Author: Susan Castro

Join the next event in this series on mental and behavioral health, “Prevention” with Marci Young from HOPE Services and Chris Leonard from Counseling and Psychological Services, at 2 p.m. Friday, March 27 in 226 Jabara Hall.

Sponsored by HealthHum and the Kansas Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (KBHCoE). For questions, contact Dr. C. Brendan Clark at c.brendan.clark@wichita.edu.

Responsible AI@ICT is a working group of WSU faculty and staff who share an interest in artificial intelligence. All faculty and staff are welcome to join the Microsoft Team or drop in to meetings whether you’re an AI supporter or detractor, an expert or newbie, or somewhere in between. Members include the full range across all colleges, so you’ll be in good company.

The second meeting for spring 2026 will be at noon Friday, March 6 in 528 Lindquist Hall and on Microsoft Teams. Participants will discuss event planning and the website and reserve time for an open discussion of news and interests.

Email Susan Castro at susan.castro@wichita.edu for more information.

This semester, HealthHum and Kansas Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (KBHCoE) are joining forces to co-host an exciting event series on mental and behavioral health.

Join their next event on “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” with Dr. Rob Zettle, professor of psychology, at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13 in 226 Jabara Hall. Refreshments will be served.

For questions, contact Dr. C. Brendan Clark at c.brendan.clark@wichita.edu.

The first meeting of Responsible AI@ICT for spring 2026 will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5 in 528 Lindquist Hall and on Microsoft Teams. All faculty and staff are welcome to join, whether you’re an AI supporter or detractor, an expert or newbie, or somewhere in between. Members include the full range across all colleges, so you’ll be in good company. This meeting will focus on spring event planning and resource sharing.

Email Susan Castro, associate professor of philosophy and director of HealthHum, at susan.castro@wichita.edu for more information, the link to join online or an invitation to join the Team. You can also show up in person to the meeting.

This semester, HealthHum and Kansas Behavioral Health Center of Excellence (KBHCoE) are joining forces to co-host an exciting event series on mental and behavioral health.

Join them for their first event, a panel on KBHCoE seed grants, at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30 in 319 Rhatigan Student Center, McKay Room.

Recipients of KBHCoE seed grants from psychology, social work and athletics will share their projects and perspectives. Thomas Skinner, the research director of KBHCoE, will moderate a discussion including Sam Slade, Mohamad Ballout, Mia Ocean, Maddi Defrain and C. Brendan Clark. Refreshments will be served.

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum) presents its next panel on “Indigenous Voices in Health: A Community Conversation” at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13 in 262 Rhatigan Student Center, Herrman Room.

The panel:

• “Community Engagement for Better Health Outcomes in Native American Communities.” Chantal Nez Dominguez, MPH, (Navajo/Dine), program manager, Center for Public Health Initiatives at the Community Engagement Institute
• “Cultural Healing and Health Relationships for Urban Teens.” Laura Razo, JD, CHW (Kickapoo/Potawatomi), attorney and former elected tribal leader
• “Indigenous Perspectives on Mindfulness and Wellbeing in Artistic Practice.” Lori Santos, Ph.D. (Taino) art educator in the WSU School of Art, Design, and Creative Industries

This event is free and open to the public. 

The Faculty Senate Chair Policy Review Task Force invites faculty and staff to discuss ways to improve 4.13 / Chair Policy and Procedures. What works for your department or school?

This semester the WSU Faculty Senate has approved expanding the department electorate for chair elections to include NTT faculty. This proposal will next come before the general faculty for a discussion and vote. A proposal to limit department chairs to two consecutive terms has had a first read in Faculty Senate, with the second read and vote expected on Oct 27. If the proposal passes, it will also come before the general assembly later this year. Visit the Faculty Senate website for details.

Updates for the role of the chair, impasse procedures, and chair training and evaluation are also under discussion.

Drop by 12:30-2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20 in 266 RSC, Pike Room or contact your representative on the task force.

The Academic Center for Biomedical and Health Humanities (HealthHum) presents award-winning historian and author Dr. Deirdre Cooper Owens from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Oct. 16 in 110 Woolsey Hall, Frank A. Boettger Auditorium. A reception will be held from 6 to 7 p.m.

In partnership with the University of Kansas Hall Center for the Humanities. Cooper Owens is the author of “Medical Bondage: Race, Gender and the Origins of American Gynecology”

The Faculty Senate Chair Policy Review Task Force invites faculty and staff to discuss ways to improve policies and procedures regarding department chairs. What works for your department or school? Drop by 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15 in 301 Rhatigan Student Center, Gridley Room or contact your representative on the task force.