Win $5,000 and your own parking space
In order to advance WSU's Strategic Plan and SEM plan, President Bardo has announced a competition open to all members of the university community.
The competition is:
- For all members of the WSU community
- Open to proposals for new interdisciplinary certificates, minors, honors tracks, undergraduate, mini-master's or master's programs
- Focused on programs that meet the future needs of students and the community
The authors of the winning proposal will receive a combined cash award of $5,000. There also will be up to five reserved (red sign) parking places made available for the next academic year for use by the authors of the proposal at no charge to them.
Proposals are due Oct. 31.
Get started today: New Program Award
College of Engineering candidate to visit campus today (Tuesday, Sept. 25) and Wednesday, Sept. 26
John Woolschlager, director of the Emergent Technologies Institute, Backe Chair Eminent Scholar Professor and director of Engineering Graduate Programs, Florida Gulf Coast University, will visit Wichita State as a dean candidate for the College of Engineering Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Wednesday, Sept. 26.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to a public forum at 3:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Sept. 25) in 107 Devlin Hall. Information is also available on the Academic Affairs website at engineering finalists.
Open Lab Training for CourseLeaf CAT
Open Lab, CourseLeaf CAT training for those involved in editing / approving the general information sections of the upcoming catalog will take place from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, in 122 Jabara Hall.
This come-and-go training is a hands-on opportunity to have questions answered. A short introduction to the software will take place during the first 30 minutes of each session. Registration is not necessary, but can be found at myWSU by clicking on the link to myTraining.
Contact lisa.fleetwood@wichita.edu with questions.
Today's Open Enrollment events
This week, only KDHE webinars will be available. In-person presentations begin next week. For a full schedule of Wichita State HR Open Enrollment events, go to Open Enrollment. While the webinars are available this week, members will not be able to make their online elections until Monday, Oct. 1.
All webinars require registration and download of the GoToWebinar launcher, instructions for which will be sent via email after registering. These are streaming presentations, and must be viewed live at the scheduled time for access. Registration for all upcoming dates can be found at Informational Webinars.
Today (Tuesday, Sept. 25), webinars are scheduled for 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m
WSU Cops challenge you to support Shocker Support Locker
Between now and Halloween, the WSU Police Department challenges students, faculty and staff to donate canned food and non-perishables for the Shocker Support Locker. The Shocker Support Locker is running low fairly often, and there is a need now for some students than ever before.
If you want to make a difference, give your donation to any uniform officer on campus or bring donations to the University Police Department.
If you want an opportunity to win a WSU mug or WSU Police Department challenge coin as part of a raffle at the end of the drive, just leave your name and phone number with the officer or at the University Police Department when making a donation of any size.
WSU Cops support Shocks and they challenge you to do the same!
Donation Wish List
- PROTEINS: peanut butter, canned chicken/tuna, beans, canned chili, nuts
- FRUITS: canned fruits, applesauce, tomato juice, raisins, dried fruit
- GRAINS: pasta, rice, cereal, noodles, oatmeal
- MEALS & MIXES: baking mixes, soups, instant potatoes, mac and cheese, hamburger helper, spaghetti sauce
- SNACKS: granola bars, crackers, popcorn, pudding
Students, faculty and staff are welcome at the Shocker Support Locker
The Shocker Support Locker was founded in 2015 by the WSU Student Government Association to relieve food insecurity among WSU community members. Today, the locker provides both nonperishable and fresh food items, as well as hygiene products, professional clothing and textbooks.
Individuals who would like to use the Shocker Support Locker must be currently enrolled at Wichita State as students or currently employed faculty or staff. If you fit this criterion, you are welcome to use the pantry once per week and may take up to 10 items per visit.
For more information or questions about the Shocker Support Locker call 978-3480 or visit Shocker Support Locker.
Culturally Responsive Teaching opportunity
Culture is central to learning. Culturally Responsive Teaching will be presented from noon-1:30 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Sept. 26) in 142 Rhatigan Student Center.
Culture plays a role not only in communicating and receiving information, but also in shaping the thinking process of groups and individuals. A pedagogy that acknowledges, responds to and celebrates fundamental cultures offers full, equitable access to education for students from all cultures. Culturally Responsive Teaching is a pedagogy that recognizes the importance of including students' cultural references in all aspects of learning.
This event will be part of a series of events with a pedagogical focus that students are eligible to take throughout the year to earn an alternative credential (noncredit badge).
2018 Old Town Concert Series: Three free concerts
KMUW and the Old Town Association present the 2018 Old Town Concert Series, featuring three Saturdays of free live music in Old Town Square. Join us on the plaza in front of the Warren Old Town Theatre with your coolers and lawn chairs.
Truckstop Honeymoon and The Cavves, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6
Jenny Wood and Crisis Casanova, 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13
Dustin Arbuckle and The Damnations and Aaron Lee Martin, 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20
Details are at KMUW.org.
Wichita State Open House Weekend: Sept. 28-30
Don't miss out on three days of events, food and fun for the whole community at the Wichita State Open House Weekend, Friday, Sept. 28 to Sunday, Sept. 30. Take a stroll on the Innovation Campus during our “Sip and See Party.” Enjoy action-packed Shocker Athletics, Cornhole tournament, trivia contest, bowling and more.
For a full schedule of events, visit Open House Weekend.
School of Performing Arts / Theatre to perform ‘The Search'
The WSU School of Performing Arts / Theatre will perform “The Search” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 26, to Saturday, Sept. 29, and 2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 29-30, in Welsbacher Theatre, Hughes Metropolitan Complex, 29th and Oliver, Entrance F.
Tickets are $15 general public, $12 military / senior citiznes, faculty and staff and $10 for students. Admission is free for students with a WSU ID. Seating limited. For tickets, go to Fine Arts Box Office or call 978-3233.
“The Search,” by Elizabeth Crino, is a story of three roommates -- Ted, Sarah and Beth who one day realize that their fourth roommate, Ned, has gone missing. However, they come to find that none of them even liked Ned to begin with and feel it would be best to just forget about him. As the story progresses, the three roommates dodge any sort of evidence of his whereabouts and choose to be blissfully ignorant about the situation so they can live a “Ned-less” life.
Crino is the winner of the WSU Theatre National Playwriting Competition. Elizabeth's other plays include “Pen and Paper and the Presentation.”
“The Search” is part of the theatre program's student produced Second Stage series. In this series, students are responsible for all aspects of the production including show choice, design work, technical direction, construction, direction, acting and promotion. Through this applied learning experience, students pursuing careers in the fields of art and entertainment have the opportunity to learn hands on how to take a show from conception to completion.
RH: Three items to watch this week
Wichita State volleyball gave the 5-1 system a full tryout in Sunday's 3-0 win over Memphis and coach Chris Lamb has a week to evaluate and practice before the Shockers start a three-match road swing. Wichita State (7-6, 2-0 American Athletic Conference) plays at Tulsa (9-4, 2-0) on Saturday (6 p.m.).
Shockers softball opened its fall scrimmages with a 19-1 win over Avila and a 13-2 win over Crowder College. The competition gets
much tougher on Thursday and that's important to coach Kristi Bredbenner for evaluation purposes.
The Shockers play host to Oklahoma State (5 p.m.) at Wilkins Stadium. The Shockers
defeated OSU four times last season, twice in the NCAA regional.
Wichita State's women's tennis team sends its best to the ITA All-American Championships in Pacific Palisades, Calif., starting Saturday. Fatima Bizhukova and Marta Bellucco, ranked No. 14 nationally, play doubles. Bizhukova, No. 36 nationally, and No. 94 Sandra Honigova are in the singles draw.
Take the Lead reception coming Thursday, Oct. 4
Plan to attend Take the Lead at 6:45 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 4, in 180 Hughes Metropolitan Complex, an event that builds and fosters relationships between Hispanic students, faculty, staff and Wichita community members. Doors open at 6:15 p.m.
Get connected to the community and learn how to take the lead from our Hispanic Heritage month keynote speaker Maria Hinojosa, anchor and executive producer of Latino USA on National Public Radio, a program devoted to Latino issues.
Learn more about Maria Hinojosa.
This program is cosponsored by the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs and the Ulrich Museum.
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034.
Discounted tickets available to see ‘Safety Last'
“Safety Last,” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in Exhibition Hall of Century II Performing Arts and Convention Center.
Save $3 on a $20 general admission ticket by using the discount code WSU. Tickets are available at WichitaTix.com.
Harold Lloyd stars in “Safety Last,” which is the story of an industrious fellow who climbed a skyscraper to win his girls. It is the ultimate thrill comedy. Lloyd performed the hair-raising comedic student all by himself with only one complete hand. There were no fake backgrounds or computer graphics in 1923.
Clark Wilson will accompany “Safety Last” on the Wichita Wurlitzer.
A fully restored, digital copy of the film will be shown Oct. 2, by arrangement with Harold Lloyd Entertainment Inc.
Physical Therapy students seek volunteers for neck pain study
Do you have neck pain? See if you qualify for a free neck massage! We are conducting a research study to determine the effects of traditional massage vs traditional massage augmented by paraffin heat pack on neck pain. As part of this study, we will collect data about cervical strength, pain, range of motion and disability score based on the Neck Disability Index scale.
The study will take place at the WSU Old Town Center and participation will require about one hour of your time. We will then need you to return two to three days later to take final measurements, which will take approximately 20 minutes. If you are interested in participating or learning more about this study, go to neck pain study.