Wichita State business school dean to retire
Anand Desai
W. Frank Barton School of Business Dean Anand Desai has announced plans to retire
from Wichita State University on Aug. 17, 2019. This date marks 25 years of service
in higher education in the Kansas Board of Regents System. Desai has been dean since
2015. Prior to becoming dean, Desai was associate dean and associate professor in
the College of Business Administration at Kansas State University.
Provost Rick Muma will work with the college faculty and staff to conduct a national
search so that the next dean is in place prior to his departure. Shirley Lefever,
dean of the College of Applied Studies, will chair the search.
"Dean Desai has made a tremendous amount of progress in the Business School by growing
enrollment, launching several new academic programs, and most importantly, raising
nearly $30 million for the school's replacement facility known as Woolsey Hall," said
Muma. "Anand has been a great colleague and he will be missed. We wish him well in
the next chapter of his life."
"I am most proud of my service at Wichita State,” says Desai. “Working together with business school faculty and staff and academic leaders across campus, we have made progress in the following key areas:
- Launching the Professional Edge program for business students, a career development program supported by Meritrust Credit Union at no cost to students.
- Launching several new academic programs in supply chain management, human resource management, and data analytics.
- Successfully securing private funding for the Institute for the Study of Economic
Growth and the new Barton School facility.
"I am proud to be associated with Wichita State University and will reflect fondly on my time here," said Desai.
It's time to move to Banner 9
Are you a Banner user? If you previously attended Banner training and have access to Banner (PROD), you are a Banner user.
It's time to move to Banner 9; Banner 8 will be decommissioned soon! Sign up for the lab, take a tour of Banner 9. A navigation overview is included in the Banner, Reporting, Microsoft Office & Adobe Open Lab. Thursday sessions are posted in myTraining.
More information on move to Banner 9
Pay some parking citations with a donation to the Shocker Support Locker
Food For Fines is an initiative to serve the population of WSU while supporting the Shocker Support Locker. During the week of Nov. 5-7, certain parking citations can be forgiven with a designated donation to the Shocker Support Locker.
For more information and details for this initiative, contact the SGA Office by email at sga@wichita.edu, call 978-3480 or click on Food for Fines.
KMUW will bring Kansas voices to national NPR audiences through '1A Across America' collaboration
KMUW announced recently that it will bring more stories from Kansas to the national
audience of the daily weekday public radio program “1A through 1A Across America,” a two-year collaborative effort. Leading up to the 2020 general elections, 1A Across America introduces a fresh model for strong community-based coverage of critical issues.
Supported by a $750,000 grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, the 1A Across America project will be spearheaded by WAMU 88.5, Washington's NPR station and the station that produces 1A. During the course of two years, KMUW will be an editorial partner to WAMU. KMUW and five other public media stations will work closely with 1A's production team to source stories, conduct live broadcasts and events, produce collaborative content and elevate local journalism.
"We're proud that KMUW is making the voices of Kansans count in this critical time across America," said Debra Fraser, KMUW general manager. "I think that these conversations will be constructive locally as we identify where we are going as a community as how to get there. Engagement will be a key part of everything moving forward."
WAMU selected the six partner public media stations, including KMUW, because of its deep community ties. Additionally, the participating stations represent a geographical and political cross-section of America. Through 1A Across America, the nuanced, diverse issues and concerns of the communities that KMUW covers will be brought to 1A's 3.6 million weekly listeners on 335 NPR stations.
"To host a truly national conversation, we must leverage our connections to the powerful grassroots network of public media stations around the country," said Andi McDaniel, senior director of content and news at WAMU. "1A Across America gives 1A the opportunity to uncover critical local conversations, tap into the original journalism taking place at partner public media stations like KMUW, and bring it forth to national audiences."
Open Enrollment is nearly over!
With just days left in Open Enrollment, hundreds of benefits-eligible state employees have still not submitted their elections for 2019. Supervisors in all departments are asked to help spread the word, particularly to employees who may not have regular email or computer access as part of their position at WSU. An updated list of employees who have not yet submitted their enrollment will be sent out today.
If you have not yet completed your online enrollment for 2019, and have questions or need help navigating the portal, attend a lab session for assistance from the Total Rewards team. Labs will be held daily through the 31st (schedule below). Submitting an enrollment typically takes no more than 20 minutes, though there may be a wait if there is high traffic. If a wait occurs, preference will be given to those who have registered in myTraining. As always, information pertaining to Open Enrollment 2019 can be found online at Open Enrollment.
- Tuesday, Oct. 30: 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., 122 Jabara Hall
- Wednesday, Oct. 31: 3 p.m. and 4 p.m., 124 Jabara Hall
Any questions on Open Enrollment can be sent to TotalRewards@wichita.edu, but time-sensitive matters should be brought to a lab session, as email response time may be up to two university business days.
WSU's Ondercin, Haley, share their expertise in the national media
Political scientist Heather Ondercin was quoted in Thomas Edsall's review of research on gender and political behavior in The New York Times.
Usha C. V. Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and professor of management, was cited as an expert in The Washington Post story “Chinese-owned company qualifies for Trump's anti-China farm bailout.”
You're invited to Housing and Residence Life's Open House today (Tuesday, Oct. 30)
Faculty and staff are invited to Housing and Residence Life's (HRL) Open House from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 30). The HRL main office recently moved from The Flats into a newly renovated space in Shocker Hall behind the Information Desk. Come take a tour of the new office and get to know our staff and their roles within housing. We will also have snacks and a drawing for a WSU swag bag. We hope to see you there!
Don't miss a great guest speaker on Thursday, Nov. 1
Glenn Martinez
Glenn Martinez, professor of Hispanic Linguistics at The Ohio State University, will present research on Language and Latino Health at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in 201 Ahlberg Hall.
Martínez, an internationally recognized scholar of Hispanic linguistics, will talk about addressing language barriers in healthcare contexts for Latinos in the United States. This talk presents an updated view of the ways that language use affects healthcare, and how health professionals can engage in language training that empowers both the patient and the provider.
This will be of particular interest to students and faculty interested in interpreting in healthcare settings, language and social justice, Latino studies, linguistics, communication studies, education and public health.
The presentation is free and there will be refreshments. Everyone is welcome.
Opera Theater to present ‘Street Scene'
Wichita State University Opera Theater will present Kurt Weill's “Street Scene” in semi-staged concert performances at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 4, in Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center.
WSU Opera Theater is under the direction of Alan Held. The Wichita State University Orchestra, conducted by Mark Laycock, will lead this great piece of opera-music theater.
“Street Scene” is a dramatic portrayal of life on the gritty streets of New York. Much humor surrounds the tragic and exciting plot line. The work includes some of Weill's greatest writing with wonderful arias, great ensembles and fabulous chorus numbers.
For tickets, call 978-3233 or go to Fine Arts Box Office.
Nov. 1 Town Hall to feature the value of a liberal arts and sciences education
Come to the Town Hall at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, in the CAC Theater for Fairmount College's town hall dedicated entirely to discussing the value of a liberal arts and sciences education.
The participants include Robert Litan, a nonresident senior fellow at Brookings Institution, as moderator.
Panelists are:
- Jean Griffith, associate professor, department of English, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Debbie Haynes, retired family physician and chair of the WSU Foundation Board
- Eric F. Melgren, United States District Judge, District of Kansas
- Jay Price, professor and chair, Department of History, Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
The last 15 minutes of the program will be open to audience questions. A wine and cheese reception will take place after the town hall.
Please encourage your students to attend; you might consider awarding extra credit for their attendance. This event is also open to the public.
Space is available in Employment Relationship Training class on Wednesday Nov. 14
Space is available in an Employment Relationship Training class from 9-11 a.m. Wednesday,
Nov. 14, in 264 Rhatigan Student Center. To register for training, go to myTraining
through myWSU.
This course is provided for leaders who supervise employees (UP, USS, students),
and will focus on the overall employment relationship. It will provide guidance on
managing performance, setting expectations, how to identify when an employee has not
met expectations, and how to effectively address those concerns. This could include
concerns with attendance, job performance, conflict with coworkers, etc.
This training will also introduce you to tools to use to effectively document an unmet expectation. If you have questions, contact mytraining@wichita.edu.
Purchase your ticket to Drag Show on Friday, Nov. 2
The Drag Show is back for its 9th year, and the queens and kings are better than ever! Don't miss your opportunity to witness all of the sass, style and sexy from local, regional and student Kings and Queens as well as our featured national entertainer: Blair St. Clair from RuPaul's Drag Race Season 10! The show for mature audiences, will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, in the CAC Theater.
Pre-sale tickets are available in Student Involvement, 216 Rhatigan Student Center now until the day of the show. Tickets are free to WSU students with WSUID, $8 for WSU faculty / staff, and $10 general admission. A limited number of pre-sale tickets are available so don't wait to get yours! Cash or check only.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. for pre-sale ticket holders and 7 p.m. for non-ticket holders. At least 100 tickets will be sold at the door at the same rates on a first-come, first-served basis.
A meet and greet with all of our Queens and Kings will be held at 6 p.m. for a select number of guests. Look for our information tables in the RSC and follow us on social media for a chance to win passes!
For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to Student Involvement or call 978-3022.
Graduate School event – Three Minute Thesis
Save the date for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Oral Showcase Competition from 2-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 9, in 306 west Shirley Beggs Ballroom, RSC.
Come celebrate the inaugural WSU Graduate School showcase of student oral presentations of original research. Students were selected to participate through a 3MT Graduate School video submission competition.
Here's more information on the competition. Prize winners will be named by event judges. Award winners will also represent WSU at our regional grad school meeting. Snacks will be served.
See the full list of Graduate School Fall 2018 Professional Development and Community Events.
Encourage students to complete Declaration of Candidacy paperwork on SGA website
The Student Government Association Elections Commission is excited to announce the special election to elect the Freshman Senators and Underserved Senators to the 61st session. The commission is currently accepting Declaration for Candidacy paperwork via ShockerSync for this election. As you engage with students in your areas, please encourage them to complete the Declaration of Candidacy paperwork on the SGA website.
Underserved senators are students who are first generation or underrepresented minorities (American Indian / Alaskan Native, Black non-Hispanic, Hawaiian, Hispanic) or low-income (family income at or below 125 percent of poverty).
Questions? Email sga.elections@wichita.edu
Wichita State University to host panel discussion and film preview about Kansas as inspiration
The Department of History and Great Plains Studies Certificate Program at Wichita State will host a free and unique exploration of the Sunflower State at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3, in 233 Rhatigan Student Center.
The discussion of the film “Kansas: An Eclogue” will kick off with a panel discussion by noted experts in the topic. Jay M. Price from the Department of History will introduce the speakers before turning the discussion over to them. Panelists include Victoria Foth Sherry, Marci Penner and Kelly Kindscher. All three panelists have produced extensive work and have either featured Kansas in their creative endeavors or been shaped by their time in the state.
This will be no ordinary panel discussion. This will be an exploration of how being on the ground creates a place to encounter a state often dismissed as “flyover.” In addition, filmmaker Patrick Ross will treat the audience to a trailer for the upcoming documentary “Kansas: An Eclogue.” Following the screening, there will be time for audience Q&A.
Principal funding for the program is provided by Humanities Kansas, a nonprofit cultural organization connecting communities with history, traditions, and ideas to strengthen civic life. The Watkins Museum, in Lawrence, Kansas, is a partner in the presentation of this program series and the production of the documentary film.
The WSU Department of History and the Great Plains Studies Certificate Program is proud to host this program and invites everyone with a love of Kansas and a curiosity about our fascinating state.
Funding available for Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity
The Undergraduate Student Research and Creative Activity Grants Program is now accepting applications for grants of up to $1,000 for students pursing research or creative projects.
Students who are sophomores, juniors or seniors with a GPA of at least 2.5 and at least two semesters remaining at WSU (including the semester in which you apply), are full time and have a faculty research mentor are eligible. Preference is given to projects not otherwise funded and previous awardees are not eligible.
Go to Undergraduate Research -- or email undergraduateresearch@wichita.edu for more information. The deadline to apply is March 15, 2019.
Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes- Your Shocker basketball headquarters
The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes in the lower level of the Rhatigan Student Center is your Shocker basketball headquarters!
Swing by for home basketball pregame to grab a burger, a salad, cold beer and more, and enjoy game day deals each game! Or stop by to watch away games on one of their many TVs. Game day specials run all day, for both home and away men's basketball games. Let's cheer on the Shockers to another great season!
Save the date- $12 sweatpants
Save the date for the next one-day-only sale at the Shocker Store, featuring $12 sweatpants! Stop by the Shocker Store (RSC location only) starting at noon Thursday, Nov. 8, to snag a great deal, while supplies last.
These sell out fast, so make sure to get there early! Limit three per customer. Offer is not valid with other discounts or promotions, and all sales are final.
Work to prevent sex trafficking and help child victims recover
A team from the Barton School of Business has partnered up with the nonprofit founded in Wichita, ICT SOS, that works to prevent sex trafficking and help child trafficking victims recover.
Now through Thursday, Nov. 15, a donation drive is being conducted to collect items for Fresh Start Bags.
For a list of items needed, go to ICT SOS Drive. Donation boxes are located in the Office of Student Involvement, 216 Rhatigan Student Center, and the Office of Diversity & Inclusion, 208 RSC, as well as ICT SOS.