Wichita State University honors the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Wichita State University will celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with a series of events on campus and throughout Wichita.
This celebration begins Friday, Jan. 17 and will last until Wednesday, Jan. 22 through citywide collaboration with organizations like Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc., The Kansas African American Museum, and the Greater Wichita Ministerial League.
On Saturday, Jan. 18, the university will participate in the citywide Martin Luther King Parade, which begins at 10 a.m. The celebration continues on Monday, Jan. 20. Wichita State will cosponsor with the Greater Wichita Ministerial League to host the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Worship Celebration at noon in the Eugene M. Hughes Metropolitan Complex.
Later that week, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host its 12th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the Rhatigan Student Center Shirley Beggs Ballroom.
A majority of events are free and open to the public. A compiled guide of celebrations for this year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day can be accessed at wichita.edu/MLK.
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or diversity@wichita.edu.
Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Office of Undergraduate Admissions in the citywide MLK Parade
Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions in the Citywide MLK Breakfast and Parade on Saturday, Jan. 18. Bring a nonperishable item to be donated to help with hunger in the community. Wear your WSU gear. Line up is at 9:30 a.m. at the Christian Faith Centre, 1130 S. Broadway. The citywide parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Christian Faith Centre and head to Chester I. Lewis Reflection Square Park, 205 E. Douglas Ave.
For more information on MLK events, go to Wichita.edu/mlk or contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034.
Chances of SBIR / STTR Success Webinar on Feb. 4
You'll spend many hours writing your SBIR or STTR proposal, so you’ll want to give yourself every chance of winning the prize. The proposal review is a critical determinant of success, so give yourself every advantage by writing to those reviewers.
In this webinar from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 4, learn about how the various federal agencies review SBIR/STTR proposals, what reviewers look for in a proposal, and how to write to “sell” your technology. The webinar will also provide formatting tips to make the reviewers’ job easier, who makes up a review team, the criteria they use to evaluate proposals, scoring and review and award timing.
Chances of SBIR/STTR Success Webinar
Enroll in a Badge course today!
Enrollment is now open for the spring semester! You can enroll from now until April 13. Courses start Tuesday, Jan. 21. All coursework must be completed by May 7.
Please note: Scholarships are not available for spring 2020.
Badges are academic short courses of one credit hour or less that are designed for working, non-degree seeking professionals. They are online and self-paced. Badges allow students to demonstrate to employers their knowledge, skills and competencies in a subject area.
Students who successfully complete a badge will receive a digital recognition of their accomplishment that they can share on social media and link to a digital resume.
To enroll and view the badge course catalog, visit badges.wichita.edu. For questions, contact workforce@wichita.edu or 978-7579.
University community invited to attend Innovation Awards on Jan. 23
The university community is invited to attend the fifth annual WSU Innovation Awards at 3 p.m. Thursday Jan. 23, in Shirley Beggs Ballroom. The Innovation Awards, hosted by WSU Ventures and WSU Strategic Initiatives, recognize students, faculty, staff and partners who execute programs and initiatives that greatly impact achievement of the university mission and vision. The event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP at Innovation Awards.
President’s Innovation Award: School of Digital Arts
Visionary: Senator Jerry Moran
Innovation Partner: Textron Aviation
Community Partner: Wichita Police Dept. & Sedgwick County Sheriff’s Dept.
Philanthropy: Woolsey Family
Ambassador: Tom Aldag, Director of R&D, National Institute for Aviation Research, WSU
Catalyst: FirePoint Innovations Center, WSU
Creative Works: Darren DeFrain, Associate Professor/Director of Writing Program, WSU
First Dollar: Rapid Setting Composite Article
Patents:
- Protective antigen complexes with increased stability and uses thereof, James Bann, associate professor of chemistry, WSU; Masaru Miyagi, Case Western Reserve University
- Rapid setting composite article, John Tomblin, Tom Aldag, Kim Reuter, WSU-NIAR; Andrea Meyer, Spirit AeroSystems; Will McCarvill, Commercial Chemistries
- Non-invasive biofeedback system, Jibo He, associate professor of psychology; Jeremy Patterson, dean, Institute of Interdisciplinary Innovation, WSU
Shocker Innovation Corps Fellows: Sue Abdinnour, professor of Business, WSU; Jason Flanders, Scene Shop Manager, School of Performing Arts, WSU; Barry Badgett, associate professor of Fine Arts, WSU; Richard Sack, Engineering Technology Lab Manager, WSU; Enksaikhan Boldsaikhan, assistant professor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, WSU
Shocker Innovation Corps Breakout: Tammy Dorsey, CEO Prenatal Hope
SBIR Award: Waruna Seneviratne, Director, Advanced Laboratory for Aerospace Structures (ATLAS), National Institute for Aviation Research, WSU
Newsmaker: NIAR ATLAS
Trailblazer: Tyler Levesque, WSU ESports
Bright Future: Aliyah Funschelle, Abby Warkentine, additional awardees TBD
New Student Wellness Center open on campus
As of Jan. 6, Wichita State students have access to physical and mental health services all in one place. Located in the new Steve Clark YMCA building at Mike Oatman Drive and Mid-Campus Drive, Student Health Services and Counseling and Prevention Services will now share an office known as the Student Wellness Center.
Both SHS and CAPS are open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday and offer discounted services for currently enrolled students. Students can call 316-978-4SWC (4792) with questions or to schedule an appointment.
Student Health Services provides low-cost, confidential services ranging from routine and preventative care to managing acute illnesses and minor injuries. Detailed information about all services provided can be found at wichita.edu/studenthealth.
Read more about the new Student Wellness Center
Voice faculty member Castaldi to perform recital on Jan. 26
Voice faculty member Cristina Castaldi, soprano, and her pianist-husband, Gene Philley, will perform in recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, in Wiedemann Recital Hall.
The program will feature the works of Erich Korngold, Claude Debussy and Richard Strauss. Admission is free.
Faculty, staff and alumni invited to attend Shocker Legacy Day
On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Office of Admissions invites high school and transfer student children of university staff and faculty to Shocker Legacy Day. The event, intended to grow our Shocker Family from within the ranks of our employees and alumni, provides lunch, a campus tour and two tickets to the Shocker men’s basketball game that afternoon.
To RSVP, go to wichita.edu/visit and click on “Admissions Events.” For questions, contact Ellen Nikkel at ellen.nikkel@wichita.edu or 978-3168.
Asian fusion restaurant now open in Braeburn Square
The Shocker and Wichita community now have a new dining option with the recent opening of Journey East in Braeburn Square.
Journey East is located on the south end of the south building in Braeburn, next to Meritrust Credit Union. The restaurant serves Asian fusion cuisine and was created by the same people who own the popular Malaysia Cafe.
Journey East is open 10:30a.m.-10 p.m. every day.
Read more about Journey East and follow them on Facebook.
Save $10 off $50 at the Shocker Store Braeburn Square
The Shocker Store is having a sale to celebrate the women’s basketball team taking on Tulsa! On Wednesday, Jan. 15, take $10 off a $50 (subtotal) purchase all day at the Braeburn Square location. Some exclusions apply. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.
Extra discount on clearance merchandise
Now through Saturday, Jan. 25, take an extra 10% off already marked-down clearance merchandise at the Shocker Store! Sale is valid at RSC location only.
$10 Tee at the Shocker Store
Now through Saturday, Jan. 25, or while supplies last, you can grab the pictured T-shirt at the Shocker Store for just $10 to celebrate the new semester. RSC location only, not valid with other discounts or promotions.