Shocker-branded buses hit the streets of Wichita
Two new battery-powered buses wrapped in Shocker pride will soon be seen zipping through Wichita's streets.
Wichita Transit recently unveiled the Wichita State University-branded buses, which are ecofriendly, filled with modern conveniences, and will circulate among the university’s main campus, as well as Wichita State South, WSU Tech and the Metroplex.
Wichita Transit took over Wichita State’s bus routes in August. Bus services and all Wichita Transit bus services come at no additional charge for staff, faculty and students. However, all Shockers MUST show their Wichita State ID card when they board the bus. Guests and visitors to the Wichita State campus can ride routes 21A and 202A at no additional charge.
The state-of-the-art eco-friendly buses are equipped with a fold-down bike rack on the front of the bus with spaces or positions to hold three bikes, free Wi-Fi and 24 seats per bus. Riders can also opt to stand and use the buses’ balancing handles.
Pictured above: WuShock presents the two new Shocker-branded, battery-powered buses that will be circulating among Wichita State University's main campus, WSU Tech, and the Metroplex.
Shocker Neighborhood Commitment offers scholarships and support to Wichita State’s neighbors
Wichita State University has created a scholarship and support network to help those nearest to its campus. The Shocker Neighborhood Commitment provides funding to make college more affordable and attainable for recent high school graduates living in the Shocker Neighborhood.
The scholarship provides last-dollar funding, which means it will cover the unmet need of qualified students. It is available to students who reside between Oliver Street and Interstate 135 to the east and west, and Kansas Highway 96 and Central Avenue to the north and south.
All recipients will also receive academic support and career planning services from one or more of the universities signature support programs.
PTAC to host virtual workshop on Dec. 15
Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will host a virtual workshop regarding the basics of doing business with federal, state and local governments.
The workshop titled “Competing for Government Contracts: Basic Training,” will be
offered as a virtual program from 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. The program
focuses on an overview of the way government agencies purchase goods and services.
Also provided will be information on how a company can become a contractor to agencies
at all levels of government.
The workshop will be taught by Scott Knapp. Registration is required in advance to attend the workshop,and can be accomplished here.
'Walk with Wu' celebrates 125 years of Wichita State
In honor of Wichita State University's 125th anniversary, three Wichita State faculty members have teamed up with an alumna artist to create "A Walk with Wu," a graphic novel that chronicles the university's rich history through the eyes of our beloved mascot: WuShock.
“We hope that readers will appreciate the different phases of Wichita State’s story and how we have changed while maintaining the core of who we are," said Dr. Jay Price, professor of history and one of the book's authors.
It's the perfect gift for all Shockers. The books, which sell for $12, are available in the Rhatigan Student Center Shocker Stores.
Purchase your “Walk with Wu” graphic novel.
Wichita State signs MOU with local community organizations to create the 'Refugee Learning and Resettlement Team'
Wichita State has signed a memorandum of agreement with five local community partners to create the “Refugee Learning and Resettlement Team.”
The local community partners are Kansas Leadership Center, Breakthrough Community Church, Saint Francis Ministries, City of Wichita, and the International Rescue Committee. These partnerships will expand existing service-learning and applied-learning opportunities for WSU students to work with refugee and asylee populations. In addition, the partnerships will explore the possibility of sponsoring an annual conference on refugee issues, creating certificate programs in migration studies, and advancing the vision to become an important resource for addressing refugee resettlement issues, serving Kansas and beyond.
The “Refugee Learning and Resettlement Team” was created as part of Phase I of the Center for Educational Technologies to Assist Refugee Learners, funded through the President's Convergence Science Initiative.
For more details, contact PI Mythili Menon, Assistant Professor of Linguistics.
Call for Higher Education Student Affairs Graduate Assistantships
On March 19-20, 2021, Student Affairs and Educational Psychology will host a graduate weekend for current and prospective students to learn about and interview for graduate assistant positions within Student Affairs / Student Services.
As we prepare for this weekend, we would like to gauge which departments may have assistantships open for FY22 and would like to participate in this weekend. If your department plans to have open positions and would like to participate in this weekend, please fill out the following form by Jan. 29, 2021.
For questions about the weekend, please email HESA.gradweekend@wichita.edu.
For more about the Master of Education in Educational Psychology: Higher Education/Student Affairs Track, click here.
Help ODI and the KLC Beat the Virus!
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is participating in the Kansas Leadership Center’s statewide initiative to help “Kansas Beat the Virus.” We are tasked with convening and facilitating 20 virtual meetings of 8-12 people to come up with action ideas that will help Kansans stop the spread of Covid-19.
If you are able to help convene a group of your staff, students and friends, please reach out to Alicia Sanchez at alicia.sanchez@wichita.edu to schedule a meeting. The meetings must take place before Monday, Dec. 21.
Generation Lead Podcast Series featuring Tajahnae Stocker
Current graduate student Alexus Scott and Student Involvement have partnered together to conduct and produce a podcast series focusing on the development of our next generation's leaders. The podcast series is called Generation Lead and features voices from current WSU students, staff, faculty, and community partners.
Due to the recent virtual change in in-person programming, the podcast series provides high impact dialogue that empowers, challenges, and motivates a generation to lead and take space in their personal capacities with great measure. You can check out previous and upcoming episodes via streaming platforms like Anchor, Spotify, Breaker, and Google Podcasts.
The Creator of Change, we’re going to learn and discuss more about the ICT Community Fridge Project. The ICT Community Fridge Project has launched and received an abundance of support from the local Wichita community. This initiative and movement have been giving back in the form of providing mutual aid. The fridge serves as a resource to reduce food insecurity in targeted areas across the city.
Tajahnae Stocker has developed a program that precisely acknowledges the disparities and provides relief to the barriers and challenges that folks are faced with daily. Being a current student, we will explore the creation of her recent idea and discuss what leadership capabilities it’s taken to develop such a viable resource in such a short amount of time
Generation Lead Podcast Series
Give the gift of relaxation this holiday season
Come into the Heskett Center to pick up two 60-minute massage gift certificates for $80.
Free shipping at shockerstore.com
Not a local Shocker? Don’t worry, the Shocker Store has free shipping with a $75 purchase at shockerstore.com through Dec. 17! Not valid on textbook purchases.
Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
WSU Postal Services is selling letters to Santa now to Wednesday, Dec. 16. The letters will be sent to Santa Claus, Indiana, and will receive a pictorial cancellation when sent to the recipient. The cost per letter / envelope is $1.50 and covers all postage.
Nominate an adult learner for the second annual Adult Learner of the Year Award
In March of 2021, the Office of Adult Learning will host the 2nd Annual Adult Learner of the Year (ALOTY) awards ceremony. In this ceremony, we will not only celebrate six years as an office, but we will also name an ALOTY, two finalists, a community partner and a WSU partner. We are calling on the WSU community to help us find an adult learner at Wichita State deserving of the title, Adult Learner of the Year. The deadline to nominate an adult learner for is Friday, Jan. 29.
A student is considered an adult learner at Wichita State if they are a current undergraduate earning their first bachelor’s degree and be either:
- 24 years or older or
- Military or Veteran student or
- Independent status
ALOTY Criteria:
- 3.00 GPA at WSU (Extenuating circumstances can be reviewed)
- Displays perseverance in obtaining a degree
- Demonstrates Shocker Pride
- Possesses leadership qualities
If you know of a student who meets the following criteria, please click here and submit their name.
Saturday Sale in the Shocker Store
This Saturday, Dec. 12, save on some great gifts in the Shocker Store! That day only, take 20% off kids’ merchandise, headwear and cold weather gear. Sale is in both the RSC and Braeburn Square locations.
Under Armour shooter shirt
Shocker fans, snag the Under Armour shooter shirt now for just $20! Available in sizes small-3XL. Available online at shockerstore.com and in both the RSC and Braeburn Square locations. No other discounts permitted.
Donate to Toys for Tots!
Christmas will be here before you know it and our toy drop off deadline before that! Please consider children who will be in need this Christmas by donating to Toys for Tots. With your help we can reach underprivileged children in Wichita this Christmas.
You can drop off a new unwrapped toy 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon Saturday until Tuesday, Dec. 10 in the Campus Credit Union lobby. Thank you for your support!