Attention Wichita State University Veterans
If you are experiencing financial hardship this semester and need an emergency loan due to VA Benefits back log, please stop by the Military and Veteran Center in 105 Grace Wilkie Hall and fill out a loan application.
Point of Contact:
Larry Burks Sr.
LTC, US Army (R)
Director, Military and Veteran Services
Division of Diversity and Community Engagement
Wichita State University
Phone: 316-978-3207
Email: larry.burks@wichita.edu
Blackhawk helicopters to visit Wichita State campus today (Wednesday, Nov. 14)
The Kansas Army National Guard will visit the Wichita State campus between 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 14). A Blackhawk helicopter flight will occur in the surrounding area for 20-25 minutes. The helicopter will take off and land near Braeburn Square. The program will be held in Marcus Welcome Center.
The purpose of the program is to educate the citizens of Kansas on the capabilities, opportunities and benefits, and to showcase some of the various local units and their equipment. The Kansas Army National Guard will also discuss a number of roles that they play in support of our nation's defense, and the support they receive from our local communities.
Parking is recommended in the lots to the north of Marcus Welcome Center.
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Rodney Miller, dean, College of Fine Arts
The WSU Weekly Briefing will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 15) in the Marcus Welcome Center.
Rodney Miller, dean of the College of Fine Arts, will discuss the impact the student referendum would have on the College of Fine Arts and its students.
Tracee Friess, director of communications for research and technology transfer, will provide an overall university update.
The briefing will be livestreamed and available later that day at WSU Weekly Briefing. There will be time for questions following the briefing.
WSU students: Attend 2 win!
WSU students who attend nine home Shocker women's basketball games in Charles Koch Arena will be eligible to win one of these items:
- Five $200 Walmart gift cards
- Two flat screen TVs
- Two $500 prizes
To be eligible, students must attend nine games before March 4, and check-in at the marketing table.
Upcoming home games are at 6:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 14) and 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 17.
Student organizations are encouraged to donate some canned goods at the game this evening (6:30 p.m.). The winning organization will enjoy a pizza party, courtesy of Shocker Athletics.
Final call for LeaderShape WSU 2019
WSU is hosting its second session of LeaderShape, a six-day experience that challenges participants to lead with integrity. This is a nationally recognized organization that facilitates participants through a series of dynamic, challenging and exciting sessions designed to increase, develop and launch the leadership capacity of students.
This experience will not only benefit you individually, but professionally, and the communities / organizations you go on to lead and serve in the future.
Participants will cultivate leadership skills, reflect and discuss leadership lessons within a small cohort or cluster of students.
LeaderShape will be held at Rock Springs 4-H Center in Junction City, Kansas, from Jan. 13-18, 2019.
Apply at LeaderShape. The deadline for applications is Sunday, Nov, 18. An application is considered complete with a refundable $50 cash deposit to Student Involvement in 216 RSC. If you have concerns with the deposit, contact Kennedy Rogers.
For questions or more information please contact Kennedy Rogers at kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu or 978-3022.
Parking update
All of lot 16S south of Duerksen Fine Arts Center, and half of lot 35S southeast of the Experiential Engineering Building, will be blocked off for an event on Friday, Nov. 16, until 2:30 p.m.
Next week on Friday, Nov. 23, the parking garage will be closed so the stall lines can be repainted.
Meeting set for pre-law or prospective law students
A meeting will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 15) in 257 RSC for pre-law or prospective law students. Julie Leth-Perez, a WSU alumna and KU Law alumna and attorney at law with O'Hara and O'Hara, will be the guest speaker. She will talk about her career, how to get there and provide insight on pursuing law.
This presentation is sponsored by the WSU Honors College, Pre-Law Association, and WSU Department of Philosophy.
Inclement weather information and communication
Safety is a top priority at Wichita State University. Please take a few moments to read through the information below regarding how we will keep you informed of weather-related activity.
- We strongly encourage you to sign up for the Shocker Alert System, which will send weather and class alerts to your phone and / or email.
- The WSU website will be updated with a warning message during a tornado warning or weather situation that impacts classes or activities on campus.
- You can call the Activity Line / Weather and Class Status at 316-978-6633, option 2.
- WSU's official WSU Facebook and Twitter pages will be updated with pertinent information.
- See a list of tornado shelters for each building on campus.
For more information about weather outlook, consult the National Weather Service forecast for Wichita.
Youth mentoring opportunity
The INSPYRE research lab directed by Samantha Gregus is recruiting undergraduate mentors for a three-hour course in the spring 2019 semester. Mentors eat lunch with an elementary school student twice each week. In return, mentors receive three hours of course credit and many great experiences.
Mentors are required to undergo background checks, have reliable transportation to and from the elementary school, and should have availability from 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. at least twice a week.
We do not meet regularly like a traditional class (time mentoring takes the place of class time). We do, however, have a course syllabus, class readings and paper assignments.
Mentors will receive training at the beginning of the course and a grade at the end based on attendance and completion of assignments. We are interested in recruiting mentors from any college and major. For more information, contact Elissa Failes at elissa.failes@wichita.edu ASAP.
Kerry Wilks named interim dean of the Graduate School
Kerry Wilks
Kerry Wilks has been named interim dean for Wichita State University's Graduate School, effective Jan. 1, 2019, according to Provost Rick Muma. Wilks is currently associate dean in the Graduate School and professor of Spanish.
The position became open when the current dean, Dennis Livesay, was appointed the dean of the College of Engineering at Wichita State, also effective Jan. 1. She will start working with Livesay now to prepare for the transition.
As interim dean, Wilks will not hold the title of Associate Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer, as was the case for Livesay.
Andrew Hippisley, dean of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, is chairing a search for the next dean. Wichita State intends to have a new dean in place on July 1, 2019.
RSC Unplugged today (Wednesday, Nov. 14)
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. Aaron Lee Martin will perform from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 14) in the RSC's Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Student tour guide job opportunity
Do you love being a Shocker? Are you eager to tell others why? The Office of Admissions is hiring student tour guides, also known as Shocker Navigators, to aid in the recruitment process of prospective students.
Shocker Navigators acclimate campus visitors and their families to WSU by relaying important information about the university during their official campus visit tour.
Tours typically take place between 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. Monday through Friday, and on some weekends, so availability during those timeframes is a desired trait.
The application is available on Handshake and will close on Monday, Dec. 31.
Friendsgiving: Alternative Thanksgiving with the Graduate Student Association
Come celebrate Friendsgiving, an alternative Thanksgiving celebration with the Graduate Student Association, free of any family drama! The event will be held from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes.
All graduate students are invited to join us for an evening of food, board games and camaraderie. Pizza, appetizers and soft drinks will be provided for graduate students. Spouses and / or significant others are welcome, but will need to buy their own drinks.
For those wanting a bit extra holly cheer, there will be beer specials available that evening – make sure you bring your ID (showing age) if you plan to drink beer.
Black Friday at the Shocker Store
Searching for the perfect gift for your favorite Shocker fan? Save big on Shocker gear at the Shocker Store's Black Friday Sale! On Friday, Nov, 23 and Saturday, Nov. 24, at their Braeburn Square location only, take 25 percent off storewide! Store hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. both days. See you there, Shocker Nation!
WSU student creates diagnostic tool that could change the prenatal industry
One in 10 babies suffers from fetal acidosis, or a lack of oxygen during birth. Mother of five and Wichita State University student Tammy Dorsey has developed the Pedi-Cell, a noninvasive diagnostic tool that will close a huge clinical gap in the prenatal industry and make child birth safer.
Fetal acidosis can happen for dozens of reasons. When babies are in acidosis, they expel carbon dioxide like normal. However, hydrogen levels spike, which causes the acidity to build up in the blood. Organs and tissues are affected, causing a degree of complications that could be life long, chronic and, in extreme cases, cause death.
“I want the doctors to know when the baby is in trouble so they can make decisions that's best for the situation,” says Dorsey.
Rowell named a finalist for the Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship
Shelby Rowell, with double majors in political science and French, has been named a finalist for the Pickering Foreign Affairs Graduate Fellowship.
She is headed to Washington, D.C., for an interview for the final competition.
Rowell is pictured above at the Palais des Nations (UN building) in Geneva, Switzerland, this summer.
Marketing student gains experience through AmeriCorps VISTA
Jazelle Thomas, a senior marketing major at Wichita State, is gaining marketing experience by connecting the community to resources that promote children's wellbeing.
“I want to make sure what I needed as a child, they get it,” says Jazelle.
Jazelle is a paid volunteer stationed at the Atwater AmeriCorps VISTA as the Youth and Advocacy Coalition coordinator for the City of Wichita.
AmeriCorps VISTA is a national service program designed to eliminate poverty. Jazelle's job consists of coordinating meetings with organizations that have initiatives to make the community safer for children.
Read more about Jazelle Thomas
Koskei punches ticket to NCAA Championships
Winny Koskei advances to the NCAA Championships after placing third in the NCAA Midwest Regionals 6K race. She finished third at the NCAA Midwest Regional cross country race with a personal best time of 20:23.0. Koskei becomes the first Shocker to reach the NCAA Championships since 2012 when Aliphine Tuliamuk placed second in the regionals and advanced to a fourth place finish in the national race.
The Shocker women placed three in the top-50, including two in the top-25 to finish 10th as a team. Koskei and Rebekah Topham each earned All-Region honors with top-25 finishes, Koskei in third and Topham in 17th (20:59.2).
Koskei will compete in the NCAA Championships on Saturday, Nov. 17, in Madison, Wisconsin.
Starbucks Winter Sale now through Nov. 21
From now through Wednesday, Nov. 21, enjoy 50 percent off a warm and toasty sandwich or Sous Vide Egg Bites when you purchase a Grande or larger handcrafted beverage. It's the perfect pairing. This offer is only around for a limited time, so stop by the Starbucks cafe in the RSC today.
WSU School of Music's Faculty Artist Series presents flutist Carmen A. Lemoine
Join Carmen A. Lemoine and the School of Music at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in Wiedemann Hall, for a free concert of flute chamber music. The concert will include Mike Mower's Sonata Latino with Banda Hispanica's professor John Goering, alumna Renea Abdallah, and Joel Montes.
"…Lemoine's sheer sound was so engrossing. With deep and rich tone, Lemoine spins lovely, long lines that could rival those of anaerobic string instruments." -- San Francisco Classical Voice
Lemoine is assistant professor of flute at Wichita State and principal flutist of the Wichita Symphony Orchestra. She has performed on four continents as an orchestral, chamber and solo musician. After living on the West Coast for 13 years, she's thrilled to make Wichita her home and contribute to its thriving community of artists and musicians.
Transgender Day of Remembrance to be observed on Nov. 20
Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an annual observance on Nov. 20 that honors
the memory of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. We
will read the names of those who lost their lives of transgender violence this year
and hear stories of strength and survival for the road ahead from 6-8 pm. Tuesday,
Nov. 20, in 266 RSC. Refreshments will be provided.
Register your student organization for Springfest 2019
Student Involvement and Campus Recreation invite your student organization to register for Springfest 2019. Springfest is a kick-off for the spring semester for both student organizations and university departments. Located in the Heskett Center gym, this event is a way for WSU students to check out the different organizations we have on campus, as well as discover the amazing resources this campus offers. Along with informational tables, Springfest includes music, inflatables, food, prizes and contests for all students to participate. To register, click on Springfest 2019.
Miss Latina WSU 2019 information coming Nov. 28
Interested in becoming the next Miss Latina WSU 2019? Come to the Miss Latina WSU 2019 Informational from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 28, in 256 RSC. Please contact Miss Latina WSU chair Grace Armenta for any inquiries, at wsuhalo.misslatina@gmail.com. See you there!