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Mentors wanted for applied psychology course

The INSPYRE research lab, directed by Dr. Samantha Slade, is recruiting undergraduate mentors for a three-hour course in 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…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/14/mentors-wanted-for-applied-psychology-course/

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Community invited to Wichita Mayoral Candidate Forum on campus Oct. 18

Join the Mayoral Forum from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18 in the CAC Theater, in partnership with the Wichita Beacon, Loud Light and the League of Women Voters. The forum will host both 2023 mayoral candidates. The forum will provide an opportunity for each candidate to answer a series of ten questions. Each candidate will be allowed 90 seconds for their…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/10/11/community-invited-to-wichita-mayoral-candidate-forum-on-campus-oct-18/

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Wichita State announces Lenora N. McGregor Scholarship recipient

…Lenora N. McGregor Endowed Scholarship awards up to $26,000 over four years to an incoming freshman student who has demonstrated academic excellence, has an academic vision for the future and who expresses an interest in advancing knowledge through individual learning. The McGregor Scholar agrees to maintain active membership in WSU’s Dorothy and Bill…

https://news.wichita.edu/2023/03/06/wichita-state-announces-lenora-n-mcgregor-scholarship-recipient/

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Alumni Spotlight: Lainey Caldwell

… family friend. In high school, I was heavily involved in my school's broadcast group and loved the creative outlet it gave me. That involvement led to me deciding to go to school for film to make documentaries. A lot of the local schools I looked at only had film studies programs, meaning they weren't very hands on in creating films. That's where WSU's…

https://www.wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/digital_arts/_sodanews/_alumnispotlight/alumni_caldwelllainey.php

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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

…The programs provide faculty with the opportunity to learn new skills. If you are interested, check out the details linked below. All applications are due Friday April 1. Tilford Incentive Grant – Develop new diversity infused curricula or advance pedagogy to teach diverse populations. Recruitment Faculty Fellows – Provide direct outreach to…

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

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Pedagogy_3_Syllabus

… (MUSE 751-Y) Susan Tevis, Instructor Methodology III Course Requirements and Grading Procedures Instructor:Appointments by request after 5:30 p.m. daily 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…

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

…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 Associate; Dr.…

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

In addition to ongoing fundraising priorities for academic colleges and campus units, the WSU Foundation and Alumni Engagement (WSUFAE) is making progress on fundraising goals for the year and continues to work toward advancing the university’s top priorities. Shocker Success Center Fundraising for the Shocker Success Center has reached $5 million, and it…

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

Jobs at WSU

NIAR Composites Scheduling Student Assistant

…Student Assistant Department NIAR Composites & Structures Lab Campus Location Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus Hire Type Part Time Pay $15 per hour Work Schedule; work is performed on-site and in person. Based on class schedule Export Compliance Requirement This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to…

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

Wichita State University is progressing in the search for a senior executive vice president and provost. The university 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…

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

The INSPYRE research lab, directed by Dr. Samantha Slade, is recruiting undergraduate mentors 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…

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

…to the University. The term "Bender of Twigs" refers to the similarity between the way a young sapling bends toward the light as it grows and how faculty and staff help lead students in their search for knowledge. Previous Benders: 2010 - 2019 2000 - 2009 1990 - 1999 1980 - 1989 1951 - 1979 Updated: 01/28/2020 HB

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

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

Join the Shockers Vote! Coalition for a USD 259 School 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 …

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

…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 (such as performance measurement, program evaluation, survey research, strategic planning) to monitor and improve the effectiveness of collaborative…

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

Do you need Student 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…

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