President Bardo’s funeral procession will drive through campus early Monday afternoon March 18
On March 7, President John Bardo was in an ambulance to his family’s home, following a visit to the Wesley Medical Center emergency room. The ambulance driver asked if there was anything he could do for him. Dr. Bardo said yes, he hadn’t been to campus in three months, so please drive around WSU. The driver said Dr. Bardo wouldn’t be able to see anything from the back of the vehicle. Undeterred, Dr. Bardo said it would be satisfaction enough for him to know he’d been to campus.
In that spirit, the president’s procession will drive through campus early Monday afternoon March 18, on the way from his private funeral services to his burial. The procession, expected between 12:30-1:30 p.m., will include University Police vehicles and a vehicle carrying First Lady Deborah Bardo and members of the family. The motorcade will pause at least five times while passing through campus. The stops are noted in the image above or on this interactive map.
A text will be sent to everyone on the Rave alert system shortly before the motorcade arrives on campus. Provost and Acting President Rick Muma said it is at the discretion of faculty if they want to dismiss classes to view the funeral procession.
The motorcade will enter and exit campus from 17th Street as a salute to Dr. Bardo’s interest in the Fairmount neighborhood south of 17th, and his joy in the realization of the Experiential Engineering Building, which opened in January 2017, launching a wave of construction.
The procession will move north through Innovation Campus and then circle around and through the traditional campus, pausing briefly near Marcus Welcome Center, Wiedemann Hall, the 1970 Memorial, NIAR and the Rhatigan Student Center. The stop along Yale Walkway will be between the RSC and Neff Hall. The Bardos met in Neff Hall in 1974 and married in 1975.
A celebration of President Bardo’s life will be announced later this spring.
Visit President’s Office and share memories of John Bardo
You are invited to visit the President’s Office and share your favorite memories from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. today (Friday, March 15) and Monday, March 18, in 203 Morrison Hall.
President Bardo’s strong purpose inspired WSU academic deans
We are profoundly saddened by the death of our president, John Bardo. Many people have written in the past few days about the ways in which President Bardo transformed Wichita State, and in so doing, transformed Wichita as well. This will be his lasting legacy. Such was his vision and leadership that we have a renewed sense of mission, and the direction he set for this university community guides us into the future.
On a more personal note, each of us has experienced first-hand some part of this transformative energy. John Bardo challenged us to think creatively and work collaboratively in the face of forces that push us in the opposite directions. His strong purpose inspired us. He eagerly engaged us in conversations about social, academic, and economic trends impacting students and our ability to enhance their experiences at WSU. For this, we are indebted to him.
John was a true Shocker. He started his academic career here as a 24-year old assistant professor and he finished it as our 13th president. He will be missed. He will never be forgotten. Our deepest condolences to First Lady Deborah Bardo, son Christopher Bardo, and the entire family for their loss.
Wichita State University Academic Deans
Sandra Bibb
Anand Desai
Kathy Downes
Kimberly Engber
Andrew Hippisley
Shirley Lefever
Dennis Livesay
Rodney Miller
Jeremy Patterson
Kerry Wilks
myPerformance Evaluation Planning is available for Managers of USS and Non-Teaching UP Employees
Planning for myPerformance evaluations from March 2019 through March 2020 is currently available. To access the current review period’s evaluations, look for “2019-2020 Annual” in the list of evaluation titles. Managers should add expectations for the 2019-20 review period, including competencies and goals in myPerformance, then meet with their employees to provide copies and review planning. Planning should be completed by Sunday, March 31.
For more information, including quick reference guides, training available, and open labs, go to myPerformance.
WSU women in STEAM feature: Maggie Koops
To honor Women’s History Month, WSU Ventures and the Center for Entrepreneurship at Wichita State have collaborated to highlight influential WSU women who have made a difference in the areas of innovation and entrepreneurship.
Every week during March, we will feature an inspirational Shocker for her contributions and accomplishments.
Maggie Koops is this week's feature.
Maggie has had an incredible experience on campus learning about innovation and empathetic design. She began at Wichita State as an aerospace engineering freshman working in the NIAR Wind Tunnel, and has since transitioned into the Masters of Innovation Design program, where she collaborates with students and faculty across disciplines to make the world a better place.
Save the date for Spring Town Hall
On Thursday, May 2, WSU’s Assistant Vice President of Academic Affairs Kaye Monk-Morgan will host a Town Hall meeting for the university community to provide an update on the progress of WSU’s Strategic Plan, “Forward Together.” The event will be held from 3-4:30 p.m. in Beggs Hall. To learn more, go to Strategic Plan.
Police sergeant candidates to give campus presentations
The WSU Police Department has changed the sergeants’ assessment process this year to include a campus presentation. The two candidates will make a presentation on community policing on the university campus at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Thursday March 21, in 314 RSC.
An evaluation form is provided below because your input and feedback are essential in this process. It’s important that we not only protect the campus, but that we are a part of everyday life on the campus. Your help is appreciated in determining the best candidate for our open sergeant’s position.
Police Sergeant Evaluation Form
Students to compete in regional geology competition
The Mid-Continent Section of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) will host the 2019 Regional Imperial Barrel Award Competition (IBA) tomorrow (Saturday, March 16) in Oklahoma City. For the past two months, teams from eight universities, including Wichita State, have been working on an interpretation of a seismic and well dataset provided by the AAPG.
During the competition, teams will reveal their finding in a 25-minute presentation to a panel of judges from the oil and gas industry. The 2018 Regional IBA competition and its $4,000 scholarship award was won by the Wichita State University team.
The winner of the regional competition will compete in San Antonio, Texas, at the annual AAPG Convention on May 18.
The 2019 Wichita State University IBA Team is comprised of four students from the Department of Geology -- Grant Goodwin, Wesley Moots, Jonathan Potter and Brandon Wolfe.
Good luck to the 2019 IBA Team from Wichita State University.
Women of Wichita State luncheon set for March 20
Join the Women of Wichita State for a luncheon from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, in 233 RSC, for Make it March! We will be planting a succulent. Go to March 20 luncheon for more information.
Nominate an advisor for the Excellence in Academic Advising Award
Do you know of an advisor who goes above and beyond for students? The Advising Network (TAN) is proud to support student success by recognizing academic advisors at Wichita State University. Anyone who provides advising services in any role (faculty or staff) is eligible for nomination.
These awards recognize individuals who demonstrate qualities and practices that make significant contributions to the improvement of academic advising at WSU and beyond. Nominate an advisor by completing an online form by April 24.
WSU presents “The Theory of Relativity," the musical
Wichita State University’s School of Performing Arts will present “The Theory of Relativity”, the musical (rated PG). The musical will take place 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21 to Saturday, March 23 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 24, in Wilner Auditorium.
“The Theory of Relativity” is a song cycle written in 2016 by the Drama Desk Award-nominated team Neil Bartram and Brian Hill. It is a musical written for and about college-age youth and is sure to offer audiences a new perspective on the millennial generation and the idea of infinite uncertainty combined with the logical certainty of mathematics and physics. It is an emotional and highly accessible show that examines love, friendship, parental expectations, personal aspirations and human connection.
The cast of the musical features 13 musical theatre majors (Ariel Glorsky, Natalie Carrera, Ari Chandler, Grace Roush, Courtney Wages, Katriana Kisner, Jackson Dorris, Nora Dooley, Philip Hanson, Jacob Kramer, Trevor Seyl, William Day and Lucas Lowry).
Along with the cast, the musical features a variety of talent from the design team, including Associate Professors David Neville (lighting design) and Ed Baker (set design and technical direction); and student design and technical theatre majors include Erin Mittman (stage manager), Sydney Jordan (sound design), Ali Miro (asst. lighting designer), Emily Evans (costume coordinator) and Wesley Sweigart (props).
Tickets are $20, $18 and $10. WSU students receive one free ticket with WSU student ID.
For more ticket information, call the WSU Box Office at 316-978-3233 or online at Theory of Relativity tickets.
Graduate School Professional Development Series – ‘The Struggle is Real: Manage Your Classroom Like a Pro’
Effective tips for how to manage common issues that arise in the classroom will be presented by Marche Fleming-Randle, vice president for Diversity and Community Engagement from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, in 142 RSC. Lunch will be available for the first 30. RSVP to jenny.stauffer@wichita.edu.
Scenarios will be enacted in real-time to illustrate best practices in pedagogy. If you teach or think you might teach, this workshop is for you.
Shock the Yard Step Show tickets are available
Tickets for the 10th Annual Shock the Yard Step Show are now on sale. Tickets are $10 until April 26, and $15 day of the show, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in Charles Koch Arena.
Tickets can be purchased at the Student Involvement Office, at the Koch Arena Ticket office or online at Step Show Tickets. Questions? Please contact greeklife@wichita.edu.
Encourage passionate WSU students to attend SAS Information Session
Do you know any passionate Wichita State students interested in sharing their Shocker experience with prospective students? If so, invite them to attend the Student Ambassador Society (SAS) Informational Session from 2-6 p.m. Friday, March 22, in 142 Rhatigan Student Center.
This come-and-go event will provide a forum for those interested in joining SAS to facilitate questions to current SAS members, our executive team, and our advisors. Refreshments will be provided. If you have any questions, contact Rachel Embray at sasvp@wichita.edu.
Next LaunchPrep entrepreneurial class announced
The Center for Entrepreneurship at Wichita State University has announced the next cohort of the LaunchPrep entrepreneurial program. Six early-stage start-ups were selected and began their first session of training in the last week of February.
The startup’s founders will continue to attend training sessions and meet with their mentors to examine their business strategies and create plans for growth and expansion during the next few months, culminating in a Demo Day on May 22.
The LaunchPrep program is a collaboration between the e2e Accelerator Inc. and the Center for Entrepreneurship at Wichita State University that matches participants with local business mentors designed to help each set the stage for future growth.
Here is a look at the latest LaunchPrep cohort, along with the primary mentor for each:
- Blake Benton of Coming Together for a Cure, Inc., with mentor Steve Heiden
- Brent J. Wilson of Hearsay, with mentor Kevin Bauer
- Wes & Kathrine Lewis of James Wesley Furniture, with mentor Marc Conrady
- Fabrice Metan & Francois Djedjes of M.A.D. Ad Company, LLC, with mentor Bob Harbison
- Madison and Lutz Lai of Vrume, LLC, with mentor Derek Sorrells
- Tori Deatherage of Wichita Limelight, with mentor Bill Ramsey
Shockers welcome Rhode Island for four-game series
Wichita State baseball (6-9) welcomes the University of Rhode Island Rams (2-8) to Eck Stadium, Home of Tyler Field, for a four-game series today (Friday, March 15) to Sunday, March 17.
The series opener is slated for 6 p.m. today (Friday, March 15) with a doubleheader scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday, March 16. The series finale is slated for noon Sunday, March 17.
Volleyball camp registration now available
Registration for 2019 Wichita State volleyball camps is now available.
Campers may either register online at Chris Lamb Volleyball Camp or print out the camp brochure and mail it in.
Shamrock shirts now $8!
You’re in luck! The shamrock shirts at the Shocker Store are now $8! The shirts are available at both the RSC and Braeburn Square locations, while supplies last.
Barbeque Cook-Off coming Thursday, March 21
Join the Student Veterans Organization to its first Barbeque Cook-Off from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, on the RSC north patio. Categories are best rack of ribs, best pork or beef, and best international (including vegetarian). Prizes will go to the best dish in each category.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be held in Grace Wilkie.