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CEI’s Dr. Paigton Mayes selected for APHA committee

…Health Association’s (APHA) executive board to serve a three-year term on the APHA Committee on Health Equity beginning on Nov. 9. Dr. Mayes is a Program Specialist for the Community Engagement Institute’s Center for Public Health Initiatives. This committee is charged with assuring that APHA meets its diversity, inclusion, and social justice goals by…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/01/ceis-dr-paigton-mayes-selected-for-apha-committee/

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CTAC is looking for feedback on accessibility on campus

The Office of Civil Rights, Title IX & ADA Compliance (CTAC) invites all members of the Shocker community to make suggestions regarding accessibility on campus by participating in the WSU ADA Transition Plan survey. The information generated from the survey will help prioritize barriers and generate a proposed schedule for their remediation. Wichita State…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/03/ctac-is-looking-for-feedback-on-accessibility-on-campus/

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Join WU Crew for upcoming service opportunities

The Office of Engagement would like to invite all faculty, staff and campus partners to join the WU Crew and serve the Wichita youth and community through service projects including the following: Mueller Aerospace and Engineering Discovery Magnet Field Day – May 19 Family Carnival – April 23 Wu Reads – 9:45-10:05 a.m. Wednesdays via Zoom The WU Crew is…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/04/04/join-wu-crew-for-upcoming-service-opportunities/

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Water Science Communications Fellowship Interest Form

Water Science Communications Fellowship Interest Form Thank you for your interest in the Water Science Communications Fellowship. Applications for the Fall 2026 fellowship cohort are now closed. The next application cycle is expected to open in January 2027 for the Spring 2027 fellowship program. If you would like to be notified when applications reopen,…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fairmount_las/hugowall/efc/Project_Pages/water-science-communications-fellowship-1.php

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Fleming-Randle recognized as Citizen of the Year

Gamma Upsilon Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. recognizes on an annual basis a member of the Wichita community as its Citizen of the Year during the fraternity’s Achievement Week. The 2022 selection for this honor is Dr. Marchè Fleming-Randle, vice president and chief diversity officer and chief of staff for Army ROTC at Wichita State.…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/11/07/fleming-randle-recognized-citizen-of-the-year/

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WSU values freedom of thought, speech and expression

…State University is committed to preserving and supporting freedom of thought, speech and expression on our campuses. We strive to ensure that all members of the university community have the greatest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge and learn, as allowed by law. We fully respect and support the freedom of all members of our…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/18/wsu-values-freedom-of-thought-speech-and-expression/

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Join Shockers Vote for a Lunchbox Dialogue Aug. 26

Lunchbox Dialogue is a relaxed, back-to-school event featuring build-your-own lunch kits and meaningful conversations to build community and connection. Join from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 26 on the Rhatigan Student Center north patio for a fun and welcoming kickoff to the semester. Whether you’re reconnecting with or meeting new people, come enjoy…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/15/join-shockers-vote-for-a-lunchbox-dialogue-aug-26/

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Campus update regarding new mask mandate

Yesterday, in response to the increasing community spread of the COVID Delta variant, Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly announced a new mask requirement for state employees and in state facilities that will go into effect Monday, Aug. 2. We are in the process of reviewing this requirement and how this change affects Wichita State. We will communicate that information …

https://news.wichita.edu/2021/07/29/campus-update-regarding-new-mask-mandate/

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Outreach Partners

Our clinic partners with various local community sites to provide excellent care to clients and offer unique student learning experiences. Below is a list of current partners: Heartspring Newton Early Childhood Program Rainbows United Screen for Success (USD 259) USD 259 Wichita Public Schools WSU Community Partners: Autism Interdisciplinary Diagnostic Team …

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/health_professions/slhclinic/outreach.php

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SCCS to survey faculty satisfaction with student academic integrity process

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is trying to gauge satisfaction and evaluate the services offered by its office in the resolution of academic integrity cases by gathering feedback from people who may have referred academic integrity cases to the SCCS office. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/04/sccs-to-survey-faculty-satisfaction-with-student-academic-integrity-process-2/

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SCCS to survey faculty satisfaction with student academic integrity process

Student Conduct & Community Standards (SCCS) is trying to gauge satisfaction and evaluate the services offered by its office in the resolution of academic integrity cases by gathering feedback from people who may have referred academic integrity cases to the SCCS office. The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/03/sccs-to-survey-faculty-satisfaction-with-student-academic-integrity-process/

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SGA presents Diversity Week 2022

Registration is now open for Diversity Week Oct. 31-Nov. 4. The theme of Diversity Week 2022 will be celebrating unity in community with daily focuses on cultural, religious, identity and ability diversity. Diversity Week was invented in 2021 by the 64th session of Student Government Association (SGA) as an opportunity for WSU students to be exposed to the…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/08/17/sga-presents-diversity-week-2022/

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Vote for WSU in Best of Wichita categories

The Wichita Eagle has released its 2025 Best of Wichita nominations, and Wichita State has been nominated in several categories. The community can vote once a day for their choices in each category through the voting period until 5 p.m. Friday Sept. 5. Eat & drink – All-Around Restaurant: Freddy’s Eat & drink – Bar/Tavern: Social Tap Drinkery Eat & drink –…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/08/18/vote-for-wsu-in-best-of-wichita-categories-4/

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Sign up for free Suspenders4Hope Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training Sept. 10

…for the Mental Wellness and Preventing Suicide Training from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 in 256 Rhatigan Student Center, Edmiston 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, sign up on…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/02/sign-up-for-free-suspenders4hope-mental-wellness-and-preventing-suicide-training-sept-10/

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Take a Substance Use and Mental Wellness Training event

… 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/2025/08/26/take-a-substance-use-and-mental-wellness-training-2/

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Take a Naloxone administration training Sept. 23

…and Education (HOPE) Services is presenting DCCCA’s naloxone administration course from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23 in 203 Rhatigan Student Center, Lancelot Room 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. Students can sign …

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/09/16/take-a-naloxone-administration-training-sept-23/

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Donate items to support ICT SOS, Domestic Violence Awareness Month

…that seeks to end human trafficking through prevention and awareness education, advocacy for survivors, and acting as a bridge between direct service professionals and community members who desire to help. As a community, one of the simplest things we can do is to organize and provide those resources so that they are on hand and easily accessible…

https://news.wichita.edu/2022/10/10/donate-items-to-supports-ict-sos-domestic-violence-awareness-month/

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Help keep campus safe and sustainable and avoid feeding wildlife

While squirrels and other wildlife are a familiar sight on campus, leaving food out for them can attract pests and other unwelcome visitors. The university encourages the community to help maintain a safe and sustainable campus environment. What you can do to help: Avoid feeding the animals on campus: Let wildlife take advantage of the natural nutrients…

https://news.wichita.edu/2025/10/17/psa-feeding-animals-on-campus/

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Join College of Applied Studies for its Faculty of Color Lecture Series

The College of Applied Studies (CAS) Diversity Committee invites the campus community to its next CAS Faculty of Color Lecture Series event, “Amplifying Voices of AAPI Faculty in CAS,” from noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 27 via Zoom. The panelists will be Dr. Sun Young Lee, school of education assistant professor; Dr. Jason Li, ISLE associate professor; and …

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/04/20/join-college-of-applied-studies-for-its-faculty-of-color-lecture-series/

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OneRise sponsors ‘Beyond Homeless: Finding Hope’ documentary screening

… in Wichita, KS. OneRise Health Campus will be located at Meridian and MacArthur in the Crossgate District to serve all of South-central Kansas. The Lange family and the Lange Community Foundation’s passion for helping those facing mental health, substance abuse, and homelessness challenges inspired them to visit Haven for Hope in San Antonio, TX, a campus…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/30/onerise-sponsors-beyond-homeless-finding-hope-documentary-screening/