Shocker Blast: Sept. 5, 2018

 

Professional Edge Program helps students build networks

Professional Edge

The Professional Edge Program, open to all undergraduate business majors, is a free four-semester non-credit program. Its focus is to provide students advanced and specific skills such as leading and contributing to meetings, negotiating compensation packages, work-style identification, choosing a mentor, and strategic social networking. 

Find out more in this story by Paul Suellentrop at professional edge.


WSU CARE Team provides support to student injured in skateboarding accident

CARE Team

A WSU student was seriously injured in a skateboarding accident in the RSC parking garage on Monday, Sept. 3. University Police responded and the student was transported to Wesley Hospital. In the interest of privacy, the name and condition of the student aren't being shared at this time.

The CARE Team, comprised of staff from across campus, quickly got involved to provide support. A member of the team was with the student at the hospital until family arrived at 4 a.m. yesterday, (Tuesday, Sept. 4).

In addition to providing a safety net for students in terms of emotional or physical support, the CARE Team lets students know there are people concerned about them and works to connect them to the appropriate campus resources.

In times of crisis, the CARE Team makes sure the students, family and friends receive the support they need. The CARE Team also informs faculty why a particular student may be missing class.

The CARE Team meets regularly on Wednesdays to discuss new cases or follow-up on previous cases to make sure that no one is overlooked.

Go to the CARE Team website for more information on how the Care Team can help and read the FAQs. There's also a link where you can submit a concern.


Parking lot advisory

As of 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 5), the parking lot immediately west of Koch Arena (Lot 2W) will be closed for an event occurring on Thursday, Sept. 6. There will be an expected 1,500 guests on campus, and buses and vehicles will be parked in that lot throughout the day. Please make sure that all vehicles have been moved out of Lot 2W by no later than 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 5). Vehicles left in that lot may be subject to parking citations, costing up to $150.


WSU Police to offer self-defense training

R.A.D. logo

The Wichita State University Police are offering a new training to the WSU community. This self-defense training is used as a vehicle to empower anyone who takes it.

By bringing together the elements of education, dependency on self, responsibilities in decision making and realization of physical power, R.A.D instructors not only convey practical technique, but also change lives. R.A.D. teaches defense against abduction, learning risk awareness, reduction, recognition and avoidance. We strive to have a positive learning environment that is enjoyable for all who attend.

To sign up, go to R.A.D.


Auditions coming for Shockappella, new student-led mixed a cappella group

Shockappella

Shockappella, WSU's new student-led mixed a cappella group, is looking for passionate singers and beatboxers! Auditions will be held Monday, Sept. 10, and Tuesday, Sept. 11, and are open to any current WSU students.

To sign up for an audition, go to Shockappella auditions.

For more information, visit our Facebook page or contact Jane Schinkel at jaschinkel@shockers.wichita.edu.


Research opportunity for first year undergraduates

FYRE logo

The Cohen Honors College in partnership with the Department of Chemistry are excited to announce the launch of the First Year Research Experience (FYRE) pilot program. The mission of this first FYRE program is to introduce research to first-year undergraduates in a practical and accessible way.

We will have an informational session at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Shocker Hall Multipurpose Room. Students interested in applying to the FYRE in program should go to FYRE in STEM Student Application.

Questions may be directed to Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu or call 978-3315, or Abby Jurgensmeier at aljurgensmeier@shockers.wichita.edu


Rie Bloomfield Organ Series opens 2018-19 season today (Wednesday, Sept. 5)

Bloomfield Organ Series Sept. 5, 2018

The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series opens a new season with a Wednesdays in Wiedemann performance by Lynne Davis at 5:15 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 5) in Wiedemann Hall. Admission is free.


Deadlines coming soon for leadership opportunities

Emerging Leaders

We have many leadership programs happening in Student Involvement. Applications for Emerging Leaders, Engaging Leaders are closing soon.

  • Emerging Leaders: Attention First Year Students: This program is a unique opportunity for first year freshman & first year transfer students to get on the fast-track to student leadership, campus, and community involvement. Deadline: Friday, Sept. 7
    Apply
  • Engaging Leaders: Offers students an opportunity to explore, discuss, and analyze various professional fields directed by executive officials from different companies, corporations and industries throughout the Wichita area. Deadline: Friday, Sept. 7
    Apply

Please reach out to Student Involvement leadership at lead.wichita.edu or stop by 216 RSC for more information.


Need to study but Netflix and Fortnite are getting in the way?

SEM Tips Sept. 5, 2018

If you need strategies for fighting procrastination – we can help! Stop by the new Shocker Learning Center (SLC) in 107 Lindquist Hall to meet with a Peer Success Coach to help you stay on track and level-up. We can help you with managing time, priorities, life roles and academic deadlines without getting so overwhelmed. You can also find helpful resources online, including a new one-page semester planner on this page of the Student Success website.


Late Night Breakfast to be hosted on Thursday, Sept. 6

Late Night Breakfast Sept. 6, 2018

WSU Dining Services and Housing & Residence Life will host this semester's Late Night Breakfast (formerly Midnight Breakfast) from 10 p.m.-midnight Thursday, Sept. 6, in Shocker Dining.

Students with Unlimited Access or Premium Unlimited meal plans may use their meal plan, and for all other guests the door rate is $8.25 plus tax. The menu will feature Cherry Jubilee Pancake Bake with Salted Caramel Sauce, Smoked Gouda Hash Brown Casserole, Apple Stuffed Crepes, and much more! Questions may be directed to Brandon Kesler, associate director for Residence Life, at 978-6610 or brandon.kesler@wichita.edu.


Community meeting: Taking action on violence

Community meeting Sept. 6, 2018

You're invited to a meeting from 6-8 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 6) at The Center, 1914 E. 11th Street, Building B, to listen discuss and gather action steps to address the increase in violence in our community. The meeting is free and open to the public.


McConnell Air Force Base to host Frontiers in Flight Open House and Air Show

McConnell Air Show Sept. 2018

You're invited to the Frontiers in Flight Open House and Air Show from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, at McConnell Air Force Base. The event is free and open to the public.

All military and civilian static display information is located in the airshow program.  The airshow will all have nearly 70 aircraft parked on the flight line for the general public to view and walk through.

Team McConnell's community partners have come together to put on a variety of displays related to the Kansas community, the military, and initiatives related to the advancement of education, including science, technology, engineering and math exhibits.

The schedule of events is tentative because of weather, maintenance and other scenarios. A schedule of events will be published the morning of the show on the Frontiers in Flight website at schedules -- https://frontiersinflight.com/schedules

Frontiers in Flight Air Show


Know the signs – save a life

Suicide Prevention 2018

Join the Student Government Association and the Counseling and Testing Center for Suicide Prevention Week 2018 on #WSUWeSupportU day. Join special guest Teri Moses, Wichita Public Schools director of

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Teri Moses

Safety Services, from 2-5 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Student Center. T-shirts will be given away starting at 1:30 p.m., while supplies last.

Hear stories of hope and resilience, receive training in suicide prevention and wear your #WSUWeSupportU suspenders for a group photo showing your support of those who struggle with suicidal thoughts.


‘Intellectual Property Basics' workshop on Sept. 11

Library Workshop Sept. 11, 2018

University Libraries is holding the workshop “Intellectual Property Basics” from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11 in 217 Ablah Library.

Inventions, designs, original works of authorship and trade secrets can provide you with economic benefits. Learn the basics of intellectual property protection! This workshop is the first in the Entrepreneurship Research Series this semester. The workshops are open to the public.

For more information about this workshop and others in the series, go to Entrepreneurship Research Series.

Seats are limited, so sign up today.

RSVP


WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Will Parcell talking about applied learning

Weekly Briefing

Will Parcell, chair and associate professor of geology at Wichita State, will discuss the importance of applied learning in this week's WSU Weekly Briefing at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, in the Marcus Welcome Center.

Kevin Harrison, community engagement coordinator, Diversity and Community Engagement, will give the overall university update.

The briefing will be livestreamed and available later that day at Weekly Briefing. There will be time for questions at the end of the briefing.


Here's your invitation to Shockers After Dark

Shockers After Dark Sept. 14, 2018

Student Affairs invites students, faculty and staff to a new event, Shockers After Dark from 8-11 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, first floor Rhatigan Student Center (RSC) and Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the RSC. Come by for three hours of outrageous free fun! 

Activities include a tarot card reader, poker tournament, gaming, character artist, dancing and bingo. There will also be free food, T-shirts and prizes. For more information, contact Student Affairs at 978-3021 or visit Student Affairs.


‘Speak for Success: Presentation Skills'

Graduate Studies Speak for Success, Sept. 12, 2018

The Graduate School Professional Development Series invites you to “Speak for Success: Presentation Skills,” from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in 142 RSC. Lunch will be provided to the first 30 people who attend.

In a competitive world, knowing your audience and speaking effectively is key. Learn how to synthesize your research, speak persuasively and explain the significance of your findings to different audiences.

Learn overall presentation skills and how to give an effective elevator speech.

** Recommended for anyone interested in a proposal submittal to the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) oral presentation competition **


Graduate School Professional Development Series on Thursday, Sept. 13

Graduate Studies Sept. 13, 2018

The Graduate School Professional Development Series presents “Preparing a competitive NSF-GRFP application,” from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in 202 RSC. Snacks will be served.

The National Science Foundation's Graduate Research Fellowship Program (NSF-GRFP) is open to undergraduate seniors and first-year graduate students in a STEM discipline who are (or will be) pursuing a research-based master's or doctoral degree.

Dennis Livesay, dean of the Graduate School, will provide an overview of the program and give tips for submitting a successful application. One of the most prestigious programs to recognize and support outstanding graduate students, NSF-GRFP awardees receive a lucrative annual stipend and education allowance for three years.


‘How Can I Find Sources My Instructor Will Like?' workshop on Sept. 12

Library workshop Sept. 12, 2018

University Libraries is holding the workshop “How Can I Find Sources My Instructor Will Like?” from 4-5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12 in 217 Ablah Library. Learn how to discover, locate and evaluate scholarly sources your instructors will think are awesome in this helpful workshop.

This is one in a series of Savvy Researcher workshops this semester. The workshops in are open to WSU students, faculty and staff.

For more information about this workshop and others in the series, go to Savvy Researcher workshops.

Please encourage your students to sign up for workshops in this very helpful series!

RSVP


Hoops 4 Literacy event in Charles Koch Arena tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 6)

Hoops 4 Literacy Sept. 6, 2018

StoryTime Village invites you to kick off National Literacy Month at Hoops 4 Literacy from 10 a.m.-noon tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 6) in Charles Koch Arena.

The event includes a Shocker fan experience, including Shocker Athletics, Shocker Dance & Cheer, and WuShock.

All third-grade students at USD 259 Title I schools have been invited to participate in this event featuring teams from the Wichita Police Department and Sedgwick Co. Sheriff's Department, along with special celebrity friends. The celebrity guests include local community leaders, former Harlem Globetrotters and former WSU and NBA basketball players Lynbert “Cheese” Johnson and Aubrey Sherrod as coaches.

The event is free and all third-grade students will receive a new book.

Faculty, staff and students are welcome to come and check out this event.


Swim lessons offered by Wichita Aqua Shocks

Swim Lessons Sept. 2018

Want to face your fear of water, learn basic strokes or get ready for a swim meet? The Wichita Aqua Shocks offer adult, children and parent-tot classes in group, private and semi-private settings. The first session started on Sept. 4. For more information, including pricing, check our website -- Wichita.edu/campusrec or contact Tonya Blattner at tblattner11@gmail.com or call at (316) 833-6544.


RSC Unplugged with Sterling Gray

RSC Unplugged Sept. 5, 2018

Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged will feature Sterling Gray from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 5) in the RSC's Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music. 


‘How Do I Get Started with Endnote?' workshop on Sept. 14

Library Workshop Sept. 14, 2018

University Libraries is holding the workshop, “How Do I Get Started with Endnote?” from noon-1:15 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14, in 217 Ablah Library. Learn to use Endnote to upload citation data from library databases, create new citations in various citation styles, organize citations and insert citations into a MS Word document in this very helpful workshop.

This is one in a series of Savvy Researcher workshops this semester. The workshops in this series are open to WSU students, faculty and staff.

For more information about this workshop and others in the series, visit Savvy Researcher. Be sure to  RSVP.


Today's art matters – Ulrich fall exhibition opening this weekend

Ulrich fall 2018 exhibitions

The Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to join them for the opening celebration of its newest suite of exhibitions on display this fall.

“Burnt Generation: Contemporary Iranian Photography” will be exhibited Friday, Sept. 7 to Sunday, Dec. 9.

Also on view will be:

  • “Waterscapes” by Frederick Judd Waugh (Sept. 7-March 31)
  • “The Anonymous Chorus” by Sara Angelucci (Sept. 7-Dec. 9)
  • “Neighborhood: Palimpsest / Barrio: Palimpsesto” (Sept. 7-Dec. 9)

The Ulrich Museum is open from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays; 1-5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays; and closed Mondays and major holidays. Admission is free.

Ulrich Museum fall exhibitions


'Digital Literacy Basics' coming Sept. 13

Library Workshop Digital Literacy Bascis Sept. 13, 2018

University Libraries is holding the workshop "Digital Literacy Basics” from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, in 217 Ablah Library.  

This workshop will explore the basic concepts comprising Digital Literacy - a framework necessary to effectively understand, use and create with digital technologies. What is it necessary to know and what must I be able to do in order to possess the know-how required for skillful participation in digital media? This is the first in a series of Digital Literacy workshops to be held this semester.

For more information about this workshop and others in the series, visit Digital Literacy Basics. Seats are limited, so sign up today! RSVP