Campus Connection

Social Mobility success fall 2019

Wichita State recognized for its efforts in student success

Wichita State's efforts to recruit and retain students from historically under-served and under-represented areas haven't gone unnoticed. WSU is one of six universities recognized by the 2019 Social Mobility Innovator Awards as a student success leader.

The Social Mobility Index ranks nearly 1,400 four-year U.S. colleges and universities according to how successfully they enroll students from low-income backgrounds and graduate them into promising careers. The goal of the SMI is to help redirect the attribution of "prestige" in the higher education system toward colleges and universities that are advancing economic mobility, the most pressing civic issue of our time.

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University update

Last week’s Weekly Briefing university update included information the Kansas Board of Regents, WSU Board of Trustees, athletics, and more.

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KBOR/WSU Board of Trustees

We’d like to start today’s briefing with a Kansas Board of Regents update. Over the summer, three new Regents, Cheryl Harrison-Lee, Shallaine Kiblinger, and Jon Rolph joined the Board. Since their appointments, all three have taken time to visit the WSU and WSU Tech campuses. We are excited about the leadership they will provide in support of higher education in Kansas.

We would also like to welcome two new members to the WSU Board of Trustees, Dr. Nancy McCarthy Snyder and Keith Stevens. The Board of Trustees was established in 1963 and supports the educational undertakings of the university through the management of the university's endowment and the 1.5 mill levy. The board consists of nine members appointed by the governor.

We’d also like to recognize the service of Ken Hush and Cindy Schwann, former members of the Board, who have helped WSU pursue excellence with their thoughtful and visionary leadership in support of our mission and vision.

Athletics

If you love college football and baseball, we have two special events you won’t want to miss this September.

First, we hope you’ll join us for the Heartland Football Classic on Saturday, Sept. 7 at Cessna Stadium. This event pits the McPherson College Bulldogs against the Langston University Lions with a 4 p.m. kick-off. The event’s theme is “Unity Builds Community” and focuses on promoting diversity and inclusion throughout the heartland region—while increasing scholarship opportunities.

As Kansas’ most diverse college campus, we’re proud to host this inaugural event in conjunction with the Wichita Black Chamber of Commerce.

For tickets, visit myvoicetix.com.

And, at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 21, Shocker baseball will host Nebraska in a fall exhibition at Eck Stadium. This will be new head coach Eric Wedge’s debut game—and your chance to get an early preview of the 2020 Shockers. The first 2,000 fans through the gate will receive a commemorative Eric Wedge trading card.

General admission is just $5. Paid season ticket holders, current students, military and first responders get in free with a valid I.D.

Tickets are available at goshockers.com/tickets, by phone at 978-FANS (3267) or at the ticket office on the south side of Koch Arena.

WSU Tech: Women in Manufacturing event

Today (Thursday, Aug. 30) is a special day at WSU Tech—and for 31 rock-star women who recently participated in the Women in Manufacturing program funded by a grant through Metallica’s All Within My Hands Foundation.

At 11 a.m., WSU Tech will hold its Metallica Scholars honor event, showcasing several of these students, in the hangar at the National Center for Aviation Training. Foundation representatives, area industry and community partners are invited to hear their stories—and also hear from the employers who hired them.

Announced in December 2018, The Metallica Scholars - Women in Manufacturing program promised to pay tuition and fees for eligible students while guaranteeing them a job interview with one of WSU Tech’s partners and a paid internship.

Through a competitive proposal process, WSU Tech was one of only 10 community colleges nationwide to receive this $100,000 grant.

We applaud these women for their academic achievements and recognize WSU Tech for its unrelenting dedication to the success of its students, our current and future workforce, and to the economic prosperity of our city, state and region.

Become a conversation leader for Intensive English Language Center

If you enjoy learning about other cultures and meeting people from around the world, come volunteer as a conversation leader at the Intensive English Language Center!

Conversation outings are Wednesdays from 10-11:30 a.m.; and 12:30-2 p.m.

Fall 2019 Conversation Schedule
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 25
Oct. 2 and 23
Nov. 6, 13, 20
Dec. 4

Orientation for conversation volunteers is at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, at the Intensive English Language Center, 1741 N. Hillside.

For more information, contact volunteer coordinator Nancy Millham at nancy.millham@wichita.edu.

Wednesdays in Wiedemann Sept. 4, 2019

Wednesdays in Wiedemann begins new season tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 4)

The first Wednesdays in Wiedemann of the new academic year with organist Lynne Davis will be held at 5:15 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 4) in Wiedemann Hall. Enjoy great music performed by Davis on the Marcussen Organ. Admission is free.

Employability (Made) in Germany

Wichita State University, Berlin School of Economics and Law, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences and UAS7 are pleased to invite you to a discussion of skills and career options related to Germany at Wichita State University.

This networking opportunity and luncheon for students, employers, and educators will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center. An RSVP is required by Friday, Sept. 6 at Employability (Made) in German.

The event is part of “The Year of German-American Friendship” or “Deutschlandjahr 2018/19,” and showcases Germany as one of the leading countries in dual-study programs, apprenticeships, university-industry collaborations, and applied teaching and research. Speakers will focus on the Germany-related business landscape, careers and skill-enhancing opportunities in the Wichita area, such as internships at local companies and academic exchanges with partner educational institutions in Germany.

For more information, go to uas7.org, or email Patrizia Nobbe, executive director, New York office of UAS7 at nobbe@uas7.org.

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Savvy Researcher Workshops Sept. 2019

Learn about Ablah Library and Writing Literature Reviews at workshops

University Libraries will hold two Savvy Researcher workshops during the week of Sept. 1.

The first workshop, “Writing a Literature Review,” will be from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, in 217 Ablah Library. Learn all the steps to create a literature review, from conducting comprehensive research to synthesizing perspectives to presenting your findings in this very helpful workshop.

The second workshop, “Tour Ablah Library,” will be from noon- 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, and will start in 217 Ablah Library. See the VR Zone, the One-Button Studio and other multi-media project development tools, as well as study rooms, collections, and other spaces. We will also get a brief introduction to article databases other off-campus access to library resources.

For more information, call Angie Paul at 978-5084.

Click here for more information on library workshops.

Shocker Store $6 T-shirts Sept. 10, 2019

Save-the-date for $6 T-shirts

Mark your calendars for the Shocker Store’s first one-day-only sale of the school year! On Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Shocker Store (RSC-location only) will have two T-shirts available for $6 each, while supplies last. Shocker Store opens at 8 a.m., and the T-shirts will sell out, so hurry in that day! Limit three per customer. Sale is in-store only. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions and all sales are final.

OneStop will adjust its late night hours starting Sept. 3

OneStop Student Services will adjust its late night hours starting today (Tuesday, Sept. 3). During August and January, the offices will be open Monday-Thursday until 7 p.m., and Friday until 5 p.m.

In the remaining months, OneStop will be open Monday-Thursday until 6 p.m., and Friday until 5 p.m.

Ulrich Museum invites public to Fall Exhibition Opening Party

Wichita State University's Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to join us at the museum from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 for an exploration of our newest suite of exhibitions on display this fall. The new exhibitions are:

Teachable Moments: The XXII Faculty Biennial
Clay Currents: The Wichita National Ceramics Invitational
Solving for X=Accessibility: GuideBeacon: Wayfinding and Multisensory Access to Works of Art for People Who Are BVI and Mobility Impaired

Ulrich receptions are a conversation, a gathering, an engagement of artists and art enthusiasts intertwined with music, fine fare, and possibility. The reception is free and open to the public. For more information, call 978-3664 or email ulrich@wichita.edu.

More information on Ulrich Fall Exhibition Opening Party is available at ulrich.wichita.edu or on Facebook.

Teen study participants needed to help explore perceptions of relationships

Are you a parent of a teenager? The INSPYRE research lab is exploring what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy in adolescence

Purpose of this study: To explore perceptions of healthy and unhealthy relationships in teens

Procedures: After parental consent and teen assent has been obtained, teens will be asked to participate in a survey that gathers information on demographics and perceptions of dating relationships.