Stands proudly: Wichita State celebrates its 125th Anniversary
- Wichita State University started as Fairmount College in 1895. It is celebrating its 125th Anniversary in 2020-21.
- Events ranging from history months to innovation contests to athletics will mark the anniversary, both with in-person and remote gatherings.
- July will celebrate the university's link to Wichita, which is marking its 150th birthday.
Power of Prep - Lunch & Learn on July 15
Have questions about financial aid and what to expect throughout the semester? Are you in a time crunch? We know you're dedicated to enhancing your life for the long run, we get it! With school starting, we've gathered so many powerful resources to fuel your academic goals.
We are hosting a Lunch and Learn event for Online and Adult Learners. Pop in and say hi from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15. We will be featuring the Office of Financial Aid and discuss the following:
- How to pay for school and what are my options
- What to expect your first semester
- Q&A with your peers
- Attending the event will automatically place you in a drawing for WSU Back-to-School Gear
Tuesday Talks with SHS wraps up Pride Month Series
To wrap up our Pride Month Tuesday Talks Series, Sara Friesen, APRN, Nurse Heather, and WSU students Claire Powell and Jess Prudence discuss the social obstacles that LGBTQ+ students face.
Child participants needed for online study on COVID-19
Researchers at Wichita State University, Johns Hopkins University, and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, are doing an online research study to see what 10-17 year-old children think about COVID-19 and what they think about their parents' beliefs and behaviors during this time.
When children complete the survey, their family will be entered into a raffle for a $10 gift card. We hope about 250 children complete our survey, and we will raffle 50 of the gift cards. If you have a child living in your home who is 10-17 years old, your child might be eligible for this study.
If you are interested in learning more about being in this study, please copy and paste the link below into your browser:
https://wichitastate.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5bzHDOpp9rcHVSB
If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Gregus, Ph.D., at samantha.gregus@wichita.edu.
Stay up-to-date with University Libraries
Keep up-to-date on when, where and how to use library resources on our website. For questions, send us an email at librarystaff@wichita.edu or call us at 316-978-3481.
'Pandemic Portraits' series features Wichita State alumna Angela Rangel
ShiftSpace Gallery and the School of Art, Design and Creative Industries have launched Pandemic Portraits, a collaborative documentary project. The series explores how members of the Wichita State art and design community are coping — and creating — during the widening crises we face. The second subject is Angela Rangel, a 2019 Bachelor of Fine Arts graduate and future post-baccalaureate ceramics student at the University of Alaska-Anchorage.
Pandemic Portraits: Angela Rangel
Ulrich Museum of ArtUlrich Museum partners with Smartify App on Community Billboard Project
The Ulrich Museum of Art on campus is partnering with the Smartify App to give you complete information on our Ulrich + Artists + You Community Billboard Project, which kicked off across Wichita on July 1.
By downloading the free app to your mobile phone, you can access detailed information about each billboard as you pass it on the road (as long as you're not the driver)! Just open the app and hold your phone up to the billboard as you pass by or after you pull over to admire the art -- it's that simple!
The information will also be available online through the Ulrich's website and portal[BROKEN LINK], but using the Smartify app is the quickest and easiest way to get that information while you're actually experiencing the billboards.
The first five billboards that will be unveiled throughout the city on Wednesday are: 308 N. West St.; 481 N. I-135; 957 W. 29th St.; 5218 E. 21st St.; and 1219 E. Douglas. Visit the Ulrich website for a Google map of the locations.
Visit the Smartify website to download the free app.
Extra discount on clearance merchandise
This week in the Shocker Store, take an extra 10% off their already-marked-down clearance items! Sale is in RSC store only. Store hours are 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Wanted: Volunteers to help with 2020 bicycle and pedestrian count event
Volunteers are needed to help manually count bicycle and pedestrian activity across 35 sites in the Wichita Metro area. The annual event, sponsored by the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will be held Sept. 24 and 26.
This important event relies heavily on the commitment of community volunteers to gather data about how our network of paths and lanes are being used.
According to Tricia Thomas, WAMPO Communication’s Manager:
“One of the greatest challenges facing the bicycle and pedestrian field is the lack of documentation on usage and demand. Without accurate and consistent demand and usage figures, it is difficult to measure the positive benefits of bicycle and pedestrian investments, especially when compared to the other transportation modes such as the private automobile.”
As such, this event is the only source for regional-scale bicycle and pedestrian data. The results of this data are then used to guide investments throughout the regional transportation system.
So please consider volunteering! This annual event is a real opportunity for local residents to become involved in a piece of the regional transportation planning process. As we know, bicycle and pedestrian investments stimulate the economy, public health, and the overall quality of life in a variety of ways. Communities that invest in these facilities inherently attract people and businesses so it’s good for everyone! Register to volunteer here!
Be rewarded with free pool in July
Members of the EAT.DRINK.PLAY. Rewards Program in the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes can enjoy an entire month of free billiards in July. There is no limit and no restrictions! Simply show your rewards card and enjoy.
If you are not already a member, joining is free and easy. Simply stop in and ask for details. Current hours of operation are 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday.
NOTE: We are working hard to keep our guests healthy and safe with added measures to sanitize equipment after every use!