Take the Lead reception coming Thursday, Oct. 4
Plan to attend Take the Lead at 6:45 p.m. tomorrow (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.
Join ISU's Interfest for a taste of foods from around the world
Interfest is an international food festival that embraces a diverse range of dishes across the globe. The showcase of food is a gateway that brings the multicultural Shocker community together. Interfest for fall 2018 will be held from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 4) in the Neff Hall courtyard / RSC east patio.
RSC Flu Clinic today (Wednesday, Oct. 3)
Get your free flu vaccine by stopping by between 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 3) in 203 RSC. Flu vaccines are free through Student Health Services for currently enrolled WSU students. Go to wichita.edu/shs for more info, or stop by 209 Ahlberg Hall. #WSUFreeFlu
Pancakes and Pajamas event tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 4)
Come relax and enjoy your fellow Shockers in your pajamas for a late night breakfast and fun. Pancakes and Pajamas is in Shocker Grill and Lanes from 9-11:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 4). Show off your best pajamas, enjoy the photo booth, bowl, chat with friends and eat some pancakes. Make sure to bring your WSU ID to the event. Contact Student Success: First-Year Programs at first.year@wichita.edu or call 978-5420 with any questions.
Study Abroad in Global Sport Industry information session
Are you interested in studying abroad and visiting international sporting events and venues? WSU's Sport Management Department will lead a group of students on a two-week trip across South Korea in May 2019.
To learn more about this opportunity attend the information session at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 5, in 223 Hubbard Hall. For questions, contact Wonyoung Kim at wonyoung.kim@wichita.edu.
Muslimahs 4 Change to host self-defense class for women
Muslimahs 4 Change is hosting a self-defense class for all women on campus: students, faculty and staff from 4:30-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, in 145A Heskett Center. The cost is $7, but if you RSVP on ShockerSync it's $5! Payment is accepted at the door with both cash and card, and we will check the RSVP list to make sure you get that discount when you pay.
Seeking submissions for Elements Art Competition
The 26th Annual Elements Multi-Media Art Competition accepts submissions from students of all backgrounds. The competition is judged by local artists and cash prizes are awarded in five categories. Elements will be on display Monday, Nov. 12-Wednesday, Nov. 21, and submissions must be received by Monday, Nov. 5.
The Cadman Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the Rhatigan Student Center and serves as a student-centered space focused on education and exposing the WSU community to the arts. For rules and registration forms, visit wichita.edu/CadmanGallery
Grad Studies to present ‘Teaching and Material Development in Blackboard'
“Teaching and Material Development in Blackboard” will be presented by Carolyn Speer, manager, Instructional Design and Access, from 5-6:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 4) in 266 RSC.
This session will provide an overview of Blackboard's functionalities and provide some tips and tricks for GTAs and instructors who would like to add a Blackboard component to face-to-face classes or to improve online classes. There will be time to ask specific questions at the end of the presentation.
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).
Traffic update for tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 4)
A section of WuShock Drive will be closed to both directions of traffic from 12:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 4) between the intersection of Mid Campus Drive and Parking Lot 6 (east of Ahlberg Hall), for crane setup and replacement of HVAC rooftop condensing units on the south roof of the National Institute of Aviation Research (NIAR).
The Food Truck Plaza, P2 Building and the Experiential Engineering Building / GoCreate will still be accessible from the north on Mid Campus Drive. Parking Lot 6 will still be accessible from the south and from 17th Street via Harvard Drive and WuShock Drive.
The section of sidewalk alongside WuShock Drive on the south side of NIAR and all south NIAR entrances / exits will also be closed to pedestrians during this time for pedestrian safety concerns during this crane work.
Please see the map above of the street and sidewalk closure area for Thursday afternoon.
Academic Convocation thank you
Thank you to all who attended Academic Convocation held on Sept. 20! More than 600 faculty, staff, students and Wichita community members joined us in person for this incredible event, in addition to many more who watched from locations across the city. To watch this inspirational event, go to WSU TV's link here.
Thank you to artist George Ferrandi of the Jump!Star project, WSU students Tony Ibarra and Flor Mercado for sharing their courageous personal stories, and Bryan Stevenson, our keynote and author of “Just Mercy.”
New bachelor's degree in workforce leadership and applied learning to launch in spring
The Kansas Board of Regents recently approved a new Bachelor of Applied Science in Workforce Leadership and Applied Learning (BAS-WLAL) at Wichita State University. The degree, housed in the College of Applied Studies, will focus on applied learning, developing soft skills, and preparing students to be leaders in a range of organizations.
$10 Long Sleeve Tees one-day-only sale on Oct. 10
Mark your calendars for the Shocker Store's next one-day-only sale! Starting at noon, Wednesday, Oct. 10, the Shocker Store will have two long sleeve T-shirts for $10 each, while supplies last. These will sell out, so hurry in! Limit three per customer. Sale is in-store at RSC location only. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions, and all sales are final. To keep up-to-date on the sale, visit the Facebook event page.
Shocker Sociology call for papers for upcoming symposium
The WSU Sociology Department and Shocker Sociology are hosting the 6th annual Sociology Symposium on Friday, Oct. 19. The call for papers ends Friday, Oct. 5.
If you are interested in presenting at the symposium, submit a 200-300 summary of your project, paper or presentation. Your summary or abstract should include your topic and / or research questions, the method or experience (e.g. library research, survey, interviews, internship experience, class experiment, etc.), and a brief preview of any findings, main themes or insights gained.
For more information or to submit your abstract, go to Sociology Symposium.
Save the date: Advising Fair
Plan on coming to the Advising Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Student Center.
All students, staff, and faculty welcome to browse the advising departments and student support services tables, grab a bite, get entered for prizes and learn about the broad array of services provided by the various advising and support departments across campus. For more information or to be a participant, contact patricia.phillips@wichita.edu.
Informational meetings set for WSU Transition to Teaching Program
The Transition to Teaching program at WSU is a two-year alternative licensure program that combines graduate coursework and full-time, paid teaching in an accredited school as the classroom teacher of record. The program is geared toward working professionals looking for a career change and more recent graduates wanting to teach. Teaching candidates fulfill teacher licensure requirements in the first 29 hours (two years). Those who wish to earn a Master of Arts in Teaching degree must complete an additional seven hours of research in the third year.
Informational meetings regarding the program will be held from 7-8 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 4) and 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at 156C Corbin Education Center on the WSU main campus.
For more information or if you have any questions, email Jim Granada, WSU Transition to Teaching director, at T2T.info@wichita.edu.
Wednesdays in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis today (Wednesday, Oct. 3)
Enjoy Wednesdays in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis at 5:15 p.m. today (Wednesday, Oct. 3) in Wiedemann Hall. Admission is free.
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature presentation on place-making at Wichita State
Ty Tabing will talk about place-making and the importance of inspiring people to linger, meet, talk and create in public spaces in WSU's Weekly Briefing at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Oct. 4) 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 https://wsu.news/Youtube. There will be time for questions at the end of the briefing.
The briefing will be livestreamed and available later that day at WSU Weekly Briefing. There will be time for questions at the end of the briefing.
Free training offered at WSU Haysville in November
The National Association for Dual Diagnosis will offer “Mental Health Approaches to
Intellectual / Developmental Disability on Saturday, Nov. 3 and 10, at WSU Haysville,
106 Steward Ave. in Haysville. This training is aimed at bridging the gap between
mental health issues / concerns and individuals who have intellectual or developmental
disabilities in Sedgwick Co. The training is free and classes fill quickly.
Click for more information and to register
WSU Theatre Department introduces new podcast
The Wichita State University Theatre Department has a new podcast available on Itunes called Stagestruck Audio Theatre. For several years the Theatre Department has produced audio shows ranging from comedy, mystery, and science fiction. Stagestruck Audio Theatre started producing programs in 2011 with performers providing the voice talent in all of the shows. Audio work gives actors another avenue to perform in another medium.
Podcasting is a popular form of entertainment with many shows having large followings, such as “Lore, Welcome to Night Vale,” and “My Favorite Murder.” For an actor, it offers work in the “theatre of the mind.”
Stagestruck Audio Theatre shows offer storytelling for the ears with the opportunity for audiences to engage in a different medium. New shows will be added on a regular basis. In addition, the Theatre Department is offering a Voice Acting course that will post its shows on the podcast site.
‘Call Me Crazy' film screening and panel discussion coming Oct. 9
Come out to view “Call Me Crazy,” a film that displays powerful relationships built on hope and triumph that raises a new understanding of what happens when a loved one struggles with mental illness. The film screening will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 9, in 208 Hubbard Hall.
After the film there will be a panel discussion from professionals on mental illness and how it affects communities of color. This event is sponsored by WSU Black Psychologists, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Black Student Union, African American Faculty Staff Association, and the Division for Diversity and Community and Engagement.
Poll workers needed for Election Day (Tuesday, Nov. 6)
The Sedgwick Co. Election Office invites qualified WSU students, faculty and staff to consider helping as a poll worker on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6.
To qualify, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen and registered to vote in Sedgwick Co.
- Able to read and write English
- Able to lift 25-50 lbs
- Capable of working 15 consecutive hours on Election Day
- Available to attend a 3-hour training class prior to working.
Training dates are 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10-Saturday, Oct. 13, and 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Oct. 19-20.
After attending a training class, you will need to attend a hands-on equipment lab. Dates for these labs are listed below:
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 11-13
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 15
8 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 18
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 10-20
8 a.m.-noon Oct. 22
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 23-27
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Oct. 29
8 a.m.-noon Oct. 30
Noon-7 p.m. Oct. 31
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Nov. 2-3
If you are interested in serving as a poll worker and for more information, go to election worker.
WSU Police thank you and ask for continued support for the Shocker Support Locker
The WSU Police Department thanks those who have contributed food and non-perishables for the Shocker Support Locker so far this fall, but the need is ongoing. The response has been great, but the need obviously continues. The WSUPD dropped off more than 176 pounds of food items at the pantry yesterday morning, and by afternoon it was gone. The pantry is still quite empty and your help is needed to fill it.
Between now and Halloween, the WSU Police Department challenges students, faculty and staff to continue to donate canned food and non-perishables for the Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker runs low fairly often, and there is a need now for some students than ever before.
If you want to make a difference, give your donation to any uniform officer on campus or bring donations to the University Police Department.
If you want an opportunity to win a WSU mug or WSU Police Department challenge coin as part of a raffle at the end of the drive, just leave your name and phone number with the officer or at the University Police Department when making a donation of any size.
WSU Cops support Shocks and they challenge you to do the same!
Donation Wish List
- PROTEINS: peanut butter, canned chicken/tuna, beans, canned chili, nuts
- FRUITS: canned fruits, applesauce, tomato juice, raisins, dried fruit
- GRAINS: pasta, rice, cereal, noodles, oatmeal
- MEALS & MIXES: baking mixes, soups, instant potatoes, mac and cheese, hamburger helper, spaghetti sauce
- SNACKS: granola bars, crackers, popcorn, pudding
Students, faculty and staff are welcome at the Shocker Support Locker
The Shocker Support Locker was founded in 2015 by the WSU Student Government Association to relieve food insecurity among WSU community members. Today, the locker provides both nonperishable and fresh food items, as well as hygiene products, professional clothing and textbooks.
Individuals who would like to use the Shocker Support Locker must be currently enrolled at Wichita State as students or currently employed faculty or staff. If you fit this criterion, you are welcome to use the pantry once per week and may take up to 10 items per visit.
For more information or questions about the Shocker Support Locker call 978-3480 or visit Shocker Support Locker.
WSU Police Department reaches out to child diagnosed with Retinoblastoma
WSU police officer Efrain Rueda has a friend whose child was recently diagnosed with Retinoblastoma. The girl lost her left eye and is awaiting her prosthetic while undergoing chemotherapy to salvage what they can in her right eye. Luna will be 2 years old and already has shown she's very strong by smiling every day.
Rueda collected money to buy her a bear form Build-A-Bear Workshop. The bear is a jumbo size 36-inch bear wearing a WSU cheerleader outfit. Luna and her family are huge supporters of WSU and WSU athletics.
Officer Rueda and members of the WSU Police Department recently presented Luna with a bear and other WSU gifts!
Graduate School Professional Development Series presents ‘Microaggressions & the Classroom' on Oct. 10
“Microaggressions & the Classroom” will be offered from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10, in 142 RSC. Presenters will be Alicia Sanchez and Danielle Johnson, Office of Diversity & Inclusion; Carolyn Speer, Instructional Design & Access; Kevin Harrison, Diversity & Community Engagement.
Microaggressions are covert and unintended discrimination towards socially marginalized groups. The interactive training encourages an environment of self-exploration into social identities and microaggressions. Participants will learn the types of microaggressions and reflect on ways to address them and foster an inclusive environment.
***This 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 (non-credit badge)***
Special offer for upcoming Pumpkin Run
Happy Seed Day! Have you registered for the Pumpkin Run yet? If not, today (Wednesday, Oct. 3) is your chance! Save $5 on the 5K and $2 on the 1K registration using the code SeedDay. Register at Pumpkin Run.
‘Better Late Than Never' by various artists in Cadman Art Gallery – Main Space
“Better Late Than Never” is an Art Show by various artists in Cadman Art Gallery, first floor, RSC, now through Friday, Oct. 12.
The show consists of four seniors representing four different styles and meanings through their work. In this show they come together to create their own painting representative of their peer's styles and meaning as well as a collaborative piece.
As art education majors, this show represents the unity that is needed in education and a further education to themselves so they can relate to their students' art.
Join the artists for their opening reception at The Cadman beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 5. For more information about this exhibit and others visit Cadman Art Gallery.
African Night planned on Friday, Oct. 12
The African and Caribbean Student Association invites all interested students to "African Night.” Come and celebrate the African culture with food, fashion, music and dance at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 12, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Student Center. For tickets, call 316-516-7542.
In search of potential dancers to join kpop/hiphop group
The Vietnamese Student Association (VSA) is looking for potential dancers to join
their kpop/hiphop dance group to perform at their Annual Tet Show Feb. 9, 2019. No
previous dance experience is required! For more information, contact VSA at vsawichitastateuniversity@gmail.com or fill out the interest form
Garba Night invitation for Oct. 13
Garba is a traditional Indian dance form performed in the state of Gujarat, India. This dance is performed during the festival of Navratri, a nine-day festival celebrated for praying and thanking the different goddesses in Hindu mythology. This year, from 7-11:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Student Center, AHINSA is organizing a Garba Night to celebrate the festival of Navratri. Admission is free.
Awards will be given for best dancer and best dressed male and female.