WSU Weekly Briefing to feature major announcement from Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn
The WSU Weekly Briefing at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, July 19) in the Marcus Welcome Center, will feature information from Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn, director of the WSU School of Music, who will make a major announcement about the augmentation of our athletics band program.
Tracee Friess, director of communications for research and technology transfer, will provide updates on President Bardo going to Washington, D.C., to address a Congressional committee later this month, the Wonder School opening in September, an update from the Provost's Office, and summer improvements at WSU.
There will be time for questions at the end of the briefing.
The briefing will be available live and later that day at https://wsu.news/Youtube.
Shocker Studios to host video game conference
Shocker Studios will host its first video game conference, Opus Animo, from Friday, July 20-Sunday, July 22. The event will include guest speakers and presentations, Dungeons and Dragons themed escape rooms, a cosplay fashion show, bad lip reading booths, a Hearthstone Tournament, vendors and Midwest eSports.
LINK(ED) is now ‘The Fuse'
With the College of Education becoming the College of Applied Studies, LINK(ED) saw an opportunity to also change its focus. LINK(ED) is now “The Fuse.”
The Fuse will be the hub for the College of Applied Studies intended to not only facilitate and promote collaboration between the college and the community through service learning, but to ultimately seek inclusion opportunities for those on and off campus. For more information on The Fuse visit https://unscriptedmovement.wixsite.com/thefuse or contact Director Bobby Berry at bobby.berry@wichita.edu.
Scam Alert
It has come to the attention of Financial Aid Student Services that an ad about loan forgiveness is being shared on social media. There are no specific loan forgiveness programs exclusive to Wichita State University. If you have questions regarding loan repayment or loan forgiveness plans, stop by or contact our office and speak with a specialist.
WSU to host USSEA Regional Conference July 28
Join USSEA for a special community art project during the USSEA Regional Conference. Marie Watt, an American artist whose work draws from history, biography, protofeminism and Indiginous principles, will present a keynote and host a collaborative community workshop as part of her ongoing Sewing Circle projects. No sewing experience is required -- only interest in art and collaboration.
The $40 Community Keynote Pass includes the keynote, workshop, lunch and snack breaks.
Saturday, July 28, in McKnight Hall
9:30-11 a.m. -- Keynote by Marie Watt – “Setting the Table: How quiet activism can cultivate inclusion, exchange and generosity to create meaningful change”
Noon-1 p.m. -- Lunch with the artist
1:10-5 p.m. -- Sewing Circle workshop with Marie Watt, participants may come and go during the workshop.
To register, go to www.USSEA.net or call the Wichita State University Conference Office at 316-978-6493.
Shocker Neighborhood 5k Walk/Run July 28
Calling all Shocker fans and the ICT community! Join us for the first ever Shocker Neighborhood 5k Walk/Run through Fairmount Park and Wichita State University campus on Saturday, July 28!
Registration starts at 7 a.m., and the race begins at 8 a.m. Cost is $20 for a validated bib tag with chip timing and a T-shirt while they last. Cost for same-day registration is $25.
Sign up and learn more at runsignup.com/Shocker.
Sale on socks and drinkware
The Shocker Store has some great sales this week! Now through Saturday, July 21, take 20 percent off our selection of Adidas socks and 20 percent off drinkware (coffee mugs, wine glasses, water bottles and more), in-store only.