WSU Community Engagement Institute

Join us tomorrow at 11 a.m. for the final ?? Rising to the Challenge Virtual Workshop! Percy Turner will guide you through strategies to help teams tackle challenges together. ?? Don’t miss out—register now: wichita.edu/RTTCFall2024

As we come to a close of celebrating our 40th anniversary, we wanted to extend our heartfelt thanks to our longstanding partner organizations! Your unwavering support has been instrumental in our success, and we are honored to recognize your contributions at this significant milestone. CEI's Center Directors, Initiative Managers and Executive Director have nominated the following organizations for special recognition as pivotal partners in our journey. ? Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas ? Kansas Health Foundation ? Flint Hills Wellness Coalition ? Kansas Health Institute ? Child Start ? CHILDREN1ST ? Kansas Leadership Center ? KanCare Ombudsman Office ? LegacyWorks ? United Methodist Health Ministry Fund ? Kansas Department of Health and Environment (+ KDHE Division of Health Care and Finance) ? KANSAS DEPARTMENT FOR AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES (+ KDADS Behavioral Health Services Commission & KDADS Peer Support Committee - Governor's Behavioral Health Services Planning Council) ? Wichita State University Office of Research Staff

??Congratulations to CEI staff members who were recognized for reaching their milestone of service at Wichita State University's Service Recognition Ceremony! ?? 5 years: Patricia Houston, Lisa Jones, Zane May, Aurora Myers 10 years: AAron Davis 15 years: Amy Becker-Amend 20 years: Dr. Tara Gregory 25 years: Angela Gaughan

Join Percy Turner for the next Rising to the Challenge Virtual Workshop Series at 11 a.m. via Zoom to learn about Solution-Focused Problem Solving! ?? Register and learn more: wichita.edu/RTTCFall2024

Our team had the wonderful opportunity to volunteer during our team meeting to help build HOPE kits. Such a wonderful resource for the community! To learn more, check out the post below.

What a wonderful evening celebrating the 40th anniversary of the WSU Community Engagement Institute! It's been such a pleasure working here and I couldn't have asked for a better organization to be a part of. Thanks to President Rick Muma & Provost Shirley Lefever for sharing some great insights on the impact of CEI in the community and the university as a whole. #GoShockers #ShockerProud

Join Carri Wead and Howard Keim at 11 a.m. tomorrow for our next ?? Rising to the Challenge virtual workshop that will cover generative conversations. ??? Learn more and register for more sessions: ?? wichita.edu/RTTCFall2024

Join Seth Bate at 11 a.m. today in our next Rising to the Challenge Virtual Workshop about Self-Evaluation Approaches for Nonprofit Boards. See you soon! Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/dbxqfc8Q

The countdown is on! ?? We can’t wait to celebrate the Community Engagement Institute’s 40th Anniversary on Monday, October 28, 2024 at 4 PM. Join us as we reflect on four decades of impact and look forward to what’s ahead! ? The evening will feature inspiring speakers, recognition of our valued partners, and a chance to connect with our community. Plus, enjoy Heavy Hors d'oeuvres as we mark this special milestone together - see you on Monday! Learn more: wichita.edu/ceiturns40 #ceiturns40

Join AAron Davis and Taylor Carter in our first ??Rising to the Challenge Virtual Workshop tomorrow at 11 AM! In the session, participants will embark on a journey to understand and integrate Artificial Intelligence (Al) into their daily practice. ?? This session focuses on what's happening within our state and nationally, showcasing current efforts and what Al can mean for the current workforce. ?? Learn more and register: wichita.edu/RTTCFall2024