Clark and Sharon Bastian, Fidelity Bank invest another $500,000 in new home for the W. Frank Barton School of Business
Clark and Sharon Bastian and the fourth-generation, family-owned Fidelity Bank have pledged an additional $500,000 to the campaign to build a new home for the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University, supplementing a $1 million gift made in 2018 to the WSU Foundation.
Clark Bastian is chairman of Fidelity Bank and both he and Sharon Bastian graduated from Wichita State in the 1970s.
“Sharon and I are grateful for the quality education, fond memories and formative life lessons that came from our time at Wichita State,” Bastian said. “Through this gift, our family is helping to build a magnificent space for future generations of Shockers to experience the boundless opportunities that come from collaboration, innovation and entrepreneurial pursuits. For us, it is a deep source of pride.”
So far, $31.5 million has been raised in private funds to build Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, named for the Wichita couple who provided the lead gift. The WSU Foundation’s goal is to raise $35 million from private sources for the $60 million facility, to be built on WSU’s Innovation Campus. Clark Bastian, who recently completed two terms on the Foundation’s Board of Directors, is helping to lead fundraising efforts for the project.
“This remarkable new gift from Clark and Sharon Bastian and Fidelity Bank signifies their dedication to Wichita State students who will help build our community’s future,” said WSU Foundation President Elizabeth King. “We are proud to be a trusted partner in their visionary work to advance our city and region.”
Woolsey Hall will provide a collaborative learning environment that allows Wichita State to deliver the kind of business education students need to contribute to and compete in a rapidly evolving job market. Groundbreaking is scheduled for Oct. 22 and the new facility is expected to be completed in spring 2022.
Aaron Bastian, president and CEO of Fidelity Bank, said the bank is pleased to partner with Wichita State on the business school project.
“The progress of our family business and the city we call home is only possible when people work together toward a shared vision,” he said. “Woolsey Hall will be so much more than a building. It will serve as a connecting point for students, businesses and community partners to learn from each other and nurture the type of innovative ideas that will help Wichita meet its great potential.”
Additions to Memorial '70 complete the story of survivors and teammates
- Members of the early 1970s Wichita State football teams want to honor the people who carried on without their fallen teammates and friends.
- A sculpture recognizes the survivors of the 1970 plane crash, and the names of the people who flew safely on the "Black plane" are an addition to the existing upright Memorial '70 sculpture.
- The annual Memorial '70 observance took place on Friday, Oct. 2, for the 50th anniversary of the crash.
Pictured above: Former Wichita State quarterback Randy Phillips, a partner at the architectural firm of Spangenberg Phillips Tice, designed the sculpture that features the survivors at Memorial '70. The names of the people who landed safely in Logan, Utah, were added to the upright monument that represents the "Black plane."
KMUW and KWCH Channel 12 are partnering to present two Kansas candidate debates
The 4th Congressional District Debate between Republican Rep. Ron Estes and Democratic candidate Laura Lombard is at 6:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 6).
The US Senate Debate with Republican U.S. Rep. Roger Marshall and Democratic Kansas state Sen. Barbara Bollier will take place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.
Live coverage of both debates will be broadcast on KMUW and KWCH. An analysis will follow at 7 p.m. after each debate, as part of KMUW's Digital Democracy on Tap. The conversation will be streamed live on KMUW's Facebook page and at engageict.org.
Are you a parent of a teenager?
Are you a parent of a teenager? If so, this may be a great opportunity for your child to experience what it is like being a part of an online research study.
The INSPYRE Research lab at Wichita State University is conducting a study to explore what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy in teens. The survey will only take about 20 minutes to complete, and a small prize will be given for participation.
Teens must be between the ages of 13-19 and be fluent in English. For easy access, teens can complete this study online, but they need their parent’s permission first.
For more information, click the following link to find the Parent Permission (Consent) Form.
If you have any questions, email Dr. Samantha Gregus, director of the INSPYRE lab at inspyre@wichita.edu, or give them a call at 316-978-6180.
No-cost webinars to help you start your business
The Kansas SBDC will present the following no-cost webinars:
Startup and Start Right
Noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13
Protect all your hard work by starting your business legally. Learn how to quickly startup in just 10 steps. This workshop will cover licenses and permits, federal and state tax IDs, business structure, funding, marketing and other essentials.
Cause and Effect Cash Flow
Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14
What is the “cause” of your low cash? Learn how a cash flow projection can “effect” positive change on your finances. Presenter Frank Choriego will cover the relationship between cash flow and inventory, credit, sales, and profits.
Start an Online Business
Noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15
This eCommerce crash course outlines some website building platforms that can help you start an online business. Whether you want to turn your hobby or idea into cash in your pocket, create a job for yourself, or start a small business, this webinar will show you the basics of selling online and get you off to a good start.
You can register online at KSBDC Workshops.
We look forward to seeing you there!
ShiftSpace, Wichita Festivals to light up downtown Wichita
Downtown will glow from the light of illuminated art works from 6–9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, during the First Friday gallery crawl.
“Get Lit: A Night of Light” is a collaboration between Wichita State’s ShiftSpace Gallery and Wichita Festivals Inc. The event will take place near the gallery’s location at Groover Labs, 334 St. Francis Ave.
ShiftSpace invites WSU students and community members to build an inflatable bubble using simple materials and step-by-step instructions provided by guest artist Kylie Brown, creator of the MULTIBUBBLE project.
“When we started to think about ways of safely coming together as a community, building literal bubbles made a lot of sense,” said Kristin Beal, ShiftSpace gallery manager. “The pandemic has changed our typical patterns of behavior, but we can still celebrate the power of art, which is open to everyone.”
Up to 20 free MULTIBUBBLE kits are available to WSU students. They include plastic sheeting, tape, velcro, and a loaner fan courtesy of Vornado. Community members may also join but will have to purchase their own materials at a cost of about $60. All participants can register and find more information at wichita.edu/multibubble .
“Depth of Field: A Wichita Photo Album,” a collaboration between WFI and the Wichita chapter of AIGA, will also debut during the November First Friday event. The illuminated art installation salutes the citizens who have shaped Wichita history. It will be installed in windows in the downtown area from Nov. 6-16.
Wichita State alumni in the running to win $1 million in XPrize mask challenge
Three Wichita State University alumni are in the running to win $1 million as part the Next-Gen Mask Challenge sponsored by XPrize. They were chosen one of only 25 finalists from a field of 1,000 teams from 30 countries.
Spencer Steinert, Jared Goering and Maggie Koops — all recent graduates of Wichita State’s Master of Innovation Design program — teamed up to for the Cyfive apparel company to address a challenge created by XPrize: to craft a face mask addressing the obstacles that deter people from wearing them and promote positive mask-wearing behavior.
Pictured above: Wichita State alum Jared Goering models a mask that he and his team created for the XPrize Next Generation Mask Challenge.
Ulrich Virtual program with indigenous artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith moved to Thursday, Oct. 22
The Jaune Quick-to-See Smith Ulrich virtual program originally scheduled for today at 6 p.m. has been moved to 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22. Jaune Quick-to-See Smith, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation in Montana, conveys both humorous and poignant socio-political. The billboard with Smith’s work is currently on view at 703 N. West Street.
The talk is free and open to all, but you have to register in order to get the Zoom link.
Three new Ulrich billboards for October already on display across Wichita
The start of a new month means more new Ulrich + Artists + You Community Billboards are up around town! The three new billboards for October, which are already on display, are: Faith Ringgold's Sunflower Quilting Bee At Arles (pictured above, at 1400 E. Harry); JeongMee Yoon's Yerim and Her Pink Things and Emily and Her Pink Things (308 E. Pawnee); and Alan Rath's Neo Watcher II (2820 S. Oliver). In all, there are now 18 Ulrich billboards spread out across the Wichita area.
Before you head out to view the billboards, be sure to download the free Smarity app (accessible through the Ulrich website) to your mobile phone for the most complete experience. And, feel free to share your photos with us on social media by tagging us (@ulrichmuseum) and using the hashtags #ulrichmuseum and #ulrichbillboards; we'd love to share your photos!
Ulrich Community Billboard Project
Sign up today for the Pumpkin Run
Hello runners and walkers from around the world!
The race this year is different – we are going virtual! With the hopes to reunite in person next year.
What are the positive outcomes of running with us virtually? You pick the day that you feel the best to run between Saturday, Oct. 10-24. No worrying about parking, weather, or if you brought your headphones. No matter where you are, US, Asia, Canada, Australia, you can still participate in our race.
As a Pumpkin Run participant, you will receive a customized T-shirt, special edition face mask (pick from three designs), and a finisher medal.
NEW this year: We have launched a referral program. Invite friends to run with you using your personalized link/code. When five or more friends have registered with your code, you will get $15 off your registration. That means that your registration is just $10! We will reward you with a fabulous registration price and maybe even something special in your packet.
Sign up today at bit.ly/pumpkinrun5k.
Join in this week's wellness programs
WSU Wellness Services is bringing you five great programs this week.
Join Student Health for Tuesday Talks and Pee for Pizza.
Counseling and Preventative Services is focusing on mental health with Keep Calm and Breathe and Grad Student Support.
Campus Recreation wants to help your health with a Core Exercise discussion.
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
2020 Edible Book Festival winners announced
Take a look at this year's prize winners for the Edible Book Festival! University Libraries wants to extend a thank you to all of our participants and everyone that helped make this year's virtual event a reality. We are already excited to see all of the creations for next year's contest!
Read the newest edition of the Omega Gazette!
Fraternity and Sorority Life is excited to publish our first fall 2020 edition of the Omega Gazette. The Omega Gazette is a publication that we use to highlight our chapters and what they are working on, highlighting the accomplishments of our members, advertising upcoming events, and so much more. Our September 2020 edition is live on our website, as well as our spring 2020 Graduation Edition, and our Annual Report for FY20.
WSU’s International Student Union announces INTERFEST
The International Student Union announces Fall 2020 INTERFEST: International Food Festival from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, on the lawn of Neff Hall.
Each semester, WSU students prepare and sell dishes from their native countries for this event. The festival provides a platform for intercultural sharing where the WSU community and visitors can try out diverse cuisine and learn about the origins and cultural significance of a particular dish. It also serves as a fundraiser for international student associations, although small groups of students also participate to have as many diverse dishes as possible.
The format has changed from previous semesters - diners will need to preorder and then pick up their food. Click here.
Donations needed for nursing home residents
Covid Comfort for Senior Citizens is a community service class project for Building Effective Work Teams. We are teaming up with Gran Villas retirement home to provide their 47 residents with personalized baskets and create a pen pal system with a local high school. Check out our Facebook page for more information and links to our GoFundMe and Amazon wish list.
Covid Comfort for Senior Citizens
Save on Alumni Merchandise at the Shocker Store
This week take 20% off alumni merchandise at the Shocker Store! Sale is valid at both the RSC and Braeburn Square locations.
Kids’ masks available at the Shocker Store, plus a new gaiter style
The Shocker Store now has two kids’ masks available for just $6.99 each, as well as a new gaiter for $14.99, available in RSC and Braeburn Square stores and online at shockerstore.com.
Pink merchandise from the Shocker Store to benefit Victory in the Valley
The Shocker Store is selling new pink merchandise starting today (Thursday, Oct. 1) during 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 ($10), a long sleeve tee ($12) and pajama pants ($20). This offer is good while supplies last and valid at both the RSC and Braeburn Square locations, and online at shockerstore.com. No discounts accepted on this merchandise.