You’re invited to tour The Suites residence hall
Housing and Residence Life is currently offering hard hat tours of Wichita State’s newest residence hall, The Suites at WSU. Tours are about 20 minutes in length, and are offered every day, Monday through Friday, from 3:30 p.m.-5 p.m.
Tours will start and end at the front desk in The Flats apartments. Visitors must wear closed-toed shoes. Join us for a first-hand look at the latest housing option at Wichita State! Please direct any questions to Katie Austin at Katie.Austin@wichita.edu.
Application deadline for Shocker Leadership Awards is today (Friday, April 12)
Applications are now open for the 7th Annual Shocker Leadership Awards. The Shocker Leadership Awards are a way to recognize the work of student-led organizations, students, faculty and staff at Wichita State University. Recognized student organizations, university affiliated student groups and individuals may be nominated by a student, faculty member, staff member, or organization, or may nominate themselves for one of the awards.
One application form must be completed for every award for which one wishes to be considered. A nomination must have all parts to be considered by the selection committee. It is the responsibility of the nominator to turn in a complete packet. Click on leadership awards to learn more and to submit your application. The deadline is 5 p.m. today (Friday, April 12). For questions, contact Gabriel Fonseca, assistant director of Student Involvement at gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu.
Hippodrome final performance and awards night tomorrow (Saturday, April 13)
The final performance and awards night begins at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, April 13), in the CAC Theater. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Student Involvement in 216 RSC, or at the door. Click on Hippodrome for more information.
Celebrate Holi – the Festival of Colors
People of all ages and backgrounds take to the streets to celebrate this colorful festival. The same air of celebratory fun and friendship will be felt in our event from noon-3 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, April 13), on the east lawn of Hubbard Hall. The color, noise, and entertainment that accompanies the celebration of Holi will bear witness to a feeling of oneness and a sense of brotherhood.
Entry is $5. Dress in white to enjoy the colors.
News from this week’s university update
In case you missed yesterday’s (Thursday, April 11) Weekly Briefing, the university update included information about Medical Mission at Home this Saturday, April 13, news about DiverseCity Week April 15-20, the upcoming Airbus and WSU Innovation Fair, and more.
Find out more below.
Medical Mission at Home - Saturday, April 13
Wichita State is always looking for ways to better fulfill its mission, and that includes helping improve the health and wellness of our community.
That’s why we’re proud to collaborate with Via Christi, the City of Wichita and other partners in sponsoring this year’s Medical Mission at Home event, which provides free head-to-toe health care for those with little or no health insurance.
Each year, Shockers from across campus volunteer their time and services to make this event a success. For example, students and faculty from the College of Health Professions provide dental, vision and hearing screenings—and other services—to hundreds of patients.
The Medial Mission at Home event is taking place this Saturday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., at Mueller elementary school located at 2500 E. 18th St. N.
For more information, and to make a donation, visit viachristi.org/medicalmission.
DiverseCity Week, April 15-20
Here’s a little WSU trivia: Did you know that WSU is the most racially and ethnically diverse college campus in Kansas? In fact, Shockers hail from 110 countries, and more than 40 percent are first-generation college students.
Starting Monday, the university showcases the success of individuals, departments and organizations made possible through diversity by hosting its 3rd annual DiverseCity week.
The week begins with the DiverseCity Showcase Kick-off from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Monday in the Rhatigan Student Center, Room 233. The kick-off highlights examples of diversity at WSU, such as photography, group projects and artwork, submitted by students, faculty, staff, organizations and departments.
We encourage everyone stop by and support these events. For an event list, visit wichita.edu/diversecity.
Airbus + WSU Innovation Fair - Tuesday, April 16
Also taking place next week is the Airbus + WSU Innovation Fair—a collaborative event highlighting our innovation ecosystem—from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16. University partners, students, faculty and staff are invited to explore the different innovation opportunities and resources available to them on campus—and meet with innovators such as Airbus, the National Institute for Aviation Research, FirePoint and others.
AACSB Barton School Accreditation
On Tuesday, we were pleased to announce that all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by Barton School of Business continue to be accredited by AACSB International—a premier accrediting body for business schools worldwide.
The Barton School is one of 836 business schools in 55 countries that are accredited by AACSB and one of 189 schools worldwide that have separate accreditation for both business and accounting. This extension of accreditation was announced by AACSB’s Board of Directors on April 1 and signifies the commitment of the Barton School to continually improve the quality of education it offers.
Strategic Enrollment Management: Admissions and Career Development
WSU has put Admissions and Career Development under the same umbrella, helping link newly admitted students to our brand of applied learning, where every student gains real-world experience leading to employment upon graduation.
By creating this link, we make our promise of an applied learning experience for every student even more explicit and obvious at the moment of being admitted. As we see an increase in the number of nontraditional students, returning adults and transfer students, who are often focused on career advancement motives, this closer connection makes even more sense.
The goal is to guide every student toward an appropriate applied learning experience as well as provide career skill development such as resume building, interviewing and career networking.
Bardo Celebration of Life – 2-5 p.m. Thursday, May 9
We’d like to invite everyone to attend a Celebration of Life event, in memory of President Bardo, from 2-5 p.m. Thursday, May 9, in the Rhatigan Student Center.
From 2-3 p.m., everyone is encouraged to view a display honoring President Bardo’s life and legacy. The Celebration of Life program will be held from 3-4 p.m., with an ice cream reception to follow.
Please RSVP by May 1 at wichita.edu/celebrationoflife.
The event will also be livestreamed at wsu.news/youtube.
Discover WSU
Finally, with spring here, and with our signature tulips in full bloom, we want to invite everyone, and their pets, to walk around and explore our beautiful campus—and take advantage of all the fun events scheduled between now and graduation.
A few of our upcoming events include Hippodrome on April 13. Hippodrome is WSU’s longest standing tradition and is a week of student performances and special events.
Also, we have a family fun day planned for Saturday, April 20—complete with a grand opening celebration of our Shocker Pet Pathway, family day carnival, baseball game, sculptures, cosmic bowling and more.
And on Monday, April 22, campus will host “Picnic at the Pod,” a picnic and dedication of the second of three Shocker Pods, titled Earth Pod.
For more information on these events—and to sign up for our Discover WSU newsletter—visit wichita.edu/discoverwsu.
The bulls are back
The toughest sport on dirt is back to Wichita at the Intrust Bank Arena tomorrow (Saturday, April 13). Don’t miss the rankest bulls and redeem WSU20 for ticket discounts for all Wichita State University students, faculty and staff. Go to tickets and use the code WSU20 and save 20 percent on all ticket prices, excluding the $15 price level.
How2Heal invites submissions for a logo design
How2Heal is a new initiative being launched by several community groups to change the dialogue of substance use and mental health issues through storytelling, community mobilization, and student-led projects. How2Heal is looking for a logo design that best embodies its purpose and mission. The deadline to submit is Thursday, April 18. More information is available here.
The winner will receive a $50 Visa gift card!
Parking lot update
Parking lots 3N, 3S, and 11 (between Cessna Stadium and Devlin Hall) will continue to be blocked off for the rest of April while the stadium lights are being repaired.
Friday and Saturday, April 12-13: Parking lots 2E, 2K (east and northeast corner of Koch Arena) and the north half lot 1 (near Hillside and Alumni Drive) will be closed for the KT Woodman track meet at Cessna Stadium.
Monday, April 15: 50 stalls in lot 21N (corner of Mike Oatman Drive and 21st St.) will be blocked off for the 50-year reunion until about 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 18: All of lot 7 (south of the RSC) will be closed for an alumni event all day.
Pride Prom tonight (Friday, April 12)
SPECTRUM: LGBTQ & Allies and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites you to the Pride Prom from 7-11 p.m. today (Friday, April 12), in 233 RSC.
Come out and enjoy a live DJ, refreshments, and all of your favorite dancing music. Whether you bring a date or come solo, everyone is welcome to attend. Prom attire is encouraged, but not required. Admissions is free.
Help judge the Shocker New Venture Competition
The Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show is quickly approaching, and students have the opportunity to judge! If signed up, you’ll be given $10,000 Shocker Dollars to invest in teams of your choice. The team with the most votes will win the People’s Choice Award! The Trade Show is Friday, April 26, and student judging happens from 2-3 p.m. Register today at www.wichita.edu/snvc.
Run the Amazing Race
Campus Recreation’s Amazing Race is Friday, April 19. To participate, sign up at the Heskett Center front desk. Teams of two will race around campus, working their minds and bodies to be the first to the finish line in Braeburn Square, where a tailgate sponsored by Meritrust will be hosted.
Invitation to GSA General Body Meeting today (Friday, April 12)
The Graduate Student Association cordially invites you to its April General Body Meeting from 4:30-6 p.m. today (Friday, April 12) in 258 RSC. On the agenda are efforts on transitioning to a Graduate Council and upcoming events. Do join us!
Student is starting nonprofit for those affected by endometriosis
Bailie Foster, an Entrepreneurship, Marketing, and Women’s Studies major at Wichita State is starting a nonprofit for those affected by endometriosis. She’s also competing in the Shocker New Venture Competition this spring. Foster is looking to reach as many endometriosis warriors as possible for the first ever endometriosis seminar in Wichita from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, at Rockwell Branch Library.
Endometriosis is an invisible disease that causes debilitating abdominal pain that affects 1 in 10 women in addition to those along the gender spectrum and takes an average of 10 years to diagnose in the United States which leaves the majority of those affected with multiple secondary medical issues. Statistically there are around 1,000 affected on the WSU campus alone.
More information and how to register.
Ulrich Museum of Art to celebrate summer exhibition opening
The Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to participate in the opening celebration of our summer exhibition, Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker, a 30-year retrospective of Mullins’ work. We encourage WSU students, faculty and staff to join members of the community in shared discovery, exchange and delight. The exhibition will be on display today (Friday, April 12) through Sunday, Aug. 11.
You’re invited to the Summer Exhibition Opening Party from 5-8 p.m. today (Friday, April 12), in the Ulrich Museum. The reception is free and open to the public.
Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker
Kevin Mullins was known for producing compelling, complex, luminous, lyrical surfaces. He was at the height of his career when he passed away suddenly in March of 2018. A celebration of his work and life seems most fitting as his artistic career included 15 years at the Ulrich Museum as Exhibitions Curator.
The Ulrich Museum of Art is proud to organize a retrospective of Kevin’s work, opening Friday, April 12. The exhibition, co-curated by Ann Resnick and Dan Rouser, will celebrate 30 years of Kevin’s work drawn from private and public collections including the Ulrich’s recent acquisition, God Blind Me, 2017. In addition, the Ulrich is pleased to produce a limited-edition catalogue to accompany the exhibit, featuring essays by David Butler, Elizabeth Dunbar, Bill North, Mike Odom and David Reed.
David Butler: Thoughts on a Painting by Kevin Mullins
Sunday, April 14 | 2 p.m. program | reception following | free and open to the public
Please join David Butler for a personal reflection on a work by Mullins that he has
owned and enjoyed for many years. He was a friend and colleague of Kevin’s, as former
director of the Ulrich Museum of Art.
Butler is currently the executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art in Tennessee.
Catalogue Launch: Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker
Saturday, June 22 | 5-7 p.m. | free and open to the public
Mark your calendar to celebrate the release of the limited edition exhibition catalog, Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker. The catalog captures 30 years of Kevin’s work and features essays by David Butler,
Elizabeth Dunbar, Bill North, Mike Odom, and David Reed, with an introduction by Dan
Rouser.
Co-curators Ann Resnick and Dan Rouser will be on hand to sign copies.
Join Shockerfest on June 7 at this new Riverfest experience
Campus departments and organizations are invited to participate in Shockerfest from noon-6 p.m. Friday, June 7, at RiverVista, 150 N. McLean. It’s an opportunity to celebrate Wichita’s hometown university with Shockers of today, tomorrow and yesteryear at this new Riverfest experience.
If your department or organization would like to participate in this event, fill out the information at Shockerfest.
Engage ICT tackles how changes in our climate affect you
You’re invited to the next Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, at Roxy’s Downtown, 412 ½ E. Douglas.
In April, we’ll begin a mini-series on the environment. Our panel of experts will focus on how changes in our climate affect you. Come and get your questions answered. KMUW’s Engage ICT is always free to attend, and appetizers are provided. Learn more at EngageICT.org.
Plan to attend the Spring Family Carnival on Saturday, April 20
SAC’s 26th annual Spring Family Carnival is a much anticipated tradition at Wichita State University. Come from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, on the Airbus lawn at 17th and Oliver.
This fun family event features inflatables, a petting zoo, tons of carnival games, activities, and treats!
Admission is free for all WSU students and general public, and nominal ticket rates apply. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, please visit wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Donate life- it’s the best gift you can give!
Did you know blood donations save 4.5 million lives each year, yet less than 1 out
of every 10 people donates? A decision to donate blood can save a life, or even several
when separated into its components – red blood cells, platelets and plasma. Here are
five of the most common lifesaving transfusions and how much blood they require. Another
reminder that every donation counts!
The Wichita State Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, and Wednesday, April 17, in the Heskett Center lobby. All presenting donors will receive a free T-shirt, while supplies last.
To schedule your appointment visit www.redcrossblood.org; Sponsor code: Wichita State or call 1-800-Red-Cross.
Acting on depression project at Wichita State
Depression is one the most common and debilitating of all mental health conditions. Nearly 20 percent of us will experience depression at some point during our lifetime, and within this year it is projected by the World Health Organization to become the second leading cause of disability worldwide.
A project is currently underway in the Department of Psychology at Wichita State University to investigate different variations of behavioral activation in helping individuals better manage and cope with depression. This program, conducted by Yvonne Chaw, a doctoral student in clinical psychology, under the supervision of Robert Zettle, director of Clinical Training, seeks volunteer participants who are currently experiencing at least a moderate level of depression.
Comparisons with other psychological approaches, as well as medication, has identified behavioral activation as one of the more effective means of coping with depression. As its name suggests, behavioral activation stresses the importance of systematically re-engaging in a range of activities that are often abandoned in the face of depression.
Those interested in participating in the project will first be asked to complete a brief, online screening survey that assesses their level of depression and obtains some relevant background information. Those who qualify will be contacted with additional information and details about further participating in the treatment phase of this project which consists of eight weekly, individual sessions following some further assessment.
Our hope is that participants will learn some new strategies for more effectively coping with depression and that the overall findings from this project may also help improve psychological services offered to others who also struggle with it.
Interested individuals 18 or older experiencing a least a moderate level of depression can access the brief screening survey.
Questions or requests for further information about this project may be directed to either Yvonne Chaw at jxchaw@shockers.wichita.edu, 316-882-4966 or Dr. Robert Zettle at robert.zettle@wichita.edu, 978-3081.
Adidas socks for $9 in RSC's Shocker Store
The Shocker Store is having a sale this week on Adidas socks! All Adidas socks are $9 in the RSC location only.
Register for the F45 Playoffs
The F45 Playoffs are back on Friday, April 26. Form a team or compete individually and make your way through 10 stations. Complete the most reps to be crowned the champion and get awesome prizes! Register at the Guest Services Desk in the Heskett Center. Registration is $10.
Not sure what to expect? Don’t worry. Join us from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in 141 Heskett Center, for a practice clinic.
Questions? Contact cr.fitness@wichita.edu.
Invitation to annual African cultural festival
The African and Caribbean Student Association invites you to celebrate with them in the annual African cultural festival at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, RSC.
There will be food, games, performances, raffles, exhibition, workshops, fashion show and pageant competitions. Admission is $5 for WSU students, and $10 for non-WSU students. Register here. If you have questions, contact acsa.wsu@gmail.com.
Second annual Miss Latina WSU coming April 20
Join Hispanic American Leadership Organization (HALO) in celebrating Latina women as they showcase their cultures in the second annual Miss Latina WSU. Purchase your tickets for $10 presale or $15 at the door. The show begins at 7 p.m. Saturday April 20, in the CAC Theater.
For more information, email wsuhalo.misslatina@gmail.com
WSU graphic design students dominate competition
Wichita State students won six of ten design awards at AIGA Spring Portfolio Forum in April 2019. SPF (Spring Portfolio Forum) is an annual event which elevates design students in their pursuit of a design career. SPF plays an integral role in encouraging graduating designers to pursue excellence in their work and achieve success on their search for employment in design-related fields.
SPF is hosted annually by AIGA Wichita, a local chapter of the American Institute of Graphic Arts, which has various workshops, lectures, artist talks, etc. Spring Portfolio Forum gives junior and senior design students the opportunity to compete, win prizes, network, and receive portfolio reviews.
At SPF 2019, six WSU students won awards:
Jesus Originales, First place best portfolio
Alex Haro, Second place best portfolio
Jaci Ignudo, Best packaging
Hannah Issa, Best type
Philip Roth, Best logo
Tasha Wentling, Socially conscious
This year, the event was held at Abode Venue, and had at least 50 attendees. The students got to sit in on micro talks with professionals like Luke Bott, Mike Moen, Kristyn Smith, Josiah Zimmerman, Tracy Holdeman, and more. With opportunities to connect with design professionals, SPF is the perfect place to find new hires or internships.
“It’s rewarding to get eyes from professionals in the community that reassure the work you make in your classes,” said Alex Haro. “We’re producing work that is hirable, and that’s really exciting.”
The Sunflower, editor in chief win top awards at state college media convention
The Sunflower, Wichita State University’s student newspaper, earned top overall publication honors from Kansas Collegiate Media over the weekend, and the editor took the top individual award.
Empower Youth at the Boys & Girls Club
Join Community Service Board at the Boys & Girls Club from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, April 22, to staff a variety of stations for youth members to participate in walk-by service activities, such as dog toy-making for the Kansas Humane Society, animal stuffing for the Wichita Children’s Home and Ronald McDonald House, and other giving back interactive activities.
Eat at Chipotle and support Psi Chi on April 20
Skip making dinner and go out to eat at Chipotle at 3015 N. Rock Rd. on Saturday, April 20. Come out and support Psi Chi from 5-9 p.m. by telling the cashier you're supporting Psi Chi!