Wichita State's College of Engineering was one of only two engineering programs in
the state to make the national ranking of top 100 engineering graduate programs. WSU ranks in top 100 engineering grad schools, top 50 in engineering research dollars
In newly released national rankings of universities offering a Ph.D. in engineering, the College of Engineering at Wichita State University is ranked in the top 100 engineering graduate programs, one of only two institutions from the state of Kansas to make the list.
The 2020 rankings by U.S. News and World Report are based on a number of factors including reputation among peer institutions and industry recruiters, student selectivity, faculty resources and research expenditures – an area where Wichita State far outperforms peers. A recently released National Science Foundation report of FY2017 total engineering research expenditures ranked Wichita State 49th in the nation, far more than any other institution in Kansas.
In search of ways to save money and generate revenue for university budget
The President's Budget Advisory Committee is looking to gather money-saving and revenue-generating ideas that can positively impact the university's budget. Ideas collected from the form will be assessed by the committee, and the most promising will be publicly posted on a WSU Idea Generator blog to seek campus comment and gauge interest. Go to Idea Generator to learn more and submit your ideas.
If you have any questions, please contact Jason Post in the University Budget Office at 978-6532 or jason.post@wichita.edu.
Hundreds pay respect to President Bardo during his last ride through campus
Hundreds came out yesterday (Monday, March 18) to honor and mourn President John Bardo, who died March 12. Following a private service, Dr. Bardo took one last ride through the campus he dearly loved. The funeral procession paused at five locations throughout the university as students, faculty, staff and community members stood solemnly in observation.
President Bardo funeral procession
Memorial created through WSU Foundation to honor John Bardo
John and Deborah Bardo
Friends, family and colleagues of WSU President John Bardo are invited to contribute to a memorial fund created in his honor to support a scholarship named for his wife. Dr. Bardo died March 12 at the age of 70.
The Deborah J. Bardo Scholarship is given annually to an incoming freshman with financial need, with children of WSU faculty or staff the preferred recipients. The Bardos created the scholarship in 2012, their first year as president and first lady at Wichita State, and it was their philanthropic priority in the years that followed.
Donations to the scholarship may be made online at WSU Foundation Memorials.
Do you need $10,000 for a project you’re working on?
Or maybe you need just $5,000, or even $1,000. No matter how much you need for your project, consider using the WSU Foundation’s crowdfunding platform, WSU GiveCampus, to raise it.
So far this year, three campaigns have been completed on the platform. Another is underway by University Libraries seeking funds to Digitize Historical Sunflower Newspapers.
Don’t delay! We’re working on nine campaigns that will go live next month, so if you have an idea and want to beat the rush of projects, contact aaron.winter@wichita.edu at the WSU Foundation to see how easy it is to start raising money.
Water line break forces water service shutdown to Duerksen Fine Arts Center
On Monday, March 18, a main water line break forced water service shutdown to the Duerksen Fine Arts Center (DFAC).
Repairs began immediately, but until the repairs are complete, restrooms, water fountains, sinks and lavatories in DFAC will be out of service, and sidewalk access around the east lobby entrance to the building may be congested, if not blocked. Repairs will be ongoing into and through much of today (Tuesday, March 19).
Water services and restrooms are still available in nearby buildings (Wiedemann Hall, Jardine Hall and McKinley Hall).
Work is ongoing to restore water service and full building access as soon as possible.
Rudd Foundation to award $1.4 million in scholarships to 25 Kansas high school seniors
You are invited to hear the announcement of the second class of Rudd Scholars at 11 a.m. today (Tuesday, March 19) in the Marcus Welcome Center. Each scholar will receive a four-year college scholarship to attend Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University or Wichita State University. The expected value for all 25 winners over four years is $1.4 million.
This year, 15 students who are being named Rudd Scholars, plan to attend Wichita State and will be introduced at the conference. One local winner from a WSU USD 259 high school will be a featured speaker to represent the new Rudd Scholar class.
By removing financial barriers to a college education, chosen scholars are expected to achieve a high level of excellence on campus in preparing themselves to be leaders in their profession and in their communities after graduation.
Physics Seminar presents Halyna Hodovanets
Halyna Hodovanets from the University of Maryland, College Park, will present “Tuning of Magnetism in 4f-based Correlated Electron Systems,” at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, March 20) in 128 Jabara Hall. The Physics Seminar is supported by the Eddy and April Lucas Fund in Wichita. Refreshments and discussion will follow the presentation.
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.
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.
‘Preparing a Research Poster’ to be presented March 21
Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to learn how to design an effective poster presentation that will connect with your audience. “Preparing a Research Poster” will be held from 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in 266 RSC. Snacks will be provided. RSVP to jenny.stauffer@wichita.edu. Doug Parham, Communication Sciences and Disorders, and Kristyn Smith, Institute for Interdisciplinary Creativity.
Learn about effective formatting and content design for a traditional research audience, and innovative entrepreneurial audience.
The event is cosponsored by the Graduate School and Cohen Honors College.
Faculty / staff invited to interactive lecture on 'Creativity as the Competitive Advantage'
The WSU College Readiness Partnership Initiative presents Sue Keller-Mathers from the International Center for Creative Studies at Buffalo State College. Keller-Mathers will deliver an interactive lecture open to WSU faculty and staff from 1-3 p.m. Monday, March 25, in Corbin Connect (room 155A) in the Corbin Education Center. Space is limited and those interested in attending can register here.
Top Career Proofing Skill of 2019: Creativity as the Competitive Advantage
Higher Education institutions are recognizing the need to develop a culture of creativity. Stanford’s d-School, Sheridan College’s “Creativity Campus” and Buffalo State’s International Center for Studies in Creativity are just a few examples.
Creativity is described by Linkedin as the most in-demand skill of 2019 and the number one “Career Proof” skill. With the rise of automation, the demand for workers who can think in novel ways and solve problems that have never been encountered before is critical.
In this presentation, elements of a creative campus culture are examined. Participants will engage in activities to enhance their creative behavior, explore ways to utilize creative thinking to positively affect student learning inside and outside the classroom and lead change initiatives that embrace new ways of thinking.
Dr. Keller-Mathers is a faculty member and Associate Professor at the International Center for Studies in Creativity at Buffalo State College where she teaches graduate courses in creativity, chairs the curriculum committee, facilitates organizational change and delivers creativity workshops and graduate courses on five continents and over a dozen countries. She published more than 30 articles, chapters and books on creativity, creative behavior and the use of deliberate methods to enhance creative teaching and learning.
Keller-Mathers served as the Interim Director of the International Graduate Program for Educators, providing a master’s program and professional development for more than 1,000 educators working abroad at American and International Schools. Keller-Mathers diverse clientele includes school districts, universities, government entities, businesses and organizations looking to embed creativity into their practices. Dr. Keller-Mathers holds a BS in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Creativity from Buffalo State and an Ed.D in Curriculum and Instruction from the Argosy University Sarasota.
Shockers selected for NIT; open Wednesday at Furman
Wichita State has been selected to compete in the 2019 National Invitation Tournament
(NIT).
The Shockers are seeded sixth and will travel to Greenville, S.C. on Wednesday for
a first round date with No. 3 seed Furman (25-7, 13-5 Southern). The 6 p.m. CT (7
p.m. ET) tip airs on ESPN3.
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.
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.
Faculty Artist Series presents the Orfeo Trio
The Orfeo Trio – Julie Bees, piano; Leonid Shukaev, cello; and Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin (guest) – will present a Faculty Artist Series concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 31, in Wiedemann Hall. The trio will perform works by Mozart, Turina and Beethoven.
Tickets are $7 for adults, $3 for students, and free for students with a current WSU ID.
For tickets, go to Fine Arts Box Office or call 978-3233.
Submit your summer camp information
Spring is almost here, and that means parents will soon begin signing their children up for summer camps. Please send a link to your camp web page or the details of your WSU summer camp to lainie.mazzullo@wichita.edu. Let her know:
- Name of camp
- A sentence or two about the camp
- Age group
- Cost
- Time, date, place
- How to register
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.
SAC presents Karith Foster Stereotyped 101
SAC presents professional comedian and speaker Karith Foster at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 21, in the CAC Theater. Foster will uses the perfect blend of humor, interactive audience participation and heartfelt personal stories to engage her audience and shed light on taboo and sensitive subjects that include, but are not limited to racism, LGBTQIA issues, class-ism, even size-ism and the many other predispositions that fall into the realm of our unconscious bias.
Join SAC for this high-energy presentation as Foster prompts people to not just think about how we view the world and ourselves, but how to actively promote change. Admission is free.
Join ISU’s Interfest to have a taste of foods from around the world or be a vendor if you / your team can cook!
InterFest is an international food festival that embraces a diverse range of dishes across the globe. The showcase of food is a gateway that brings the multicultural Shocker community together. InterFest Spring 2019 takes place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 27, in the Neff Hall courtyard and RSC east patio.
You or your team can also be a vendor and sell food at the event. Please go to www.wichita.edu/interfest to register as a vendor. Any group / individual representing any organization can participate in this. It's literally a fundraiser for your organization / yourself. Don't like cooking? You can still help us. Send an email to isu@wichita.edu mentioning you want to volunteer in InterFest!
For more details go to our Facebook page Wichita State University International Student Union.
Traditions Committee is in search of judges for 91st Annual Hippodrome
Hippodrome 2019 is just around the corner and the Wichita State Traditions Committee is in search of judges for our variety act and skit competitions. Hippodrome is the longest running tradition at Wichita State and we would love to have you be a part of making this year a success.
T-shirt Madness at the Shocker Store
The Shockers have made postseason play, so the Shocker Store is celebrating with T-shirt Madness this week! Now through Saturday, take 20 percent off T-shirts in store at Braeburn Square or Rhatigan Student Center locations. The sale excludes tie-dye T-shirt. Not applicable with other discounts. Good luck, Shockers!
Sale on fashion-colored merchandise
This week in the Shocker Store, take 20 percent off fashion-colored merchandise! These bright colors will make sure you are ready for spring! Excludes tie-dye T-shirt. Offer good in RSC store only.