President's job adapts to challenges while it remains consistent with mission
President-elect Jay Golden emphasized shared governance, affordability and bold ideas during his introduction to Wichita State. Member of the Kansas Board of Regents spoke highly of Golden’s credentials with business and its fit with Wichita State’s focus on applied learning.
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Litigation attorney to speak about case involving lost Apollo 11 samples
The Wichita Space Initiative welcomes litigation attorney Christopher McHugh, who will give a talk "The Legal Battle Over Apollo 11 Samples," at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in 319 RSC.
In 1969, the United States met the impossible challenge leveled by President John. F. Kennedy eight years earlier, to land a man on the moon and return him safely to earth. The heroism of the moment culminated in Neil Armstrong’s collection of the first lunar rocks into the Apollo 11 Lunar Sample Contingency bag.
Embodying the self-sacrifice, courage, ingenuity and fortitude of an entire nation, the Lunar Contingency bag was the ultimate trophy for the winner of the space race. It was like the Lombardi trophy, the Stanley Cup, and every Olympic Gold Medal, all rolled up into one and multiplied by a thousand ... and NASA lost it! This is the story of the Chicago woman who found it almost 50 years later, and her battle with NASA over a national treasure."
As always, WSI talks are free and open to the public!
Space Exploration Lecture Series
Steve Clark YMCA Day: Nov. 5
The Career Development Center is hosting Steve Clark YMCA Day 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, in the Rhatigan Student Center concourse, as well as 5-8 p.m. in the John Bardo Center lobby. The YMCA team will give away free prizes and snacks. Students are invited to stop by for a quick presentation at 11:30 a.m., or chat directly with Y leaders about the new facility and on-campus student jobs in areas including:
- Member Services - Front Desk, Fitness, and Youth Programs
- Operations - Administrative Assistance, Housekeeping and Support
Interviews start Thursday, Nov. 21.
Find on-campus positions at the Steve Clark YMCA
The YMCA will host group exercise classes at WSU this month
The Steve Clark YMCA and Student Wellness Center on the Campus of Wichita State University is really excited to be moving on-campus and wanted to get an early start with group exercise so we're hosting a series of POP-UP CLASSES taught by some of our most-dynamic instructors to help you get ready for finals, the Winter Break, and your on-campus Y opening in January 2020.
We want you to come out and try a morning and/or mid-afternoon PIYO, YOGO or Les Mills SH'bam class being held at Fairmount Coffee or the Heskett Center. Check out the schedule for class dates, time, location and the instructor and plan to attend one or all of the FREE classes.
See the full schedule and YMCA class descriptions
90's Lunchtime Bingo with the Student Activities Council
Needing a way to spice up your lunch? Instead of asking for spicy chicken at Chik-Fil-A, join your friends in our fast-paced lunchtime bingo! Grab a bingo card from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at the RSC Starbucks.
Each lunchtime bingo will be an opportunity to win some awesome prizes during your lunch break. Sounds like a win-win! Maybe you have that 90s nostalgia, or maybe you wish you were born in the era of Nintendo and N’SYNC. Either way, we’re here to hook you up with some 90’s inspired gear. All you have to do is score a Bingo!
For more information about Student Activity Council-sponsored events, visit https://wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Project Management Summit 2019 hosted by Wichita State University this Friday, Nov. 8
Information Technology Services is sponsoring a Project Management Office (PMO) summit for Project Managers and Project Management Offices featuring presenters from regional colleges and universities to include presentations on Governance for Project Management from KU, Strategic Planning Initiatives from WSU, Agile Projects using Amazon Professional Services from KSU, and KITO changes from KSU.
The event will be held from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 8, in 264 RSC. All students, faculty, staff, and partners are encouraged to attend to share in ideas from our Region's Institutes of Higher Learning.
Please RSVP or submit questions to PMO@wichita.edu.
Are you career ready?
Sure, you have the academic knowledge for your job after you graduate, but what other skills do you have that employers are looking for? Do you know what employers expect from their employees? Take a look at the career competencies list to find out what areas you need to work on to become the best job candidate you can.
Looking for a job? Create a profile and search our online career database, called Handshake, from the Career Development Center website. You can also look at cooperative education and internship opportunities available to help you gain professional work experience as you work toward your degree.
Grand opening of E-Sports hub at the Heskett Center
Join Campus Recreation for light refreshments as we celebrate the grand opening of the E-Sports hub. Check out the equipment and try your skills with the latest computer and console games from noon-5 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 5) at the Heskett Center.
Learn to manage more effectively by understanding human behavior
Gerald Graham, Center for Management Development (CMD) professor, will break down the concepts of behavior into real world examples that you can relate to and understand. You will be coached on how to handle frustrated employees and how to influence the attitudes your employees bring to the table. You will also discuss others’ perceptions of you and they affect your ability to manage effectively.
The course will take place 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13. The cost of the course is $299. WSU faculty, staff and students can receive a 40% discount. Some restrictions apply. For more information and to register visit the CMD website or call 978-3118.
Join the 400 Years & Beyond Movement for free
Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 in Hughes Metropolitan Complex room 130, where international speaker Angel Acosta presents this mindful approach which focuses on informing and healing through action. Angel will speak about how change starts in the workplace.
Join the 400 Years & Beyond Movement and hear from other speakers on topics around diversity and inclusion, mindfulness, and developing stress resilience just to highlight a few. Inequality is a threat to our health and democracy. Nearly 400 years of division have created an apartheid society: we need a new social infrastructure to carry us through the challenges of climate change, decaying physical infrastructure, rapidly evolving jobs, underperforming schools, uneven access to health care and lack of affordable housing.
Communities and organizations across the country are already observing the call, and addressing these inequalities in bold and impactful ways. Get in engaged through attending this program. The program is free and open WSU students, faculty, and staff by using the following code WSUBUSINESS. Learn more at https://newpractices.eventbrite.com/ or contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 316-978-3034.
Critical Language Scholarship for summer 2020
Are you interested in learning a new language? Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program offers fully funded programs for certain languages in several different countries. The deadline for summer 2020 is Tuesday, Nov. 19. See the website for more details.
Contact Ann Burger by email at ann.burger@wichita.edu.
Join the Community Service Board volunteering at a local senior center
Join the Community Service Board from 9-11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, volunteering at Larksfield Place. Enjoy a game of bingo, bridge or converse with local senior citizens in the community.
Register for the volunteer opportunity
Learn about ways you can volunteer at Community Service Board meetings
Would you like to learn more about volunteering in Wichita? Attend a Community Service Board (CSB) meeting! Meetings are held every Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. in 142 RSC.
During CSB meetings, guests have the opportunity to learn about and tour local nonprofits and work on community service projects to give back to the community. Community Service Board meetings are free and open for everyone to attend.
For questions email: CSB@wichita.edu or call 978-7016.
Learn about intellectual property basics in Tuesday workshop
Join University Libraries for the next Entrepreneurship Research Series workshop 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 5) in 217 Ablah Library.
The workshop "Intellectual Property Basics" will teach attendees about the basics of intellectual property protection. Inventions, designs, original works of authorship, and trade secrets can provide you with economic benefits.
For more information, call Sara Butts at 978-5017.
Sign up for the IP basics workshop at the Ablah Library
Save with regalia packages from the Shocker Store
Are you graduating in December? Now through Saturday, Nov. 30, you can bundle your regalia items and save! The Shocker Store offers Greenweaver regalia bundles for bachelors, masters, specialist and doctorate degrees.
Visit us in our RSC location or on our “graduation” tab at shockerstore.com for specific pricing and details. For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 978-7021.
Nominations are open for outstanding adult learner
In March of 2020, the Office of Adult Learning will host the inaugural Adult Learner of the Year (ALOTY) awards ceremony. In this awards ceremony, the Office of Adult Learning will celebrate five years as an office and name an ALOTY.
The Office of Adult Learning needs the WSU community to help find an adult learning deserving of the title. The criteria for ALOTY is below.
- 3.25 GPA at WSU
- Displays perseverance in obtaining a degree
- Demonstrates Shocker pride
- Possesses leadership qualities
If you know anyone who meets the criteria, nominate them using the link below. If you have any questions, contant Pamela O'Neal at 316-978-8313 or email pamela.oneal@wichita.edu
Submit nominations for the Adult Learner of the Year
Join the Career Development Center for basic training in job hunting - Nov. 6
Let's learn how employers hire so we'll know what they're looking for, use that information to build a resume that passes a 10-second scan.
The Career Development Center invites students to make their way over to Brennan Hall III to get tips on how to exhibit professionalism and why it matters during the interview! Join them in this basic training to help you launch your career management plan from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in Brennan III. See you there.
Stop by and see the Career Development Center for Resume Rx on Nov. 6
Need your resume or cover letter reviewed but don't have time to make it to an appointment? The Career Development Center has you covered! Students are invited to come see us from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, on the RSC first floor, for help with a resume, a cover letter, interview tips, and general information about our office. No need to register; just stop by and see us!
Learn more about Career Development Center's Resume Rx
Join the Graduate School and Career Development Center for a Resume Writing Lab
Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you interviews. Learn about the product you are marketing, YOU! Join the Graduate School and Career Development Center with presenter Jill Pletcher from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in 266 RSC. Bring your current resume on your laptop or a hard copy for editing.
Learn more about Graduate School professional development series
Learn how to write literature reviews in two workshops this week!
University Libraries will hold two Savvy Researcher workshops this week.
The first workshop, “Writing a Literature Review," will be 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in 217 Ablah Library. Learn all the steps to create a literature review, from conducting comprehensive research to synthesizing perspectives to presenting your findings.
The second workshop, “Writing a Literature Review for Engineering," will be noon-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 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.
For more information, call Angie Paul at 978-5084.
Attend the SBIR Workshop
The one day workshop presents an overview of the SBIR/STTR process of preparing a competitive Phase 1 of SBIR/STTR proposal and an overview of keeping records for an SBIR award. The event is from 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in the Marcus Welcome Center. Admission to the workshop is $5 for students and $25 for general admission. The fee includes lunch. The event is open to the public.
Learn more about the Greenwood workshop
Come join the Arts and Crafts Fair hosted by SAC
Come join SAC at the annual Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21. We are looking for vendors to fill the RSC with arts, crafts and oddities.
Participants needed for audiology research
You are invited to participate in a research study of Digit-Pair Speech Recognition Thresholds in Adults with Hearing Loss. We hope to learn the validation and generalization of using digit recognition thresholds during hearing evaluations.
If you decide to participate, you will be scheduled for a hearing evaluation. Once criteria are determined, additional hearing testing will be conducted.
Testing is expected to last about 55 minutes.
If you are interested in participating in this study, contact Marian Smith, mxsmith18@shockers.wichita.edu, or call 361-290-7015, (Yes, area code is not 316); or Stacey Kampe at stacey.kampe@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7264.
Learn about flavorful neutrinos in physics seminar on Nov. 6
Please join us for the next Physics Seminar at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, in 128 Jabara Hall, featuring Alexander J. Stuart, from the Universidad de Colima. Professor Stuart's talk will be titled "Neutrinos and the Problem with Flavor". Refreshments & discussion afterwards. Supported by the Eddy and April Lucas Fund, Wichita, Kansas.
Say thank you for your scholarship at Grati-Wu Week happening Nov. 4-13
As a WSU Scholarship Recipient, you are strongly encouraged to attend one of the upcoming Grati-Wu Week events, hosted by the WSU Foundation. For our donors, nothing is more valued than impacting a life and receiving a simple note of gratitude.
As a WSU Scholarship Recipient, you are strongly encouraged to attend one of the upcoming Grati-Wu Week events, hosted by the WSU Foundation. For our donors, nothing is more valued than impacting a life and receiving a simple note of gratitude.
Grati-Wu Week dates and locations:
- Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College – Seminar Room: Monday, November 4
- College of Health Professions – Ahlberg Hall Lobby: Tuesday, November 5
- College of Engineering – John Bardo Center (EEB) Lobby: Wednesday, November 6
- College of Fine Arts – McKnight and Duerksen Lobbies: Thursday, November 7
- College of Applied Studies – Hubbard Hall Lobby: Friday, November 8
- Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences – Lindquist Hall Lobby: Monday, November 11
- Frank Barton School of Business – Clinton Hall Lobby: Tuesday, November 12
- Graduate School – RSC 266: Wednesday, November 13
All events will occur from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. in the locations listed. Students can visit any location to write their note and receive their gift.
Can’t make it? We have other ways for you to participate!
Online: Follow this link to write your warm thank you and we will mail it to your donor(s) for you.
Mail your donors on your own: Our office can mail you a card and stamped envelope with your donor’s information. Email donor.relations@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3817 to request the materials.
In-Person at the WSU Foundation Office: Come into our office between October 14 - November 15 (Monday-Friday) anytime between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., and we will give you the materials necessary! We are located in the Woodman Alumni Center, just south of Starbucks.
For questions, please contact the Wichita State University Foundation Donor Relations team at 316-978-3817 or email us at donor.relations@wichita.edu.
Join Wichita State's Cultural Ambassadors for Global Zumba Night
Join the Cultural Ambassador Program for a night of dance from around the globe. Participants will enjoy a variety of energetic music from different countries while also burning calories. This event begins 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, in 141 Heskett Center. We hope to see you there!
Attend the motivational speech given by Richard Taylor Jr.
Join FGCC and SAC during the First Generation Student Appreciation Week from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. Join and hear from keynote speaker Richard Taylor Jr., a TRiO SSS Alum who has overcome obesity, depression, suicie, failing in college and domestic abuse. Through his struggle, his challenges have struck a change within people from different walks of life. His message breaks cultural boundaries and the bias in social norms.
Did you know Student Health Services offers contraception services?
Student Health Services offers gynecological and contraception services for students. Our college health specialists can offer many different types of contraception that meets student's needs. Make an appointment today!
Make an appointment with Student Health Services
Do you love to sing? Women's Glee is looking for singers!
If you enjoy singing, then we want you! Women's Glee is looking for treble voices to come sing with us this coming Spring Semester. Registration for spring classes opens soon, consider adding Women's Glee to your schedule this spring! We perform concerts and at various events, and enjoy creating music that is uplifting and exuberant! We'd love to have you come be a part of our choir! No audition required.
Save at RSC Starbucks throughout November
Save $2 at Starbucks in the RSC when you purchase a food item and beverage together after 1 p.m. during the month of November.
Free Cosmic Bowling for Veterans, active duty military and their families
The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes thanks our veterans and active duty military! In honor of Veterans Day, from 2-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, veterans and active duty military in the community, and their families, can enjoy free cosmic bowling. Must show military ID. Thank you for your service!
Discount at Braeburn Shocker Store for veterans
The Shocker Store appreciates the service and sacrifices of our veterans and active duty military! In honor of Veterans Day, from noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, at our Braeburn Square location, veterans and active duty military can take 20% off one regular-priced WSU-imprinted item with military ID. Some exclusions apply. Thank you for your service!
Gameday sale at the Shocker Store
For every home men’s basketball game, the Shocker Store at Braeburn Square will have a sale for Shocker fans! For the game against Omaha on Tuesday, Nov. 5, take 20% off all Nike apparel and Nike headwear all day! Braeburn Square location only. Some exclusions apply. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.
Sale on drinkware at the Shocker Store
This week at the RSC Shocker Store, take 20% off all drinkware. They have everything from coffee mugs, to wine glasses, to water bottles and more. Sale is through Saturday in Rhatigan Student Center location only.
Did you know Campus Recreation offers therapeutic massages?
Make time for yourself and get a break from the stress of work by getting a massage. Call guest services at 978-5281 or swing by the Heskett Center to make your appointment.
Soup of the Week at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Soup is back at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes just in time for the cooler weather! A different soup will be featured each week, Monday-Friday. Grab a cup for $2.99 or a bowl for $3.99. For November 4-8, the Soup of the Week is Red Beef Chili.