Ready for finals? No? Me neither.
Have you thought about finals yet? If not, we suggest you start in order to avoid the stress that is often associated with finals week. Knowing and considering some simple things early will help you have a stress-free finals experience. Find out when your finals are scheduled (yes – there are finals on Saturday morning!).
Know what kinds of exams will be given in each class. Know what supplies you will need and get them ahead of time. You will also need to think about managing your time differently in the next couple of weeks. Consider lowering your hours at work or changing your work schedule to accommodate your need to study. Check out helpful resources on the Student Success website to get prepared.
2019 Student of the Year competition
Wichita State University has a tremendous amount of student leaders on campus who help to create our vibrant campus community. Each year eight of those students are selected as finalists for the annual WSU Student of the Year Scholarship Competition. The process to select these candidates takes place over a period of two months, and is open to juniors and seniors with a GPA of 3.0 and higher. This year we had more than 110 applicants, with 26 moving on to an interview round, followed by a presentation. The judging panels were made up of WSU faculty and staff, who had a difficult time narrowing the many deserving applicants down to the top eight finalists.
On Oct. 25, the winners of the WSU Student of the Year Competition were announced at a closing banquet and awards ceremony. At the special event, campus administrators, friends, and families celebrated the vast accomplishments of all the finalists and congratulated the top two winners. The 2019 WSU Student of the Year each receive a $650 scholarship and the remaining finalists will each receive $300 scholarships. Our two winners this year are Max Karst and Courtney Price-Dukes.
Max Karst is a junior in the nursing program whose end goal is to be a Physician Assistant. Max’s favorite opportunity while at Wichita State has been leading incoming Shockers through orientation as a Transition Mentor for the past two years. Max has also recently started the Pre-Physician Assistant Student Organization, and stays busy as the Vice President of his Nursing class, a member of the Kansas Association of Nursing Students, a volunteer for the Community Service Board, and a part-time tennis coach.
Courtney Price-Dukes is a junior at Wichita State. With her degree in Strategic Communication, she hopes to work in higher education or alongside a nonprofit organization. On campus, Courtney is involved in Student Ambassador Society, Black Student Union, Phenomenal Women, On the Reel Film Club, and a mentor for P.A.S.S. Student Mentoring Program.
The following is a list of finalists.
Alex Ibbara is a senior dual major studying finance and entrepreneurship, with an emphasis in real estate, and minors in marketing and personal selling.
Kellie Deutsch is a senior studying communication sciences and disorders, with minors in psychology and University Honors.
Maribel Sanchez is a junior studying business management, with a minor in communication and Honors Leadership Track.
Cynthia Matson is a senior dual major studding finance and economics, with a minor in Honors law and public policy.
Rachel Embray is a senior studying criminal justice, with a minor in sociology and Certificate in Diversity Studies.
Sarah Myose is a senior studying Honors Sociology and studio art.
The WSU Student of the Year Competition is an area of Student Involvement, under the auspices of Student Engagement. More information is available on our website.
SGA scholarships are now open
Student Government Association (SGA) scholarships are now open. You can apply on the SGA website. Applications will remain open until Feb. 3. Apply today!
Vote now for Homecoming Royalty Court!
Voting is live to choose who will serve on the 2020 Homecoming Royalty Court! This initial round of voting is to determine the top five King and top five Queen candidates from the outstanding Shocker seniors who were nominated. WSU students may vote once per day via myWSU from today (Monday, Nov. 18) to Friday, Nov. 22.
The Homecoming Royalty Court and theme will be announced the first week of December, so be sure to follow @shockerhoco on Twitter, and check www.shockeralumni.org/homecoming to stay up-to-date!
How to vote: Log in to mywsu.wichita.edu on the Home page scroll down to the Student Tools box. At the bottom of the list, find and click on the “Homecoming King and Queen” link to be taken to the online ballot.
Join the fun during International Education Week!
Join the Office of International Education for a week full of fun events during International Education Week from today (Monday, Nov. 18) to Friday, Nov. 22. Most of these events are free to attend, though some require registration. Visit www.wichita.edu/ieweek for a full listing of events, times and dates, or find our event on Facebook @WichitaStateInternationalAdmissions. Questions? Contact jessa.roberts@wichita.edu.
Get inspired to change the world with Australian startup co-founder
Daniel Flynn
Get inspired to change the world with Australian startup co-founder Daniel Flynn and the story of his company, Thankyou.
Flynn will appear from 6:30-7:30 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 18), in Hughes Metropolitan Complex Auditorium, as part of the Oliver Elliott Speaker Series hosted by the Wichita Downtown Rotary Club and Wichita State Center for Entrepreneurship.
Flynn and two other co-founders opened Thankyou in 2008 as a social enterprise selling water at cost to impoverished populations. It quickly expanded to sell hygiene and food products. Thankyou also donates money to safe water, hygiene and sanitation programs.
The event is free, but seating is limited. Guests must register for a ticket.
Learn more and register for Daniel Flynn's talk.
Final workshop in the Career Readiness Series
The Career Development Center is hosting the final workshop in the Career Readiness series for students. This workshop, Career Management and Leadership, will take place from 3-4 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 19) in Brennan Hall III.
Employers are looking for Wichita State graduates to be career ready — meaning graduates know how to use their talents, strengths, and interests. Being career ready means recognizing and demonstrating the competencies identified by employers that are crucial to a successful transition into the workplace.
Our workshops are designed to help students understand the meaning of these competencies, learn how to identify and exhibit these skills, and how to further develop them right now.
International Career Chats: Employer / Alumni meet-up on Nov. 20
International students are invited to come to this face-to-face interactive session, hosted by the Career Development Center, and receive career tips from Wichita area employers and WSU Alumni from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, in 233 RSC. Lunch will be provided with RSVP.
RSVP for International Career Chats
Beat stress with Beat Saber
Are finals making you stressed? Take a break from studying and play Beat Saber to refresh yourself. Beat Saber is a virtual reality rhythm game that features the player slicing blocks representing musical beats with a pair of red and blue light sabers, and takes place in a surrealistic neon-noir environment. This application is available on both HTC Vive and Oculus Rift at C-Space, Ablah Library.
For more information visit https://libraries.wichita.edu/creationspace or contact us at cspace.linbrary@wichita.edu.
Come learn about the inaugural Mr. Maroon Scholarship Competition
Mr. Maroon is presented by WSU’s Alpha Alpha chapter of Kappa Delta Chi Sorority, Inc. It is a scholarship competition that will be held in spring 2020. We are having an informational from 6-7 p.m. tonight (Monday, Nov. 18), in 301 RSC. This informational is for any male student interested in participating. There, we will provide more information for the gentlemen and give them details about the event!
Mr. Maroon Scholarship Competition
Workshop on Malayalam language features Dr. Mythili Menon
Have you ever wanted to learn more about a Non-European language? Now you can, from 2:30-4 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 18), in 257 RSC. This is your chance to learn about linguistics aspects of Malayalam, a Dravidian language spoken in South India. This workshop, hosted by the WSU Linguistics Club, will be led by Dr. Mythili Menon and will feature other native speakers of the language. Pizza will be served. This event is free and open to the public.
WSU Symphony performs movie music
A screening of the Charlie Chaplin classic comedy “The Immigrant” will be accompanied by the WSU Symphony Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in Miller Concert Hall. Mark Laycock conducts the program, which includes selections from several beloved film scores.
Tickets ($12 for general admission with discounts available) may be purchased through the Fine Arts Box Office online at wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233. Admission is free for students with a current WSU ID. For more information, contact Mark Laycock at 978-6202 or mark.laycock@wichita.edu.
Chaplin’s “The Immigrant,” dating from 1917, tells the story of a burgeoning romance between two new arrivals to New York City. Following a tumultuous voyage across the Atlantic, the starving and penniless couple seek a meal at a restaurant; hilarity ensues. The movie is included in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress. Carl Davis, a contemporary composer who has crafted scores for dozens of silent films, wrote the musical accompaniment.
The concert features John Williams’ Raiders March from Steven Spielberg’s thrilling cliffhanger Raiders of the Lost Ark, the haunting theme from Elmer Bernstein’s score for To Kill a Mockingbird, and Bernard Herrmann’s driving overture to Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece North by Northwest.
Other selections include Williams’ Tribute to the Film Composer, a medley of movie themes compiled for the 2002 Academy Awards; Soarin’ Over California, Jerry Goldsmith’s majestic score for a Disney theme park ride; an excerpt from Harry Gregson-Williams’ music for Wonder Woman; and melodies from James Horner’s poignant soundtrack to Field of Dreams.
Jazz Arts 1 Ensemble and Banda Hispanica to feature special guest artists
Guest artists Adam Larson, tenor saxophone, with Jazz Arts 1and Andy Mill, trumpet, with Banda Hispanica will perform at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, in Miller Concert Hall.
The Jazz Arts ensemble traditionally consists of a 19-piece big band. The repertoire of the ensemble consists of high-level arrangements of varying styles.
Banda Hispanica, an 11-piece Latin ensemble features a mix of percussion, horns, vocalists, and rhythm instruments.
The ensemble explores both traditional and contemporary music styles.
For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.
WSU students: Request your free ticket here.
Cadman Art Gallery accepting submissions for spring 2020 exhibition
Cadman Art Gallery Spring 2020 Exhibition accepts submissions from students of all backgrounds. The gallery is seeking applicants to hold their own exhibit for Spring 2020. Students may apply for an individual exhibit or may join together with others. Exhibitors are not limited by media or style. Past artists have exhibited digital media, graphic design, collections, paintings, sculptures, photography and more. Applications must be submitted by tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 19).
The Cadman Art Gallery is located on the first floor of the RSC and serves as a student-centered space focused on education and exposing the WSU community to the arts. For rules and registration forms, visit wichita.edu/CadmanGallery.
Join CAP for Global Trivia Night!
How much do you think you know about countries and cultures across the globe? Join the Cultural Ambassador's and Global Mentors for a night of free food, fun and trivia from around the world from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, in 142 RSC. Let us know you're interested by checking out our event on Facebook by visiting our page @WSUCulturalAmbassadors.
World-Class DJ performing free concert at The Wave, this Thursday
This session at Wonder the learners (ages 6-12) are creating digital soundtracks that will be performed alongside a world-class DJ from Los Angeles from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at The Wave, 650 E. 2nd St. N in Wichita. Doors open at 3:30 p.m.
Join us for a professional concert that will help support local learners’ hard work.
Kansas Secretary of Commerce Hon. David Toland to speak at CIBA / WTCouncil - reservations required
The Center for International Business Advancement (CIBA) and the World Trade Council of Wichita (WTCouncil) cordially invite you to a dinner presentation on “Growing Kansas: A Look at Economic Development” with Secretary of Commerce, the Honorable David Toland, on Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Wichita Mariott Hotel, 9100 Corporate Hills Drive.
The networking reception will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m. A town hall style Q&A with Toland will begin at 8 p.m.
The cost is $40 for WTCouncil members, $60 for non-members. The cost for WSU students is $10, and $15 for other students.
Pre-registration is required and space is strictly limited. Reservations may be made online at www.wichita.edu/wtcouncil.
For more payment information on registration, contact wtcouncil@wichita.edu or call 978-3176.
CIBA is a public-private partnership based in the Barton School of Business. For more information on CIBA, visit https://tinyurl.com/CIBA-WTCouncil; for information on the program, send an email to CIBA Director / WTCouncil Chair Usha Haley at usha.haley@wichita.edu.
Intersectional Empowerment with Gamma Phi Beta & Mu Delta Alpha
Gamma Phi Beta and Mu Delta Alpha sororities will host an Intersectional Empowerment event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in 246 RSC. There will be free snacks, games, and information. We will teach people about intersectionalities, and how to empower all women of all identities.
General Funk speaks to Wichita State ROTC students about the importance of serving in the Army
Gen. Paul E. Funk II, Commanding General, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, visited Shocker Battalion at Wichita State on Thursday, Nov. 14. This is the first semester for new cadets for Army ROTC, and the Division of Diversity and Community Engagement was honored to host General Funk.
General Funk is responsible for 32 Army schools organized under eight Centers of Excellence that recruit, train and educate more than 500,000 soldiers and service members annually.
Sign up for Alternative Spring Break 2020
Alternative Spring Break will expose WSU students to complex social and cultural issues through community visits, experiential learning, direct service, group discussion, common readings and reflection activities.
This year we are headed to Washington, D.C., to explore hunger and homelessness in our nation's capital.
An informational meeting will be held at noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, in 245 RSC. Pick up an application in Student Involvement, 216 RSC, or go to wichita.edu/springbreak to download a copy. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6. For more information, contact Student Involvement at getinvovled@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.
International T-shirts are now on sale!
Do you want a T-shirt that celebrates the diversity of our campus? International Education T-shirts are on sale as part of our celebration of International Education Week! All sizes will be sold for only $5.99. Limited sizes and colors are available. To order, please visit www.wichita.edu/paybycard.
F45 Playoffs Practice Clinic
Want to know what the F45 Playoffs are all about? Join us from noon-1 p.m. or 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20, in 141 Heskett Center for the F45 Playoffs Practice Clinic.
We will go over all the moves and the proper way to execute them. The F45 Playoffs are on Friday, Nov. 22. There are slots available from 6 a.m.-8 p.m.
Form a team or compete individually and make your way through 10 F45 stations. Complete the most reps to be crowned the champion.
Registration is $10, this semester all female participants are free thanks to the sponsorship of a donor. Do you think you have what it takes to be crowned the champion? Register today at the Heskett Center Guest Services Desk.
Prescription refill notice from Student Health Services
Student Health Services reminds students that the office will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28, and Friday, Nov. 29 for Thanksgiving. Please submit refill prescriptions by 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, for pick up by 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 27.
If you need a prescription refilled before the winter break, please submit refill prescriptions by 5 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, for pick up by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13.
Student Health Services will close on Monday, Dec. 16, and reopen Monday, Jan. 6, in the new Student Wellness Center.
Share feedback and big ideas for Honors
Students, faculty, staff, and friends - we want to hear from you! President-elect Jay Golden has asked us to put together information about Honors, including information about our strengths, weaknesses, and aspirations.
Please take a few minutes to fill out the online survey by Friday, Nov. 22, to give feedback on some of these questions and share your big ideas for the Cohen Honors College.
Enroll for a service-learning course in psychology
The INSPYRE research lab, directed by Samantha Gregus, is recruiting undergraduate mentors for a 3-hour service-learning course for Psychology and Problems in Society (PSY 416) for the spring 2020 semester.
Prior to enrolling in PSY 416, mentors are required to pass an interview, background check, have reliable transportation and lunch availability from noon-2 p.m. at least twice a week and class from 3:30-6 p.m. on Mondays.
We 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, please contact the INSPYRE research lab at inspyre@wichita.edu as soon as possible.
World Aids Day free HIV testing
Know Your Status on World Aids Day! Free HIV testing will be available from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, on the RSC 3rd floor. Confidential testing with results in minutes is sponsored by Student Health Services, Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Housing and Residence Life, KU Med of Wichita, and Positive Directions.
Wichita State Blood Drive on Nov. 20-21 - Free T-shirt and $5 Amazon gift card!
The Red Cross is thankful for the blood donors who play a vital role in supplying the nearly 21 million blood components that are needed each year by hospital patients. Your act of service is life-saving! Thank you.
*Donors will receive a free long sleeve T-shirt & a $5 Amazon e-gift card for donating!
Upcoming Blood Drive: Wichita State University
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Heskett Center lobby
To view available times and to schedule your donation appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org; enter Sponsor Code: Wichita State or call 1-800-Red-Cross.
Photo ID or Red Cross Donor Card required.
Become part of the new Assistive Technology & Accessible Design Certificate Program
Wichita State’s undergraduate certificate in assistive technology and accessible design is an interdisciplinary program useful for any major wanting to create innovations that improve learning, working and daily living for people with disabilities. Students will learn from faculty across campus and work with service providers to design and create products and equipment such as communication boards, specialized learning materials, mounting systems, electronic devices, walkers, pencil holders, screen readers, communication programs and much more. Enroll now for ENGR 302 Accessible Design in spring 2020, CRN 26635. Meets MW 11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. All majors welcome!
Assistive Technology & Accessible Design Certificate Program
Sale on professional wear at the Shocker Store
Looking to update your business or interview wardrobe? This week, take 20% off all men’s and women’s professional wear in the Shocker Store, Rhatigan Student Center location only.
Save on kids' apparel during Shocker Store Gameday Sale
For every home men’s basketball game, the Shocker Store at Braeburn Square will have a sale all day for Shocker fans! For the game against Gardner-Webb tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 19) take 20% off all kids’ apparel; Braeburn Square location only. Some exclusions apply. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.
Vegan Chili this 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 Nov. 18-22, the Soup of the Week is Vegan Chili.