Classes resume tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 6)
Wichita State University is closed today (Wednesday, Dec. 5) in observance of the National Day of Mourning for President George H.W. Bush. The university will resume classes and normal operations tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 6).
A look back when President George H.W. Bush honored the WSU baseball team
When the WSU baseball team won the College World Series in 1989, the team was honored by President George H.W. Bush at the White House. The picture above is courtesy of Wichita State University Libraries, Special Collections and University Archives.
President Bush died on Nov. 30, and the university is closed today (Wednesday, Dec. 5) in honor of his service.
Call for Fiscal Year 2020 Educational Opportunity and Student Fee funding requests
It's again time to begin the process for submission of funding requests through Student Government for the Educational Opportunity Fund and Student Services Fee for FY 20. Through student fees, these programs provide funding for financial assistance to students (Educational Opportunity Fund) or the funding of programs / activities delivered directly to students (student fees).
If you've submitted requests in the past, the Budget / Review Officer should have received an email from the Budget Office last week to kick-off the submission process. If you have not submitted requests in the past, but are considering submitting a new request, please contact Lauren Smith, Jason Post, or David Miller in the Budget Office at 978-3030 for more information.
Requests are due no later than Friday, Jan. 25.
LAS Scholarships for 2019/20
The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites all LAS students planning on continuing their education at Wichita State University in the 2019/20 academic year to fill out an LAS General Scholarship application at LAS Scholarship Application.
The application deadline is Friday, Feb. 1, 2019.
Invitation to SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit on Dec. 12
Learn how to access non-dilutive funding and meet one-on-one with SBIR experts from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 12, in 264 Experiential Engineering Building.
This workshop begins with an overview of the SBIR program, and how it differs from the STTR program. After covering recent and pending changes in SBIR/STTR, the discussion turns to a recommended process for developing a competitive Phase I proposal to any agency.
If you think you already know the Greenwoods' four-step process, come hear their new process which now entails seven steps. Each attendee also will be eligible for a free review of their Phase I proposal.
The cost of the event, including lunch, is $25 for general admission and $5 for WSU students. This event is open to the public.
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Anand Desai, dean, W. Frank Barton School of Business
The WSU Weekly Briefing will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in the Marcus Welcome Center.
Anand Desai, dean of the W. Frank Barton School of Business, will discuss the impact the student referendum will have on all WSU 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.
Chili Cook-off and Student Appreciation Day tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 6)
Sample some great chili, vote for your favorite overall favorite and see which student and which faculty / staff wins the Judges' Choice Award.
Bring a minimum of one nonperishable food item for a local food bank or a $2 donation, and join us for a great treat.
Door prizes also will be given away.
Grad students at the Ulrich event on Friday, Dec. 7
Graduate students are invited to celebrate the end of the semester with a fun party from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, at the Ulrich Museum of Art, WSU's modern and contemporary art museum.
Enjoy plentiful free hors d'oeuvres and beverages, including adult beverages, with ID. Unwind with friends and faculty, and enjoy viewing the wonderful exhibits on display.
The event is co-sponsored by the Graduate School and Ulrich Museum of Art.
Take a break during Finals Frenzy
Take a break from studying and exams with a short chair massage offered for free by Campus Recreation all week long in the Heskett Center lobby from 2-5 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 6).
Shocker Store closed in RSC; open in Braeburn Square
The Shocker Store in the RSC will be closed today (Wednesday, Dec. 5), but the Braeburn Square Store will have normal hours.
RSC Unplugged has been moved to 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, in the RSC Starbucks Lounge.
Shuttle Bus schedule update
The shuttle buses at WSU will not run Friday, Dec. 7. Shuttle bus service will start at 6:30 a.m. during finals week, Monday, Dec. 10- Thursday, Dec. 13.
Shuttle service will be discontinued from Friday, Dec. 14, through Monday, Jan. 21.
Parking update for Study Day and Finals Week
On Friday, Dec. 7, 100 stalls in lot 19E on the east side of Eck Stadium, will be blocked for a luncheon event at Marcus Welcome Center until 2 p.m.
This is also Study Day and ePermits will not be required in the green or green / yellow lots only.
During Finals Week from Saturday, Dec. 8, to Thursday, Dec. 13, parking will be enforced as usual.
Decorate your graduate cap
Are you getting ready to graduate? Come to the Heskett Center to decorate your cap! Join us from 10 a.m.-noon tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 6) and Friday, Dec. 7. You provide the cap and we provide all the bling you'll need, while supplies last. The cost is $3 per person.
Mortar Board looking to add new individuals
The Fairmount Chapter of Mortar Board is currently looking to add new individuals to the organization for the year of 2019-20. Mortar Board is Wichita State's exclusive honor society here on campus with ideals in Scholarship, Leadership and Service.
Mortar Board provides high achieving students, in said ideals, a chance to improve on their networking skills, community service experience and a chance to interact with other high achieving students here on campus. In addition, you have the opportunity to earn regalia (cords, stoles, medals) to wear at graduation!
If you believe you excel in the said ideals and are interested in the above experiences, please submit an application at Mortar Board.
Shocker Philosophy Conference call for papers
Submit your best philosophy paper to our local student philosophy conference! It's an excellent opportunity to practice your public speaking (or reading) skills in a friendly environment.
Submission Guidelines:
Any undergraduate or graduate student may submit a paper on any philosophical topic to susan.castro@wichita.edu.
- Papers should be approximately 3,000 words or 20 minutes reading time.
- Please include an abstract (150-200 words).
- Papers should be prepared for anonymous review (your name and contact information should be in your email, but not in the attached paper or abstract).
- Format: .doc or .docx file with standard 1” margins and standard font (e.g. times 12 or Calibri 11), double-spaced, page numbers at the bottom.
Suggested topics:
- ethics
- ideals in policy-making
- acquisition of local knowledge
- theory choice
- information dissemination mechanisms
- standpoint theory
- aesthetics
- metaphysics
Abstracts of accepted papers may be used to promote the conference, e.g. on the WSU
Philosophy Department website.
Submission Deadline: Monday, Jan. 28, 2019
Conference date: Friday, March 22, 2019
Study Abroad in France in summer 2019
Study abroad this summer in France with the Global Entrepreneurship Program. The program is six weeks and open to students of any major, although it focuses on international business and entrepreneurship topics as students will work on a market research project with a local French company.
Students will enroll in two classes through WSU, paying regular tuition fees. Applications are currently being accepted. This program tends to fill up early, so be sure to apply as soon as possible.
For more information about the program, go to Study Abroad - France.
If you have questions, contact Ann Burger at 978-5374 or ann.burger@wichita.edu
Vote for the King and Queen candidates
Voting is now live to choose your top 10 royalty candidates for WSU's “There's No Place Like Shocker Nation Homecoming 2019!” This is the first round of voting to determine the top five King and top five Queen candidates. Undergraduate students may vote once per day on their myWSU account now to Friday, Dec. 7. The Homecoming 2019 Royalty Court will be announced next week, after the conclusion of voting.
Don't miss out on the Homecoming fun! Mark your calendars, Homecoming week will be Monday, Jan. 28 through Saturday, Feb. 2. We have a ton of entertaining events planned and can't wait to see Shocker Nation show up in full force! Stay up-to-date on all things Homecoming by following @shockerhoco on Twitter, or liking the WSU STAT page on Facebook.