Wu's Big Event IX (Saturday, Oct. 6)
Join Community Service Board in a day of service at Wu's Big Event IX on Saturday, Oct. 6. Wu's Big Event is a bi-annual service event geared toward students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university passionate about volunteering.
Volunteers will begin the day with a kick-off breakfast and keynote speaker. After opening events, volunteers will be bussed to one of seven service sites and perform three hours of community service with fellow Shockers. Upon return, volunteers will take part in reflection activities and receive a boxed lunch.
Come join Community Service Board in a fun-filled day of service to the Wichita community! Pre-registration is required at Wu's Big Event.
School of Performing Arts / Theatre to perform ‘The Search'
The WSU School of Performing Arts / Theatre will perform “The Search” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, to Saturday, Sept. 29, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30, in Welsbacher Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th and Oliver, Entrance F.
Tickets are $15 general public, $12 military / senior citiznes, faculty and staff and $10 for students. Admission is free for students with a WSU ID. Seating limited. For tickets, go to free ticket or call 978-3233.
“The Search,” by Elizabeth Crino, is a story of three roommates -- Ted, Sarah and Beth who one day realize that their fourth roommate, Ned, has gone missing. However, they come to find that none of them even liked Ned to begin with and feel it would be best to just forget about him. As the story progresses, the three roommates dodge any sort of evidence of his whereabouts and choose to be blissfully ignorant about the situation so they can live a “Ned-less” life.
Crino is the winner of the WSU Theatre National Playwriting Competition. Elizabeth's other plays include “Pen and Paper and the Presentation.”
“The Search” is part of the theatre program's student produced Second Stage series. In this series, students are responsible for all aspects of the production including show choice, design work, technical direction, construction, direction, acting and promotion. Through this applied learning experience, students pursuing careers in the fields of art and entertainment have the opportunity to learn hands on how to take a show from conception to completion.
Have you been to student (office) hours yet? No seriously, have you?
If your answer is no, take the opportunity this week to visit at least one of your professors in their office during their student (office) hours. Most semesters, only a handful of students actually use this as an opportunity to get to know their professors. We promise, they're real people just like you! Who knows, perhaps you will gain an advisor or mentor or get the answer to your questions from page 394 of your text. If you aren't sure what to say to your professors, check out this online resource.
American releases 2018-19 hoops schedule, TV info
Wichita State's regular season schedule for men's basketball is complete. The American
Athletic Conference finalized dates, times and television assignments on Wednesday
afternoon.
For the second straight year, the Shockers will play all 18 conference games on linear
national television, highlighted by CBS' return to Wichita for the Jan. 19 rematch
with Cincinnati.
The Mar. 4, 2018 game between WSU and Cincinnati marked CBS' first-ever network telecast
from the Roundhouse and was the highest-rated regular season broadcast in American
conference history.
In addition to its fourth CBS appearance since joining The American, WSU will play
eight times on CBS Sports Network during league play and 11 times overall. Seven more
Shocker conference games (and as many as 15 total) will air on the ESPN family of
networks, which includes ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews and ESPN3.
American finalizes 2019 women's conference schedule, TV info
Wichita State and the American Athletic Conference recently released the 2019 conference schedule along with TV information.
Wichita State will face UCF, UConn and Houston at home only; Cincinnati, USF and Tulane on the road only; and ECU, Memphis, SMU, Temple and Tulsa in home-and-home action.
In all, Wichita State will play in front of a national or regional audience 23 times in 2019. The Shockers are scheduled to play on COX YurView (HD 2022) 15 times, while also appearing on the ESPN family of networks four times. Wichita State's matchup with Houston on Jan. 20 and road trip at Cincinnati on Feb. 10 are slated to tip on ESPNU.
If you conduct surveys, be sure to use the university's designated software Qualtrics
This is a reminder that for those who use surveys (faculty, staff and students), WSU has a site license for Qualtrics which became the official institutional survey tool for WSU use in 2012. Listed below are some of the benefits related to using Qualtrics for your survey needs. Please contact Charles Burdsal or Sandra Ranney at the Social Science Research Lab at 978-3384 if you have questions.
- Reduces overall cost as the university has a site license for Qualtrics so you do not have to pay a third-party vendor.
- Get help with your survey design, methodology and survey questions.
- Access to on campus survey experts to optimize your survey and response rate.
- Be certain that you are obtaining the best survey sample for your survey.
- Reducing survey fatigue as we can create reduced samples that more approximately target your survey population.
- Ensure that you get accurate email lists of students, staff and faculty for your survey.
- Help protect the emails of faculty, staff and students.
- Know that who answers your survey is who you want answering your survey.
- Provide analytics on your surveys and results.
- Help avoid having the university listed as a spammer by internet service providers.
Help eliminate the security risk of embedded links when sending out emails by having your survey listed on the WSU portal.
WSU campus expansion update
The WSU Board of Trustees met Friday, Sept. 21, and were given a report on the campus from John Tomblin, vice president of research and technology transfer.
Student Involvement welcomes new sorority on campus
Student Involvement is excited to announce a new sorority on campus. The Chi chapter of Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas Inc. will have its founding line presentation at 8:06 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 24) on the RSC east patio.
The campus community is invited to attend this historic event as we welcome our second Latina-oriented sorority to campus.
For more information, contact Student Involvement at getinvolved@wichita.edu or call 978-3022. For more information about Lambda Pi Upsilon, click here.
Grad School competition announcement
For more information please self-enroll in the (3MT®) Competition, an organization within Blackboard, http://bit.ly/WSU3MT. The video proposal submission deadline is Monday, Oct. 8.
We would greatly appreciate it if you would encourage your graduate students doing research to submit a proposal for this competition.
Starbucks teaching kitchen today (Monday, Sept. 24)
Preview the fall Starbucks menu at this Barista-led tasting. Visit our table by Starbucks in the RSC to sample new beverages and learn some coffee basics in this stop-by event. Tastings will be available from 4-4:30 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 24).
SME invites you to its meeting today (Monday, Sept. 24)
The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) invites interested students to its first general meeting from 5:30-6:30 p.m. today (Monday, Sept. 24) in 262 Rhatigan Student Center. Come join us and see what SME can do for you!
Culturally Responsive Teaching opportunity
Culture is central to learning. Culturally Responsive Teaching will be presented from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, in 142 Rhatigan Student Center.
Culture plays a role not only in communicating and receiving information, but also in shaping the thinking process of groups and individuals. A pedagogy that acknowledges, responds to and celebrates fundamental cultures offers full, equitable access to education for students from all cultures. Culturally Responsive Teaching is a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students' cultural references in all aspects of learning.
This event will be part of a series of events with a pedagogical focus that students are eligible to take throughout the year to earn an alternative credential (noncredit badge).
Coffee and conversation on Wednesday, Sept. 26
Come join fellow Shockers in a discussion about this year's WSU Reads book, ”Just Mercy” by Bryan Stevenson from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, on the first floor, Rhatigan Student Center.
We will have coffee and tea to sip on as the conversations stem from experiences reading the book or simply about your experiences relating to the themes of the book. Check out the book before you come and make sure to watch Bryan Stevenson's speech during Academic Convocation on Sept. 20 at Academic Convocation speech.
Come share your story. Any questions, contact Student Success: First-Year Programs at 978-5420 or Caitlin Putnal at caitlin.putnal@wichita.edu.
Have a fun break between classes at ISU's karaoke event
International Student Union (ISU) invites you to ISU's Karaoke event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in the Starbucks Lounge, Rhatigan Student Center.
SAC presents ‘Identity Exploration: An Interactive Discussion'
Care to have a discussion? Student Activities Council (SAC) presents “Identity Exploration: An Interactive Discussion,” at 6 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 25) and Wednesday, Sept. 26, in 142 RSC. This program encourages students to explore, develop, and understand their personal identities. This event will include activities, discussion and free food. Spacing is limited, please reserve your spot at wichita.edu/sac.
Physical Therapy students seek volunteers for neck pain study
Do you have neck pain? See if you qualify for a free neck massage! We are conducting a research study to determine the effects of traditional massage vs traditional massage augmented by paraffin heat pack on neck pain. As part of this study, we will collect data about cervical strength, pain, range of motion and disability score based on the Neck Disability Index scale.
The study will take place at the WSU Old Town Center and participation will require about one hour of your time. We will then need you to return two to three days later to take final measurements, which will take approximately 20 minutes. If you are interested in participating or learning more about this study, go to neck pain study.
Applications open for fall Shocker I-Corps
Applications for fall Shocker I-Corps is now open to all WSU students and faculty with an idea for a tech product or service. The next session will be Friday, Sept. 28. Apply at I-Corps.
Get in the Game of Life
The Office for Student Money Management's annual fair: Game of Life will be held from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 25) on the south lobby of Hubbard Hall. The event will be as if your life is 10 years in the future and you will make decisions on what your circumstances will be. Choose your career with its average salary, and that's the “money” you have to spend. It is great way to find out if you can actually afford to have your dream future lifestyle after graduation.
Jeremy David Tarrant to present Guest Artist Recital
Canon precentor and organist-choirmaster of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, Jeremy David Tarrant directs an internationally recognized comprehensive music program. He will present a guest artist recital at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Sept. 25) in Wiedemann Hall.
Tarrant is the founding director of the Cathedral Choir School of Metropolitan Detroit. His recent recording on the organ in the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood in St. Louis of Widor's epic Seventh Symphony has received enthusiastic and critical acclaim in the United States and abroad.
Admission is free for students with a WSU ID. Go to student tickets or call 978-3233.
WSU Night at the Alley on Sept. 29
Looking for a Wichita hangout to spend time with family in town for Family Weekend? We've got you covered! We rented out The Ally, 11413 East 13th Street N., from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, and you and your family are all invited. Two hours of unlimited bowling and go-karts is the perfect way to spend your evening in the ICT. Pre-registration for this event is available through the Family Weekend page at wichita.edu/familyweekend.
Plan now to attend Data Fair 2018
Join University Libraries for ICPSR's Data Fair 2018 - “Data: Powered By You.” In this webinar series, you can learn about current trends and best practices in data transparency, data activism, what to do with data and more!
The series will take place Monday, Oct. 1 to Friday, Oct. 5, at various times. The webinar series is entirely virtual and free to the public. For times and webinar descriptions, go to ICPSR.
‘Graphic Design Tools for Your Small Business' on Oct. 2
University Libraries is holding the workshop “Graphic Design Tools for Your Small Business” from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in 217 Ablah Library.
Get an overview of freely available graphic design software programs and their application to small businesses including promotional flyers, brochures and mailers, business cards, professional presentations and social media posts. Basic design principles and branding considerations will also be discussed. This is the first in the Entrepreneurship Research Series to be held this semester. These workshops are open to the public.
For more information about this workshop and others in the series, go here. Seats are limited, so sign up today. RSVP
Sale on professional attire in the Shocker Store
The Shocker Store (RSC location) has a great sale this week on clothing you might need for the office! All men's and women's professional attire is 20 percent off through Saturday, Sept. 29. Sale is in-store only.
Take the Lead reception coming Thursday, Oct. 4
Plan to attend Take the Lead at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in 180 Hughes Metropolitan Complex, an event that builds and fosters relationships between Hispanic students, faculty, staff and Wichita community members. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Get connected to the community and learn how to take the lead from our Hispanic Heritage month keynote speaker Maria Hinojosa, anchor and executive producer of Latino USA on National Public Radio, a program devoted to Latino issues.
Learn more about Maria Hinojosa.
This program is cosponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and the Ulrich Museum.
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034.
Information session coming on South America travel seminar
A special information session to learn more about the South America (Paraguay) travel
seminar will be from 3-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5, in 142 RSC. Ann Burger will lead the
session and provide information about the travel seminar and answer any questions. This
will be the second year for WSU to participate in this program. We have scholarships,
up to $2,000 each, available for students. The deadline is Monday, Oct. 15.
Applications are currently being accepted for the May 2019 travel seminar to Paraguay. For more details about the program, go to South America Travel Seminar.
Students who would like to apply should complete the application online or contact Ann Burger at ann.burger@wichita.edu or call 978-5374. Applications will be accepted and approved on a rolling basis until Thursday, Nov. 1, or until the trip is full. Apply early to secure your spot!
Zeta Week starts Oct. 1
The Mu Nu Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. will kick off Zeta Week starting Monday, Oct. 1.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. was founded on Jan. 16, 1920, on the campus of Howard University in Washington D.C. The membership includes more than 125,000 college-educated, dynamic, community-service driven, diverse and professional women.
The benefits of membership include opportunities for professional development, personal development and sisterhood. Our members are active in their respective communities and hold dear the ideals of Service, Scholarship, Sisterhood and Finer Womanhood.
Do you have what it takes to escape?
Test your skills, strategy, and intelligence and see if you can escape before time runs out! This escape room is sure to stump tons of teams as they search for clues solve puzzles that lead to more challenges and conundrums. Will you make it out in time? Find out between noon-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3 in the RSC's Pete's Place Lounge.