Learn how summer, fall classes will be taught
The newest course schedule is now available for students to start picking their summer and fall classes. Courses are being offered in a variety of formats, including online asynchronous (“on demand”), online synchronous (on a specific day and time), and hybrid classes that provide a mixture of in-person and online learning.
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. If you have additional questions, faculty contact information is also provided. Go to www.wichita.edu/summer2021 and www.wichita.edu/fall2021 for more information.
McGregor Scholarship recipient announced
Yuki To
Yuki To, senior at Wichita East High School, is the winner of the 2021 Lenora N. McGregor Endowed Scholarship at Wichita State University. The Lenora N. McGregor Endowed Scholarship awards up to $26,000 over four years to an incoming freshman student who has demonstrated academic excellence, has an academic vision for the future and who expresses an interest in advancing knowledge through individual learning. The McGregor Scholar agrees to maintain active membership in Wichita State's Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. Yuki plans to major in health science and minor in business administration.
Learn about wellness services available to you
This week might be Wellness Week, but there are many wellness services available to students all semester. That includes CARE Team, Counseling and Prevention Services, Student Health Services and Campus Recreation.
CARE Team:
Wrap-around services and campus support Self-Care Sundays and other wellness-related
programming
The CARE Team Coordinators who are here to help are:
- Ashlyn Riley – Serves colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering and Honors
- Vaughn Sweet – Serves colleges of Fine Arts, Business, Health Professions and Applied Studies
- Tara Hanna – Serves students living in on-campus housing
- Alicia Newell – CARE Team chair, serves student athletes
Learn more at wichita.edu/CARE
Counseling and Prevention Services:
- Individual and couples therapy at an affordable rate
- Group therapy for particular areas of concern, including Understanding Self and Others, Healing from Trauma, and Graduate Student Support Group
- Online programming, such as Keep Calm & Breathe Online, Mental Health Toolbox and FAQ Friday.
- Learn more at wichita.edu/CAPS
Student Health Services:
- Treatment for illness and injuries
- Preventative health management and immunizations
- Health screenings and laboratory services
- Family planning services and men’s/women’s health exams
- Prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Health education video series on social media
- Learn more at wichita.edu/SHS
Campus Recreation:
- Intramural sports and sport clubs, including volleyball, softball, tennis, soccer, badminton, judo, eSports, and more
- Shocker Fit classes such as F45
- Massage therapy
- Special events, such as F45 Playoffs, Pumpkin Run & RecFest
- Nutrition discussions on Facebook Live
- Learn more at wichita.edu/CampusRecreation
Barton School adding master’s program in business analytics
The W. Frank Barton School of Business at Wichita State University has added a Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) to its wealth of degree options for graduate students.
The new MSBA was developed as an interdisciplinary program with resources and faculty from the Barton School as well as the College of Engineering and the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to address the growing needs of industry. Admission to this STEM-designated program is now open.
“Technological advances are generating a massive amount of data in every field of business including operations, supply chain, marketing and finance,” said Dr. Sue Abdinnour, MSBA program director at the Barton School. “Analytics help turn big data into actionable insights that impact business strategy and decision making. The focus of this program is to train future business leaders on state-of-the-art analytics tools and techniques.”
Win up to $10,000 in the Shocker New Venture Competition
The Shocker New Venture Competition is a chance for students to receive insight on their ideas to further develop the skills they need to commercialize them.
More information on the Shocker New Venture Competition
Study Abroad Spotlight: Dr. Andrew Hippisley
Learn more from Wichita State faculty and staff as they share their study abroad experiences in college. Faculty and staff will be featured each week through the month of March. This week, read about Dean Hippisley's study abroad experience.
Read more study-abroad experiences from faculty and staff
Submit nominations for advising awards
Have you received great advising or encouragement? Do you know of an advisor who goes above and beyond for students? Nominate a faculty or staff advisor for the third annual Excellence in Academic Advising Award.
The Advising Network (TAN) is proud to support student success by recognizing advisors at Wichita State University. Anyone who provides advising services in any role (faculty or staff) is eligible for nomination. Applications will be accepted until April 10.
Create a digital red flag for campaign
As a part of our philanthropy in combating violence against womxn, the Alpha Theta Chapter of Sigma Psi Zeta Sorority Inc. is hosting our annual Red Flag Campaign virtually from March 22-26.
Research indicates that one in five college students experience sexual dating violence. The Red Flag Campaign uses bystander intervention strategies to prevent and address sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking on campus. Organizations all over campus are encouraged to participate in creating and designing a digital red flag. These flags will be posted on our social media to compete for the most likes and the winner will receive a prize. We would love to see your organization participate!
Contact syz.logic78@gmail.com or find us on Instagram @wichitasigmas for more information.
Green Group nominations open
Nominations for Wichita State Green Group executive team will be open through March 29! Please nominate your friends, yourselves, and anyone you may think would help continue making Green Group most impactful. Follow our instagram @green_wsu for more information on each position.
CAPS wants your input for focus group
Counseling and Prevention Services is looking for students to take part in a digital focus group to help us gauge our impact on campus at 4 p.m. Thursday, March 18. Interested students can email counselingcenter@wichita.edu to learn more.
Enter the Babble Royale T-shirt quote contest
Sigma Tau Delta presents Babble Royale! Join Wichita State's chapter of the International Honor Society in a fun way to appreciate literature. Submit your favorite, literature related quote (one to two sentences, credited) by March 21. Each participant gets a free t-shirt (while supplies last). All quotes will be gathered to vote for the best literary quote to be printed on the front of the shirt! Voting will be held the week of March 22, and the winner will be notified March 31.
If you enjoy literature in any and all forms, consider attending one of Sigma Tau Delta’s meetings to see what the organization is about. Email stdato.wsu@gmail.com with any questions you have.
Understanding course codes in a nutshell
With so many changes in instruction this past year, we thought it might be helpful to provide some reminders:
- Fully in-person courses (TCI): Same time, same place, on campus [not currently being offered]
- Hybrid courses (HYB): Combination of in-person and online content (in real time or on demand)
- Hybrid Online (HYO): Online instruction with no assigned meeting day or time, but with in-person tests
- Online Synchronous courses (IIS): Offered in real time at an assigned day and time
- Online Asynchronous courses (IIE): Content is ‘on demand’ with no assigned meeting day or time
Entries now open for 2021 Edible Book Festival
Edible Book Festival is back! University Libraries invites all to join in on this culinary creation contest for a chance to win great local prizes. Enter online by April 1 at libraries.wichita.edu/ediblebookfestival. There you can find contest rules and entry photos from previous contests.
Basic rules are as follows:
- This virtual event features contestants creating edible art based on their favorite literature.
- Four prizes will be given — three based on judging and one on a popular vote.
- Once created, contestants can upload photos to our website by April 1.
- Anyone can then vote for the People's Choice winner April 5-8.
- Winners will take home prizes announced April 9.
Graduation stole orders due March 19
Graduating students: If you are a member of any of the listed groups below and would like to order the group’s corresponding graduation stole, pre-orders must be completed by March 19 at shockerstore.com.
Groups included are Shocker Bowling, Japanese Culture Association, University Innovation Fellows, Medical Laboratory Sciences, BS in Nursing, or School of Social Work student organization. For questions, please call 316-978-7021 or email shockerstore@wichita.edu.
Ulrich looks at connection between basketball, contemporary art
It’s March Madness and the Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State University campus is excited for the Shockers to make a deep run in the NCAA Tournament. The museum is getting ready for Wichita State's first game this week with an exciting virtual program that looks at the powerful connection between basketball and contemporary art.
Join the Ulrich at 10:30 a.m. today when Emily Stamey, curator of exhibitions at the Weatherspoon Art Museum, discusses her latest curatorial project, “To the Hoop: Basketball and Contemporary Art.” The exhibition was scheduled to be on display at the Ulrich last fall, but had to be canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. Stamey will talk about the show, which combines photography, fashion, prints, and other artistic depictions of the sport to look at a number of pressing social issues such as over-commercialization, gender and racial identity, and the urban-rural divide in this country, among others. Her talk is free and open to all, but registration is required to get the Zoom link.
Brené Brown's: The Power of Vulnerability
Lean into discomfort and join us to watch and review the speech that Brené Brown presented on Ted Talk at 11:30a.m. today. Register for this virtual event at wichita.edu/odievents. For more information, call 316-978 - 3034 or diversity@wichita.edu.
Student Affairs is hosting Wellness Week events
Monday was the beginning of Wellness Week! Relax and decompress with self-care activities sponsored by Student Affairs departments! Learn more about Student Affairs at wichita.edu/VPSA
Register today for Green Belt certification in Six Sigma and Lean
Wichita State’s IISE student chapter is now offering online training and certification for Green Belts in Six Sigma and Lean – the two leading industry standards for continuous process improvement. For a limited time, both are being made available to current WSU students at half price for only $400 each and include a free 1-year IISE membership. Registrants will have 6 months to complete 3 days of online/on-demand training content followed by a certification exam.
Registration will end March 17, so sign up today at wichita.edu/iisegreenbelt. For questions, please contact iise@wichita.edu.
Join conversation with Marchè Fleming-Randle
Coffee & Conversation, sponsored by Textron Aviation is a 60-minute virtual discussion with Dr. Marche' Fleming-Randle, Wichita State University 's Vice President, Chief Diversity Officer and Chair of the Presidents Diversity Council. Fleming-Randle and special guests will address factual and relevant issues that deal with current events in America, Wichita State and the Wichita community. Grab your cup of tea or coffee and join at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, March 18.
Register and to receive event credentials
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 CAPS. Groups will be available from 6 to 7 p.m. today and 11 a.m. to 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.
Students encouraged to learn about Fulbright program
ALL students (not just honors students) are invited to Honors Hour: Fulbright U.S. Student Program on from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24. Fulbright representatives and the campus Fulbright advisor will cover all you need to know about the program, from eligibility and deadlines to tips and resources. Applications are due a year in advance of your travel date, so it’s best to start planning now.
The Fulbright U.S. Student Program offers grants for research, studying and teaching in more than 140 countries to recent graduates and graduate students. Grantees will meet, work, live with, and learn from the people of the host country. The program facilitates cultural exchange through direct interaction on an individual basis in the classroom, field, home, and in routine tasks, allowing the grantee to gain an appreciation of others’ viewpoints and beliefs, the way they do things, and the way they think.
Register at the link below. Note: The registration will say 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Eastern time, which is 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. Central time.
Register for the Fulbright information session
The PPMC CHATS: Negotiating Chaos
The Public Policy and Management Center invites you to join us for the latest event in the PPMC CHATS series on at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 18.
This month we will be discussing Negotiating Chaos: Managing Emotions and Staying Curious to Build Stronger Agreements
In an encore performance, hostage negotiator Dan Oblinger dives into the risky nature of chaos, confusion, and crisis all around us! Discover how a habit of negotiation and listening can make sense of the madness and build stronger connections with people and stronger agreements with your stakeholders
Oblinger is the co-founder of the Oblinger & Tsang alliance of negotiation consultants and coaches and the founder of Leadercraft. He provides corporate training, executive coaching, and keynote speaking designed to create a listening and leadership revolution inside and between companies. He is also an Adjunct Instructor at WSUTech.
Learn more or register for the event
Wichita State: Engagement conversations
The Office of Engagement will be hosting a five-part series of conversations to hear from students, faculty, staff and neighbors on ways Wichita State is engaging to collectively address challenges, create solutions, and foster environments to drive prosperity. The first part of the series will be from noon to 12:45 p.m. on Thursday, March 18 via Zoom. A Zoom link will be provided after you RSVP with the yellow button below. The conversation will also be streamed live on Facebook: Facebook.com/ShockerNeighborhoodCoalition.
Creating this dialogue highlights and elevates campus culture, inclusion and partnerships at Wichita State. The Office of Strategic Engagement and Planning hopes to support, connect, enhance and celebrate engagement activities and prosperity initiatives for our University and neighbors.
Shocker Volleyball Set hosts in-state rivals Kansas Jayhawks
Shocker Volleyball takes on the Kansas Jayhawks in at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 18 at Charles Koch Arena. Be a part of the action as the excitement ramps up for this in-state rivalry matchup. Seating is limited due to Covid-19 restrictions, but tickets are still available. Students receive free admission to the match by presenting their valid Shocker ID at the ticket office when doors open an hour prior to the start of the match.
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.
Join SAC for virtual bingo on March 18
Need some awesome 2000s nostalgia stuff? Look no further than SAC’s virtual bingo night! Check out our classic games and challenge rounds for the chance to walk away with a fabulous prize. Everyone is welcome to play, but only students are eligible to win. Register at wichita.edu/SAC.
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.
Engaging Leaders: Business Week
This week in Engaging Leaders, we will be hosting speakers for Business Week. All events are virtual, and participants can sign up at wichita.edu/leadership.
Speakers include Jason Bosch from Elevate Agency and James Nastar; CEO of Meritrust Credit Union.
Candle-making kits available from SAC, SGA
As finals week approaches the Student Activities Council in partnership with the Student Government Association wants to remind you to do something for self-care. Take a break for your mental health, and engage your creativity. Register in advance for a make-at-home candle art kit. Registration will close when supplies run out or on April 2, whichever comes first. Your kit will be mailed to you, and you should receive it by April 19. Register at wichita.edu/SAC while supplies last. One kit per person with WSU ID. Wichita State students only.
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.
Variety acts, emcees wanted for Hippodrome 2021
The Hippodrome Video Competition is looking for students to participate in the Variety Act Competition and to emcee the show. Talented Shockers from all areas of the arts take the stage in between video productions. We welcome all forms of artists including musicians, magicians, comedians, singer/songwriters and more. Performers will take the stage between film screenings either in-person or virtually; and first-, second-, and third-place winners will take home cash prizes up to $150.To bring the show together, student emcee's charm the audience and introduce video productions and variety acts throughout the nights. Emcees are given a small stipend for their time.
Performance nights are 7 p.m. April 7-8. Students interested must register for the Variety Acts Competition at wichita.edu/hippodrome by Thursday, March 18. Students interested in emceeing the performances can register at wichita.edu/hippodrome by Wednesday, March 17. Tryouts will be Monday, March 22.
Beat the virtual escape room, win prizes
Can you escape in time? University Libraries invites everyone to test their knowledge and puzzle-solving skills in this year’s Virtual Escape Room. Anyone who can complete all the puzzles within the time limit is automatically entered to win awesome Shocker prizes! Play now at https://bit.ly/2OqGfFj. The Escape Room is open until March 19, and prize winners will be announced the following week.
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.
Chartwells Catering cookie special: Shamrocks
Get a dozen shamrock cookies for $12.99 in March. To place your order, call 316-978-5863 or email wsucatering@compass-usa.com.
$1.50 bowling on Fridays for rewards members
Members of the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Eat.Drink.Play. Rewards program can enjoy $1.50 bowling games every Friday in March. This includes cosmic bowling. Not a rewards member? Joining is free and easy, simply stop by today!
Car flags on sale at Shocker Store
Grab yourself a Shocker car flag from the Shocker Store for just $7 this week to support the Shockers during the tournament and all year long. Available in the RSC store and online at shockerstore.com. Go Shockers!
Transition mentor application deadline is Friday
Looking to develop life and leadership skills, show your Shocker pride and get paid? The Office of First-Year Programs in Student Success is gearing up to hire Transition Mentors to help welcome new students to Wichita State.
Transition Mentors are the student leaders who assist with summer Orientation programs and serve as mentors to new students during the fall semester. We are looking for students who have a passion for Wichita State and would like to share their experience with new Shockers. For more information and to apply, visit www.wichita.edu/TM. Application deadline has been extend to this Friday March 19th and is available online at wichita.edu/TM. Email your questions to Shareika.fisher@wichita.edu.
Virtual volunteer opportunity with Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters
Join the Community Service Board and the Kansas Big Brothers Big Sisters Virtual Match Program. Volunteers (Bigs) will be matched with disadvantaged youth (Littles) and will meet virtually with their Little for four to six hours per month. Students can learn more and register at Wichita.edu/CSB. Please email CSB@wichita.edu with any questions.