Dondlinger wins bid to build Woolsey Hall, new home of the W. Frank Barton School of Business at WSU
Dondlinger Construction of Wichita has been awarded a contract to build Woolsey Hall, the new home for the W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University.
Dondlinger’s bid, the lowest of eight submitted to the state in a competitive bid process, came in below the university’s projected total project cost of $60 million for the 125,000-square-foot facility (with an additional 9,000 square feet for a mechanical penthouse.)
“This is another milestone in our endeavor to build a facility for an exceptional business school, a cutting-edge environment for our students that will be a jewel at the center of our campus,” said WSU Acting President and Provost Rick Muma.
Financing plans have called for the WSU Foundation to raise $35 million of the project cost from private funds, with about $31.5 million already secured in gifts and pledges. The remainder, $25 million, is to be covered by Wichita State through a bonding plan approved by the Kansas Board of Regents.
These financing plans will remain in place, with the WSU Foundation seeking to use new donations for a technology advancement fund that will give the Barton School the resources it needs to stay up to date on technological improvements.
“With the rapid changes in technology year after year, we know there will be a pressing need for funds to make sure our students, faculty, industry partners and other stakeholders have an immersive and engaging environment that supports their work – from learning to teaching, research to collaborative activities,” said Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business.
Through its bonding arrangement, Wichita State not only will cover its share of building Woolsey Hall, but will also investigate options should there be excess bonding proceeds.
Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, named for the Wichita couple who made the lead gift in the fundraising campaign, will provide a collaborative learning environment that allows Wichita State to deliver the kind of business education students need to help drive our regional economy.
The three-level, LEED-certified building was designed by the architectural team of GastingerWalker of Kansas City and Gensler Chicago. Groundbreaking is scheduled for Oct. 22, and the new facility is expected to be completed in spring 2022.
Dondlinger Construction is a general contractor with more than 120 years in business. It has a long history of landmark projects throughout the region, including major facilities at Wichita State such as Shocker Hall, the Rhatigan Student Center renovation, the John Bardo Center and recent Eck Stadium improvements.
Wichita State University serves as the Kansas urban-based research university, enrolling more than 20,000 students from every state in the U.S. and more than 100 countries. Wichita State and WSU Tech are recognized for being student centered and innovation driven.
Located in the largest city in the state with one of the highest concentrations in the United States of jobs involving science, technology, engineering and math (STEM), Wichita State University provides uniquely distinctive and innovative pathways of applied learning, applied research and career opportunities for all of our students.
Celebrate Women in STEAM Week!
You're invited to attend the 2020 Virtual Women in STEAM Gala, hosted by "Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead!"
Women in STEAM Week is held every year in October. We're celebrating now to Oct. 18, to honor the women throughout history who have paved the way for future innovators in science, technology, engineering, arts, and math (STEAM), and to empower the next generation so that they can accomplish anything they dream.
"Let's Go Full STEAM Ahead!" was founded by Wichita State student Sierra Bonn. Learn more at gala.letsgofullSTEAMahead.com.
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!
Ulrich Virtual book discussion later today examines powerful portrait of Ugandan girl
The Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to join it virtually at 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 13) for what promises to be an exciting discussion of Jennifer Nansubuga Makumbi's novel, "A Girl is a Body of Water."
KMUW's Beth Golay, host of the "Marginalia" podcast, will lead a discussion of this powerful portrait of a young Ugandan girl and her family. You can pick up your copy of the book at program co-sponsor Watermark Books & Cafe. The discussion is free and open to all, but you have to register to get the Zoom link.
Physics Seminar Series features Dr. Mario R. Perez, NASA HQ, Washington, DC on Oct. 14
Our next Physics Seminar will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, via Zoom; the meeting ID is 944 200 607 56.
This talk will feature Dr. Mario R. Perez from NASA HQ, Washington, DC, and the title will be “Astrophysics Discoveries and the Upcoming Decade.” We hope you can join us for this virtual talk.
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
Orders accepted. Order now using the link provided.
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. The order link is here.
Savvy Scholar Workshops continue through October
University librarians are here to help strengthen Shocker research! Savvy Scholar Workshops continue Oct. 14 and Oct. 16 with a full fall schedule available at libraries.wichita.edu/savvyscholar.
Sign up for the Pumpkin Run today and receive a free tote bag!
The Pumpkin Run is here! The race this year is different – we are going virtual with the hope to reunite in person next year. The first 30 people to sign up today Tuesday, Oct. 13, get a free orange and black tote. Sign up now at bit.ly/pumpkinrun5k.
Join us for this week's Virtual Wellness Programs
Join Student Health this week as they discuss Sexual Health. Relax and destress with Counseling and Prevention. Get your workout on with Campus Recreation with Core Exercise tips and discussion. We hope to see you online!
Wednesdays in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis
Come and enjoy a half hour organ recital in the Wednesdays in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis recital series at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14. Davis will perform on the great Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall on the campus of WSU. Free admission. Works performed will be Jehan Alain's two famous Fantasies and César Franck's Pièce Héroïque.
You can attend in person or watch through the live stream on the WSU School of Music's Facebook page. Tune in just before 5:15 p.m.
Learn to row with Shocker Rowing
Join Shocker Rowing learn to row between 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 18, at Boats and Bikes at River Vista. Safely learn the basics of rowing and get on the river with the athletes. For more information, go to wichita.edu/shockerrowing.
Veteran and Military Art Expo hosted by Veterans Upward Bound is seeking art entries now to Oct. 30
Veterans Upward Bound, part of TRIO, is seeking art submissions for our first Virtual Art Expo.
We are seeking all types of art from veterans, military (Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard), veteran spouses, military spouses, veteran children, military children and community service providers whose work touches the military and/or veteran community.
With your art, please include a short narrative or recording about what it means to you and how you were inspired to create it.
WSU students and staff who meet the entry criteria are strongly encouraged to submit an entry!
This is a non-competitive show, just an expo for you to display your creative side! The expo will be held on VUB’s YouTube channel from Nov. 2-20.
Veterans Upward Bound is an educational and skills program designed to meet the needs of today's veterans. VUB's goal is to prepare veterans for post-secondary education, regardless of desired institution. All services are free to veterans who meet the eligibility criteria.
By submitting a piece of art, you will help drive awareness of our beneficial service throughout the community.
Please join in! Submit a picture, sound byte or video by email to Veterans.upwardbound@wichita.edu.
Global Village Assembly at WSU
Global Village Assembly: Open Mic zoom event will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. It will be an intersectional sharing of idea using words, poems, music and other media of your choice. The topic will be “Vision for Leadership” personal, groups, community etc.)
The event is organized by Women’s Studies & Ethnic Studies, and sponsored by the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
Zoom information
Join here from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
Password: 129377, or iPhone one-tap :
US: +13462487799, 99582683585# or +16699006833, 99582683585#
Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):
US: +1 346 248 7799 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 253 215 8782 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 646 876 9923 or +1 301 715 8592
Meeting ID: 995 8268 3585
International numbers available or Skype for Business
Want to do a test call? Go to https://wichitastate.zoom.us/test.
Please help less fortunate children this Christmas
Our Toys for Tots toy drive is happening now until Dec. 16! We had fantastic support last year ending with a box brimming over with toys. We helped so many underprivileged children in Wichita. Let's shoot to double it this year!
You can stop by the Campus Credit Union lobby between 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, to donate.
Kansas PTAC workshop coming Oct. 20
Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will host a virtual workshop titled DIBBS Training from 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20.
The training will provide information on how to navigate through DIBBS. Attendees will learn how to register to quote on this site, how to access specifications and drawings needed to bid on this site, and how to submit quotes. The workshop will be offered as a virtual program and will be taught by Scott Knapp.
Registration will be required in advance to attend the workshop. Register here.
Shocker Volleyball hosts final Black & Yellow Scrimmage this fall: Free and open to the public
You’re invited to the third and final Black & Yellow Scrimmage at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in Charles Koch Arena, featuring the Shocker Volleyball team. Admission is free for all fans, and capacity is limited to 2,000.
Additional safety guidelines are being enforced, such as maintaining social distancing and requiring of a face covering to ensure a safe viewing experience for fans. Don't miss your last chance to see the Shocker Volleyball team in action until the season begins in January!
Volleyball Black & Yellow Scrimmage
Public invited to Fall World Series game on Oct. 17
Hey Shocker fans, Wichita State Baseball is back in action this fall with the Fall World Series. Game five will be open to the public and have free admission at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17. Masks will be required to be worn at all times.
For more information, visit the link in the newsletter. We look forward to seeing you back at Eck Stadium!
Shocker Softball to host Black & Yellow Scrimmage free and open to the public
Head to Wilkins Stadium at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, for the second Black & Yellow Scrimmage featuring the Shocker Softball team. Admission is free for all fans, and capacity is limited to 250.
Additional safety guidelines are being enforced, such as maintaining social distancing and requiring of a face covering to ensure a safe viewing experience for fans. Don't miss your last chance to see the Shocker Softball team in action until the season begins in spring!
Softball Black & Yellow Scrimmage
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!
‘Let's Talk About It’ is a new podcast from The Fuse hosted by WSU faculty Bobby Berry and Jessica Newman
“Let’s Talk About It” is a new podcast from The Fuse hosted by Bobby Berry and Jessica Newman. “Let’s Talk About It” strives to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations. By becoming a “Let’s Talk About It” listener you’ll get an in-depth, honest and straightforward view of the topics that matter most to college students today.
Episode one is out now and focuses on the first-generation college experience at Wichita State. This episode opens with a discussion with Kaye Monk-Morgan, Interim Vice President for Regional Engagement and Economic Development. Then, we sit down with two current WSU students, Taylin Fox, a senior in Sport Management, and Tony Ibarra, a senior in Mechanical Engineering.
Subscribe on Youtube, Spotify, or Anchor.FM to catch new episodes.
“Let’s Talk About It” upcoming episodes
- Friday, Oct. 23 – Wellness at Wichita State: a multi-faceted approach
- Friday, Nov. 27 – Financial Literacy: during college and beyond
- Friday, Dec. 18 – Imposter Syndrome: navigating life as a person of color on a predominantly white campus
One day only - $12 long sleeve tees
Mark your calendars for the Shocker Store’s next one-day-only sale! Starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, the Shocker Store will have two styles of long-sleeve tees for $12 each, while supplies last. Sale is in store at RSC location only. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions and all sales are final.
Keep up to date on the Facebook event page.
It’s time to redefine Wichita State traditions
Student Involvement needs your help! We are working to redefine campus traditions. What is a ‘tradition’ you ask? A ‘tradition’ is a long-established event and/or custom that exemplifies Shocker pride and a connection to Wichita State. By filling out this short (2-minute) survey, you will influence current and future programs for our Shocker community.
To complete the survey, click here.
Any questions can be directed to getinvolved@wichita.edu.
Cluck Cluck Boom @ Fuzzy's
Give your hunger the bird! Introducing new fried chicken tacos at Fuzzys. The Baha Hot Chicken Taco - our take on Nashville Hot with a chicken tender dipped in Baja Hot sauce, garlic sauce, lettuce, dill pickle slices, tomatoes and feta. The Cluckin' Friend Chicken Taco-Crispy Chicken Tender, garlic sauce, bacon, avocado slices, shredded cheese, tomatoes and ranch.