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Lena Castro

As a sophomore pursuing a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in Design & Technical Theatre at 桃汁影院, Lena Castro has stepped into a leadership role that combines both technical expertise and mentorship. Lena鈥檚 applied learning experience as the head electrician and student lighting supervisor has been instrumental in shaping their skills and career aspirations.

Donna Tran

Donna Tran, a graduate student from Garden City, Kansas, is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at 桃汁影院. Alongside her studies, she balances a practicum at United Way of the Plains and a part-time role at Comcare Crisis of Sedgwick County as an Integrated Care Specialist. Donna aspires to become a Licensed Master Social Worker, with a career centered on advocating for vulnerable populations and helping individuals find strength in their own stories of resilience and growth.

Liam O'Conner

Liam O鈥機onnor is an education major specializing in history and government for 6-12th grade. Liam has spent most of his life in Wichita, Kansas, though his journey began in Southern California. Liam is currently working as a student teacher. He has received applied learning funds allowing him to fully focus on developing as a teacher. His responsibilities as a student teacher include鈥攈andling instruction, grading, unit creation, and classroom management. His goal after graduation is to become a Social Studies teacher, ideally at a middle school, a choice that often surprises people. 鈥淲hile some think that I am 鈥榗razy鈥 for that, I think they are the perfect age!鈥 Looking further ahead, Liam eventually aspires to become a school administrator, envisioning a future where he could lead as a principal.

Amaya Harris holds a drone

In the summer of 2023, Amaya Harris interned as a Marketing and Hospitality Manager at Ballparks of America in Branson, Missouri. This experience immersed her in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where she was responsible for a variety of tasks that spanned photography, editing, team registration, hospitality management, and event preparation.

Tony Mai

Tony Mai, a proud double alumnus, earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology in the spring of 2018 and later completed his Master of Social Work in the spring of 2022. Tony took advantage of many applied learning experiences during his time at 桃汁影院. Today, he serves as a Program Manager at the Rudd Foundation, where he oversees the expansion of community service programs and manages mentorship and professional development for sophomore cohorts across four campuses. With 桃汁影院 consistently enrolling the highest number of Rudd Scholars each year, Tony鈥檚 work strengthens the bridge between the foundation and his alma mater. Beyond his professional role, Tony remains deeply engaged with the community.聽

Aram Khader

Aram Khader has a strong family legacy at WSU, including her four older siblings and mother. Attending 桃汁影院 was a natural step in her career journey. What she didn鈥檛 expect, however, was how the university鈥檚 applied learning opportunities would shape her career and lead her to a role as a Strategy Analyst at Deloitte.

Intrust Bank Arena in downtown Wichita

More than 50 桃汁影院 students will get unique applied learning experiences during the NCAA Tournament as it returns to Wichita March 20 and 22 at Intrust Bank Arena.

Kelly O. Humphries, Image courtesy NASA.

Kelly O. Humphries鈥 career path is a testament to the power of persistence, innovation, and a lifelong passion for storytelling and space exploration. From his early days as a journalism student at 桃汁影院 to becoming News Chief at NASA鈥檚 Johnson Space Center, Humphries has spent decades聽 丑别濒辫颈苍驳听 shape how the world understands human spaceflight.


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