forum is a partnership with the the Shockers Vote! Coalition, Wichita Beacon, Loud Light and the League of Women Voters. All candidates for the USD 259 School Board races have been invited. The forum will provide an opportunity for each candidate to answer a series of questions, and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/19/shockers-vote-invites-shockers-to-usd-259-school-board-candidate-forum/

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Membership

Who Can Be a Member? Anyone can be a member! Membership is open to all Wichita State University students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Membership will not be denied to any person because of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, political affiliation,…

https://www.wichita.edu/student_life/organizations/other_groups/spectrum/about_us/membership.php

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PAdm 871

…Use systems logic to dissect problems and to study interaction between problem components. Design networked solutions to urban concerns which systematically apply the resources of governmental and NGOs through collaborative networks that minimize suboptimization in the application of community resources. Use a variety of performance improvement tools…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/MPA/PAdm_871.php

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Learn more about damage and/or destruction of property policy at WSU

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is wanting to raise awareness regarding certain policies in the code of conduct at WSU. For the Month of January, it is discussing damage and/or destruction of property. Did you know that damage and/or destruction of property is defined as “Engaging in the intentional, unintentional, reckless, and/or unauthorized …

https://news.wichita.edu/2024/01/21/learn-more-about-damage-and-or-destruction-of-property-policy-at-wsu-2/

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SCCS staff available to give presentations

… Conduct and Community Standards (SCCS) staff to present in a classroom, at a conference, at a departmental meeting or for a program? SCCS staff are always happy to present on any of the following topics, to provide more education for students, staff and faculty on campus regarding our office or the policies we oversee: Overview of academic integrity…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/29/sccs-staff-available-to-give-presentations/

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Congratulations to the Adult Learner of the Year

The Office of Adult Learning at Wichita State University would like to express its congratulations to the recipients of the Adult Learner of the Year Awards (ALOTY). The third annual ALOTY ceremony was held on March 10 to recognize outstanding adult learners and those who support them. This year, the ALOTY was Nick Rodriguez, an adult learner who…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/03/31/congratulations-to-the-adult-learner-of-the-year-award-winners/