Jay Golden will become WSU President Dec. 17, as Andy Tompkins completes interim presidency
Interim President Andy Tompkins will complete his duties at Wichita State on Monday, Dec. 16, the day after presiding over fall commencement. Tompkins became interim president in April, following the death of President John Bardo.
Jay Golden, who will officially become president on Dec. 17, has already been actively learning about the university and preparing for 2020. He’s in Wichita this week for a series of meetings on campus and in the community, concluding with a Friday night dinner at Braeburn Square, which will be open to the community.
Golden is inviting the Shocker and Wichita community to drop in for dinner and discussion from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at Fuzzy’s, next to the Shocker Store in Braeburn Square. Free chips and salsa will be provided.
Apply now for the 2020 John A. See Innovation Award
Applications for the 2020 John A. See Innovation Award will be accepted now to Friday, Jan. 31. The award was established in December 2013 by John A. See to support prototype development, which may include development of products in engineering and science, development of life-enhancing therapeutic products, creation of application of new knowledge and artistic ventures.
Faculty and students are eligible to apply for the proof of concept award. For more information and access to the online application options go to www.wichita.edu/innovationaward.
SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit coming Dec. 11
This is a livestream event from NMSU’s Arrowhead Center featuring powerhouse speakers addressing the Navy SBIR / STTR program’s $350 million in non-dillutive funds available to small businesses. On site one-on-one sessions with a Navy SBIR representative will be available by appointment.
WSU Police Department invites campus to participate in Sergeant’s assessment
The WSU Police Department invites faculty, staff and students to participate in a Sergeant’s assessment on Tuesday, Dec. 10, with community presentations at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. in 319 RSC.
The officers taking the assessment are required to give a 10-minute presentation on community policing and what it looks like on the WSU campus. This presentation includes a Q&A session, and we are asking all who participate to do an evaluation form provided.
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 on Nov. 12. 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
Reflection and preflection. Wait. What?
Consider taking time to reflect on the past 16 weeks and look ahead to the upcoming spring and summer as you wrap up this semester. Thinking about what went well and what you would change are important steps in maximizing your opportunity for success.
You can meet with a Success Coach or a Peer Financial Coach in Student Success for assistance in setting goals, completing success plans or designing a financial plan to remain on the path to graduation.
Considering future co-curricular opportunities are also important in developing goals and plans for next year. Think about what applied learning experiences you are interested in as well as social and leadership opportunities, which can be found in Student Involvement. Don’t wait. Start planning the rest of your academic year now. Have we mentioned enrollment is now open for spring? It is! Enroll today!
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.
Attend a special physics seminar with Alex Habig
Please join us for our last physics seminar of the fall semester on a special date and location at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, in 211 Hubbard Hall. Alec Habig will give a talk "The Supernova Early Warning System (SNEWS) in the Era of Multi-Messenger.” Refreshments and discussion will follow. This event is supported by the Eddy and April Lucas Fund.
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 Feb. 1, 2020.
LAS General Scholarship/Fellowship Application
De-stress at your Library during Finals Week
Don’t stress out over finals! Take a break with Play-Doh, origami, coloring books, Sudoku, crosswords, table games, jigsaw puzzles and other activities during all library hours Dec. 2-6, in several locations throughout Ablah Library.
Learn more about Finals Frenzy in Ablah Library
1, 2, 3 Deals at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Head down to the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Dec. 2-6 and enjoy these great deals as you prepare for finals:
$1 Bowling Games ($2 Shoe Rental Applies)
$2 Hot Dogs
$3/Hour Billiards
Santa letters available at WSU Post Office
WSU Postal Services is selling letters to Santa now to Friday, Dec. 13. The letters will be sent to Santa Claus, Indiana, and will receive a pictorial cancellation when sent to the recipient. The cost per letter / envelope is $1.50, and covers all postage.
Take advantage of the Christmas massage special at the Heskett Center
This Christmas, give the gift of relaxation. Schedule or purchase a 90-minute massage for only $50 at the Heskett Center. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 978-3082. Promotion valid Dec. 2-20.
Come get a free doughnut and coffee on Dec. 4 in Albah Library
"Donut" stress over finals! Stop by starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, first floor, Ablah Library, for a free donut and coffee while supplies last. Also come inside to enjoy our De-Stress @ your Library tables that include Play-Doh, coloring books, puzzles and more.
Learn more about Finals Frenzy in Ablah Library
Flats open house
Come join us from 4-7 p.m. tomorrow (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!
Stop by for Cookies in Corbin
The College of Applied Studies invites students to swing by Cookies in Corbin tomorrow (Tuesday, Dec. 3). We will have cookies in the Hubbard Hall Lobby from 10:30 a.m.-noon and Corbin Connect (Corbin Education Center room 156A) from 1-4 p.m.
Students are encouraged to drop by to enjoy cookies and meet with the leadership in the College of Applied Studies. There will be additional giveaways at the event!
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. tomorrow (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.
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 today (Monday, Dec. 2) to 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.
Students in Admissions to hold silent auction Dec. 4-6
Members of Student Ambassador Society and Shocker Navigators in the Office of Admissions will hold a silent auction / raffle to raise funds to attend the Student Development Institute.
The auction / raffle items will be set up on the north side of the RSC from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 6. Items include men's basketball tickets, Fuzzy's Taco Shop coupons, Shocker Grill & Lanes bowling party and more.
Contact Sarah Brill at sarah.brill@wichita.edu or Caitlyn Fowler at caitlyn.fowler@wichita.edu with any questions.
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, visit wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Join WSUSSLHA's annual Barnes and Noble fundraiser
Wichita State’s Student Speech and Language Hearing Association is having their annual Barnes and Noble fundraiser on Saturday, Dec. 14. This will take place at the Barnes and Noble located at 1920 N. Rock Road, and will last from 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Join WSUSSLHA for shopping, book readings and crafts! WSUSSLHA will also be providing gift wrapping for your Barnes and Noble purchase. Donations are welcome and we hope to see you there.
Volunteers needed for Fall Commencement
The 2019 Fall Commencement ceremony will be held Sunday, Dec. 15. The Commencement Office is looking for individuals who are available to work from about noon-5:30 p.m. that day. If you are interested in assisting, visit the commencement website and sign up. If you have questions about assisting with commencement, contact the commencement office at commencement@wichita.edu.
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 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
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 978-3022 or getinvolved@wichita.edu.
Earn Wu Bucks from the Shocker Store
Shop the Shocker Store for the holidays and earn Wu Bucks towards more Shocker gear! For every $50 spent Dec. 2-24, in our RSC location or Braeburn Square location, earn a $5 coupon to be used in January and February on any in-store purchase. Some exclusions apply, see store for details. Wu Bucks are not redeemable on Game Day Sales.
Free WSU Bear with $75 Purchase at the Shocker Store
Starting today (Monday, December 2), get a free WSU Bear from the Shocker Store! Spend $75 in store at our RSC or Braeburn Square locations or online at shockerstore.com and get a cuddly, Shocker friend (while supplies last). Limit one bear per customer, per visit. Merchandise sub-total must be $75 or greater.
12 Days of Christmas sale begins today (Monday, Dec. 2)
Looking to find your favorite Shocker a holiday gift? Stop by the Shocker Store’s Rhatigan Student Center location for its annual 12 Days of Christmas Sale from today (Monday, Dec. 2) to Saturday, Dec. 14. Or shop the sale online at shockerstore.com.
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). The sale item for today (Monday, Dec. 2) is a $16 select crew sweatshirt.
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.