Shocks Supporting Shocks drop-in groups
The week of March 15 is a mental health awareness week, and you can help support your mental health with Drop-in Groups from Counseling and Prevention Services. Groups will be available from 3-4 p.m. Monday, March 15; 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 16; and 11 a.m.-noon Friday, March 19. Drop-In groups are open to all students at no cost. Email counselingcenter@wichita.edu for more information or to sign up.
And remember: One of the best ways to help reduce stigma toward mental health is to talk openly about how you're feeling and encourage others to speak openly about how they are. Then, if either of you are struggling, help one another seek out campus resources. #ShocksSupportingShocks #WSUWeSupportU
Cadman Art Gallery: 'Sharing Our Stories'
"Sharing Our Stories" is a show that features anonymously submitted stories of sexual trauma. Many people who encounter sexual trauma haven't felt safe enough to speak about their pain. Artist Linda Humphreys' aims to honor these individuals by creating experiences that center around consent, control, and bodily autonomy.
Humphreys is a graduate student in Art, Design, and Creative Industries pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts degree in Studio Art. "Sharing Our Stories" is on exhibit through March 12 in the Cadman Gallery on the first floor of the RSC.
Wichita State gains national attention for its support of transfer students
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) named Wichita State University as one of 150 colleges and universities to its 2021 Transfer Honor Roll in recognition of the dynamic pathways it has created to support transfer students.
Read more about transfer students at Wichita State
Wichita State to hold panel discussion on freedom of expression
Free expression is a fundamental value for an institution such as Wichita State University, Neal Allen, associate professor of political science, maintains.
“We owe all of our students, and all Kansas citizens that we serve, our best effort to include all points of view,” he said. “I believe that democratic government depends on having both involved citizens and trained professionals.”
The open exchange of ideas may not produce a tidy ending.
That exchange, however, is crucial to our nation’s discourse, no matter how difficult the conversation. Wichita State University recognizes the important role universities play and will present a virtual panel on Freedom of Expression from 3-4:15 p.m. Wednesday, March 31.
Read more about the panel discussion and how to watch
Study abroad spotlight: Nick Endicott
Learn more from WSU faculty and staff as they share about their study abroad experiences in college. Faculty and Staff will be featured each week through the month of March. This week, read about Nick Endicott's study abroad experience.
Please visit our website to read more about their experience at www.wichita.edu/studyabroadspotlights.
Free tutoring available to students
Need some help in your classes? Request a tutor now. Don't delay. The process to request a tutor from your myWSU portal has been updated. Find step-by-step instructions on the Student Success website at www.wichita.edu/tutoring.
Shocker Store offers commencement regalia packages
Are you attending commencement in May? Now through April 30, you can bundle your regalia items and save! The Shocker Store offers Greenweaver regalia bundles for bachelors, masters, specialist and doctorate degrees. Visit us in our RSC store or on our “graduation” tab at shockerstore.com for specific pricing and details. For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7021.
Start write-in campaign for SGA president
Still interested in running for an SGA position? The Elections Commission invites you to conduct a write-in campaign for any position. A write-in candidate is defined as a member of the association who publicly announced candidacy and whose name will not appear on the ballot. Questions? Reach out to us at sga.elections@wichita.edu.
Outdoor heaters placed outside RSC
Wichita State University, Student Involvement and the Kansas Leadership Center have joined together along with thousands of other Kansans for the Kansas Beats the Virus campaign. The campaign brought together thousands of Kansans to find creative solutions to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Student Involvement was awarded a grant to purchase outdoor heaters to be placed outside the RSC to provide Shockers with an opportunity to enjoy the heaters while still maintaining social distancing guidelines. During these chilly spring mornings, we invite our students, staff and faculty to stop by and warm up under these heaters, which will be placed on the north patio of the RSC throughout the month of March.
Heaters are also available for use for WSU groups and organizations to use. For more questions about using heaters for one of your events contact Letsmeet@wichita.edu.
For more questions about resources to help fight COVID-19 throughout our community visit #KSBeatsTheVirus.
Ulrich Museum of Art giving away free basketballs
The Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State University campus is giving away free basketballs to congratulate the Shockers and new Head Coach Isaac Brown on a remarkable season in the face of adversity, ending the regular season as American Athletic Conference champs and heading into March Madness with tons of momentum.
The basketballs were part of a planned exhibition, “To the Hoop: Basketball and Contemporary Art,” which was supposed to be on display at the Ulrich last Fall, but had to be canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. We are now in the process of distributing those basketballs among our local community. If you would like one, drop by, check out the exhibitions in the galleries, (gallery hours: Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., always free), or take a stroll among some of the nearby sculptures in our world-class Martin H. Bush Outdoor Sculpture Collection, which is always open and always free.
Come claim your free basketball while supplies last — and root the Shockers on to victory this March! For more on our current exhibitions: https://ulrich.wichita.edu.
Applications open for Shocker Leadership Awards
Applications for the ninth Shocker Leadership Awards are now open. The Annual Shocker Leadership Awards are a way to recognize the work of student-led organizations, students, faculty and staff at Wichita State University. Recognized student organizations, university affiliated student groups and individuals may be nominated by a student, faculty member, staff member, or organization; or students may nominate themselves for one of the awards. One application form must be completed for every award for which one wishes to be considered. A nomination must have all parts to be considered by the selection committee. Nominations are due Friday, April 9 at 11:59 p.m.
If you would like to nominate someone on their behalf for an awards, please note that it is the responsibility of the nominator to turn in a complete packet. The nominee (unless they are nominating themselves) would not be responsible for uploading the applications. To submit a Shocker Leadership Award, please click the application linked in each award that you want to apply or nominate someone for.
Complete Textbook Feedback Survey to win earbuds or dining dollars
Want a pair of Powerbeats Pro earbuds? How about $100 worth of dining dollars? You can enter to be one of 13 winners by completing the Textbook Feedback Survey. All you need to do is find the survey link sent to your student email and complete the survey before March 16. It's that easy!
Questions? Reach out to vpstudentaffairs@wichita.edu or 316-978-3021.
Student Involvement in partnership with the Student Government Association are seeking presentation proposals for our 2021 LEAD Conference taking place on Friday, May 28, in the Rhatigan Student Center. Virtual options available pending university and CDC guidelines.
This year, we are offering four different conference tracks featuring various speakers and topics.
Please feel free to submit any of those suggestions or include your own.
Civic, Campus, & Community Leadership (Activism)
- Global Leadership
- Service-Learning
Student Organization Leadership
- Mentorship & Coaching
- Recruiting & Engagement
Diversity & Inclusion
- Inclusive Leadership
- Women & Leadership
Leadership & Self-Discovery
- Leading Your Wellness
- Leadership in the Workforce
- Adaptive Leadership
- Leading through a Pandemic & Moving Forward
We will be selecting up to four presentations per track.
Please submit your presentation proposal no later than April 1.
For more information or questions, please reach out to Kennedy Rogers at kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu or Gabriel Fonseca at gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu.
Ulrich series features ADCI faculty
Join the Ulrich Museum of Art virtually at 10 a.m. today for the latest in the series of talks with faculty artists featured in the current exhibition, The XXIII Faculty Biennial: It's All Part of the Process. This time around, the Department of Art, Design and Creative Industries' Barry Badgett, associate professor of sculpture media, and Robert Bubp, foundations coordinator and associate professor of painting and drawing, will pair up to talk about their thoughts on artistic process. The virtual program is free and open to all, but registration is required to get the Zoom link.
The Faculty Biennial exhibition is on display at the Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State University campus until May 8. The museum is open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, closed Sundays and university and major holidays. Safe self-distancing practices are observed. Admission is always free.
'Voices in the Void': a virtual theatrical experience
Wichita State University School of Performing Arts Theatre presents "Voices in the Void," a devised theatre piece about a group of 20-somethings struggling to find their own voices among pressures from all around. This show has been created from the feelings, thoughts, ideas, and anxieties of contemporary college students.
"Voices in the Void" runs at 7:30 p.m. March 11-13, and at 2 p.m. March 14 at 2 p.m. and will be presented virtually via Webinar. Tickets are $10; Wichita State students receive 1 free ticket with a student ID number. To purchase virtual tickets go to www.wichita.edu/FABOTickets.
"Voices in the Void" is a live theatrical event delivered virtually from our hearts and homes to yours.
If you have any questions about tickets contact the College of Fine Arts Box Office at 316-978-3233. Questions about the show, contact Danette Baker, program director of theatre, at danette.baker@wichita.edu.
Enjoy lunch and dinner at the Food Truck Plaza
Stop by the Food Truck Plaza for lunch or dinner with Dr. Tawook. Get your meal to go, or spread out on the socially distanced picnic tables or beautiful green spaces. The truck will be on site from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 8 p.m. for dinner on Thursday.
School of Nursing to host information session
Thinking about becoming a nurse? Join us for a virtual information session at 4 p.m. Friday, March 19. This is a great opportunity to learn more about our programs, admission requirements and career opportunities. Nursing faculty members will be available to answer questions. The session will be held via Zoom and advance registration is required.
Run a business confidently with SBDC webinars
The Kansas SBDC presents the following no-cost webinars:
Startup and Start Right
Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 10
Learn how to quickly startup in just 10 steps. This free webinar will cover licenses and permits, federal and state tax IDs, business structure, funding, marketing, and other essentials.
Successful Business: Pivoting During the Pandemic
Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 17
This webinar will help you identify how to use your business bases to adapt to the evolving 'new normal' by exploring opportunities with marketing/sales, operations/supply chain, administration, and finance.
Marketing Mindset
Noon to 1 p.m. Friday, March 19
Learn to create a step-by-step marketing plan to effectively communicate with customers and reach your goals by answering the question, "What makes my company valuable?"
Free Google Small Business Tools
Noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 24
Learn about free Google tools that can boost your productivity, market your business, manage your finances, and take a load off of you.
Possible Workplace Changes Under the Biden Administration
Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, March 25
With a new administration comes the possibility of changes to workplace laws. This webinar will explore what federal regulations and workplace laws the new administration will attempt to change.
Learn about Cherokee language and culture
Come learn about the Cherokee language and culture from a certified Cherokee instructor at 2:30 p.m. March 15. Email wsulingclub@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
Take a moment out of each day and join Wellness Services for some great virtual wellness programs put on by Counseling and Protection Services, Student Health, and Campus Recreation.
Students invited to professionalism workshop
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator for the Professionalism 101 workshop at 2:30 p.m. today in RSC 265 as we focus on every aspect of being a true professional in the workplace, no matter what industry you choose. Get ready to discover tips for professional dress, the importance of a good work ethic, how to self-advocate, and more!
Register for the professionalism workshop
Graduate Student Council hosts wellness events
Join the Wichita State Graduate Student Council during Wellness Week! We will be hosting FREE events throughout the week of March 15-19.
- Tuesday, March 16: Stop by our table in the lounge area of the Rhatigan Student Center for Grab & Go Breakfast between 8:30 and 10 a.m. until supplies last.
- Wednesday, March 17: "Lunch & Learn: Everything I Wish I Would've Known Before Grad School..." Join our graduate student panelists at 12:30 p.m. as they get real about mental health and the challenges they had to overcome as graduates. Register for Zoom Link: http://bit.ly/gsclunchandlearn1.
- Friday, March 19: End your week with Zoom Zumba at 4 p.m. We will be streaming a prerecorded Zumba class to get our bodies moving and grooving. Register for Zoom Link:http://bit.ly/gsczoomzumba.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Trang Bui at gsc.puclicandmedia@wichita.edu or Suresh Koppisetty at gsc.eventcoordinator@wichita.edu.
Engaging Leaders: Engineering Week
Engaging Leaders is excited to bring you its first week of leadership speakers. This week we will be featuring two speakers with careers in engineering! Register to attend: www.wichita.edu/leadership
Next up is Business Week. Check out www.wichita.edu/leadership for the full lineup.
Start your rewarding career in higher education
Students who are interested in the Higher Education/Student Affairs (HESA) program are invited to attend the Wichita State University HESA Weekend. It will be held March 19-20 via Zoom. During the weekend, we will introduce you to faculty and current students, and provide opportunities to interview for graduate assistant positions for the 2020-2021 academic year. To register or to learn more about the program and open assistantship positions, visit wichita.edu/HESAgradweekend. If you have any questions, please email wichita.edu/HESAgradweekend.
Join the Community Service Board member meetings
Have you ever thought about volunteering? Join the Community Service Board (CSB) for a virtual meeting 3:30-5 p.m. every Thursday afternoon. 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.
Students can access free LinkedIn Learning
In case you didn’t know, LinkedIn Learning is free for Wichita STate students. With thousands of courses to choose from, LinkedIn Learning is one of the best ways to acquire new skills or refresh skills you haven't used in a while. After you complete a course, you can add it to your LinkedIn profile to showcase your knowledge to potential employers. For instructions on how to set up your account, visit https://www.wichita.edu/services/linkedin-learning/.
If you want helpful tips about LinkedIn Learning, be sure to attend the Graduate Student Council's virtual event on at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 11. Angelique Banh, a LinkedIn Learning Champion, is excited to share the platform's best features.
Zoom link: http://bit.ly/GSCLinkedInLearning Password: WSUGSC.
Democracy on Tap: The role of journalism
This month, KMUW’s Democracy on Tap is focusing on the role of journalism today. Join our panel of local experts for a digital community conversation at 5 p.m. March 16 live on KMUW’s Facebook page or at EngageICT.org. To learn more, visit EngageICT.org.
Apply to be in Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion
Applications to join Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion are now available. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 19.
Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion are change agents at Wichita State University, dedicated to serving and representing the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Ambassadors assist in developing diversity program initiatives, as well as being liaisons to various university committees and student organizations.
Learn more about this student organization at wichita.edu/adi.
Join Wu's Big Challenge
We invite you to complete Wu's Big Challenge, and we ask participants to complete five hours of community service and submit their hours to receive a Wu's Big Event t-shirt and other goodies from the Community Service Board. Participants will also be entered in a raffle to win prizes throughout the semester. Volunteer hours may be completed virtually, in person, or both. You decide what works best for you. To learn more and to register, visit Wichita.edu/CSB. Please email CSB@Wichita.edu with any questions.
Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum set for April 9
The Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) provides an opportunity for undergraduate students at Wichita State University to present scholarly and creative activity to a faculty, student, and community audience while competing for cash awards. Each student's work at the forum is presented under the mentorship of a Wichita State faculty member.
There are no limits to the kinds of submissions that will be considered. The next winner could be you! For more info or to submit an abstract, visit www.wichita.edu/URCAF.
Service-Learning Showcase submission open
The Service-Learning Showcase is a unique opportunity for students who participate in service-learning through applied learning opportunities to showcase their experience through a research or reflective poster about the application of their course work to current community issues. This year the showcase will be held in a digital format and judged by a team of community partner leaders.
The showcase is an open forum for students to interact with faculty/staff, community partners and other students to engage in conversation about Wichita State University's commitment to the public good.
Awards are presented in the following categories:
- Outstanding Overall Service-Learning Project: $150 scholarship to winning entry
- Innovation and Creativity in Problem Solving: $100 scholarship to winning entry
- Community Impact/ Community Choice: $100 scholarship to winning entry
- Collaboration and Leadership in Service-Learning: $100 scholarship to winning entry
Submissions are due April 1. For more information and to submit, please visit our showcase website.