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Spero, a Barton School of Business startup aimed at unlocking the potential of Wichita and its citizens, hosted an event on Friday, Oct. 25 to celebrate the launch of its micro-credential programs in entrepreneurship and career readiness. The event brought together the inaugural class of Spero students, their families, Spero board members, employers, mentors and other supporters to commemorate the launch. Marquis Bradley, founder of Omnicut Fitness, delivered a rousing keynote speech that set the stage for a promising start. The keynote energized attendees and set an optimistic tone for Spero’s future impact.

“To have a celebration of Spero students with their families in attendance was special,” said Walter Berry, executive chairman, Berry Companies, board chair of Spero and a member of the Barton School’s Dean’s Advisory Board. “It really set the stage for the program and built excitement for the opportunities ahead.”

Spero, derived from the Latin word for “hope,” is dedicated to empowering individuals to achieve lasting independence by equipping them with essential skills and providing access to meaningful employment opportunities.

Do you have students who are looking for applied learning opportunities? The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) is looking for students to support digital twin programs — which includes fully disassembling vehicles; scanning individual structural parts down to the nuts and bolts; and reassembling the virtual aircraft parts to create a digital twin.

Applied learning opportunities include on-campus and off-campus undergraduate and graduate mechanical computer-aided design, systems engineering and reverse engineering positions for U.S. citizens and qualified foreign nationals. These positions are open to all majors with opportunity for advancement based on performance and budget.

Students can find opportunities through WSU’s internal job listings, which also includes various other positions available at NIAR and the National Institute for Research and Digital Transformation. For additional information, contact Michael Henderson at michael.henderson@idp.wichita.edu.

Heading to Charles Koch Arena for a Shocker men’s basketball game? Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has you covered with new free shuttle services to and from all men’s home basketball games. Park conveniently and for free at Braeburn Square and let Fuzzy’s do the driving.

The next game is at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 against Alcorn State, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

Heading to Charles Koch Arena for a Shocker men’s basketball game? Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has you covered with new free shuttle services to and from all men’s home basketball games. Park conveniently and for free at Braeburn Square and let Fuzzy’s do the driving.

The next game is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 against Northern Iowa, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.

Dr. Mahsa Maghsoudi, assistant professor of counseling and WISE Clinic cirector, has been appointed to the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Counseling Advisory Committee. The role of the Counseling Advisory Committee is to support the BSRB board in carrying out its mission to protect the public.

The Counseling Advisory Committee also addresses issues referred to the committee by the BRSB board regarding the practice of licensed professional counseling in the state of Kansas.

Provide a holiday gift for a local child or adult through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree program, hosted by the Shocker Store. The program will be a hybrid this year, with the angel selection process being online but the gifts being returned in store.

If you are interested in sponsoring a child or adult, visit the RSC Angel Tree program website and create an account to select an angel from the Shocker Store virtual Angel Tree. Once you claim that angel, purchase a suggested gift listed for that individual and bring it back to the Shocker Store (either RSC or Braeburn Square location) by Tuesday, Dec. 3. Gifts should be unwrapped, new and clearly labeled with your angel’s name and angel number.

Director of Counseling and Psychological Services, Christopher Leonard, Psy.D., has been appointed to the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board (BSRB) Psychology Advisory Committee. The role of the Psychology Advisory Committee is to support the BSRB board in carrying out its mission to protect the public.

The Psychology Advisory Committee also addresses issues referred to the committee by the BRSB board regarding the practice of licensed psychology in the State of Kansas.

Wichita Collective Impact, a collaboration that includes Public Policy and Management Center (PPMC), was recognized as the Literacy Legacy Honoree at Storytime Village’s Read & Rise Breakfast Gala. PPMC is proud to be a partner in this impactful initiative, working alongside Cargill, Wichita Public Schools and Greater Wichita YMCA to advance literacy in the community.

Grab the official Salute to Service T-shirt that the men’s and women’s basketball teams will wear on Saturday. The shirts are available in the Charles Koch Arena Shocker Store and through the online storefront.

Heading to Charles Koch Arena for a Shocker men’s basketball game? Fuzzy’s Taco Shop has you covered with new free shuttle services to and from all men’s home basketball games. Park conveniently and for free at Braeburn Square and let Fuzzy’s do the driving.

The next game is at 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 against Montana State, so come early, grab a dinner and enjoy a round of drinks with friends before hopping on the shuttle to kick off game day.