Wichita Transit takes over Shocker bus routes
The city of Wichita’s transit department will be assuming operations of the Shocker bus service beginning Aug. 17. There will be a total of four Wichita State University routes, tentatively set to begin Aug. 17.
WSU dining, services adjust to safety guidelines for fall semester
With new cleaning schedules and modifications to support social distancing, WSU Dining and other campus services are ready for the start of the semester! See more details and find out what's open.
Check out the Fall 2020 Welcomefest events!
Welcomefest takes place during the beginning of each semester and features dozens of activities. Hosted by various student groups and campus departments, most events are free and give all students a chance to get acquainted with each other, learn campus and find ways to connect with the community. Visit wichita.edu/welcomefest for a complete list of events!
Wichita State engineering students create all-terrain wheelchair for family in need
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Sutton, a 6-year-old with cerebral palsy, loves to explore the outdoors, but was unable to do so because he didn't have a wheelchair that could accommodate his needs on rough terrain.
- A Wichita State student team, through their ENGR 302 class, chose to use their skills to help Sutton. They modified a jogging wheelchair so it could accommodate someone with cerebral palsy on rough terrain.
- ENGR 302 is part of Wichita State’s Assistive Technology and Accessible Design program and is designed for students wanting to create innovations that improve the lives of people with disabilities.
Office of Diversity and Inclusion changes for fall semester
As classes are in a hybrid format for the fall 2020 semester, programs and services are still available for students through the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. While your experience may be different now, we hope you choose to embrace the change and continue to work hard to be successful.
We are currently in phase three of the Shockers United plan at Wichita State University and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion is taking many sensible steps as we can protect the health and safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors and our surrounding communities, while continuing to provide value of diversity, equity and inclusion that is part of Wichita State University's strategic plan.
Shockers Vote at Wichita State University
In April 2020, a campuswide coalition of students, faculty, and staff assembled to create Shockers Vote! This is Wichita State University's plan to increase civic learning, political engagement and voting rates in our campus community. The coalition's efforts are streamlined for Wichita State University to become a Voter Friendly Campus!
Join us this fall semester during several virtual round tables, voter registrations, events and more, as we prepare for Election Day 2020 and create the joy in voting!
Like, share and engage with us via Facebook @shockersvoteWSU. We are excited to kick off our efforts to show that #ShockersVote! For questions or to learn more, please contact gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu.
Ulrich Museum's online exhibition celebrating women artists is excellent resource for teachers and students
If you are looking for an excellent resource, look no further than the Ulrich Museum of Art's online exhibition, "10 X 10: Ten Women / Ten Prints."
The museum is currently hosting the online exhibition on its website in honor of the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, which, on Aug. 26, 1920, gave American women the right to vote. The web-based exhibition showcases a portfolio of the same name, featuring ten prints by 10 different women artists. The portfolio was printed in 1995 by Jos Sances, founder of Alliance Graphics, and published by the Berkeley Art Center to commemorate the 1995 International Women’s Day and the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the 19th amendment. The portfolio came to the Ulrich as a gift from the WSU Center for Women’s Studies in 1996.
The virtual exhibition is accompanied by curricular content available to college faculty anywhere for use in the classroom, including a writing assignment. Furthermore, participating WSU students, who complete the online form, will be entered in to a contest to win a prize. The exhibition will also include links to other resources and events in the Wichita area that celebrate the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment.
Twenty-five years later, these prints are still a poignant testament to the experiences and struggles, both public and private, that women continue to face. The 10 featured artists represent the racial and ethnic diversity of the United States, and the prints included in the portfolio tackle a variety of issues relevant to women in American society today.
With this online exhibition, the Ulrich is proud to contribute to the efforts of the national Feminist Art Coalition [https://feministartcoalition.org/], which has united under one umbrella numerous exhibitions of feminist art in U.S. museums in 2020-2021.
This exhibition was curated by Nellie Elliott, the Ulrich’s 2019-20 Mary Joan Waid curatorial intern, with guidance from Ulrich curator Ksenya Gurshtein.
Outdoor Movie: ‘Monsters University’
Start your semester off with a movie, snacks, and prizes! Plan to attend the Outdoor Movie at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, outside at the Duerksen Amphitheatre (rain location CAC Theater).
Watch “Monsters University” under the stars on campus. Free popcorn, trivia and prizes before the movie begins. Participants are to wear masks and adhere to social distancing.
View more Welcomefest events at wichita.edu/welcomefest.
Join the Applied Learning Student Ambassador Program
The Office of Applied and Experiential Learning is looking for 'shocker-spirited' individuals who are passionate about professional development and interpersonal growth to join our new ambassador program. We are excited to create this group with the hopes to provide students with an opportunity to increase their professional development, while still interacting with their peers and promoting on-campus involvement.
Applied Learning Ambassadors will serve to promote student growth, as well as creating and retaining a talent pool to support our on-campus and industry partners. They will also learn the importance of soft skills, networking, and being a young professional through the Shocker Career Accelerator. Through their efforts to actively participate on campus and in their personal development – Applied Learning Ambassadors will gain the skills needed for the workforce upon graduation.
If interested, please fill out our short application.
Child Development Center has Pre-K openings
The WSU Child Development Center has current Pre-K openings! This would be for children who will be entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021 only.
Please call 316-978-3109 for more information. This spot will be available after Labor Day.
Leadership Program Applications NOW OPEN
Applications now open for Emerging and Evolving Leaders!
Emerging Leaders: ATTN First Year Students -- This is a great opportunity to continue or start your leadership journey here at Wichita State. This program is interactive and an awesome introduction to leadership opportunities on campus. Apply and get more info at www.wichita.edu/emergingleaders.
Evolving Leaders: Learn about your leadership styles, behaviors, and skill sets. Through this program, students complete inventories such as CliftonStrengths, Myers-Briggs, and others. These inventories typically range is $15-$40 per person, and we offer them for FREE! Apply and get more info at www.wichita.edu/evolvingleaders.
Apply now. Applications are due on Sunday, Sept. 6.
Tuesday Talk Part 2 of "New Healthy Shockers: Grad Students" is posted
The Tuesday Talk on Aug. 3 discussed what graduate students need to know about staying healthy at Wichita State with Nurse Heather, Aaron Coffey, and graduate students Rachit Rajput and Austin Nordyke.
View part 2 of their discussion here.
Student Health closed 8 a.m.-1 p.m. through Aug. 21
Student Health will be closed 8 a.m.-1 p.m. each day now through Friday, Aug. 21. The office will reopen 1-5 p.m. Monday-Friday to meet student needs during this time period. For questions or other services, please use the myShockerHealth portal at www.wichita.edu/shs.
Graduate student position open at University Libraries
University Libraries has an opening for a Research and Instructional Services Graduate Assistant! To apply and/or see the full job description, visit the Handshake link.
Questions? Contact us at librarystaff@wichita.edu
Experienced lifeguards needed!
Want to work on campus? Campus Recreation is looking to hire experienced guards. Email beth.albers@wichita.edu for more information.
Startup Shiver Solutions is looking for an electrical engineering student. Come join the team!
Shiver Solutions is a startup in early stages developing a device to remove ice from windshields and other applications. The idea of Shiver was first conceptualized for WSU’s Invent for the Planet (IFTP) competition. The Shiver team came up with the idea through problem-solving exercises in the IFTP competition. The team then took their idea further by exploring competitions and funding opportunities, such as the Shocker New Venture Competition, E-Launch, Shocker I-Corps Program and the most recent E-Teams summer program from VentureWell.
The team of two graduate students in mechanical engineering, which are the co-founders of Shiver Solutions, is now looking for someone with an electrical engineering background. They are looking for current students from the EE department that have at least 10 hours per week to dedicate to the development of a novel technology in the piezoelectric field. They look for someone proactive, who would be willing to study and develop with them the technology.
If you are looking for a dynamic environment, likes to innovate and have experience on piezoelectric technologies, please reach out to us at shiver.solutions@gmail.com.
Do you want to win free tacos for a year?
Fuzzy's Taco Shop (On Campus)
Do you want to win free tacos for the year? Join us on Sunday, Aug. 16 for a scavenger hunt, where our first-prize winner will receive tacos on the house for the fall 2020 semester.
We are so happy to have you all back at school! We would like to welcome all students back to school on Monday, Aug. 17 with a student lunch special - two tacos and a fountain drink for $6.
Win a free shirt from Intramural Sports
Win a free retired Intramural Sports T-shirt at the new student kick-offs! To win a shirt, download the IMLeagues or Fitdegree app, follow Campus Recreation and WSU Sport Clubs accounts on Instagram, and tag us in a photo on your story!
Dell Back to School Special
Take advantage of Dell’s Back to School Special at the Shocker Store! Now through Oct. 31, purchase an in-stock Dell or customized unit from the Shocker Store with a value of $499 or greater and receive $100 cash back. Purchase in store only. Submit proof of purchase to www.identit-e.com/dellpromo2020. Email shockerstore@wichita.edu for additional details.
Back to School Sale at the Shocker Store
Looking to find some Shocker gear for the start of school? The Shocker Store is having a Back to School Sale from now to Saturday, Aug. 15 in the RSC store and at shockerstore.com. It features select products at awesome prices! May not be combined with other discounts.
Have you ever thought about volunteering?
Are you looking for a way to get involved? volunteerICT provides Wichita State students, staff, and faculty with volunteer opportunities throughout Wichita both virtually and in-person. Log in today to Wichita.edu/VolunteerICT to find out more!
Be an Election Poll worker
Shockers Vote! at Wichita State University Campus Coalition encourages you to play an active and important role in your community and earn extra money in the process! The Sedgwick County Government Election Office is currently recruiting election workers for upcoming general elections. Election workers are a critical part of the election process. What a great opportunity to serve your community!
For more information, click here. If you have any questions, contact Gabriel Fonseca via email at gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu.