Unused classrooms available to be used as remote learning space
Want to use an empty classroom for remote learning? Classrooms that are not reserved for class may be used by students who need space for remote learning.
Find out more information about remote classrooms
Wichita State dining is open again soon
The Rhatigan Student Center will be back open for full dining starting Jan. 28. Shocker Hall Dining opens back up Jan. 30.
See more information and hours
Get the details on spring 2021 Welcomefest
Welcomefest takes place during the beginning of each semester and features dozens of activities. Popular programs await new and returning Shockers. 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.
Help WSU and make some money from your couch
Looking for a meaningful activity that will help you re-engage with school, without actually being in school? Want to make a little money?
Consider taking the Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA). The CLA is a 90-minute open-ended assessment that helps WSU measure how well it's teaching critical thinking, analytic reasoning, problem-solving and writing skills. It's used by colleges and universities nationwide.
Students who complete the survey are eligible for either a $25 QT Gift Card or $25 in WSU Shocker Dollars.
Who is eligible to take it? Freshmen and seniors
Where is the CLA administered? Testing can be done socially distanced, in-person or remotely.
How to sign up? Go here. Click the link labeled Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) – University Students
or Collegiate Learning Assessment (CLA) – University Students Remote Proctored via
Zoom. Follow the instructions.
There is no testing fee. You will be required to share your WSU ID.
Psychology course offers service-learning opportunity
The Department of Psychology is recruiting mentors for a service-learning course: Psychology and Problems of Society (PSY416). Mentors can be from any college or major.
The course’s service-learning opportunity, which can be complete remotely, centers around at-risk youth. Mentors will be assigned a mentee, and the pair will be pen pals, exchanging letters throughout the semester.
Mentors will also be required to attend class on from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Mondays. It’s not been determined whether class will meet in-person or remotely. Students will earn three credit hours upon the successful completion of the course.
Mentors are required to submit an application, pass an interview and background check. They will receive training at the beginning of the course and a grade at the end based on attendance and completion of assignments.
For more information, please contact the INSPYRE Lab at inspyre@wichita.edu.
Nominations for Senior Honor recognition due Feb. 19
Do you embody the Shocker spirit? This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the surrounding community. The Senior Honor is one of the most prestigious honors a Wichita State University student can receive, with only 10 students selected each year. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19.
Congratulations to the 2021 Drum Major Award recipient
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion would like to congratulate Dr. Selena Jackson on receiving the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major Award. The award is presented to a Wichita State administrator, faculty, staff or student who seeks greatness, but does so through service and love. This award is presented annually by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion during the on-campus Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration.
Learn more about the Drum Major Award
Nominate an adult learner for Adult Learner of the Year Award
In March 2021, the Office of Adult Learning will host the 2nd Annual Adult Learner of the Year (ALOTY) awards ceremony. In this ceremony, we will not only celebrate six years as an office, but we will also name an ALOTY, two finalists, a community partner and a WSU partner. We are calling on the WSU community to help us find an adult learner at Wichita State deserving of the title, Adult Learner of the Year. The deadline to nominate an adult learner is Friday, Jan. 29.
A student is considered an adult learner at Wichita State if they are a current undergraduate earning their first bachelor’s degree and is either: 24 years or older; a military or veteran student; or independent status.
ALOTY criteria:
- 3.00 GPA at WSU (extenuating circumstances can be reviewed)
- Displays perseverance in obtaining a degree
- Demonstrates Shocker Pride
- Possesses leadership qualities
If you know of a student who meets the following criteria, please click here and submit their name.
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 an LAS General Scholarship / Fellowship application found here.
The application deadline is Monday, Feb. 1.
Call for presentations; save the date for virtual Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference
The call for presentations for the 8th Annual interdisciplinary Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference (to be held virtually Friday, March 12) is now open. More information and the CFP link is available at wichita.edu/genderconference.
Students, faculty, staff and other interested scholars from any discipline should submit a 200-300 word summary of your proposed presentation including topic/research questions, methodology and a summary of findings or main themes to be addressed in the presentation. Presenters may consist of individuals or groups. All submissions should consist of original research or scholarship related to gender and/or sexuality.
Presentation formats: Traditional oral presentations [15-20 minutes] include a visual aid of some sort (power point, video, poster). Workshop/trainings may be longer and include an identified learning outcome with an interactive component.
The deadline for submissions: Friday, Feb. 5
Spread the word: We hope that you will consider submitting a proposal and share information about the conference with your students, colleagues and others across campus or Wichita community who may be interested.
Please contact Shocker Sociology, 316-978-3280 or email jodie.hertzog@wichita.edu with any questions you may have.
To stay up to date on conference announcements, follow on Facebook.
Wichita State Women's Basketball upcoming games
Wichita State Women's Basketball will be closing out its 2020-2021 season throughout the next month. Student tickets are available with games subject to change. Visit goshockers.com for gameday and COVID-19 information. Go Shocks!
University Libraries open for new semester
Ablah Library is open. Keep up to date with all library hours, building safety procedures and helpful services at libraries.wichita.edu/covid19. Our expert librarians are back in action for the new year.
Shocker Volleyball season openers postponed
Wichita State Shocker Volleyball has postponed its season openers, initally set for Jan. 28 and 29. More info on the new schedule will be communicated in future editions of Shocker Blast.
Pee for Pizza: Reserve a spot for free STI testing
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Feb. 3, Positive Directions, the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, and Student Health Services will be hosting Pee for Pizza! Reserve your spot NOW for free STI testing! Call 316-978-4792 to schedule an appointment, no walk-ins will be accepted. Masks required.
Learn about Fairmount College, win prize in scavenger hunt
Have fun learning more about Fairmount College’s role in establishing Wichita State University during a scavenger hunt created by the Department of Anthropology to learn about Fairmount College's 125-year history.
From now through the end of January 2021, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate in this fun event that begins on campus and ends at Maple Grove Cemetery at 1000 N. Hillside, where many faculty and staff from the early years of Fairmount College are buried.
Students who complete the scavenger hunt will be entered into a drawing for an iPad
on Feb. 1, 2021. Faculty and staff participants will be entered into a monthly drawing
for a Shocker Store gift card.
Have fun, stay safe and good luck! For more information, go to www.wichita.edu/anthropology.
Learn patent strategies at this no-cost webinar
Hear from patent expert Jessica Pierpoint (Torres) at a no-cost virtual seminar, "Patent Basics" from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28. This webinar will introduce new inventors to types of patents and applications, patent eligibility, parts of a patent, how to find free legal assistance, patent searching, and more.
Applied learning highlight of the week: Rafael Uribe-Olivares
Shout out to exercise science major Rafael Uribe-Olivares for his assistance in Wichita State University's Molecular Diagnostic Lab and helping slow the spread of COVID-19. Your hard work is noticed and appreciated.
Learn more about Rafael's experience
Send us your applied learning story ideas
Are you a student who is gaining applied learning experience or an internship related to COVID-19? If so, let Strategic Communications know! Email lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu or call 978-3409.
Episode 5 of the 'Let's Talk About It' podcast launches Friday
Episode 5 of "Let's Talk About It" launches Friday, Jan. 29, and breaks down the applied learning model at WSU. One of our guests is WSU student Jordan Brown. He is a senior in the Workforce Leadership and Applied Learning degree program. Hear a clip of just how impactful this method of instruction can be in this sound bite where Jordan talks about his "why." And stay tuned for the full episode launch on Friday.
"Let’s Talk About It," is a podcast sponsored by The Fuse and hosted by Bobby Berry (College of Applied Studies) and Jessica Newman (Elliott School of Communication). We strive to create a safe, comfortable and casual environment that will foster connection with diverse people in an effort to create meaning, ask questions and start honest conversations about the topics that matter most to college students today.
Research participants wanted
We are students in the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at Wichita State. We are looking for participants for our research study on how electronically mediated therapy affects chronic low back pain. Your participation may help the field of physical therapy to more effectively understand and treat chronic low back pain in a technological age using at-home therapy services.
If chosen to participate, you will be asked to come to complete an 8-week, home exercise program that will be monitored via e-mail. The exercise program won’t require external resistance (weights, resistance bands, etc.). You will be asked to fill out one questionnaire prior to starting the program and two questionnaires at the end of the program. If you are chosen to be in the control group, your only responsibility will be to fill out two surveys in the span of 8 weeks.
If interested, fill out the survey. It will only take about 10 minutes. After completing the survey, you will receive
an email with further information
Your participation is graciously appreciated. Responses will remain confidential.
If you have questions/concerns, please email Austin Foley at amfoley1@shockers.wichita.edu.
If chosen to participate, you will be asked to come to complete an 8-week, home exercise program that will be monitored via e-mail. The exercise program won’t require external resistance (weights, resistance bands, etc.). You will be asked to fill out one questionnaire prior to starting the program and two questionnaires at the end of the program. If you are chosen to be in the control group, your only responsibility will be to fill out two surveys in the span of 8 weeks.
If interested, fill out the survey. It will only take about 10 minutes. After completing the survey, you will receive
an email with further information
Your participation is graciously appreciated. Responses will remain confidential.
If you have questions/concerns, please email Austin Foley at amfoley1@shockers.wichita.edu.
Complete a survey and earn a chance at a $25 gift card
The Kansas Board of Regents wants your help with accessing internet quality and access across the state. Please consider completing a short survey and have a chance to receive a $25 gift card.
The Institute for Policy & Social Research (IPSR) at the University of Kansas is conducting a study on broadband access and affordability in Kansas. The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the importance of internet access for schools, households, health care, and the economy. Researchers at the University of Kansas are conducting a survey and speed test to gather data about the availability and quality of internet service in Kansas, including to identify locations that lack internet or broadband service.
The information provided by survey participants will help researchers identify geographic regions as well as populations that lack reliable and affordable internet access and create policy recommendations that will benefit these regions and populations by improving internet access and affordability.
If you are currently residing or located within the state of Kansas, we ask that you review the information statement at https://ipsr.ku.edu/broadband/regents.shtml and then complete the speed test and survey. This survey takes about 15 minutes to complete. The content of the survey should cause no more discomfort than you would experience in your everyday life and your participation is strictly voluntary. All responses are anonymous and confidential and will only be viewed by the research team. It is possible however with internet communications that through intent or accident someone other than the intended recipient may see your responses.
Participants will have the option to enter their email address to win one of 200 $25 gift cards to amazon.com. You will only be able to enter once and your email address will not be associated with any survey responses.
Thank you for your participation! We believe that the information obtained from this study will help us gain a better understanding of internet availability that will benefit Kansas communities. We hope that your responses will aid us in our efforts to provide better internet access for all Kansans.
Wichita State student organization focuses on diversity and inclusion in sports
Two Wichita State students developed a student organization focused on diversity, equity and inclusion within sports. Sport management majors Hannah Jasinski and Taylin Fox founded the CHAMPS organization after reflecting about how they are underrepresented in the sports industry. Jasinski identifies as Latina Mexican, and Fox identifies as white and Mexican. Both also identify as women in sports.
Student Involvement's NEWSIE is back
Student Involvement has a semester full of fun planned. Subscribe to the free, weekly newsletter and stay up to date on news and upcoming events. For more details and to subscribe, visit wichita.edu/newsie.
Nominate a student for Shocker Pathway Student of the Year
In March 2021, the Office of Adult Learning will host the second annual Adult Learner of the Year awards ceremony. In addition to other awards, will honor a Shocker Pathway Student of the Year (SPSY). Adult Learning is calling on the WSU community to help find a Shocker Pathway Student either at Wichita State or WSU Tech deserving of the title.
The deadline to nominate a Shocker Pathway Student of the Year is Friday, Jan. 29.
- Currently enrolled Shocker Pathway student at WSU Tech or Wichita State University
- Seeking first associate’s degree or first bachelor’s degree.
- 3.00 WSU Tech/WSU Cumulative GPA (Extenuating circumstances can be reviewed)
- Displays perseverance in obtaining a degree
- Demonstrates Shocker Pride
- Possesses leadership qualities
$12 long-sleeve tee special at RSC Shocker Store
Shockers, take advantage of a great deal at the RSC Shocker Store with a $12 long-sleeve tee, available through Feb. 6 or while supplies last. Offer valid in RSC store and at shockerstore.com. Not valid with other discounts or promotions. All sales final.