Statement from Regents Chair Bill Feuerborn on Wichita State University
Wichita State University President Jay Golden has submitted his resignation to the Kansas Board of Regents. The Board is thankful for his service. We are appreciative of his hard work and dedication to the university and are grateful for his commitment to serving students. We wish him well in all his future endeavors.
Wichita State Provost Rick Muma will serve as acting president while the Board considers options for an interim president. We are thankful that Rick is willing to step into this role.
For more information, please contact Matt Keith at mkeith@ksbor.org.
University Village concept to be presented in town hall
I wanted to write you this brief note in advance of a community Town Hall that will be hosted from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, regarding the “University Village” concept. As many have already heard during one of the numerous town halls on campus, we believe our students, faculty and staff as well as our neighbors would benefit from amenities that come with an urban public research university, like Wichita State University.
We are making progress on our campus with the new Student Wellness Center, planning for an updated Academic Affairs service center in Clinton Hall after the completion of Woolsey Hall, and having discussions around a new Convergence Sciences building on the main campus – along with ongoing upgrades to our academic buildings.
However, there are still gaps to address based on the input and suggestions by many of you and our neighbors surrounding our campus, including partners on the Innovation Campus.
This includes certain amenities and services within walking distance, such as: local and healthy food options/restaurants, grocery store with international foods, a 24-hour pharmacy, dining that could include a bakery or smoothie shop, and more child care, to name just a few.
At the community Town Hall, campus and community leaders – will be presenting our interest in working with local and national developers interested in partnering to explore the possibilities to bring these amenities on properties located adjacent to our campus.
Ongoing updates related to our progress and information about some of the ideas we receive for your input will be shared. You can view the Town Hall here.
Go Shocks!
Acting President and Provost Rick Muma
Overshadowed: The Wichita State Football Crash
The original air date of this program was Sept. 7 on KDVR-TV in Denver. It was produced by Jeremy Hubbard.
The 50th Remembrance Ceremony for Memorial ’70 will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, at Cessna Stadium.
There will be a reception immediately following the remembrance on the Cessna Stadium concourse.
Winship and Lin – Finance in the fight against COVID-19 with Sedgwick County
Learn how graduate accountancy student Yiqing Lin, and junior accounting major Rondalee Winship, partner with the Shocker Career Accelerator to help the Sedgwick County Division of Finance in the fight against COVID-19. Lin and Winship assist in managing more than $99 million in federal COVID-19 Relief Funding allocated as part of the CARES Act.
Join Acting President and Provost Dr. Muma in supporting KMUW's local journalism
The need for quality reporting and insight about the world we live in is more essential than ever. KMUW's fall pledge drive gets underway this Friday, and we need your help in fueling the future of trusted local journalism.
Acting President and Provost Dr. Richard Muma will join us on-air at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7. We encourage all Shockers to tune in and make their donations by calling 316-978-6700 or going to KMUW.org.
Virtual panel series seeks to identify critical conversations surrounding the pandemic
How are "expert" perspectives formed in relation to the pandemic? How is research done and what resources are needed?
In this series, library and departmental faculties will explore approaches and methodologies for researching the impacts of COVID-19, as well as issues relating to the disruption and potentials of academic research during a pandemic.
Go to Researching the Pandemic for a full list of expert panelists, event descriptions, and direct Zoom links for this virtual series.
Questions? Message meghann.kuhlmann@wichita.edu.
Post-Presidential debate discussion
Join us for a bipartisan panel discussion of the presidential candidates' policies following the first presidential debate of the 2020 election at 9:20 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 29). Register to receive the zoom discussion link at wichita.edu/SAC.
Vote online for your favorite art in this year's Edible Book Festival
Voting is now open for the Edible Book Festival, and we invite all to “treat yo-self” by picking the winners of this year's virtual contest! Voting is quick, easy, free, and anyone can do it from wherever they are.
Go to Edible Book Festival or click here to vote for your favorite culinary creation. Voting ends Thursday, Oct. 1.
Register for E-Launch now!
E-Launch aids entrepreneurs with early-stage ideas in discovering their customers and validating their value proposition.
Ulrich employees get surprise help from WSU Honors Program students for annual sculpture makeover
The giant "Shockers" sculpture on the WSU campus just got its annual makeover. Employees at the Ulrich Museum of Art were busy this week switching out the old straw with new straw -- and they even got help from a group of WSU Honors Program students that happened to be walking by!
The sculpture, created by artist Tom Otterness, is one of 81 pieces in the Ulrich Museum's world-class Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection, placed throughout WSU's campus. The “Shocker” upkeep is part of the Ulrich’s annual conservation of its outdoor sculpture collection. The museum appreciates it when folks on campus let them know if they see anything that doesn’t seem right, since the collection is for everyone to enjoy and care about. If you spot anything about the sculptures that needs to be addressed, email ulrich@wichita.edu. You can learn more about the one-of-a-kind sculpture collection on the Ulrich's website.
Caption: (left) James Porter, Ulrich Exhibition Designer and Production Manager, stands atop the "Shockers" sculpture to switch out old straw with new; (right) Ulrich employees and WSU Honors Program students fill bags of straw for the sculpture's annual "makeover."
TRIO DSS is accepting student applications for the 2020-21 Academic school year
WSU's TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) Program is excited to enroll students with disabilities for this academic school year. They offer numerous free services such as academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, financial literacy assistance, tutoring, and more. Many DSS graduates cite DSS as a critical program on campus that provided the support, university connections, and resources necessary for their success.
I will apply what I have learned through TRIO DSS to the next chapter of my life - completing a Master's Degree! I am really thankful for the relationships that I have formed through TRIO DSS and look forward to what new challenges there are to conquer in my near future.
-Tiffany H.
My Advisor believed in me when everyone wrote me off. That kind of belief and caring is so strong, it turned a college dropout into a student with a WSU GPA of 3.8 who is going to graduate in a month. I was able to get my first all “A” semester last fall because of their encouragement. Without my advisor’s support, I do not think I would be graduating at all.
-Ben L.
For more information, or to apply, go to www.wichita.edu/dss or call 978-5949. TRIO DSS is located in 158 Grace Wilkie Annex.
Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is offering free tutoring and academic mentoring!
Our tutors help students develop a deeper understanding of class material and gain successful skills that can improve their overall GPA.
Our academic mentors offer biweekly meetings to help you with academic success skills, such as time management, effective studying and note-taking, test preparation and more!
You can drop in any of the listed times or schedule an appointment. See when we are open, what classes are offered, and how to request appointments at wichita.edu/pass!
Fire alarm testing to occur throughout fall
WSU Fire Safety along with Sandifer Engineering will conduct required annual fire alarm testing in all campus buildings. These tests are important to ensure the fire alarm systems are operating properly.
There is no specific day or time any one building will be tested. These tests could last through the end of November.
On the Innovation Campus, tests will be conducted at the Crash Lab, Law Enforcement Training Center, John Bardo Center, The Flats and The Suites only.
Every effort will be made to minimize disruption to daily business and classes. If the fire alarm does go off, evacuate the building unless directed otherwise.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we test these critical life safety systems.
Technology Takes the Wheel event on Oct. 16
AAA Kansas and Wichita State University invite you to attend our third FREE Technology Takes the Wheel® event, mapping our transition to autonomous vehicles from 9-11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 16,
Join us as we explore the opportunities and challenges regarding connected and self-driving vehicles involving the vehicle-infrastructure relationship, safety and security. Will Kansas be ready? Will you?
Please mark your calendar as we examine the new technologies and the requirements of transportation and security infrastructures for AV systems and what is being done to bring this future of transportation to reality.
Technology Takes the Wheel Registration
Use a smartphone? Want to be in a research study? We need participants!
We are looking for participants who want to be in a research study examining cell phone usage and the neck. The best part? It won't take weeks and weeks of exercises or participation on your part, actually less than 30 minutes!
The study is being sponsored by students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program. The principal investigator is Barb Smith.
If you are interested, please click the survey link here to see if this study is right for you!
Latinx or Nah?
A new, gender-neutral, pan-ethnic label, Latinx, has emerged as an alternative that is used by some news and entertainment outlets, corporations, local governments, and universities to describe the nation’s Hispanic population.
Join us in our discussion from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 29, via Livestream to see who is using the term Latinx. And is it accepted by the Hispanic/Latino community at large? We have a great lineup of panelists who will be part of this virtual panel. Sign up at wichita.edu/odievents.
For questions, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 316-978-3034, diversity@wichita.edu.
30% off summer merchandise at the RSC Starbucks
Grab your favorite summer merchandise from Starbucks in the RSC for 30% off while supplies last!
If you buy, sell, eat or grow food, we want your input. Take this survey by Sept. 30.
The city of Wichita and Sedgwick County want your input on developing a Food System Master Plan.
A Master Plan is a long-range planning document that lays out a community's vision for its growth. Communities use Master Plans to guide land use, economic development, transportation, health and other dimensions of civic life.
A healthy and sustainable regional food system can bring economic, environmental and social benefits to a community, but these benefits don't happen automatically. Food systems need planning, too! Planning brings structure and strategy to local food systems’ growth, and helps align policies, such as ordinances, zoning and incentives to support the local food system.