HCEA Cybersecurity Speaker Series | Amber Stone
Join the Hub for Cybersecurity Education and Awareness to hear from Amber Stone of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City about cybersecurity concerns within the health care industry from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in 010 Devlin Hall. Find out more and register at wichita.edu/cyberhub.
Hear about ‘Discovering Mars’ from representatives of the Lake Afton Public Observatory
Kelly Kabler and Cassie Gearhart of the Lake Afton Public Observatory will talk about NASA's missions to Mars and how that has shaped our understanding of the Red Planet at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, in 101 Geology Building. They will also discuss the observatory and its history with Wichita.
All are invited - bring your lunch.
New accelerated bachelor's-to-master's program in exercise science
The accelerated exercise science program allows students to fast-track their way to a master's degree. In five years, students complete both a bachelor's and master's degree in exercise science and are well prepared for high-demand careers in a wide range of settings such as health care, fitness industry, and community-based programs.
Click here for more information.
NASA Space and STEM Watch Party
Love NASA? Want to know what the future of space exploration might look like, and how you might fit in? Join us for this free event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in 264 John Bardo Center. We will have NASA trivia, snacks, and watch the broadcast with NASA leadership from IAC.
Want to submit a question? Contact nasainkansas@wichita.edu.
Join the Graduate School and University Libraries for Patent Searching for Research and Development
Have questions about searching for patents? Join the Graduate School with presenter Sara Butts from University Libraries for Patent Searching for Research & Development from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in 266 RSC, to learn how to use patent databases to search for patents alongside scholarly articles to research the advancement of technology.
Living Out Loud!
LGBT History Month keynote speaker Nyle Dimarco will present “Living Out Loud,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.
Co-sponsored with Student Involvement, Housing and Residence Life and Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies
Get your free tickets for Nyle Dimarco here.
Audiences are moved as DiMarco discusses and demonstrates the value of non-verbal communication and embracing one's true identity. As he shares firsthand experiences from his life and career, he piques curiosity among listeners as they gain a deeper understanding of the deaf community.
In his powerfully emotive presentations, DiMarco reveals his triumphs, challenges, fears, and dreams, and encourages others to live their own lives authentically and define their own versions of success. Listeners walk away enlightened and empowered to discount societal pressures, embrace diversity and appreciate and harness personal strengths.
DiMarco, winner of Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model, empowers audiences to believe they can do and be anything they want in life, no matter the obstacle. For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or visit wichita.edu/diversitylectureseries.
You are invited to the Master of Social Work Information Night!
Are you interested in the Master of Social Work Program at Wichita State University? Do you need more information about the program? If so, please attend the MSW Information Night from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, in 100 Lindquist Hall.
School of Education organizes Shock the Schools event
The School of Education partnered with USD 259 to "Shocks the Schools" through organizing a service project at a local school. Thanks to donations from Botanica, Johnson's Garden Centers, Tree Top Nursery, and Lowe's, the department and Nature Club at Irving Elementary School were able to beautify the courtyard at Irving.
$12 long sleeve tees on Thursday in the RSC Shocker Store
Plan to join us this week for the Shocker Store’s next one-day-only sale! Starting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, the Shocker Store will have two long sleeve T-shirts for $12 each, while supplies last. These will sell out, so hurry in! Limit three per customer. Sale is in store at RSC location only. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions, and all sales are final. Stay up-to-date on the Facebook event page.
RSVP for Oct 24 World Trade Council dinner event
The next World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) dinner event on Thursday, Oct 24, is presented by the Holland International Distribution Council. The talk covers international distribution channels and the benefits of Holland as the U.S. seeks new trade routes.
A link to the flier is available here.
WTCouncil talks have an educational component to inform students and managers on international-business environments. We expect this talk will cover channels (marketing), purchasing (supply chains), management issues and culture (management, international business) and trade barriers (economics).
Contact Sherryl Hubble at sherryl.hubble@wichita.edu for reservations. Students have a discounted rate. More information on the WTCouncil is available here.
I hope to see you at the WTCouncil!
Usha Haley, chair, World Trade Council of Wichita / director, Center for International Business Advancement.
Shocktoberfest 2019 is here!
Shocktoberfest 2019 is a celebration of Shocker Pride at Wichita State University and everyone is welcome to take part in the festivities. The WSU Campus Traditions Committee has been hard at work coordinating a schedule of events that highlights the excitement that campus has to offer.
Shocktoberfest includes athletic events and activities, competitions, service, philanthropies, a birthday celebration for WuShock and a lip sync competition. Events begin on Saturday, Oct. 19 and end on Saturday, Oct. 26.
For more information, visit wichita.edu/shocktoberfest.
Get ready for this year's Trunk or Treat!
Looking for a spooktacular and safe alternative to trick or treating? Have an unboolievably good time with trick or treating, crafts, concessions, a costume contest, and more exciting interactive activities! This fangtastic Halloween-themed event is open to everyone.
Ulrich Museum exhibition catalogue wins Best Graphic Design Award from Kansas Museum Association
A colorful exhibition catalogue showcasing the work of an important Wichita artist and published by Wichita State University’s Ulrich Museum of Art has been chosen for an award by the Kansas Museum Association (KMA).
The catalogue, Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker, was recently named Top Graphic Design by the KMA. The award will be presented to Ulrich Director Leslie Brothers at the association’s awards luncheon on Friday, Nov. 8 in Lindsborg, Kansas.
The retrospective catalogue, which features more than 100 color images and four color fold-outs, was published to coincide with the art exhibition of the same name, which was on display at the Ulrich from April 12 through Aug. 11 this year. The book was produced with the help of Wichita-based integrated marketing agency Howerton+White.
Ulrich Director Leslie Brothers said the award was especially meaningful given the artist’s ties to the Wichita community.
“We are extremely proud of this book, which pays tribute to the wonderful work Kevin Mullins produced during his lifetime,” Brothers said. “This project was truly a group effort, bringing together the insightful talents of UIrich staff, Howerton+White, and exhibition co-curators Ann Resnick and Dan Rouser.”
Along with the many color images of Mullins’s work over a 30-year period, the catalogue also features five insightful essays by David Butler, former Ulrich director; Elizabeth Dunbar, former Ulrich curator; Bill North, director of the Salina Art Center; art critic Mike Odom; and artist David Reed. It also includes an introduction by co-curator Rouser.
Mullins was a beloved figure on the Wichita art scene long before his work started to receive international attention. From 1995 to 2010, he served as the curator for exhibitions at the Ulrich while still maintaining an active studio practice. In 1997, he and Resnick opened Project, an art gallery near Douglas and Hydraulic, helping to revitalize that area of town while also introducing world-class artists to the Wichita community.
This marks the second consecutive year that the Ulrich has received an award from KMA. Last year, the museum received the association’s Technology Award for its Ulrich App, which helps patrons navigate its world-class Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection.
Although the Mullins exhibition is no longer on display at the Ulrich, copies of the catalogue can still be purchased for $60 each by visiting the museum’s website (ulrich.wichita.edu) or by clicking this link.
Donate a toy today!
Christmas is a ways off, but it’s never too early to start thinking about children who will be in need this Christmas. Please, consider donating a toy to Toys for Tots to help underprivileged children in Wichita. You can drop off a new unwrapped toy in the Campus Credit Union lobby during business hours M-F 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Sat. 9 a.m.-noon. Thank you for your support!
Get your idea off the ground with E-Launch!
If you have a product, business idea, or are starting a new product line, you won’t want to miss out on E-Launch. The next launch takes place from 6-9 p.m. Mondays, Oct. 21-Dec. 9, in the Innovation Hub in Devlin. This six-week training session will help you take the necessary steps to ensure you avoid failures in execution by learning before you launch, not after. For more information and to register, visit wichita.edu/elaunch.
E-Launch Information & Registration
KSN & FOX Kansas visits Wichita State Esports
Carly Willis of KSN and FOX Kansas visited and interviewed the Wichita State Esports team. We made a behind the scenes video of her visit and ask her a couple questions on why she decided to do a story on WSU Esports.
Volunteers needed for STEM outreach event on campus
Are you looking for a way to share your excitement for STEM careers with the next generation? Do you want to engage with STEM professionals from on and off-campus while inspiring the next generation of women in STEM?
Sign up for WSU’s 7th annual Expanding Your Horizons STEM conference for middle school girls from 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26. A T-shirt and lunch is provided to all volunteers.
For questions, email moriah.beck@wichita.edu.
Expanding Your Horizons Outreach Event
Sign up to judge the Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE)
We need your help! On Friday, Nov. 22, the College of Engineering will host its annual Wallace Invitational for Scholarships in Engineering (WISE), a scholarship competition for high school seniors interested in studying engineering or computer science. The top 10 students from the competition each receive a $28,500 Wallace Scholarship. This is the college’s largest recruitment event of the year – about 67% of participants end up attending Wichita State and pursuing a degree in the College of Engineering. Last year, we had 233 participants from 14 states.
We are seeking judges for the Group Design Challenge portion of the day. Two-person judging teams will be responsible for observing and scoring a small group of four-to-five students who will participate in a design-build challenge. Group members are judged on leadership, teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills, so judges do not need to have a background in engineering or computer science.
The judging time commitment is from 9:30-11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in the Rhatigan Student Center. If you are interested in being a judge, please sign up by Friday, Nov. 1 at www.wichita.edu/wisevolunteer.
Pink merchandise from the Shocker Store to benefit Victory in the Valley
The Shocker Store is selling new pink merchandise during the month of October for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, who provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area. There is a short sleeve tee ($8), a long sleeve tee ($13.99) and pajama pants ($20). This offer is good while supplies last and valid at both the RSC and Braeburn Square locations. No discounts accepted on this merchandise.
Join the crowd at Charles Koch Arena
Charles Koch Arena full of basketball fans is one of the defining images of Wichita
State athletics.
It can be an intimidating place to play, thanks to the noise generated by the fans.
Before the season, associate athletic director Russell Wilkins wants to make sure
Koch Arena's reputation doesn't intimidate its own fans. Wilkins' job is to sell tickets
and Wichita State sells a bunch for men's basketball.
It is, however, possible to buy a ticket to a Shocker men's basketball game. Wilkins,
every October, wants to remind fans.
Read more on getting tickets for men's basketball games.