September edition of First Tuesday sent last week
This month’s edition of First Tuesday was sent to your inboxes on Tuesday, Sept. 1. This month’s newsletter covers the National Institute for Digital Transformation, COVID-19 testing lab, the Camarena gift, COVID treatment research, and Clash of the Colleges.
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The advantage of using the Logic Model
An Assessment Symposium for fall 2020 - Logic Model – will be held from 2-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.
This presentation will be held via zoom. All those registered will be sent the zoom link prior to the date. Should you have any questions, contact Lydia Santiago.
The presenter will be Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd, director, TRIO-Disability Support Services Program.
Souriya-Mnirajd will describe the advantage of using the Logic Model as an approach to provide a road map describing the sequence of related events that can contribute to achieving the program’s intended goals and objectives. She will briefly discuss the implementation of a basic logic model that is currently being used in TRIO-Disability Support Services Program.
Perspectives on the Pandemic examines impacts of COVID-19 on incarcerated people and their families
Breanna Boppre, assistant professor of criminal justice, will discuss the implications of COVID-19 for correctional agencies nationwide and in Kansas at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. She will provide preliminary results from her ongoing mixed-methods study that examines families' experiences of having a loved one incarcerated during the pandemic.
Boppre is an assistant professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Wichita State University. Her research examines correctional policies and practices, women's system-involvement, and the impacts of incarceration on families. She uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to amplify the voices of individuals impacted by the legal system. Her work appears in top peer-reviewed outlets including Justice Quarterly, the International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, and Feminist Criminology.
Her lecture will be delivered via Zoom at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. For more information about the “Perspectives on the Pandemics: Part II” series and how to join by Zoom, click here. https://www.wichita.edu/Pan2
Now accepting fall 2020 I-Corps applications
Wichita State University is a National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps site. The Shocker Innovation Corps nurtures and supports Wichita State entrepreneurial teams interested in accelerating their STEM ideas, research, and product commercialization. Ideas / projects can originate from student or faculty work, research and institutional/industrial projects.
Deloitte Consulting at Wichita State – Diversity Equity & Inclusion Straight Talk Panel, Sept. 16
Deloitte Consulting invites students to attend a straight talk panel about diversity, equity, and inclusion from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, via Zoom.
It is an excellent opportunity to:
- Ask all your questions regarding careers in supply chain and consulting
- Learn more about the culture at Deloitte and the firm's diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Hear from women, underrepresented minorities, veterans and LGBTQ+ identifiers about their experiences at Deloitte
- Network with our Deloitte practitioners
Register at WichitaState.JoinHandshake.com to attend.
The event is hosted by Wichita State’s Shocker Career Accelerator and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Questions: Call 978-3688 or CareerDevelopment@wichita.edu.
Discover your antibody test status when you give blood
As an additional health service to our donors, the American Red Cross is testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Red Cross donors can expect to receive their antibody test results within 7-10 days through the Red Cross Blood Donor App or the donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.
Click here for more information,
The next Wichita State University Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Heskett Center lobby.
Schedule your appointment now at RedCrossBlood.org; enter Wichita State or call 1-800-Red-Cross.
A new episode of the podcast ‘Hindsight: Looking Back at 100 Years of Women's Suffrage’ is available now
KMUW's Hindsight podcast looks back at the history of the 19th amendment. On the latest episode, Wichita State's Dr. Robin Henry explores what it took to get the suffrage amendment through Congress and out into the states for ratification. Episode 4: The Vote And Beyond is available at KMUW.org and wherever you listen to podcasts.
Become a savvy scholar and researcher with free virtual Shocker workshops
Our friendly faculty can help anyone strengthen their research skills! Free workshops are available to the Shocker community. Scan the QR code or visit us at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar for the full schedule and workshop descriptions.
Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as we explore ‘My APIA Identity’
Join us for a panel discussion on the diverse history, culture, and identity of those that identify as Asian/Pacific Islander American (APIA)! “My Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Identity will be a digital event via Livestream from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9.
For questions, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) at 316-978-3034, diversity@wichita.edu, or go to wichita.edu/odi.
Engage in Real Talk Intersection Dialogues with Dr. Selena Jackson and Danielle Johnson
Engage in Real Talk Intersection Dialogues with Dr. Selena Jackson from Counseling and Prevention Services and Danielle Johnson from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. An RSVP to the digital event is required.
We continue to hear more news about the devastating racial events and effects of Covid-19 happening in our society. Our upcoming topic will be "Checking-In."
Join the dialogue at this digital event by registering at wichita.edu/odievents. Click "Real Talk - Intersection Dialogues” to access the RSVP form.
Real Talk engages in meaningful dialogues around various topics that impact identity, diversity, inclusion, equity, and society. We welcome you to lean into discomfort and join the discussion.
For questions, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) at 316-978-3034, diversity@wichita.edu, or go to wichita.edu/odi.
Come join the discussion about Somos De Wichita
Join University Libraries in kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a Zoom-based discussion of the new Somos De Wichita project starting 5:30 p.m. Sept. 9! This bilingual web exhibit, funded in part thanks to the Kansas Humanities Council, can be viewed at somos.wichita.edu.
The zoom address for this event is 942 9795 6429, Password 064861.
Comience el Mes de la Herencia Hispana uniéndose a una discusión en lnternet (via Zoom) sobre el nuevo proyecto Somos de Wichita. Esta exposición web bilingüe, financiada en parte gracias al Consejo de Humanidades de Kansas, reflexiona sobre cómo las familias latinas en Wichita han lidiado con su identidad y aceptación durante el siglo XX. Si lo desea, usted puede compartir sus fotografías familiares con el proyecto Somos de Wichita. Estas fotografías se conservarán para generaciones futuras en el Departamento de Colecciones Especiales de la Biblioteca de la WSU. Durante la discusión ofreceremos información a los participantes sobre cómo compartir sus imágenes. Para obtener más información, consulte http://www.wichita.edu/somos. ¡El evento tendrá lugar el miércoles 9 de septiembre a las 5:30 e incluirá comentarios de los miembros del proyecto del equipo!
Hear from Mark McCormick the next ODI Diversity Lecture Series speaker
The Diversity Lecture Series presents Mark McCormick at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. He will present, “Some Were Paupers, Some Were Kings: Dispatches From Kansas.”
This digital event will be available via Livestream.
Wichita's very own local author, Mark E. McCormick writes and shares from the heart about the lives of ordinary and not-so-ordinary people across the nation and in Wichita in the 2020-21 WSU Reads Book, “Some Were Paupers, Some Were Kings: Dispatches from Kansas.” He talks about social, political, and personal issues regarding history and current events.
You must register for the free event at wichita.edu/diversitylectureseries. This program is free and open to the public. For questions, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 316-978-3034, diversity@wichita.edu, or go to wichita.edu/odi.
Diversity in Politics Roundtable Discussion presented by the Shocker Vote! Coalition
The Shockers Vote! Coalition is back for its second roundtable discussion. This month we are focusing on Diversity in Politics at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17.
Our panel will discuss the critical topic of diversity in our local politics. This is an issue that we know our students care deeply about, so we want to provide students an opportunity to hear from local leaders on this topic.
The panel will be moderated by Student Body Vice President Mackenzie Haas and SGA Director of Public Relations David Garcia.
Author Christopher McDougall joins Ulrich virtual book discussion of 'Running with Sherman' later today!
In a rare treat, the Ulrich Museum of Art is excited to announce that author Christopher McDougall will join our virtual book discussion of his novel, "Running with Sherman: The Donkey with a Heart of a Hero." The discussion takes place at 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 8).
Beth Golay, host of KMUW’s podcast Marginalia, will lead the discussion. Like all Ulrich virtual programs, this book discussion is free and open to the public. However, registration is required to get the Zoom link. We hope you'll take advantage of this unique opportunity to chat with the author about his latest book. Visit our program partner Watermark Books for your copy today.
Wichita State University Opera Theater to present free outdoor concert
The Wichita State University Opera Theater will present "A Cosi Concert" on the grounds of the WSU amphitheater (behind Duerksen Fine Arts Center on the WSU campus) at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. Admission is free. The concert, open to the community, invites attendees to bring lawn chairs or blankets and be comfortably socially distanced on a beautiful Kansas evening.
The concert will feature highlights from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's masterpiece, "Cosi fan Tutte," as well as other great opera arias.
WSU Opera Theater is under the direction of College of Fine Arts Professor Alan Held. The pianist for the evening will be WSU alumna and accompanist Bridget Hille.
Wichita State takes suicide-prevention campaign national
As a way to promote suicide prevention, Wichita State University is expanding the #WeSupportU Suspenders4Hope campaign throughout the country in hopes of creating positive change in communities regarding mental health and suicide prevention.
In 2015, Wichita State started the #Suspenders4Hope mental health awareness campaign, after receiving a SAMHSA Campus Suicide Prevention grant. In 2018, the #WeSupport Preventing Suicide Training was developed as a way to sustain the grant efforts, and just recently, the #WeSupportU Mental Wellness in the Classroom cards have been released to help instructors tend to their students’ mental health needs.
Now the program is available to others through the launch of a new website and on-demand version of the training.
The program was inspired by a beloved WSU therapist who was well known around campus as Dr. Suspenders, says Dr. Jessica Provines, assistant vice president of Wellness at Wichita State and a two-time therapist suicide loss survivor. Provines’ team decided to play off that theme.
WSU Theatre and Filmmaking produce a sitcom
WSU Theatre and Filmmaking collaborated this past February to create a three-episode sitcom titled "Thrilled to Announce." Bret Jones, director of filmmaking, wrote and was showrunner for the project.
"We had never tackled something like this but wanted to give it a try as an experiment in educating our students," Jones said. "We filmed one episode per week, which included rehearsal, work with cameras, and in front of an audience."
“Thrilled to Announce” deals with the lives of four actors living in Chicago trying to "live the dream" as they face challenges of no wifi, bad auditions, and love in the apartment. The project involved students, faculty, and staff from the Theatre and Filmmaking departments.
The episodes are on YouTube.
Check it out! Issue 1 of the 2020-21 WWSU Newsletter is here!
Women of Wichita State University! The WWSU Newsletter is here! In this issue, you’ll find important reminders, interviews with other Women of WSU, updates, and more. See what we’ve been up to and find out how you can join the fun. Find it on our webpage at www.wichita.edu/WWSU.
Women of Wichita State University (aka. WWSU) is an organization formed in the Fall of 2018 by the combination of two groups; the Wichita State University Women's Association (founded in 1928), and the Council of University Women (founded in 1930). WWSU's purpose is to serve the University by providing student scholarships. We are dedicated in promoting the personal growth of our members through social interaction and fostering a sense of community through fellowship and the spirit of friendliness.
Follow Women of WSU on Facebook to find more information or email us at WWSU@wichita.edu!
Get your Heskett Center membership today
Campus Recreation is the place to be this semester. Sign up for a Heskett Membership today. With your membership, you will have access to the pool, indoor track, basketball courts, Esports hub, cardio, weight equipment, and all our fitness classes. Membership costs $40 a semester, which will be valid until Jan. 31, 2021. Payroll deduction available. For more information visit our website wichita.edu/campusrec or call at 316-978-3082.
Wanted: Volunteers to help with 2020 bicycle and pedestrian count event
Volunteers are needed to help manually count bicycle and pedestrian activity across 35 sites in the Wichita Metro area.
The annual event, sponsored by the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will be held Sept. 24 and 26.
This important event relies heavily on the commitment of community volunteers to gather data about how our network of paths and lanes are being used.
According to Tricia Thomas, WAMPO Communication’s Manager:
“One of the greatest challenges facing the bicycle and pedestrian field is the lack of documentation on usage and demand. Without accurate and consistent demand and usage figures, it is difficult to measure the positive benefits of bicycle and pedestrian investments, especially when compared to the other transportation modes such as the private automobile.”
As such, this event is the only source for regional-scale bicycle and pedestrian data. The results of this data are then used to guide investments throughout the regional transportation system.
So please consider volunteering! This annual event is a real opportunity for local residents to become involved in a piece of the regional transportation planning process. As we know, bicycle and pedestrian investments stimulate the economy, public health, and the overall quality of life in a variety of ways. Communities that invest in these facilities inherently attract people and businesses so it’s good for everyone! Register to volunteer here
Virtual Edible Book Festival combines artistic / culinary talent for prizes
This year's Edible Book Festival presented by University Libraries is a go, and those interested can participate just about anywhere!
Register now for awesome local prizes won by showing off your culinary creations inspired by literature. Registration ends Thursday, Sept. 24. See the full event description at Edible Book Festival.
Free pool for Rewards Members in September
Members of the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Eat.Drink.Pay. Rewards program can enjoy free pool in the month of September from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday! Not a rewards member? Joining is free and easy; simply visit today and inquire!
WSU Catering special
Take the stress away from cooking when you order our Italian Special from WSU Catering.
Choose from Beef or Vegetarian Lasagna with Garlic Toast and a House Salad with Dressing for just $48.99. Feeds six-nine people. Call or email to place your order for curbside pickup at the RSC at 316-978-5863 or wsucatering@compass-usa.com.