Turn. Off. Netflix. And Hulu.
Have a paper to write, but you’d rather watch the next season of your favorite series on Netflix?
Managing time, priorities and life roles along with all of your academic deadlines can get overwhelming. To get organized, focused and get tips on how to manage important things in your life, visit the time management page on the Student Success website. We’ll help you overcome procrastination!
Stop by and review your resume with the Career Development Center
Students, do you need your resume or cover letter reviewed but don't have time to make an appointment? The Career Development Center has you covered! Come see us from 10:30 a.m.-noon today (Monday, Feb. 3) on the first floor, RSC, for help with your resume, cover letter, interview tips and general information about our office.
No need to register for this, just stop by and see us!
Visit Student Health Services' web page for information about the coronavirus
Student Health has been closely monitoring the outbreak of coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China. To learn how to protect yourself and to get the latest news about the coronavirus outbreak, visit Student Health's Travel and Health Advisory web page at wichita.edu/shs.
Craft Corner coming Tuesday, Feb. 4
Artista or nah? No worries, we’ll show you how it’s done! Stop by between classes and be creative with SAC from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, on the first floor, RSC.
The first Tuesday of every month, we will have hands on DIY crafts projects for you to make and take to decorate your space, distress and just have fun all for free! Come be crafty and hang out with Student Activities Council.
For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Kick off the semester with Shocker Strong Resilience Program (and snacks!)
Shocker Strong Resilience Program is kicking off for the spring semester from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in 142 RSC. This event is open to any and all students who want to develop their strengths, grow in their resilience, and have a snack. Don't miss it!
For questions, contact shocker.strong@wichita.edu or 978-3149.
SGA announces 2020 general election season
The time is finally here! It is YOUR time to lead the way to make a difference. The Association Election Commission is excited to formally announce the kick-off of the 2020 General Election season!
Are you interested in joining the Student Government and looking for a leadership position on campus? It is now finally time to take action and declare yourself a candidate in the 2020 Elections! This is a great opportunity to give back to campus and allow your leadership skills to shine.
To declare yourself as a candidate, go to Wichita.edu/sga . Questions? Contact us at sga.elections@wichita.edu.
Chances of SBIR / STTR Success Webinar on tomorrow
You'll spend many hours writing your SBIR or STTR proposal, so you’ll want to give yourself every chance of winning the prize. The proposal review is a critical determinant of success, so give yourself every advantage by writing to those reviewers.
In this webinar from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 4, learn about how the various federal agencies review SBIR/STTR proposals, what reviewers look for in a proposal, and how to write to “sell” your technology. The webinar will also provide formatting tips to make the reviewers’ job easier, who makes up a review team, the criteria they use to evaluate proposals, scoring and review and award timing.
Chances of SBIR/STTR Success Webinar
Free professional LinkedIn Headshots offered by the Career Development Center - Feb.
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Career Development Center is hosting professional LinkedIn headshots for the distinguished Shocker. Stop by Brennan III from 2-4 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 4) to have your picture taken, and we will email it to you at no cost!
Do you know who Bayard Rustin is?
A Black History Month film and discussion: “Brother Outsider – The Life of Bayard Rustin” will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in 266 RSC.
Rustin shaped the Civil Rights Movement strategy as a longtime advisor to Martin Luther King Jr., and was known and respected by numerous US presidents and foreign leaders.
This documentary captures Rustin's commitment to pacifism and his visionary advocacy of Gandhian nonviolence, which made him a pioneer in the 1940s and captured King's imagination in the 1950s.
In 1963, Rustin was tapped by A. Philip Randolph to organize the historic March on Washington, the largest protest America had ever seen at the time. But Rustin was also seen as a political liability. He was openly gay during the fiercely homophobic era of the 40s and 50s and, as a result, was frequently shunned by the same movement he helped create.
Join us for a viewing of a film that looks into the life of civil rights activist Bayard Rustin, followed by a discussion.
For more information go to Wichita.edu/odi or contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034.
Take advantage of free HIV testing
Confidential free HIV testing with results in five minutes will be available from 1-4 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 4) in 258 RSC. The testing is sponsored by Positive Directions Inc., WSU Student Health Services, and the WSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion.
The Engagement and Economic Prosperity Taskforce needs your help!
Is your unit engaged with the local or regional community in an effort to solve pressing problems? Are you working with industry or community partners on projects that advance the public good or drive education, economic or health outcomes? Are you working to create or sustain jobs for south central Kansas?
If your answer to any of those questions is, “YES,” please enter your activity / event / service or administrative action into the Strategic Planning Initiative Database on the Strategic Planning website in order to be included in the campuswide landscape analysis.
Questions can be forwarded to Kaye Monk-Morgan, taskforce co-chair, kaye.monk@wichita.edu.
Ulrich Museum invites WSU researchers to share their work at FUN events this semester
Are you conducting innovative and exciting research here on the WSU campus that you’d like to share with the greater community? If so, sign up for FUN: Future Now at the Ulrich. Introducing PechaKucha style presentations of campus-wide research: four presenters, seven minutes each. FUN events are a great way to publicize your research efforts and network across campus and beyond.
FUN: Future Now at the Ulrich is an extension of the Museum’s Solving for X series, sharing research across campus with the community. If you’d like to sign up to be a FUN presenter, contact Jana Erwin at jana.erwin@wichita.edu.
Invent for the Planet 2020 call for participants
It's time for the 3rd Annual Invent for the Planet (IFTP). Join the global movement to solve the world's most pressing problems in 48 hours. This public event is open to students, faculty, staff, and community members of all disciplines. How do you make the world a better place?
The competition will be held at the John Bardo Center lobby (JBC) Feb. 14-16. Breakfast, dinner, and refreshments will be provided to participants. Specific details on the schedule and competition will be communicated to participants near the start of the event.
Go to wichita.edu/IFTP for registration information.
IFTP will challenge you to put your theory into practice by solving real-world problems. You will focus on developing products to make the world a better place for the inventors of tomorrow. IFTP aims to motivate student innovators, entrepreneurs and creative thinkers to come together, apply design thinking, and find solutions for difficult and wide-ranging problems.
You will form teams of three-to-five participants and work to design and prototype a solution for a wide range of global concerns. At the same time, students from across the globe will tackle the same issues, allowing you to collaborate and learn from peers all over the world. Mentors will be available, and teams will present their solutions to judges for a chance to win more than $500 worth in prizes.
A generous donation by Airbus allows for this event to be free of charge.
Become a founding member of Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity (co-ed)!
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity is searching for students with the potential to Act Boldly as a leader and make a positive impact at Wichita State University. We are looking for enthusiastic, creative, loyal, and impactful students who are seeking a rewarding challenge of starting a strong organization on campus by joining the Phi Sigma Pi Interest Group at Wichita State.
Phi Sigma Pi is open to all majors and all undergraduate students, with the goal of bringing the best and brightest students together to make a larger impact on their campus, community and world. Our members form lifelong friendships through our principles of Scholarship, Leadership and Fellowship.
We are excited to start this process in the spring 2020 semester, and want you to be involved. Follow the link here to indicate your interest.
Contact Katie if you have any questions, at krhefner@shockers.wichita.edu
Join a fraternity or sorority this semester
The fraternity and sorority community at Wichita State is full of tradition, brotherhood/ sisterhood and pride. Our members represent at WSU athletic events, hold leadership positions in numerous student organizations and carry out some of the top fundraising events at WSU.
If you are interested in joining our community, please fill out the FSL Member Interest Form ASAP. Contact greeklife@wichita.edu for questions!
Join us in your home away from home
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion invites students, staff, faculty and community members to its Spring Open House from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, in 208 RSC, and to make the office your home away from home.
Stop by to learn more about available resources and programs. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, go to Wichita.edu/odi or contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034.
Free academic resources are available through TRIO Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide free academic services to students from First-Generation (FG) and Limited- Income (LI) backgrounds, as well as students with disabilities.
The free services include individualized tutoring, academic advising, textbook loans, assistance completing financial aid applications, and scholarships exclusively for student participants.
We are located on the third floor of Grace Wilkie Hall, in suite 309. For more information, visit our website or contact our offices at 978-3715.
Call for presentations for Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference
Save the date and help spread the news that the call for presentations for the 7th Annual Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference on Friday, March 13. Find more information and the CFP link at https://www.wichita.edu/genderconference.
We invite submissions of original research and scholarship from any discipline.
Submit a 200-300-word summary of your proposed presentation including topic and/or research questions, methodology and a summary of findings or main themes to be addressed in the presentation.
Presentation formats include traditional presentations are oral with a length of 15-20 minutes, and include a visual aid of some sort (power point, video, poster). Workshops may be longer and usually include an interactive component. Presenters may be individuals or groups.
The deadline for submissions is Sunday, Feb. 16.
This year’s keynote will be Sarah Deer, citizen of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation of Oklahoma, professor at KU in the School of Public Affairs and Administration and 2019 National Women’s Hall of Fame inductee.
We hope that you will consider submitting a proposal and share information about the conference with your fellow students, colleagues and others across campus or the Wichita community who may be interested.
Contact Shocker Sociology at 978-3280 or email Jodie Hertzog at jodie.hertzog@wichita.edu with any questions.
Customer service skills can make or break your organization
“Enhancing Your Customer Service Skills” will be presented by Don Hackett, DBA, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19.
Taking time to refine your customer service skills helps you reap the benefits of stronger profits, satisfied customers and a happier workplace. This seminar will give you practical skills you can use immediately to improve your service to both external and internal customers and will assist you in improving customer relations while reducing consumer complaints.
The cost is $299, with a 20% discount for WSU faculty, staff and students. Some restrictions apply.
For more information, go to cmd.wichita.edu or register at 978-3118.
Audiology doctoral students need participants for their research projects
WSU graduate students in the Doctor of Audiology program need participants for their research projects. They are studying clinical techniques in audiology for evaluating function of the ear.
Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have normal hearing, have not had an ear infection in the past three months, nor had symptoms of cold, flu, or nasal allergy in the past two weeks.
Participants will receive a free comprehensive hearing evaluation and ear examination prior to testing. The testing will take about one hour. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Brigid Derby at brderby@shockers.wichita.edu or 816-405-4969, or Professor Xiao-Ming Sun at Xiao-Ming.Sun@wichita.edu.
Shocker Innovation Corps applications due soon
The Shocker Innovation Corps nurtures and supports Wichita State entrepreneurial teams interested in accelerating their STEM ideas, research and product commercialization. Ideas / projects can originate from student or faculty work, research and institutional / industrial projects.
Applications for the Shocker I-Corps program for the spring 2020 cohort are due Wednesday, Feb. 12. Applicants who are accepted will receive up to $2,150 in seed funding, as well as mentoring from local experts, access to entrepreneurial resources, networking with the local innovation ecosystem, and customer validation training.
Register now for Wu's Big Event XII
Join us from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 to make a HUGE impact in the Wichita community. Individuals, groups, organizations, faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and family are all encouraged to participate in Wu's Big Event, Wichita State's largest volunteer event. Registration is free and includes a light breakfast, lunch, a t-shirt and transportation to and from service sites. For questions, email CSB@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.
Submit your applications for Senior Honor awards
Applications are being sought for Wichita State’s 2020 Senior Honor awards. This is considered one of the most prestigious honors a student can receive at WSU. Up to 10 students are chosen for this honor each year. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. To review the eligibility requirements and application process, go to www.wichita.edu/seniorhonor.
Campus Credit Union's 68th Annual Meeting
Campus Credit Union members are invited to its 68th Annual Meeting to be hosted in at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes in Rhatigan Student Center. Members are encouraged to stop in and buy their tickets now for $5, as prices will be $8 at the door. The night will include dinner (American food), bowling, and raffled door prizes. We look forward to hosting our membership; please join us!
$2 hot dogs for Rewards Members in February
Members of the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Eat.Drink.Play. Rewards Program can enjoy $2 hot dogs every Wednesday in February. Not a member? Joining is free and easy, just ask at the counter.
Attend a Community Service Board meeting and learn more about ways to volunteer
Are you new to campus or are you looking for a way to meet new friends and make a great impact on your community? Come to the Community Service Board’s weekly meeting at 3:30 p.m. Thursdays in 142 RSC.
Meetings are free and open to all students. Registration is not required. For more information, email CSB@wichita.edu.
Learn more about the Community Service Board at Wichita.edu/CSB.
Join the Community Service Board serving a meal at the Lord's Diner
Join the Community Service Board for Wednesdays at the Diner from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, at the Lord’s Diner. Transportation is available for this event. Sign up at Wichita.edu/volunteerICT.
Soup of the Week at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lane
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 Feb. 3-7, the Soup of the Week is Red Beef Chili.