Uncertain about your summer plans?
You have almost completed the semester! While we hope you take time this summer to relax and take care of yourself, remember that summer can be a great opportunity to gain some ground toward graduation.
Use your summer wisely by considering what applied learning experiences you could complete, enrolling in an online summer course or two, creating next year’s academic, financial and student experience plans and setting goals for next year. If you need assistance with any of these things, contact your academic advisor or success coach for help.
We wish you the best during finals and look forward to seeing you this summer and next fall! If you are graduating, congratulations!
Virtual Celebration RSVP deadline is May 1, 2020!
Virtual Celebration registrations are due by 5 p.m. Friday, May 1.
Spring / Summer 2020 graduates, don't miss your chance to participate in Wichita State University's Virtual Celebration of you and your achievements! The celebration takes place at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 16.
The Virtual Celebration will not take the place of a traditional, in-person experience. Graduates may also participate in a commencement ceremony in either October or December 2020 to make that anticipated trek across the stage!
The virtual option will allow us to celebrate safely during this time of social distancing. All eligible spring and summer 2020 graduates should have received 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, or visit the commencement webpage for step-by-step instructions by clicking on “Register for WSU’s Virtual Celebration.”
MarchingOrder will provide a web page, 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.
For commencement updates, go to http://www.wichita.edu/commencement.
We look forward to celebrating the spring and summer 2020 graduates in this unique way!
Virtual Resume Workshop today
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. In this virtual session with the Career Development Center, find out from how to organize your experiences, talents and skills together – and most importantly – what employers are looking for in a resume. You never have a second chance to make a first impression.
Let us help you make sure you are putting your best foot forward from 1:30-2:30 p.m. today (Monday, April 27).
Textbook Buyback is now online only
Spring Textbook Buyback is now online only! Ship your gently used textbooks for free and receive cash for your books. Visit the “Course Materials” section of shockerstore.com for more information.
Student Ambassador Society to award scholarship to current Wichita State student
The Student Ambassador Society will award the Amie Montgomery Scholarship of $500 to one current Wichita State student. Amie had a tremendous impact on the lives of other students who knew her during her time as a student at Wichita State University and as a student ambassador.
To find additional requirements and apply for the scholarship, go to www.Wichita.edu/SASscholarship.
The deadline for the 2020-21 school year is 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 13.
COVID-19 series features panel of local public health practice and policy experts
Making sense of the issues surrounding the coronavirus can be challenging. Faculty experts in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University are helping clear the confusion.
Please join us at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, for “Covid-19 and the impact on local public health practice and policy,” by Melissa Walker, associate professor of public administration.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
Password: 965376
COVID-19 Publish Health Practice and Policy
Students, faculty, and staff, please take the CAPS Marketing Survey!
We invite you to take this survey regarding an awareness campaign from Counseling and Prevention Services. We want to make sure our messages are being heard by the whole WSU community!
Please follow this anonymous link to take the survey.
Thank you!
PRSA Kansas April program | The Excel Shooting: Crisis Communications in a Small Community
When a mass shooting occurred in Hesston, Kansas, in February 2016, the small town was flooded with national media overnight. Public information was a major component of the emergency management response.
This session, led by Erin McDaniel, will focus on how public information officers worked with the media, disseminated information, and helped promote community recovery in the aftermath of the tragedy.
Join the PRSA event virtually from noon-1 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 28) via Zoom.
Tuesday Talks with Cindy and Student Health Services
Join us on Facebook Live with Cindy Walker, DNP, APRN, for a Q&A about how to manage your seasonal allergies. Ask your questions about medicines, methods, and more to get on top of your allergies this spring at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 28).
Shocker Career Chats: Networking & Job Search
Wichita State students can enjoy access to Handshake and LinkedIn Learning with the Career Development Center. Learn about how these two unique applications can help you prepare for career success from 4-5 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 28), at wichita.edu/shockercareerchats.
Engineering & Science Career Network Online Career Fair tomorrow
Still, searching for your next opportunity? The Career Development Center find this awesome event for you!
Come join CareerEco from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 28) for the virtual event -- connecting engineering and science professionals with key employers looking to fill full-time, intern, or part-time job opportunities! Use the registration link to secure your spot.
Bradfield remembered by faculty and students
Katherine Bradfield
Katherine Bradfield, 50, lecturer, Department of Philosophy, died April 13. She taught critical reasoning and introductory logic classes since joining the faculty in 2011. Due to the pandemic, services will be held at a later date. Kathy was a beloved member of the department, and she will be missed greatly. She was equally beloved by her students.
Prime Healthcare Virtual Career Fair
The Career Development Center invites you to attend the Prime Healthcare Virtual Career Fair to meet hiring representatives online from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. The fair will feature positions in Michigan, Missouri, and Kansas.
Why work in healthcare? You will make an impact on people's lives, have a variety of opportunities, and can be very fulfilling for you.
Looking for a Job? Attend this virtual Job-Hunting Lab!
Whether you are looking for part/full-time employment, internship, or co-op opportunity, this lab will walk you through steps to conduct an effective search, and different things to keep in mind as you approach this search.
Join this virtual Job Hunting Lab with the Career Development Center from 10-11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29.
Make connections at the Society of Women Engineers Professional Virtual Career Fair
Connect Live and 1-on-1 with employers hiring now. Join us from noon-3 pm. CDT Wednesday, April 29.
Are you searching for your dream job but not sure how to find it? Are you tired of sending out resumes without a response?
Sign up for The Society of Women Engineers Virtual Career Fair and you will be connected directly, one-on-one and live, with top employers that are hiring now.
This premier recruiting event will offer the opportunity to potentially have 20 or more first-round interviews all within three hours!
By registering, you will:
- Interact Live and one-on-one with recruiters through online chat – you can share your resume and experience and schedule second round interviews.
- Discover new career opportunities from leading employers eager to hire people with your expertise.
- Build your network by continuing your conversations with recruiters after the event ends.
Student's NIAR job leads to Lockheed Martin
The education of Ruben Reyes, Wichita State aerospace engineering major, began at the side of his parents when he was a boy growing up in Dodge City, Kansas.
Ruben’s parents settled in the western Kansas town because it was a place that welcomed Mexican immigrants like them. His father has worked as a mechanic in the city’s meat-packing plants. His mother works in a gun stock manufacturing plant. Outside of his regular job, Ruben’s father would work handyman and construction jobs and bring Ruben along.
“As a kid, I was looking on how I could help Dad do what he was doing,” he said. When she came home from her job, Ruben’s mother would urge him to finish his homework quickly, so they could work on other experiments and projects. “Seeing both of my parents work hard yet making time for me to be successful has been a significant influence in my work ethic,” Ruben said.
Work ethic and a gift for working alongside mechanics got Ruben noticed. Dr. Melinda Laubach-Hock, a research director at Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research noticed him when he came to work as an engineering student in 2017 for NIAR’s Aircraft Structural Test and Evaluation Center (ASTEC).
Wichita State grad primed to start new job at Amazon
Amazon is in its prime right about now. Pun intended.
With Americans seeking safety in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are depending heavily on the online giant’s reputation for speedy delivery and a convenient one-click shopping experience.
Aidan Jude will soon be an integral part of Amazon’s team.
Jude – a spring 2020 Wichita State University graduate in electrical engineering, computer engineering and mathematics – will be embarking on a full-time career as a software engineer for Amazon web services in July.
Wichita State grad Cindy Miller helps Harley-Davidson design a better ride
- Cindy Miller worked on an exhibit at the Sedgwick County Zoo as a student at Wichita State, experience she said is valuable in the real world.
- Miller earned her Ph.D in Human Factors at Wichita State before moving to her home state and eventually working for Harley-Davidson in Milwaukee.
- Miller's studies and work allowed her to work in industries she is passionate about as a career and as hobbies.
Watch Party: ‘Outer Banks’
Join the Student Activities Council for a weekly Netflix Watch Party at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. This week we are switching it up and will be watching the first episode of Netflix's newest original show “Outer Banks.” Join during the show 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 “Outer Banks.”
A teenager enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father's disappearance.
Rated TV-MA, viewer discretion is advised.
Save on Under Armour Shooter Shirt from the Shocker Store
Now through Wednesday, April 29, you can get the official Under Armour team shooter shirt for just $25 online at shockerstore.com. Plus, free shipping! Available in sizes small-3XL. Not valid with other discounts.
Spring Shocker Sale extended
Sale extended! Looking to find some great deals on Shocker gear without leaving your house? The Shocker Store is having a Spring Shocker Sale online at shockerstore.com, now extended through Saturday, May 2. The sale features select products at awesome prices! Plus, free shipping on orders over $25 through May 2. May not be combined with other discounts or promotions. See product images and pricing on the Facebook event page here.