Professional LinkedIn headshots for the distinguished Shocker!
Stop by Brennan III to have your professional photo taken from 1-3 p.m. Friday, March 6, and we will email it to you at no cost. This is open to all Wichita State faculty, staff and students. See you Friday!
Wellness Expo today!
The Wellness Expo from Campus Recreation is happening today (Wednesday, March 4). Join us for free wellness screenings, tips, and maybe some freebies from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Heskett Center gym. Hope to see you there!
SGA presents Woman to Woman Networking, a professional networking event
We invite all women from the Wichita community to join us for a professional networking event from 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, March 6, in the John Bardo Center lobby. Refreshments and conversation starters will be provided. Come get to know fellow women in Wichita and students at WSU.
Celebrate and shop the Women Empowered Shocker Market
Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month at Wichita State University! The Women Empowered Shocker Market is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, March 5) on the first floor, Rhatigan Student Center. Learn about programs that empower women locally and globally, and to shop beautiful handmade products for your home and life.
This event will feature local causes, global causes, and women-owned small businesses. Products for sale will be handmade, empowering to women economically, and ensure a fair wage was paid to the makers.
This event is in collaboration with the WSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Alegria Fair Trade, SheHopes.org, and Filigrana Artisans.
Women Empowered Shocker Market
Join Shocker Strong and learn how to maximize your strengths
The Shocker Strong Resilience Program will meet from 3-4:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, March 4) in 265 RSC. Join us for the opportunity to discuss your strengths and how to maximize them in your education, your career and your personal life!
To those interested in attending, email Kennedy Rogers at kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu to receive your free Clifton StrengthsFinder passcode and complete the StrengthsFinder assessment before the meeting. The assessment usually takes 35-45 minutes to complete.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Shocker Strong Resilience Program
Help WSU by taking the National Collegiate Health Assessment
Win a red parking spot for an entire semester or other prizes such as free massages and gift cards to the Shocker Store by entering a drawing through the National College Health Assessment and the Prevention Services Advisory Board. Simply fill out the survey sent to your Wichita State University email address and be automatically entered. For information, go to wichita.edu/PSABgiveaway.
National Collegiate Health Assessment
WSU Registrar's Office will be closed for Staff Town Hall meeting Thursday
The WSU Registrar's Office will be closed from 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, March 5, to allow staff to attend the President's Town Hall meeting.
Capitol Graduate Research Summit shows benefits of research
Nine Wichita State graduate students joined with graduate students from Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, the University of Kansas and the University of Kansas Medical School and presented at the 17th Annual Capitol Graduate Research Summit in Topeka on Feb. 26. The research topics included addressing and treating the opioid crisis, potentials for soy use in plastic manufacturing and security for 3-D printers.
Founded by graduate students 16 years ago, the annual summit brings attention to the innovative research conducted by students at state universities and emphasizes the public benefits of graduate students’ research.
Read complete story on research summit
Ulrich Museum seeks volunteers to help edit Wikipedia entries of women artists in the museum's permanent collection
Come join the Ulrich Museum of Art for a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, March 6. The event needs volunteers to help edit the entries of several female artists featured in the museum’s permanent collection. The Edit-a-Thon will be held in two sessions: one lasting from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; and another session from 12:30-3 p.m.
Each session will begin with a brief tutorial on how to edit and navigate Wikipedia pages. All research materials have been collected and will be provided to volunteers to ease the workload.
The event is being organized by Ulrich interns Nellie Elliott and Carter Bryant, both of whom are seniors majoring in art history at WSU. They wanted to create a local project to tie into the global efforts coordinated annually by Art + Feminism, a nonprofit organization that directly addresses the inequality of gender, feminism, and the arts on Wikipedia. The Ulrich event will focus on the entries for about a dozen female artists featured in the museum’s permanent collection.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own laptop. Refreshments, free wi-fi, and curated research material will be provided. Space is limited, so those interested in volunteering should reserve a spot by emailing Ulrich.Intern@wichita.edu.
First-Generation Student Organization meeting on March 6
The First-Generation Student Organization (FGSO) seeks to raise awareness within Wichita State University’s student and professional community through activities and programs designed to foster the education of first-generation students.
We will have our next meeting from 1-2 p.m. Friday, March 6, in 266 RSC.
Plus, we have the pleasure of hosting President Jay Golden and Vice President for Student Affairs Teri Hall and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs V. Kaye Monk-Morgan. While in attendance, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in conversation concerning your experiences as a First-Gen at Wichita State University.
We are looking forward to making long-standing connections and doing great things with and for the First-Generation College Students at Wichita State University, while having fun in the process. Please join us for this exciting FGSO relaunch event!
Shocker watch party at the Heskett Center
Join Campus Recreation for the Shocker watch party at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 5 in the Heskett Center lobby Enjoy free pizza and lounge with your friends as we watch the Shocker basketball game. See you there and Go Shocks!
WSU Faculty Chamber Music Recital this Friday
A WSU Faculty Chamber Music Recital will be performed at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, in Wiedemann Hall. Enjoy music by Orfeo and friends. Admission is free.
The program will feature piano trios by Haydn and Greig, and a piano quintet by Schumann.
Faculty performing include Julie Bees, piano; Leonid Shukaev, cello; Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin; Catherine Consiglio, viola; and Natalia Korenchuk, violin.
Boats and Bikes recruitment information meeting
Are you looking for a Summer Job? Boats & Bikes is hosting two recruitment information meetings at 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, March 5) in 105 Heskett Center. Bring your resume if available. We look forward to meeting all of you!
Join Sandy and Student Health for Tuesday Talks
Tuesday Talks with Sandy and Student Health Services will be at first floor RSC tabling on Tuesdays to answer health questions and assist in making appointments. FREE stuff will be available!
File your taxes for free today
The Office for Student Money Management encourages all students, faculty, and staff to file their taxes as soon as possible before the April 15 deadline. We currently partner with the United Way to offer a free online tax program at MyFreeTaxes.com through H&R Block.
Our staff is fully trained to help guide you through the process of doing taxes on your own. Please take this opportunity and see us today. We are open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m.-5 p.m., and take appointments as well as walk-ins. All schedule changes will be posted on our Twitter @WSU_OSMM.
Be sure to bring all of your tax documents, a personal laptop, and a flash drive. For all other questions or to schedule an appointment, call us at 978-3254 or email at osmm@wichita.edu.
Student Showcase will feature presentation of papers, art, skits and poems on the theme ‘Expanding Equality’
The Diverse Women’s Summit on Tuesday and Wednesday, March 10-11, will feature student papers, arts, skits and poems on the theme “Expanding Equality.” The summit is free and open to the public. The event will be held on the third floor, RSC.
The summit is organized by the Department of Women’s Studies in sponsorship with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, League of Women Voters – Wichita, and Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment
- Student Showcase will be from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, third floor, RSC.
- International Women’s Day Keynote Speech, “Citizenship before the Women's Suffrage Amendment: African American and Native American, Rights and Resistance,” will be delivered by Professor Kim Warren of the History Department, Kansas University, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, RSC.
- Creative Concourse will be from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. third floor, RSC.
Student Health Services offers in-house laboratory services
Student Health Services laboratory offers many in-house services including rapid testing for flu, strep and urinalysis with five-minute results. Sexually transmitted illnesses, anemia, thyroid, pap smears are examples of the many tests that are collected at SHS and sent to an outside reference laboratory.
The SHS laboratory is licenses by the State of Kansas and the Clinical Laboratory Information Act (CLIA)
Participants wanted for a study on dialectical thinking and creative problem solving
We hope to learn whether different age ranges (18-24) and (50+) experience different levels of correlation between diverse thinking and the ability to creatively problem solve.
You can complete the questionnaire called the Social Paradigm Beliefs Inventory (SPBI) which will score your dialectical thinking skills from Absolute, Relativistic, or Dialectical and should take about 30 minutes to complete. You can also choose to complete four problem-based scenarios, which we will use to determine creative problem-solving, and that portion of the survey should take no longer than 5 minutes.
To be eligible to participate:
- You must be between the ages of 18-24 or 50+
- Must have a fluent understanding of English
- Must be an undergraduate at WSU
Contact: If you are interested in participating in this study, contact Mercedes Lubbers at mercedes.lubbers@wichita.edu or click here to go to the questionnaire.
Research participants needed for Engineering 402
Engineering students in the ENGT 402: Senior Design class need your help. We’re seeking out individuals who experience chronic pain (or who are caregivers) to help us with our research. If you’d be willing to share your experience with chronic pain for a brief 15-minute interview, please fill out the following form with your contact information.
For all questions, contact smbonn@shockers.wichita.edu
Teen study participants needed
Are you a parent of a teenager?
The INSPYRE research lab is exploring what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy in adolescence
Purpose of this study: To explore perceptions of healthy and unhealthy relationships in teens
Procedures: 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.
Time: This survey will take about 20 minutes to complete.
Eligibility Criteria: Participants must be 13-19 years old, and must be fluent in English.
We provide flexible locations for study participation. Study participation can be done:
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in person at Jabara Hall room 417 @ WSU
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in person at an outdoor public meeting place (Eg: ICT Pop-Up Urban Park, Bradley Fair) *through email
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through mail
Compensation: A small prize will be offered.
Interested? Contact the Inspyre Research Lab at inspyre@wichita.edu 316-978-6180.
Vaping and WSU students
We want to know what you think about vaping!
A class in the Elliott School of Communication wants to learn what WSU students think about the pros and cons of vaping. Please take our short (20-question) survey to help us create an anti-vaping campaign. If you are taking a class that gives credit for participating in a survey, we will notify your instructor after you complete the survey.
Please click here to participate in the vaping survey.
Future health care professionals present Shocker Sleep Week
Come celebrate National Sleep Week with Future Health Care Professionals on March 11-12 in the RSC. Join us in bringing awareness to sleep health by making essential oil sprays for sleep and sleep masks.
Volunteer Opportunity available through Community Service Board
The Community Service Board offers many volunteer opportunities. The volunteer events are rewarding experiences that complement students' academic pursuits, allowing them to engage and develop while helping build a more vibrant campus culture that enhances their journey as Shockers. Volunteer opportunities are listed below.
- Sign up to volunteer at the local food bank from 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, March 6.
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Volunteer at Mentoring Monday from 4-6 p.m. Monday, March 9, at the Boys and Girls Club.
- Volunteer at Wednesday's at the Diner from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, at the Lord's Diner.
- Volunteer for Senior Saturday from 9:30-11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, at Larksfield Place.
Join WSU College of Democrats and get involved in the election year
Join College Democrats to get involved in this critical election year. We are excited to make 2020 an incredibly active year here on campus and in the broader community. If you are interested in getting involved, we would love to have you.
We meet at 6 p.m. every Thursday in the RSC. Contact us at wichitastatedemocrats@gmail.com or 316-204-8156 for more information.
Fall 2020 Cohort for University Innovation Fellows application now open
Want to join an interdisciplinary team of students promoted to making an active change on campus? Applications are now open for our Fall 2020 Cohort of University Innovation Fellows, an interdisciplinary, worldwide group of students founded by the National Science Foundation, Google, and Stanford University, who use design thinking to improve Wichita State's campus and community! We would love to see anyone apply, regardless of major! Applications close March 6 and can be found by visiting us at https://forms.gle/b7cNuxP1oE6oGGSe7.
Pee for Pizza is back on April 8
Pee for Pizza is a free sexually transmitted disease-testing event for chlamydia and gonorrhea. Walk in and submit a urine specimen, then walk-out with free pizza and peace of mind from 1-4 p.m. Wednesday, April 8, in the Student Wellness Center.
Bundle and save at Starbucks in the RSC
Save when you bundle Ethos Water, chips, avocado spread and any panini for $10 during the month of March from Starbucks in the RSC only.
F5 Shockers Indoor Cricket Tournament on March 15
The International Students Union is pleased to announce its first Indoor Cricket Tournament. This event will be played starting at 1 p.m. Sunday, March 15 on courts C and D, Heskett Center. All WSU students, alumni, and faculty are welcome to participate in this event. Each team needs to have a maximum of 8 players to register. The entry fee per team is $40.
In order to register and pay for the tournament please visit our site here.
If anyone has any questions, contact Sam D’Souza on 316-765-2084 or email u246z887@wichita.edu.
We would love to see you on the court!