Fourth business dean candidate to visit campus today (Wednesday, April 10) and Thursday, April 11
Khawaja Saeed, associate dean of Graduate Studies in Business and professor, Wichita State University, will visit Wichita State as a dean candidate for the Barton School of Business on Wednesday, April 10 and Thursday, April 11
Faculty and staff are invited to a public forum at 3:30 p.m. (today) Wednesday, April 10, in 204 Clinton Hall. Information is also available on the Academic Affairs website.
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature Interim President Andy Tompkins
The WSU Weekly Briefing will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, in the Marcus Welcome Center. The featured speaker will be Interim President Andy Tompkins. Following his remarks, there will be time to ask questions.
Kevin Harrison, community engagement coordinator, Diversity and Community Engagement, will give the overall university update.
The briefing will be livestreamed and available later that day at WSU Weekly Briefing. There will be time for questions following the briefing.
Opportunity for Quality Matters training on campus
Instructional Design and Access is offering “Applying the QM Rubric” training from 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in 258 RSC. The training cost is sponsored in full by the Office of Online Learning, so there is no cost to participants. This all-day training will introduce participants to the new QM rubric and the fundamental ideas behind creating a Quality Matters course. This is the first training in the Quality Matters sequence, and participants who successfully complete it can move on to the Peer Reviewer course.
To sign up, please go to myTraining. The training will include an hour break for lunch on your own.
Faculty Town Hall meetings set for next week April 15-19
The Faculty Senate recently voted to modify the faculty policies on Chronic Low Performance and Dismissal for Cause - for tenured faculty - to clarify the process and provide definitions of some terms. The intent was not to make substantive changes to the policy.
This policy will be voted on at the General Faculty meeting at 3:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, in 208 Hubbard Hall. Faculty are encouraged to attend town hall meetings to discuss this and other issues before the general meeting on the dates below.
Faculty Town Hall meetings
1-2 p.m. Monday, April 15, 265 RSC
10-11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, 261 RSC
3-4 p.m. Thursday, April 18, 266 RSC
11 a.m.-noon Friday, April 19, 257 RSC
See the Performance in the Plaza today (Wednesday, April 10)
Performance in the Plaza brings dance, music, and performance art to you! Student Activities Council is hosting a showcase of performances from noon-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the WSU Plaza of Heroines in front of Ablah Library. This energetic event will immerse you into the craft, sophistication, and allure of dance, singing, and art.
For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to www.wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
McNair Open House features student posters today (Wednesday, April 10)
The McNair Scholars Program Open House celebrating undergraduate research will feature student posters from 3-5 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 10) in 173 Grace Wilkie Annex. Light refreshments will be served.
Accessibility Tip of the Week: Reporting accessibility problems
Tip: If you see an accessibility problem on campus, please report it. Accessibility is an ongoing part of everyone’s job at WSU. If you see an accessibility problem of any kind, please report it using this accessible web form.
Help WSU serve all students, faculty, staff, and guests as well as we possibly can.
Delta Air Lines recruits WSU students
Facilitated by the Career Development Center, members from Delta Air Lines Technical Operations team recently visited campus to inform and recruit students for their co-op program. Principal Engineers from the company have been working on collaborations with NIAR and saw the opportunity to expand this partnership with potential student workers.
Hippodrome performances start tonight (Wednesday, April 10)
Hippodrome is a skit and variety show competition, featuring the talents of WSU students. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 10) in the CAC Theater. Additional performances will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, also in the CAC Theater.
Skit participants write, direct, choreograph and design all the sets and costumes for their production. Celebrate their work and accomplishments by attending this year’s performances. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Student Involvement in 216 RSC, or at the door. Click on Hippodrome for more information.
Criminal Justice Career Fair set for April 15
The Criminal Justice Student Association and the School of Criminal Justice present the Criminal Justice Career Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, April 15, on the third floor, RSC.
WSU students can network with employers who are looking to hire interns, co-op students and full-time employees. Participating agencies include Customs and Boarder Protection, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Johnson County Sheriff’s Office, Wichita Police Department and more! Learn more.
Free 2018-19 Campus Visitor Guides are available
Free Campus Visitor Guides are available upon request. They are particularly helpful if you’d like to have a stack of guides to share with students or prospective students.
These guides can be delivered via campus mail or be delivered to your office.
Let Garrett Rupp in the Office of Admissions know by Wednesday, May 1, how many guides you need, and a campus box number or office number for delivery. Contact Rupp at garrett.rupp@wichita.edu or call 978-6293.
UAS Tech Forum set for Aug. 21-22 in Salina, seeks technology pitch presentations; application deadline is April 12
The UAS Cluster Initiative’s UAS Tech Forum is being held in Salina, Kansas, this year on Aug. 21-22. The forum is seeking researchers, businesses, startups and entrepreneurs with advanced technology seeking investor capital, licensing or commercialization agreements to give pitch presentations.
If you are interested in getting your company and product in front of manufacturers, entrepreneurs, and investors in the unmanned aerial systems industry, quick pitches are the most efficient way. Spots are limited, don't lose yours!
The application deadline is Friday, April 12. Those chosen to present will receive mentoring prior to the pitch session. Click here for more information or to apply.
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Join the Counseling and Testing Center again for Keep Calm and Breathe On. Drop in to build structured relaxation time into your life and learn techniques to do relaxation on your own. You will be led in meditation, mindfulness and relaxation practices. The meetings are from 12:15-12:45 p.m. every Wednesday in 257 RSC. Drop in or contact the Counseling and Testing Center for more information at 978-3440.
Ulrich Museum of Art to celebrate summer exhibition opening
The Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to participate in the opening celebration of our summer exhibition, Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker, a 30-year retrospective of Mullins’ work. We encourage WSU students, faculty and staff to join members of the community in shared discovery, exchange and delight. The exhibition will be on display Friday, April 12 through Sunday, Aug. 11.
You’re invited to the Summer Exhibition Opening Party from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 12, in the Ulrich Museum. The reception is free and open to the public.
Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker
Kevin Mullins was known for producing compelling, complex, luminous, lyrical surfaces. He was at the height of his career when he passed away suddenly in March of 2018. A celebration of his work and life seems most fitting as his artistic career included 15 years at the Ulrich Museum as Exhibitions Curator.
The Ulrich Museum of Art is proud to organize a retrospective of Kevin’s work, opening Friday, April 12. The exhibition, co-curated by Ann Resnick and Dan Rouser, will celebrate 30 years of Kevin’s work drawn from private and public collections including the Ulrich’s recent acquisition, God Blind Me, 2017. In addition, the Ulrich is pleased to produce a limited-edition catalogue to accompany the exhibit, featuring essays by David Butler, Elizabeth Dunbar, Bill North, Mike Odom and David Reed.
David Butler: Thoughts on a Painting by Kevin Mullins
Sunday, April 14 | 2 p.m. program | reception following | free and open to the public
Please join David Butler for a personal reflection on a work by Mullins that he has
owned and enjoyed for many years. He was a friend and colleague of Kevin’s, as former
director of the Ulrich Museum of Art.
Butler is currently the executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art in Tennessee.
Catalogue Launch: Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker
Saturday, June 22 | 5-7 p.m. | free and open to the public
Mark your calendar to celebrate the release of the limited edition exhibition catalog,
Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker. The catalog captures 30 years of Kevin’s work and features essays by David Butler,
Elizabeth Dunbar, Bill North, Mike Odom, and David Reed, with an introduction by Dan
Rouser.
Co-curators Ann Resnick and Dan Rouser will be on hand to sign copies.
Congratulations to Phenomenal Women Award recipients
Congratulations to the 2019 Office of Diversity and Inclusion Phenomenal Women Award recipients! Our recipients are extraordinary and courageous women who are inspiring others and making an impact in the lives of others. They are women of inspiration who overcome challenges with grace and lifts those around them. We want to honor their accomplishments, build their legacy, validate their hard work, dedication, contribution in the workplace, elevate their personal and professional profile and giving them an opportunity to be recognized. See information on this year's recipients below.
Faculty/Staff Dr. Karen Countryman-Roswurm
Faculty/Staff Dr. Rocio Del Aguila-Carreno
Student Recipient Amena Elamin
Once again, congratulations!
For more information about the Phenomenal Women Awards, go to wichita.edu/phenomenal.
Join discussion of WSU Reads book on April 18
Come join fellow Shockers in a discussion about this year’s WSU Reads book, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, on the first floor, RSC. We will have coffee and tea to sip on as the conversations stem from experiences reading the book or simply about your experiences relating to the themes of the book.
Check out the book before you come and make sure to watch Bryan Stevenson’s speech during Academic Convocation on Sept. 20.
Come share your story, any questions please contact Student Success: First-Year Programs at 978-5420 or Caitlin Putnal at Caitlin.putnal@wichita.edu.
How to stand out in a competitive market with a capability statement
Wichita State University’s Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will conduct a training event in our Wichita, Overland Park, and Topeka locations on Thursday, April 18, to help businesses develop a capability statement. A capability statement can be an important element in marketing and promoting a business, and is essential in government contracting. Think of this statement as a business resume that tells existing and potential customers about the business’s capabilities and strengths.
Whether a business is currently involved with government contracting or wants to pursue this option as a way to expand their market, valuable information will be gained about the what, why and how of developing a business capability statement.
The topics of discussion will be:
- Key elements of a capability statement for the Government sector
- How to develop the target capability statement, and items needed on a website
- How to do research to know how to provide solutions for government agencies
Fees: None (Fees paid by cosponsors)
9-11 a.m. Thursday, April 18 (Registration begins: 8:30 a.m.)
For assistance or more information, call 316-978-6788.
Held simultaneously at:
Wichita State University
Old Town Campus
238 N. Mead, Wichita, Kansas
Johnson County Community College
Regnier Center
12345 College Blvd., Overland Park, Kansas
GO Topeka
719 S. Kansas Ave., Suite 100
Topeka, Kansas
Deadline is Friday, April 12 for Shocker Leadership Awards nominations
Applications are open for the 7th Annual Shocker Leadership Awards. The Shocker Leadership Awards are a way to recognize the work of student-led organizations, students, faculty and staff at Wichita State University. Recognized student organizations, university affiliated student groups and individuals may be nominated by a student, faculty member, staff member, or organization, or may nominate themselves for one of the awards.
One application form must be completed for every award for which one wishes to be considered. A nomination must have all parts to be considered by the selection committee. It is the responsibility of the nominator to turn in a complete packet. Applications are now open. Click on leadership awards to learn more and to submit your application. The deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, April 12. For questions, contact Gabriel Fonseca, assistant director of Student Involvement at gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu.
Workshop on Ableton Audio Workstation Software and Hardware coming to Shocker Studios
Ableton Music Software representative Serafin Sanchez will give a workshop on Ableton Audio Workstation Software and Hardware from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Shocker Studios, 3805 E Harry St. The event is free, pizza provided.
Sponsors needed for 10th Annual Shock the Yard Step Show
The Multicultural Greek Council is seeking sponsors for the 10th Annual Shock the Yard Step Show, at 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27, in Charles Koch Arena. This event allows organizations around the Midwest to show off their ability to step and grants them the opportunity to be named the best step team in the Midwest.
We hope that you will consider sponsoring our show. You can find more information on our website or by emailing Rani Somers, coordinator of Fraternity and Sorority Life, at rani.somers@wichita.edu.
Mark your calendars for the Shocker Store’s Spring Patio Sale
Save the date for the Shocker Store’s Spring Patio Sale. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1, on the RSC north patio, you will find great deals on Shocker gear for all the Shockers in your life!
RSC Unplugged: Randy Fields Combo
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged features the Randy Fields Combo from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 10) in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Freddy's Fish & Chips and Mint 'n Oreo Concrete!
Have you tried the Fish & Chips basket or sandwich, or the Mint 'n Oreo Concrete from Freddy's yet? It’s available through Wednesday, April 24.
Sign up as a WSU Heart Walk Coach or join a team
Heart disease is the #1 killer in the nation and stroke is #5. Everyone knows someone who has been impacted by one of these. Help support the American Heart Association by signing up as a Heart Walk Coach for the Wichita State University team.
The Heart Walk will be held Saturday, June 8 on the Wichita State campus. If you are interested in being a WSU Heart Walk Coach, you can create a team or join an existing team here. If you have any questions, contact Trish Gandu at trish.gandu@wichita.edu.
Enjoy Wichita State Night at the K
It’s Wichita State Night at the K on Saturday, April 27. Join Campus Recreation’s Outdoor Adventures team as we watch the Royals take on the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium. With it being Wichita State night, you will receive a KC Royals hat with a WSU stamp.
We will have Jimmy John’s boxed lunches on the ride up to Kansas City, arriving at the stadium by 5:30 p.m. ***Food and drinks will not be provided at the game. This will be an out of pocket expense.***
After the game we will head straight back to Wichita. Follow up communication will be emailed prior to the trip. Contact Kaycee Miller at Campus Recreation at 978-5820 or kaycee.miller@wichita.edu for any questions. Register here.
This week’s Shocker Store sale item
This week in the Shocker Store, our Chicka-D ladies French terry top is just $25! That’s half price. The sale is valid in the RSC and Braeburn Square locations. Grab this comfortable and stylish top before it’s gone.