New Space Exploration Lecture Series is announced
Ad Astra! The Wichita Space Initiative (wichita.edu/space) is pleased to announce the creation of a new Space Exploration Lecture Series. The inaugural lecture will be given by WSI Coordinator and philosophy faculty James Schwartz, at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in 231 Hubbard Hall. Schwartz's talk, "Will Space Mining Save the World?," will discuss the topic of space mining from an ethics and policy perspective. Schwartz will argue that easily accessible space resources are relatively scarce, motivating the need for the careful regulation of space mining. The talk is based on a chapter of a book he is writing, tentatively titled “The Value of Space Science.”
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Upcoming WSI Space Exploration lectures include Jim Remar (Cosmosphere CEO), who will speak about the Cosmosphere's restoration project for the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11 (Jan. 31), as well as WSU faculty Atri Dutta, who will speak about astrodynamics research at the WSU CORE Lab (Feb. 28).
Talks in the Space Exploration Lecture Series are free and open to the public.
Public information and trending topics are available online
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WSU Weekly Briefing to feature presentation on First-Gen Day at Wichita State
LaWanda Holt-Fields, chairperson for First Gen Day on campus, will be the featured speaker at the WSU Weekly Briefing at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 8) in the Marcus Welcome Center.
Zach Gearhart, director of government relations, 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.
Deadline for WSU Homecoming Royalty nominations has been extended
WSU Homecoming Royalty nominations have been extended to today (Wednesday, Nov. 7). Applicants must be senior status, have not previously been a finalist for Homecoming Royalty, be a current undergraduate student, and be in good academic standing as of January 2019.
Individuals are welcome to enter on their own, or can be nominated by a WSU student, faculty or staff member. Nominations will close today (Wednesday, Nov. 7). To make a nomination, go to Homecoming royalty nominations.
Come to the SHOCKS Recreation Recruitment Open House today (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Join us from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 7) in the Heskett Center lobby for our SHOCKS Recreation Recruitment Open House. You will find out more about jobs offered by Campus Recreation and receive an application. If you can't attend, don't worry! Fill out an application form on Handshake at wichita.joinhandshake.com; this application form will be available until Friday, Nov. 9. We hope to see you all!
Learn how to build your own drone
Ever heard of Drone Racing? Shocker Quad Club is hosting its first kick-off meeting on Thursday, Nov. 8, in 265 RSC. Join us to learn more about how you can build your own drone, race it at high speeds, and do freestyle tricks in the air! No experience required, free pizza and club swag provided.
Contact shlueckenotto@shockers.wichita.edu for more information.
2018-19 Shockers debut vs. UAPB today (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Wichita State officially kicks off the 2018-19 campaign with the first of four straight
home games to open the season. The Shockers host Arkansas Pine Bluff at 6:30 p.m.
today (Wednesday, Nov. 7) in Charles Koch Arena. Admission is free for students with
a WSU ID.
The official 2018-19 Wichita State women's basketball schedule poster will be available
for fans at no cost and a select number of Go Get It wristbands will be on hand upon
entering the arena. Following the game the Shocker players and coaches will be available
for postgame autographs.
Join the Badminton Tournament on Friday, Nov. 9
The International Student Union invites you to play in the Badminton Tournament from 4-7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in the Heskett Center. There will be men's singles, women's singles and doubles competition.
The registration fee is $5. For details and registration, go to Wichita.edu/isu/badminton.
$12 Sweatpants on Thursday
Save the date for the next one-day-only sale at the Shocker Store, featuring $12 sweatpants! Stop by the Shocker Store (RSC location only) starting at noon tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 8) to snag a great deal, while supplies last. They'll have 1,000 pairs of sweatpants, but these sell out fast, so make sure to get there early! Limit three per customer. Offer is not valid with other discounts or promotions and all sales are final.
Doctoral students need participants for their research projects
Two WSU graduate students (Doctor of Audiology and Doctor of Philosophy) need participants for their research projects. They are studying an existing and a newly developed clinical technique for evaluating function of the middle ear.
Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have normal hearing, have not had an ear infection in the past three months, nor had a cold or flu in the past two weeks.
Participants will receive a free comprehensive hearing evaluation and ear examination prior to testing. The testing will take about an hour. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Devon Holt at deholt2@shockers.wichita.edu or 586-747-3774 or Professor Xiao-MingSun at xiao-ming.sun@wichita.edu.
Information session on summer 2019 program in France
Come learn more about our six-week summer 2019 program in France called Global Entrepreneurial Experience at our information session at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 7) in 256 RSC. More information about the program is also available on our website at: Study Abroad in France summer 2019
Questions? Ann Burger at 316-978-5374 or ann.burger@wichita.edu.
RSC Unplugged today (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged will feature Patz from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 7) in the RSC's Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Wednesdays in Wiedemann featuring Lynne Davis is today (Wednesday, Nov. 7)
Enjoy a free performance by Lynne Davis on the Marcussen Organ at 5:15 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 7) in Wiedemann Hall.
Country artist John King to perform at the Country Jam Kappa Gam
Kappa Kappa Gamma will host Country Jam Kappa Gam at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 8) in the CAC Theater. Country artist John King will perform for Wichita State students. Tickets are $10 and proceeds will go to Reading is Fundamental and the Kappa Kappa Gamma Foundation. T-shirts for the event are also available for $16.
Links for tickets and T-shirts are available in the Facebook event titled "Country Jam Kappa Gam." Contact a Kappa with any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us on an international journey with ACIREMA
Paperwork. Money. Language barriers. Have you ever wondered what international students go through when coming to the United States?
Studying in another country is an exciting experience that comes with many challenges. International students make up about 10 percent of WSU's student body. Wouldn't it benefit us to better understand their experience in coming here?
ACIREMA (America spelled backwards) is a hands-on workshop that will walk you through many of the challenges international students encounter on their quest for an American education. The first of four workshop sessions will begin at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, on the second floor, Rhatigan Student Center.
For more information about ACIREMA and to register, go to ACIREMA.
Asian Student Conference to hold Date Auction on Friday, Nov. 9
The Asian Student Conference will hold its annual Date Auction event at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in the CAC Theater. Date Auction has been a tradition for more than 10 years and this will be the last.
Our theme this year is Happily Ever After to commemorate the ending of our tradition.
College of Fine Arts Advising Center invites you to open house
The College of Fine Arts Advising Center invites you to an open house from 1-4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 7) in 319 McKnight. The center has centralized its academic advising program to better serve students.
Tour our new advising center, talk with our advisors and enjoy refreshments!
Raise money for a good cause playing dodge ball on trampolines this Saturday, Nov. 10
What's better than raising money for cancer patients? Playing dodge ball on trampolines while doing so! Students in the management class, Building Effective Work Teams, invite you to have some fun with your friends in teams of four-to-six players starting at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, at the Wichita Sports Forum. Walk-ins are welcome.
The entry fee will benefit Victory in the Valley, a local cancer support group that assists cancer patients with rides, food, loaner medical equipment, clothes, support, and even therapy dogs.
Sign up here - https://goo.gl/forms/YOZwhrtKepm23jKw2
Learn more about Victory in the Valley.
Hope to see you there!
Drum Major Award nominations open
The Drum Major Award recognizes a person who seeks greatness, but does so through service and love. This award is given annually at the Martin Luther King Unity Walk.
Nominations are encouraged now at Drum Major Award - Wichita.edu/MLK.
An excerpt from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Drum Major Instinct speech states, “If you want to say that I was a drum major, say that I was a drum major for justice, say that I was a drum major for peace: I was a drum major for righteousness."
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or visit wichita.edu/mlk.
Nominate a deserving individual by Monday, Jan. 7.
Graduate School event – Three Minute Thesis 3MT®
Come celebrate the inaugural WSU Graduate School showcase of student oral presentations of original research for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Oral Showcase Competition. Note the time change to 3-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in 306 west Shirley Beggs Ballroom, RSC. Students were selected to participate through a 3MT Graduate School video submission competition and nomination process.
The first-place winner will attend the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools meeting.
More information on the competition
Volunteers needed for a research study
Procedures: Participants will be tested on their tongue strength and endurance using the IOPI and 3 different antislip patches.
Time: Participation is expected to last about 60 minutes.
Inclusion / exclusion criteria:
- Participants must be age 18 or older
- No known neurological disorder or recent oral surgery
Location: Wichita State University, Human Performance
Laboratory, 210 Heskett Center
Contact: If you are interested in participating in this study, contact Lucy Cook, 402-995-9480, or email lmcook2@shockers.wichita.edu.
‘Creating Effective Research Posters' workshop set for Nov. 15
University Libraries is holding the workshop "Creating Effective Research Posters” from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, in 217 Ablah Library.
Interested in sharing your research? Posters are an excellent way to share your work at conferences, competitions and other events - but you need to make a good impression fast. This workshop will feature design techniques to clearly convey objectives, methods and findings to a diverse audience. Several software tools will be demonstrated with time for hands-on practice so participants will leave with the skills to begin creating their own research poster. Attract attention and start a conversation about your research!
This is one in a series of Digital Literacy workshops this semester, and is open to all WSU students, faculty and staff.
For more information about this workshop and others in the series, visit digital workshops - http://libresources.wichita.edu/diglitworkshops. Please RSVP for the Nov. 15 workshop at https://wichita.libcal.com/event/4401976. Seats are limited, so sign up today!
Graduate Students Association schedules general body meeting
The Graduate Student Association (GSA) invites you to its general body meeting from 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in 245 Rhatigan Student Center.
On the agenda is Thanksgiving with the GSA and planning for future GSA events.
Trademark Tuesday event coming Tuesday, Nov. 13
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will hold a Trademark Tuesday event from 2-3 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 13) in 204 Ablah Library.
The Rocky Mountain Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), in collaboration with partners located across the Rocky Mountain region, hosts quarterly interactive sessions with experts from the USPTO's Trademark Assistance Center (TAC), which is based at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia.
During these virtual programs, TAC experts will provide an overview of various aspects of the trademark registration process, and answer any questions that program participants may have.
Additional trademark resources can be found on the USPTO website.
This event is free and open to the public. Contact Sara Butts at sara.butts@wichita.edu or 978-5017 if you have any questions.
‘How Do I Write a Literature Review for Engineering?' workshop coming Nov. 16
University Libraries is holding the workshop “How Do I Write a Literature Review for Engineering?” from noon-1:15 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in 217 Ablah Library.
Engineering researchers will learn to create a literature review, from locating conference proceedings, standards and other primary resources, to presenting findings 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. To RSVP, go to Nov. 16 library workshop. Please encourage your students to sign up for workshops in this very helpful series!
Cadman Art Gallery to feature annual juried exhibit
The 26th Annual Elements Multi Media Art Competition is an annual juried exhibit displaying various mediums of arts submitted by Wichita State student artists. The exhibit will be on display from Monday, Nov. 12-Wednesday, Nov. 21, first floor, Rhatigan Student Center. The reception and awards ceremony will be from 5-6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in Bluestem Lounge near the gallery.
The Cadman Art Gallery is serves as a student-centered space focused on education and exposing the WSU community to the arts.
For rules and registration forms, go to Cadman Art Gallery.