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Dreaming of launching your own business? The Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) is your opportunity to shine.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, SNVC provides the perfect platform to refine your business strategy, network with industry experts and secure up to $25,000 in funding for your venture. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to bring your business ideas to life.

Submit your business model video and application by noon March 28 for a chance to win cash prizes and propel your venture to new heights. 

Wichita State nursing students on the WSU main campus and Kansas State University campus celebrated their Nightingale Nursing Commitment Ceremonies on Feb. 23. Students recited and signed the modern Nightingale Pledge as a commitment to uphold the standards of the nursing profession. This milestone affirms the student’s dedication to the study of the discipline of nursing. Each student also received a copy of the Nightingale pledge and a golden nursing lamp pin to serve as a reminder of this important event in their academic journey. The two ceremonies took place simultaneously in Wichita and Manhattan.

This was the second Nightingale Ceremony for WSU nursing students on the K-State campus. The WSU nursing program is part of the dual-degree Pathway to Nursing program with K-State. Learn more about the program.

The Nightingale ceremony began more than 100 years ago by Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing and popularly known as the Lady with the Lamp. The lamp is a symbol of all that Florence Nightingale stood for: comfort, kindness, gentleness, courage and unwavering devotion to duty.

Members of the Nurses Honor Guard attended both ceremonies. The Nurses Honor Guard honors nursing students into the profession as they make their commitment during their schooling. The Honor Guard also performs tribute ceremonies at the funerals of nurses by reciting the Nightingale Tribute.

The Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) is back, and it’s time to get students fired up to dream big and make their business idea a reality.

With cash prizes with $25,000 for first place, feedback on business strategy, and the chance to network with industry experts on the line, the sky’s the limit.

This year, Wichita State celebrates the 20th anniversary of its partnership with Hochschule für Wirtschaft und Recht Berlin (HWR Berlin) in Berlin, Germany. The partnership has thrived over the years, specifically for business students at HWR Berlin and business students here at WSU.

The latest Exchange Student Spotlight is on Tim Grabow, who is from the exchange partner, HWR Berlin. To read about Tim’s experience at WSU, including his time within the Barton School of Business, visit the International Short-Term Spotlight webpage.

Your students have an opportunity to win $1000 for using the library. The Library Research Award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters).

Students must complete the application/essay by April 8. Applicants are required to have a faculty member submit a brief letter of support that is due by April 12.

For questions, email lib.award@wichita.edu.

The Library Research Award recognizes undergraduate and graduate students who have effectively utilized University Libraries’ resources for their research or creative projects during the past academic year (summer through spring semesters). Submit your application, complete with a 500-word essay, due by April 8 and have a faculty member submit a letter of support, due by April 12.

By participating, you not only get to reflect on your research journey but also stand a chance to win $1000.

Take advantage of this chance for personal growth and success.

For questions, email lib.award@wichita.edu.

The McNair Scholars Program is accepting applications for 2024-25 academic year. McNair assists students who are underrepresented in higher education to prepare for graduate school.

It will be hosting two informational events next month for students who are interested in learning more about the program.

Wednesday, March 6: TRIO McNair Scholars Program informational events:

• In-person at 11 a.m. in 165 Grace Wilkie Annex
• Virtual at 2:30 p.m. via Zoom

RSVP to the events at 316-978-3139 or mcnairscholars@wichita.edu to receive more information.

Student who are unable to attend an informational, can book a time to meet individually at the following link.

Hear from current and former students in the program.

The Graduate School is seeking faculty, staff and community volunteers to judge during the poster session of the 2024 Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium Friday, April 26 in the Rhatigan Student Center Ballroom.

The Graduate School is counting on volunteer services this year, and this will give volunteers an excellent opportunity to learn about the research graduate students have been engaged in across campus.

The Barton School of Business has installed a new art exhibit in partnership with the Envision Arts Program. Gretchen Howarth is the latest artist who is visually impaired to be showcased on the third floor of the Barton School.

“The Envision Arts installation has become a stalwart exhibit at Woolsey Hall,” said Dr. Duane Nagel, senior associate dean of the Barton School of Business. “It is a true inspiration to everyone.”

Howarth is legally blind with much of her vision gradually lost to Stargardt, a genetic eye disorder that causes progressive vision loss. This disorder creates thousands of holes in the retina. For Howarth, she sees through “a galaxy of tiny dots” and has no center focus.

In a historic moment for Wichita State, the WSU Concert Chorale is set to make its mark at the Southwestern Region American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Convention in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, March 2.

This significant achievement marks the first time in 30 years that WSU will be represented at an ACDA event.