SGA to host Virtual Town Hall for students tomorrow
As mentioned in the last Virtual Town Hall, SGA will continue to host bi-weekly Virtual Town Halls because there are probably still so many questions about how WSU is handling these times.
Join the Student Government Association at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, as we host a Virtual Town Hall live on YouTube, moderated for the final time by outgoing Student Body President Kitrina Miller. The panel will include University President Dr. J,ay Golden, Provost Dr. Rick Muma, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Teri Hall and Dr. Carolyn Speer, manager, Instructional Design And Access.
The Town Hall will be hosted on the WSU YouTube. To view, please click here.
We will accept questions live during the Virtual Town Hall, but to submit a question ahead of time, click here.
Announcing Virtual Celebration on May 16
We are happy to announce that a Virtual Celebration will be held in honor of the spring and summer 2020 graduates on Saturday, May 16. This online option will allow us to acknowledge their achievements safely during this time of social distancing.
What is a Virtual Celebration?
It’s an option that allows the university, family, and friends to share in this momentous occasion in an online format. All eligible spring and summer 2020 graduates will receive an email asking them to opt in if they want to participate, and requesting information such as a photo, name pronunciation, and personal message in order to design a custom slide for each participating graduate. Please note: spring and summer 2020 graduates need to check their Shocker email to opt in!
MarchingOrder will provide a webpage, specifically designed for Wichita State University’s spring and summer 2020 graduates, with shareable links for social media posts and the ability to download a custom slide. In addition, there will be a link on the commencement webpage to a digital program that will list the graduate's name, degree, and any academic honors received. There will be an option to download, print or share digitally with family and friends. The celebration will also include pre-recorded remarks from the President, Provost, Deans, and Alumni Association.
Click here for commencement updates.
We look forward to celebrating the spring and summer 2020 graduates in this unique way!
Have you voted yet in the 2020 SGA Elections?
Shockers, today (Wednesday, April 20) is the last day to vote in the 2020 Student Government Association Elections.
The Student Government Association serves as the voice of students to the university and college administration, manages the allocation of more than $10.5 million, and represents all students at all levels of government, local, state and federal.
Embracing its motto, “Students Come First,” the association approves all recognized student organizations, provides funding to student groups and individuals, as well as awards several thousands of dollars in scholarships annually.
The ballot closes at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 15). Check your WSU email or visit wichitastatesga.simplyvoting.com to vote today!
‘Modeling the spread of the Coronavirus,’ by Adam Jaeger, assistant professor of mathematics and statistics
While multiple models exist for predicting the infection rates and plateaus of pandemics, they are generally limited by assumptions of all individuals having an equal probability of transmission. As a result, the projections for infection rates tend to focus on larger geographic scales, such as states, resulting in an incomplete picture at a local level.
This talk at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 15), will introduce statistical modeling concepts relating to prediction of COVID rates at a county level and specifically introduce the notion of spatial correlation, which recognizes that there is a connection between county proximity and amount of social movement between areas.
Zoom Meeting ID: 946 577 627
Chrome books are still available for students!
The Chrome books are on campus and available for students to pickup. Send requests to Tami Koester in ITS at tami.koester@wichita.edu.
Town Hall scheduled for Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students
Dean Hippisley is interested in hearing how Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences students are handling the move to remote and online learning. Please join him for a town hall for Fairmount College students at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 15. During this meeting students will be able to ask questions and share concerns.
Check your shockers.wichita.edu email for information about the meeting and how to join by Zoom. You will need to enter a password.
Direct questions for returning library materials to librarystaff@wichita.edu
University Library items may be returned through the book drop on the east side of Ablah Library or once the libraries have open hours. There are no fines for late library materials. Please e-mail librarystaff@wichita.edu for questions.
Shocker Career Chats: Resume tips, on-campus jobs and internships today
This virtual event is co-hosted by the Career Development Center and Admissions. During this live chat with Career Development Center students will learn helpful tips for how to build a collegiate resume they can use to land an on-campus job or internship.
Join us from 4-5 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 15) at wichita.edu/shockercareerchats.
Leadership Chat Series
Join us for weekly discussions on Leadership Topics. Every Thursday at 2 pm, we will discuss a topic! Topics such as leading in Chaos, the Enneagram, and more will be sent out the Monday before. Information can be found on our Facebook page or directly e-mailed to you! Register here.
Daniel Caudill and Noah Merrell named to top leadership positions with The Sunflower
The Board of Student Publications at Wichita State University, comprised of students, faculty and community professionals, met last week to hire The Sunflower’s next editor in chief and advertising manager.
Daniel Caudill, a junior in political science and journalism, will serve as the 2020-21 editor in chief, and Noah Merrell, a junior in strategic communication, will serve as advertising manager.
Caudill has worked for The Sunflower for three years, serving in roles from SGA reporter his freshman year to news editor last fall. He also has worked as a reporter for The Derby Informer and spent this semester in Topeka as a full-time intern with the Kansas News Service.
The Sunflower’s editor in chief runs the day-to-day operations of the newsroom, including hiring staff, assigning and editing content and managing the production of the newspaper, both in print and online. The editor has the final say in all content decisions.
“As editor, I want The Sunflower to continue to be a reliable, independent source of news for students at Wichita State, while growing its connection to the campus community,” Caudill said. “We can serve our readers best when people from all backgrounds feel like they have a seat at the table.”
The student leaders will take over during a time when The Sunflower has moved all coverage online, as the university’s classes are online for the remainder of the semester and for the summer, and faculty and staff are, for the most part, working from home. The campus community will face unique human and economic challenges over the next year, Caudill said.
“Despite the big challenges we all face in the coming semesters, I’m optimistic about serving in this role,” Caudill said. “I have a passion for storytelling, and over the years, I’ve seen its ability to inform, connect and empower people. I hope I can lead the newspaper in a way that inspires other student journalists and helps establish truth in truly uncertain times.”
Merrell has worked for The Sunflower for one semester, after transferring from Butler Community College. At BCC, he worked for the Grizzly magazine, serving as the editor in chief of the publication.
The Sunflower’s advertising manager is responsible for selling ads, both in print and online, and for exploring other revenue streams to help support the student newspaper. The ad manager also helps market the newspaper, to gain readership and brand recognition.
Merrell said he looks forward to establishing professional relationships with businesses and organizations, to create win-win situations for the newspaper and the advertisers.
“I am looking forward to all the new people I will meet and how I will be in a position that allows me to work with so many different businesses and organizations, while also helping The Sunflower,” Merrell said.
He, too, said he recognizes the challenges ahead for students, the university and the newspaper.
“We have no idea what every student is going through during this pandemic. It will take time before things feel normal again,” Merrell said.
Caudill and Merrell will begin training now, and will officially take on their positions May 15.
After event cancellation, Emerging Artists prizes awarded virtually
Every year, the Art & Design Advocates host Emerging Artists, an event that showcases work by some of the most talented students in the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries at Wichita State. The March 14 event was canceled due to novel coronavirus concerns, so the group responded with a virtual awards ceremony. Three students took home cash prizes totaling $1,750.
Virtual meetup with Northwestern Mutual - learn about new internships and careers!
The Career Development Center invites students to register and attend a virtual meetup with Northwestern Mutual at 1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 15). This is the perfect opportunity for business students to learn about new and exciting internships and careers. There will be a short presentation and a Q&A to answer all of your questions. Use this link to register for the meetup.
WSU launches satellite nursing program at K-State
Wichita State University and Kansas State University will launch a dual-degree program that will give students the opportunity to earn both a Bachelor of Science from the College of Health and Human Sciences at K-State and a Bachelor of Science in nursing from the College of Health Professions at WSU. This is the first and only program of its kind in Kansas.
Read more about satellite nursing program.
Graduate Assistantships in Student Affairs / Student Services
Master level graduate students who are in or going into the following degree programs, Higher Education Student Affairs, Educational Leadership, Education, Public Affairs and Communication are encouraged to apply for graduate assistantships within Student Affairs / Student Services. For more information or to apply, please visit wichita.edu/HESAGradAssistantships or email getinvolved@wichita.edu.
Resources available to support students, staff, and community during this challenging time
We are living and working in a time of change and disruption. Not only disruption of what we do and how we do it, but disruptions in relationships integral to our personal and professional lives. As a result of these circumstances, we may experience anxiety, stress, sadness, loneliness, grief, and so on. Connecting with people who share similar experiences during this time can be critical for our physical and emotional health.
To help you navigate these changing times, the WSU Community Engagement Institute has added a list of resources to the Kansas Support Groups Website. This includes information on resources related to physical and mental health, self-care, safety, and more.
The website also houses an online database with information on various local, state and national support groups and resources. This database is available year-round and is searchable by county or topic.
Find resources related to COVID-19 and others at http://supportgroupsinkansas.org/coronavirus or email supportgroups@wichita.edu for more information.
Physics Seminar today
Please join us for our next Physics Seminar at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 15) via Zoom, featuring Dr. Rejwan Ali from Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. The talk is titled “Quantum Chemical Bond-Breaking in Field Based Molecular Potentials.”
Shocker Career Chats: The NASA Connection
Admissions partnered with the Career Development Center to host the first chat in
a new series called Shocker Career Chats. About 80 unique viewers tuned in to hear
Shocker alum and current NASA employee, Alex Kanelakos, speak about his student life
and internship experiences at Wichita State, his career at NASA and advice to securing
internships and full-time positions with NASA.
The next Shocker Career Chat will take place from 4-5 p.m. today (Wednesday, April
15) and will cover resumes, on-campus jobs, and internships. Students who would like
to join in can visit wichita.edu/shockercareerchats at the time the chat is scheduled to begin.
Watch Party Wednesday: ‘The Perks of Being a Wallflower’
Join the Student Activities Council for a weekly Netflix Watch Party at 6 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 15). Every week we will pick a new film to watch together with live chat during and after the movie to connect from our couches. Register to be part of the watch party here.
Have a movie you want to watch with fellow Shockers? Send suggestions to sac@wichita.edu. A netflix subscription and Netflix Party Chrome Browser extension is required prior to joining the event. Chatroom link and directions will be shared 20 minutes before the start time through email to registered participants.
This week we will watch “The Perks of Being A Wallflower.”
Socially awkward teen Charlie (Logan Lerman) is a wallflower, always watching life from the sidelines, until two charismatic students become his mentors. Free-spirited Sam (Emma Watson) and her stepbrother Patrick (Ezra Miller) help Charlie discover the joys of friendship, first love, music and more, while a teacher sparks Charlie's dreams of becoming a writer. However, as his new friends prepare to leave for college, Charlie's inner sadness threatens to shatter his newfound confidence.
Join us for the live TikTok Talent Show!
All WSU students, faculty, staff, and alumni join us for the live showing of the TikTok Talent Show at 2 p.m. Friday, April 17. Students have created videos in various categories to show off their talent. Come watch and support all of the talented Shockers in the live premier show and vote for your favorite videos. Each category winner will receive a prize.
Join the talent show on Zoom here.
For more information, visit wichita.edu/virtualevents.
Live chat offers direct connection with university librarians
University Libraries live chat is available from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. at http://libraries.wichita.edu. Find what you need through our friendly librarians manning the virtual reference desk.
University Libraries is helping with State Library Card signup
Get a State Library of Kansas card easy! Email us at librarystaff@wichita.edu with your full name (including middle initial), email address and date-of-birth.
See all the online resources available at http://kslib.info.
Tuesday Talks with Sandy and Student Health Services
Sit down with contraception specialist Sandy Hill, APRN, and Nurse Heather for a Q&A about contraception and your body! Tune in to Student Health's Facebook Live at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, and ask your questions about contraceptive methods, updates, and more.
Need to spruce up your resume? Attend this Virtual Resume Workshop with the Career
Development Center
A resume is a document that presents your education, experience and qualifications in a clear, concise and compelling way, customized for the position to you are applying for.
Find out from how to organize your experiences, talents and skills together – and most importantly – what employers are looking for in a resume, in this virtual session with the Career Development Center from 1-2 p.m. Friday, April 17. You never have a second chance to make a first impression. Let us help you make sure you are putting your best foot forward!