Big ideas to be pitched in fourth-annual Koch Innovation Challenge
Come and encourage nearly 30 multidisciplinary teams of WSU first-year students as they deliver their Big Idea two-minute pitch to a panel of industry judges. The pitch competition will be from 9 a.m.-noon Friday, Dec. 6, in 107 Devlin Hall. The awards ceremony will follow at 12:30 p.m. The come-and-go event is free and open to the public.
Five winning teams will be selected and announced at a brief awards ceremony at 12:30pm. Winning teams will receive up to $1,200 in seed money to continue their projects and each team member will receive a $1,000 scholarship.
To date, 464 students from more than 30 majors across campus have participated in this competition. Sponsored by Koch Industries, this competition supports our College of Engineering to foster a culture of creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and teamwork among students. Read more at http://www.wichita.edu/kochchallenge.
Koch Innovation Challenge on Facebook.
Come get a free doughnut and coffee today (Wednesday, Dec. 4) in Albah Library
"Donut" stress over finals! Stop by starting at 9 a.m. today (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
Attend the final Resume RX of the semester today (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
The Career Development Center is hosting their final Resume Rx of the semester from 9-11 a.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 4) in the McKnight Art Center lobby. Students who are looking to spruce up their resume before going home or traveling for break should stop by. Help with your cover letter, interviewing tips, and some general information about our office will also be available. No need to register; just come see us!
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. today (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.
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. today (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.
Free Student Improv show!
The Wichita State Student Improv Club is doing a free show for all ages. Enjoy the shenanigans from 6-7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 5) in 264 RSC.
There may be some voluntary audience participation, who knows, it could be you!
Come on by and have some fun!
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.
Hiring Research Peer Mentors!
SRI Peer Mentors
Honors will be hiring SRI Peer Mentors for the Summer Research Institute (SRI) in FYRE 2020, hosted by the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College, and sponsored by the National Science Foundation Kansas Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (KS-LSAMP). To learn more about SRI, visit www.wichita.edu/sri.
SRI Peer Mentors will assist with camp preparation during the months of April and May. SRI Peer Mentors serve as a mentor, lead team-building activities, help an incoming fellow Shocker transition into college life, participate in research alongside the campers, and assist the SRI team with other activities the week of the camp June 7-11, 2020.
Summer Research Institute application
Stay healthy at home and abroad!
Student Health has information on travel health advisories, can administer travel vaccinations and prescriptions, and keep you healthy before your departure and after you return. Check out their website for more information.
Watch Choreography I students perform dance inspired by the Faculty Biennial Exhibition
Professor Nick Johnson’s Choreography I students are performing at the Ulrich Museum’s exhibition at 2:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 4) at the Ulrich Museum of Art. The choreography I students are responding to “Teachable Moments: the XXII Faculty Biennial.”
Sweet to be inducted into Fairmount College Hall of Fame
Dr. Donna Sweet
Dr. Donna Sweet will be inducted into the Fairmount College Hall of Fame on Friday, Dec. 6. All pre-med students are invited to meet with Dr. Sweet from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Friday in 200 Lindquist Hall. Dr. Sweet is a WSU alumna, physician, and local leader in the battle to combat HIV. You can read more about Dr. Sweet below. If you are interested in medicine, do not miss out on this unique opportunity to engage with a dynamic, visionary leader in the field of medicine and HIV treatment.
More about Dr. Sweet: Donna Sweet graduated from Wichita State with a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences in 1970, and earned a master’s degree in the same field in 1972. From WSU, Sweet attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine.
Today she is a professor of internal medicine at the school’s Wichita campus. In addition to caring for about 1,300 patients with AIDS/HIV, she also is a primary care physician to another 3,000 patients without the disease. In 2015, Dr. Sweet was the recipient of an honorary doctorate from Wichita State University.
Fairmount College to induct three into Hall of Fame
A professional golfer/business owner, an ambassador and a physician, all of whom exemplify the merits and advantages of a liberal arts and sciences education, will be inducted at the inaugural Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame ceremony from 1-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, in Wiedemann Hall. Induction into the Fairmount College Hall of Fame is the highest recognition of outstanding alumni who have had a significant impact on the region, nation and world. The event is open to the public.
- Judy Bell, major in psychology; minor in sociology, 1961 - Bell was the first woman to head the U.S. Golf Association, and began her golf career at the 1950 U.S. Women’s Open at the age of 14. She is also a successful entrepreneur, operating seven businesses during her career.
- Robert D. Blackwill, majors in English and history, 1962 - Blackwill is the former ambassador to Brussels and Vienna and was the head of S.-Russia conventional arms negotiation in Europe. He has also served as ambassador to India, presidential envoy to Iraq, deputy national security advisor, Henry A. Kissinger senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, and is an accomplished author.
- Donna Sweet, major in biological sciences; minor in chemistry, 1970 - Sweet is one of Kansas’s top HIV-positive and AIDS specialists and a noted national and international speaker on the subject.
Ride the free game day shuttle from Braeburn Square
On Thursday, Dec. 5, park at Braeburn Square to ride the free game shuttle to Koch Arena for the men’s basketball game. The shuttle will run one hour before and after the game. Come early for dinner and shopping or stick around after the game for a late-night snack at one of the Braeburn Square retailers.
12 Days of Christmas sale continues today (Wednesday, Dec. 4)
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 now 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 items for today (Wednesday, Dec. 4) are $7 color tees and 20% off ornaments.
Game day sale at Braeburn Square 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 Central Arkansas tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 5), take 20% off all headwear. Offer only available at the Braeburn Square location. Some exclusions apply. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.
GoCreate Black Friday membership special
Get half off one-month memberships when you join GoCreate now through Friday, Dec. 6. Stop by or call 978-CRE8 (2738) today for more information!
RSC Unplugged featuring Tom Page Trio
The Rhatigan Student Center is featuring Tom Page Trio from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Dec. 4) during the live music series, RSC Unplugged. Stop by the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge, grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music.
New Student Wellness Center opening in January
Student Health Services and CAPS are moving to the Steve Clark YMCA building. Both departments will be closed Dec. 16-Jan. 6, to pack and relocate. The departments plan to reopen at 8 a.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2020, in the new Student Wellness Center.
Airbus business interns bring the ‘secret sauce’ to the job
Airbus at Wichita State hires many students to fill vital roles in the company’s operations. The interns place great pride in their work and depend on each other to solve real problems. They enjoy their proximity to campus and attempt to form connections among the different intern groups employed at Airbus.
Pictured above from left to right: Alok Dand, Suveen Emmanuel, Angelique Banh, Shane Grode and Pardhiv Marella serve as applied learning interns at Airbus’ Wichita facility.
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Bobby Berry and The Fuse
The WSU Weekly Briefing will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Dec. 5). Please note this week’s briefing will be held in 233 Rhatigan Student Center. The featured speaker will be Bobby Berry, clinical educator in Sport Management and director for The Fuse.
The Fuse is the hub for the College of Applied Studies, intended to not only facilitate and promote collaboration between the college and the community through service learning, but to ultimately seek inclusion opportunities for those on and off campus.
Tracee Friess, director of communication for Research & Economic Development, will give the overall university update.
The briefing will be livestreamed and available later that day at WSU Weekly Briefing. There will be time for questions following the briefing.
Prescription refill notice from Student Health Services
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.
SGA Scholarship applications are now open
SGA Scholarship application are no open for the 2020-2021 school year. Application close on Feb. 3, so apply today. Applications can be turned into the SGA Office in 219 RSC.
Grad School mixer this Friday at the Ulrich Museum of Art
The Ulrich Museum of Art is excited to welcome WSU graduate students to explore galleries and mingle with fellow grads and faculty from across campus. The event takes place from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Ulrich Museum. The event offers door prizes, giveaways food and more. It is free and open to all WSU grad students.
Doorbuster sweatshirt and 20% off at the Braeburn Square Shocker Store
Visit the Shocker Store’s Braeburn Square location on Saturday Dec. 7 for a $20 crew sweatshirt doorbuster. On Sunday, Dec. 8, the Shocker store is offering 20% off ornaments, holiday apparel and Nike apparel. Sales are only available at the Braeburn square location and while supplies last. Hours are 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, and noon-6 p.m. Sunday.
Limit three per customer on door buster, and all sales final. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions.
Teen study participants needed
Are you a teenager or parent of a teenager?
The Inspyre research lab is exploring what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy in adolescence. The purpose of the study is to explore perceptions of healthy and unhealthy relationships in teens.
After parental consent and teen assent has been obtained, teens will be asked to participate in a survey that gathers information on demographics and perceptions of dating relationships.
The survey will take about 20 minutes to complete. Participants must be 13-19 years old, and participants must be fluent in English.
Flexible locations are provided for study participation. Study participation can be done:
*in person in 417 Jabara Hall
*in person at an outdoor public meeting place (Eg: ICT Pop-Up Urban Park, Bradley Fair)
*through email
*through mail
Compensation: A small prize will be offered.
Interested? Contact the Inspyre Research Lab at inspyre@wichita.edu or call 316-978-6180.
Grab a cup of soup for $2.99 at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Visit the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes and enjoy the soup of the week, Mushroom Tortellini. A cup of soup costs $2.99, and a bowl is $3.99.
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.
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.
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.
Are you a part of the local immigrant community? Volunteers needed for a survey
You are eligible to take this survey if you are a member of the immigrant community living in Wichita, Kansas. We are recruiting research participants to help us understand more about health in the local immigrant community.
The survey will ask questions about mental health (i.e. “Was it hard to get going?”), demographic questions (i.e. “What is your race?”), immigration-related questions (i.e. “What is your country of origin?”), and your engagement in customs and activities from the culture of the country that you are from and U.S. culture.
This survey is available in English, Spanish, and Swahili. Your participation is voluntary.
Take the local immigrant survey
Share your sustainability news
WSU has a new sustainability plan with initiatives underway in research, curriculum and facilities. You are invited to submit upcoming sustainability events, current sustainable practices, or accomplishments by faculty, staff or students related to sustainability. Use our brief submission form to share these with the Sustainability Steering Committee. Consider joining one of the working groups, too!
Help us reduce WSU’s carbon footprint; we need your help!
As part of the effort in Sustainability Plan at WSU, we are currently researching the amount of CO2 we are emitting on Wichita State University. However, we need to obtain data from everyone on campus. It will only take about five-to-10 minutes to fill out the survey.
If you have question, contact Dakota Blair at drblair@shockers.wichita.edu, or Ikram Ahmed at ikram.ahmed@wichita.edu.
The survey response is anonymous. If you have taken the survey before, we would like to express our gratitude. You don't have to fill out the survey again. Help us by filling out the survey here.
Enroll for a service learning course in psychology
The INSPYRE research lab is currently recruiting undergraduate mentors for a 3-hour service-learning course in psychology for the Spring 2020 semester. Prior to enrolling in PSY 416, mentors are required to pass an interview, background check, have reliable transportation, lunch availability from 12-2 p.m. twice a week and class from 3:30-6 p.m. on Mondays.
Mentors will receive training at the beginning of the course and a grade at the end based on attendance and completion f assignments. For more information, contact the INSPYRE research lab at inspyre@wichita.edu
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.
Hit the books and then the beach!
Ever wonder what it would be like to hit the books in the morning and hit the beach in the afternoon? Thanks to National Student Exchange (NSE), you can. NSE allows undergraduate, domestic students the opportunity to study at one of nearly 200 universities across the United States and Canada – while paying regular WSU tuition and earning credit toward your degree. The application materials for exchange during fall 2020 and spring 2021 are available at wichita.edu/nse and are due Feb. 1, 2020. If you have questions, please contact Trish Gandu at trish.gandu@wichita.edu.
Come watch Christmas on Ice!
The Wichita Ice Center is hosting their 2019 Annual Christmas Recital at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14. Come enjoy the show and see fellow Shockers Gus Pachta, Laura Gibbs and Nick Coates perform!
Ugly sweater tees available at the Shocker Store
Get into the festive spirit with an ugly Shocker sweater tee available at the Shocker Store. There are different long sleeve options available at both the RSC location and the Braeburn Square store. All options are available online at shockerstore.com. Size are small-3XL.
Shocker Store offering sale on diploma frames
Now through Saturday, Dec. 14, take 20% off diploma frames at the Shocker Store. Sale is in the RSC store and online at shockerstore.com.
Pizza Burger now available at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Visit Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in December to try the new Pizza Burger. It’s topped with cheese, pepperoni and marinara sauce.
Donate to the Toys for Tots program
There are only a few days left to donate toys to help children in need here in Wichita. Please consider donating a toy to the Toys for Tots program by stopping by our Campus Credit Union lobby during normal business hours.
Join Meritrust Credit Union for its anniversary celebration at Braeburn Square
Meritrust Credit Union invites you to stop by for refreshments for our way to say, “Thanks for the opportunity to serve you,” from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, at the Braeburn Square branch.