Honors astronomy faculty makes an expanding universe feel a little smaller
Martin Ratcliffe, adjunct professor in the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College, teaches students that space and the people who study it aren’t all that far away. This article: from Andrew Martin, marketing intern.
Here are Men's Basketball student ticket pick-up dates for a free ticket!
Current WSU students can claim a free ticket to each home game by presenting their own valid Shocker Card at any of the following locations: Charles Koch Arena Ticket Office, RSC Shocker Store, Heskett Center, WSU South Campus, or WSU West Campus. Note that tickets are first come, first serve so get your ticket early!
Join us for the Annual Christmas Organ Concert in Wiedemann Hall
Please join us for the Annual Christmas Organ Concert as part of the Wednesdays in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 26) at 5:15 p.m.
Come hear festive music for Thanksgiving and sing well-loved Christmas songs and carols with the beautiful Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall. Admission is free!
Please note that this is on Tuesday, not Wednesday, because of the Thanksgiving break.
Learn more about the organ series.
U.S. Census Bureau is offering high-paying, flexible jobs
The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting significant temporary job opportunities to interested people, who can apply at 2020Census.gov/jobs.
The decennial census is a pillar of our representative democracy. Hundreds of billions of dollars a year are spent and many important decisions are made by the public, private, and non-for-profit sectors, based on the results of the decennial census.
The decennial census is the nation’s largest peacetime mobilization. Recruiting and hiring up to 500,000 individuals to serve as Census Takers is a top priority for the 2020 Census. To reach its employment goals, the U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting 2.7 million applicants. Census positions offer flexible work hours, including daytime, evenings and weekend. Hourly rate range from $13-$30 per hour, and all applications can be completed through 2020Census.gov/jobs.
Use your Thanksgiving break to complete your FAFSA
The priority deadline of Dec.1 for submitting your 2020-2021 FAFSA is quickly approaching. Use your Thanksgiving break to finish your application at fafsa.gov.
Be sure to take a look at all the events the Office of Financial Aid staff have setup to spread the importance of FAFSA completion.
We’re here to help. You can email us at finaid@wichita.edu or call 978-3430. Feel free to stop by and talk to someone in 203 Jardine Hall. Our hours are: 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (M-T), 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (W-F).
Submit your early bird housing application before the first deadline
Are you planning to live on campus next year? If so, now is the time to submit your WSU Housing Application! The first early bird deadline is by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1. Students who complete their application and contract by this deadline will be in the first round of the room selection process that takes place next spring. Complete your housing application at mywsu.wichita.edu.
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.
Sing your stress away
Are finals making you want to scream? Why not sing instead? Join us from 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes for some karaoke, and wind down before finals week by singing your heart out with Student Activities Council! For more information about SAC sponsored events, please visit wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Bring your pups to the 7th Annual Puppy Paddle!
Join us at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Heskett Center for our 7th Annual Puppy Paddle! Bring your furry friends to this FREE event and take a dip in the pool! You and your puppy can swim together, chase tennis balls or practice jumping in. This event raises money for animals in need through donations and will showcase dogs from the Wichita Animal Action League in need of a fur-ever home.
Student Health will be closed Nov. 28 and 29
Please be aware that Student Health Services will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 for the Thanksgiving break.
2020/21 scholarships for LAS students now available
The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites all LAS students planning on continuing their education at Wichita State University in the 2020/21 academic year to fill out an LAS General Scholarship/Fellowship application. Application deadline is February 1, 2020.
LAS General Scholarship/Fellowship application
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!
RSC Thanksgiving Break hours
The RSC and its departments will be opened shortened hours on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The building and all departments will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Dec. 1 for Thanksgiving Break. All hours of operation can be found at www.wichita.edu/rschours.
Happy Thanksgiving
The last day of classes before the Thanksgiving Recess is Tuesday, Nov. 26. While there are no classes, university offices are open on Wednesday, Nov. 27. The university is closed on Nov. 28-29.
Classes resume and university offices are open on Monday, Dec. 2.
Shocker Blast will resume on Monday, Dec. 2. The deadline to submit information for the Dec. 2 Shocker Blast is noon Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Submit your spring events for the Welcomefest listings
Welcomefest takes place during the first two weeks of classes each semester and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include the Springfest, Shocker Resource Fair, Syllabus Party, RSC Unplugged and more!
You can submit your department or organization events to be included in the Welcomefest marketing, including a printed guidebook. The deadline to submit events for inclusion in all Welcomefest marketing is Friday, Dec. 6 by 5 p.m.
Please note, Student Involvement reserves the right to deny or terminate any events that are not planned completely or are deemed inappropriate for Welcomefest and/or the people in attendance.
To register your event, please visit wichita.edu/welcomefest. If you have questions, please contact Student Involvement at (316) 978-3022 or getinvolved@wichita.edu.
Outdoor Adventures spring break ski trip registration now open!
Join Campus Recreation's Outdoor Adventures on a trip to beautiful Copper Mountain, located outside of Dillon, Colorado. We will have three full days on the slopes. Dillon, Colorado is an awesome mountain town with lots to offer, including a large shopping center and many restaurants around the lodge. Registration is $500 for the first 20 people that register, after that price will go up to $600. Price includes lodging, transportation, basic ski rental and lift tickets for up to three days. For more information go to wichita.edu/outdooradventures or contact Kaycee Miller at cr.outdooradventures@wichita.edu, to register go to bit.ly/CROutdoorAdventures.
Learn about 'Archaeology and the Bible' at poster discussion Tuesday, Dec. 10
University Libraries and REL 311G present an exhibit of student posters from Rannfrid Thelle’s “Archaeology and the Bible” Fall 2019 course. Student presenters will be available to discuss their projects and answer questions from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the main corridor of Ablah Library. Poster topics include "Pontius Pilate Washed His Hands of Jesus," "The Moabite Stone/Mesha Inscription," "The Black Obelisk," "Treasure in Jars of Clay," "The Tell Dan Stele," and "The Elephantine Papyri."
Learn about foreign patent applications at workshop on Friday, Dec. 6
Did you know that patents offer country-by-country protection? Learn how to protect your intellectual property in foreign jurisdictions. The USPTO's International Patent Legal Administration will host a two-hour seminar on considerations and options for filing foreign patent applications. The discussion will include an overview of the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and the use of the Paris Convention for non-PCT countries.
This event from noon-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in 217 Ablah Library, is free and open to the public. For more information, contact sara.butts@wichita.edu.
Learn what to do after registering a trademark at Trademark Tuesday!
Now that you've registered your trademark, learn how to maintain your federal trademark registration during an interactive question and answer session with experts from the Trademark Assistance Center (TAC). This event is intended for individuals with a beginning to intermediate level of knowledge of trademarks.
To get the most out of this event, we recommend participants attend the Trademark Tuesday session from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in 217 Ablah Library. Additionally, we recommend participants view informational videos regarding trademark registration before the session and prepare questions to ask the trademark experts. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email sara.butts@wichita.edu.
Learn more and register for Trademark Tuesday
Ugly sweater tees at the Shocker Store
Get in that festive, Shocker spirit with some Shocker ugly sweater tees from the Shocker Store! There is a different long-sleeve tee option at the RSC location and the Braeburn Square location. All options are available online at shockerstore.com. Sizes are small-3XL. Make sure you are decked out Shocker-style for the holidays!
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.
Enroll in a service-learning course in psychology
The INSPYRE research lab (directed by Dr. Samantha Gregus) is currently recruiting undergraduate mentors for a 3-hour service-learning course in psychology (PSY 416) for the Spring 2020 semester.
Prior to enrolling in PSY 416 (Psychology and Problems of Society), mentors are required to: Pass an interview and background check, have reliable transportation, lunch availability from 12-2 p.m. at least twice a week and attend class on Mondays from 3:30-6 p.m.
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 ASAP. If you would like to apply, please click the following link: https://forms.gle/eXcHf5Wrtr1GM4x1A
Enjoy a free chair massage at Finals Frenzy
Finals are coming up soon, and Campus Recreation is here for you in your time of stress! Enjoy a free chair massage from Monday, Dec. 2-Thursday, Dec. 5, in the lobby of the Heskett Center. Massages will be available from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday.
Student Speech and Language Hearing Association to have annual Barnes and Noble fundraiser
Wichita State University's Student Speech and Language Hearing Association (WSUSSLHA) is having its annual fundraiser from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at Barnes and Noble, 1920 N Rock Road. Join WSUSSLHA for shopping, book readings and crafts. WSUSSLHA will also provide gift wrapping for your Barnes and Noble purchase. Donations are welcome and WSUSSLHA hopes to see you there.
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.
Flats open house
Come join us from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, for our Flats open house. Food will be provided, tours given and staff on-hand to answer any questions you may have about our on-campus apartments!
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.library@wichita.edu.
Black Friday at Shocker Store Braeburn Square
Come shop for Shocker gear on Black Friday (Nov. 29)! That day, take 20% off your total purchase at the Shocker Store Braeburn Square location. Store hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Black Friday. Sale is not valid with other discounts or promotions and some exclusions apply. Happy shopping, Shockers!
12 Days of Christmas Sale at RSC Shocker Store
Looking to find your favorite Shocker a holiday gift? Stop by the Shocker Store’s Rhatigan Student Center location for their annual 12 Days of Christmas Sale from Dec. 2-14. Or shop the sale online at shockerstore.com and get free shipping with promo code 12DOC if you spend over $75.00. New sale items are added daily and will stay on sale the remainder of the promotion, or while supplies last. Visit the Shocker Store Facebook page each day to find out the new sale item(s). Happy holidays, Shockers!
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 Nov. 25-27, the Soup of the Week is Hamburger Veggie.