Student Government and Student Affairs offers free flu shots
In partnership with Student Affairs, SGA is offering free flu shots for the first 200 students who register from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16. To schedule an appointment, please go to wichita.edu/sga.
Virtual panel series tackles social inequality research in relation to the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed several types of social inequality already present in American and global societies. In this panel, social scientists will join with subject librarians in a discussion of approaches and research methods used to explore social inequality in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Find full event information from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, and a direct link to the virtual Zoom panel, click here.
Celebrate Veterans Day with Military and Veteran Services
Military and Veteran Services will be celebrating Veterans Day with a reception from 10 a.m.-noon today (Wednesday, Nov. 11) in 105 Grace Wilkie Hall. It will be a come-and-go format with social distancing. This day we honor all veterans for their service to our nation.
Remember, America is home of the free, because of the brave!
Discover how spring classes will be taught
The newest course schedule is now available for students to start picking their spring classes. Courses will be offered similarly to fall classes, with some fully online and others as hybrid classes. For more information about the different types of classes, see www.wichita.edu/codes.
Instructors have been asked to submit information about how they plan to teach their courses. You can see their details for instruction, testing, and what to do on the first day of class. See www.wichita.edu/spring2021. If you have additional questions, faculty contact information is provided or you can reach out to an advisor at www.wichita.edu/advising.
Spring Calendar and Academic Changes
Applicants needed to establish 'Arthouse Film Club' at WSU
A small group of film students is looking for members to potentially establish an Arthouse Film Club for the 2021 winter and spring semester at WSU. As a club member, students would meet up regularly for a screening of a handpicked feature. The selections could range from an experimental classic to a contemporary art-piece, or even a foreign-language pick. Needless to say, there are a lot of options available.
Arthouse Film serves an important role in understanding the current film landscape, as well as where it's headed in the future. Artisan-led movements -- such as the French New Wave and Italian Neorealism -- have served to explore the limits of what film can be and have been sources of constant inspiration for those in the industry. If you are majoring in film or are just a fan of the medium in general, we strongly urge you to not let an opportunity like this pass you by.
By filling out the following form, you show that there is a demand for an Arthouse Film Club to be established at WSU. In addition, the form also includes information about applying for a council position, as well as a few bonus questions for personal inquiry.
Arthouse Film Club Interest Form
Respondus LockDown browser now available for Chromebook
Respondus LockDown browser is now available to students using Chromebook as a beta test for Wichita State and a few other universities. If you are a student who needs Respondus LockDown Browser for a Chromebook, please follow these instructions:
- Log into the Chromebook and start Google Chrome
- Go to the download link for LockDown Browser: You will automatically be redirected to the Chrome Web Store.
- From the Chrome Web Store, select “Add to Chrome” to install the LockDown Browser Extension
- Log in to Blackboard Learn and navigate to the exam that requires LockDown Browser
- The LockDown Browser extension will be started automatically when an assessment requires it
- Note: during the beta, this extension will only work with assessments an instructor has enabled for use with LockDown Browser for Chromebook. If your instructor has asked you to use it, but it won't work for you, check with them to make sure they have authorized Chromebook use for the quiz you need to work on.
Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is offering free tutoring and academic mentoring!
Our tutors help students develop a deeper understanding of class material and gain successful skills that can improve their overall GPA.
Our academic mentors offer biweekly meetings to help you with academic success skills, such as time management, effective studying and note-taking, test preparation and more!
You can drop in any of the listed times or schedule an appointment. See when we are open, what classes are offered, and how to request appointments at wichita.edu/pass!
Apply now for LAS Scholarships / Fellowships available in 2021/22
The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites all LAS students planning to continue their education at Wichita State University in the 2021/22 academic year to fill out a LAS General Scholarship / Fellowship application found here.
The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2021.
Undergraduate STEM majors are encouraged to apply for the Goldwater Scholarship
Sophomores and juniors with a strong commitment to a research career in the sciences, mathematics and/or engineering are encouraged to apply to the competitive and prestigious Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship. Visit the Goldwater Scholarship website for more information about the application and who is eligible to apply.
Students interested in applying must notify Dean Coleen Pugh by Monday, Nov. 23. Questions? Email coleen.pugh@wichita.edu.
TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
WSU's TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) Program is excited to enroll students with disabilities for this academic school year. They offer numerous free services such as academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, financial literacy assistance, tutoring, and more. Many DSS graduates cite DSS as a critical program on campus that provided the support, university connections, and resources necessary for their success.
Quotes from DSS graduates and more information
I will apply what I have learned through TRIO DSS to the next chapter of my life - completing a Master's Degree! I am really thankful for the relationships that I have formed through TRIO DSS and look forward to what new challenges there are to conquer in my near future.
-Tiffany H.
My advisor believed in me when everyone wrote me off. That kind of belief and caring is so strong, it turned a college dropout into a student with a WSU GPA of 3.8 who is going to graduate in a month. I was able to get my first all “A” semester last fall because of their encouragement. Without my advisor’s support, I do not think I would be graduating at all.
-Ben L.
For more information, or to apply, go to www.wichita.edu/dss or call 978-5949. TRIO DSS is located in 158 Grace Wilkie Annex.
Wichita State University students stand against impunity and police brutality in Africa
The African Student Association and several other students from Wichita State University decided to gather last month and stand against impunity and police brutality in Africa. In fact, many countries such as the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, and Ghana have been affected for years by the abuse of power exercised by their respective governments.
For more information, read this article from "The Sunflower."
Celebrate International Education Week from Nov. 16 to Nov. 20!
International Education Week is Nov. 16-20! Our events are virtual this year, so be sure to check out our list of events at www.wichita.edu/ieweek to find what interests you. Events offered this year include virtual international trivia, career workshops and an immigration information session. Follow our Facebook page @WichitaStateInternationalAdmissions during International Education week for some facts about international students at Wichita State and much more.
International Admissions on Facebook
Students can vote for a WSU tartan!
As part of the 125th anniversary of Wichita State, WSU students will receive an email
asking them to vote for a WSU tartan. A tartan is a distinctive pattern of lines and
checks found on kilts and is usually associated with Scottish clans. However, communities,
states, and even universities can have tartans. With so many activities for the 125th
changed or put on hold, here is a chance to show school pride!
Students from Dr. Chris Parks’ art class, in conjunction with Dr. Jay Price in history,
came up with four different designs for a possible tartan. Some designs emphasize
the yellow of the school colors while others highlight the black. Now it is up to
the students to vote which design they like best. Students are asked to select your
first, second, and third choice. When completed, Price will work to get that design
listed in the Scottish Register of Tartans.
The voting will last until Nov. 25, the start of Thanksgiving break. One email has already gone out and another reminder will go out later in November. If there are questions or ideas, please contact Jay Price at jay.price@wichita.edu for more information.
After that, don’t be surprised to find WuShock in a kilt some time!
Attention students! How can we better our parking system?
For my Technical Writing class, one of the required projects involves working collaboratively as a group, with the goal of writing a proposal that identifies a problem or opportunity that impacts an organization or community we belong to. The project plan that my group came up with was fixing the ongoing parking situation that occurs at WSU. In order to successfully complete this project, our group needs to gather information that will be used in our proposal.
One of the primary sources we wanted to include in our paper was surveying students at WSU. The survey questions mainly revolve around asking the audience about how they feel about the current student parking system, and if they have any suggestions to try to improve it.
While this proposal is not official and will not be submitted to anyone but our professor, we have to treat it and write it as if it were real. We would greatly appreciate any of the inputs that the audience has to provide.
Join the team
Are you a student who is passionate about getting involved? The Student Involvement Ambassadors is a team dedicated to recruiting new Shockers, connecting current students to opportunities, celebrating campus leaders and sharing our story.
We currently have positions available. If you’re interested in sharing your Shocker experience, the deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27
Support mental health on campus through this internship!
Interested in an internship that promotes mental and physical wellness and gives back to your community? Check out the Prevention Service Advisory Board’s Prevention Ambassador Program.
Prevention Ambassadors receive training and mentorship in providing prevention and outreach services to assist the Prevention Services Advisory Board in our #WSUWeSupportU mission of preventing suicide, sexual violence, and substance abuse, in addition to promoting wellness in the WSU community.
For more information or to complete an application, go to wichita.edu/PrevAm.
Congratulations to our FAFSA FUN Book Scholarship recipient!
On behalf of the Offices of Financial Aid and Diversity and Inclusion, we would like to thank the students who attended our FAFSA FUN! Financial Aid Workshops last month.
We would also like to congratulate Oscar Maturino for receiving the FAFSA FUN Book Scholarship! Thank you again to everyone who participated.
As a reminder, FAFSA's priority completion date for Wichita State University is Dec. 1, 2020. Please make sure to complete it as early as possible for priority consideration for financial assistance!
Learn more about the Office of Financial Aid at wichita.edu/financialaid.
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 click the link below.
If you have any questions, contact Samantha Gregus, Ph.D., at samantha.gregus@wichita.edu.
Professor Don Lamb, Ludwig Maximillian University, to give Physics Seminar Talk today
Please join us for our next Physics Seminar at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, via Zoom. This talk will feature Professor Don Lamb, Ludwig Maximillian University, Munich, Germany, and the title of the talk will be “Using Florescence to Unravel the Secrets of Life”.
Meeting to explore a possible Wichita State University Amateur Radio Club
A Zoom meeting will be held from 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, about starting a Wichita State University Amateur Radio Club. Students, faculty and staff are welcome.
Amateur radio is a relevant and important way to communicate over very large distances, even many foreign countries or in local emergencies. The Wichita State University Amateur Radio Club will help you get your FCC license through short training sessions, and with the help of the Wichita Amateur Radio Club conduct an FCC examination.
The club will also participate in long-distance radio communications with other clubs, to the International Space Station, and get involved with upcoming projects such as Cube-Sat communications.
All are welcome to attend at the Zoom room 938 6695 1797 password HAMRadio.
If you have questions, contact nick.solomey@wichita.edu.
Student Success Peer Tutoring Program earns international certification!
Student Success is proud to announce Level I and Level II international certification of its Peer Tutoring Program through the College Reading & Learning Association’s International Tutor Training Program Certification (CRLA-ITTPC)!
What does this mean for our students? Our tutors earn credentials they can add to their professional portfolios. Students receiving tutoring from our program can be assured that our tutors are professional, well trained and dedicated to their personal success.
The Peer Tutoring Program participated in an application process that requires extensive documentation of the program’s practices including tutor training, session facilitation and observation materials. Tutors earn Level I certification after participating in training, demonstrating sound tutoring practices, and documenting required tutoring hours. Many of our tutors progress through the program with additional training and practice to earn Level II certification.
For information about tutoring on campus, or to apply to become a certified tutor, go to www.wichita.edu/tutoring.
Applied Learning Highlight of the Week!
Congratulations to Wichita State University Electrical Engineering Ph.D. student Nimanthi Nandasiri on your Operational Research Support position with Deloitte Consulting! Looking forward to seeing your future career success.
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Discount at Shocker Store for veterans
The Shocker Store appreciates the service and sacrifices of our veterans and active duty military! In honor of Veterans Day, on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at our Rhatigan Student Center and Braeburn Square locations, veterans and active duty military can take 20% off one regular priced WSU imprinted item with military ID. Some exclusions apply. Thank you for your service!
Free bowling for veterans, active duty military and their families
The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes thanks our veterans and active duty military! In honor of Veterans Day, from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military in the community and their families, can enjoy free bowling! Must show military ID. Thank you for your service!
Help support First-Generation Student Organization with Digital Dozens!
First-Generation Student Organization is holding a virtual Krispy Kreme fundraiser. We are doing pre-sales for $10 dozens. Once you place the order, we will email a link with the code that you will use to redeem your dozen. This code can be used at any location there is a Krispy Kreme available. If you have additional questions, please email wsufirstgen@wichita.edu
Thanksgiving Massage Special at the Heskett Center
Don’t miss the Thanksgiving Massage Special! While celebrating the spirit of thanksgiving, make sure to also give thanks to your body.
For the month of November, you can schedule a 90-minute massage for only $50. Gift certificates are available for purchase.
For more information, visit the Heskett Center Guest Services desk or call 316-978-3082.
Save the date- $14 sweatpants from the Shocker Store
Mark your calendars for the Shocker Store’s next one-day-only sale!
On Wednesday, Nov. 18 starting at 8 a.m., the Shocker Store will have two styles of sweatpants for $14 each, while supplies last. Sale is in store at the RSC location and online at shockerstore.com.
You can order online and pick up whenever you're on campus! Limit five sweatpants per person. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions and all sales are final.
Stay up-to-date on the Facebook event page.
Business students are collecting canned food and personal hygiene products for those in need
Business students in Management 463 are operating a Remote Food and Necessities Drive now through Thanksgiving to aid those affected by Covid-19. Non-perishable canned food, and hygiene items like soap, lotion, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products are in great need.
We can arrange porch pickup of food and supplies via our Facebook Page to encourage social distancing, or we have local drop-off locations at area businesses and the south entrance of the Rhatigan Student Center (by the parking lot). We also accept monetary donations to the Kansas Food Bank via our Facebook Page.
The American Red Cross Club of Wichita State is hosting an upcoming blood drive!
Red Cross blood donors have the opportunity to help patients fighting COVID-19! If your regular donation tests positive for COVID-19 antibodies, plasma from that donation may now help coronavirus patients in need of plasma transfusions.
*Free COVID-19 antibody testing with blood donation!
Wichita State University Blood Drive: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Thursday, Nov. 19 in the Heskett Center lobby
To schedule your life-saving appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org; Sponsor Code: Wichita State or Call 1-800-Red-Cross.
Join us for Community Service Board (CSB) member meetings
Have you ever thought about volunteering? Join the Community Service Board for a virtual meeting every Thursday afternoon from 3:30-5 p.m. During meetings you will have a chance to learn about CSB's service events and about ways you can become involved. All meetings will be held virtually. Sign-up at Wichita.edu/CSB.
Still have questions? Email CSB@Wichita.edu.