John W. Bardo Celebration of Life: ‘It’s a Great Day to be a Shocker’
Wichita State University will honor the life of late President John W. Bardo in a Celebration of Life tomorrow (Thursday, May 9) in the Rhatigan Student Center (RSC). Dr. Bardo, the 13th president of WSU, died March 12, after a long illness.
Everyone is invited to see Bardo’s life display in the Cadman Art Gallery, on the first floor of the RSC now through Friday, May 10.
On Thursday, May 9, exhibits featuring Bardo will be on display from 2-2:45 p.m. in Astor Lounge, outside of the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, on the third floor of the RSC.
The Celebration of Life program with video remembrances begins at 2:30 p.m. in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom. Formal remarks will start at 3 p.m.
Immediately following the program, an ice cream social will be held from 4-5 p.m. on the RSC east patio, lawn and Groover Lounge.
General John M. ‘Mike’ Murray visits NIAR
This week, NIAR hosted General John M. "Mike" Murray, head of the Army Futures Command, along with U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, for a briefing on what role WSU could potentially play with aviation technologies adapted to ground warfare.
Policy update: 3.41 / Separation of Employment
Policy 3.41 / Separation of Employment has been revised. The purpose of this policy is to provide structure, consistency, and accountability for voluntary and involuntary separations of employment.
Accounts Receivable and Cashiers to close early on Friday, May 10
Accounts Receivable and Cashiers will be closed for Staff Development from 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, May 10.
Register now for the 2nd Annual Academic Resources Conference
Register now for the 2nd Annual Academic Resources Conference, a free, full-day training event for all WSU instructors and any interested staff.
The ARC is a great way to start your fall semester with a day of training and camaraderie with your peers across campus. This year’s training topics include advanced Blackboard and Panopto skills, library resources and services, finding and manipulating free digital images, Microsoft tips and tricks, practical accessibility skills, and more.
This is a free event, but space is limited, so register today. To sign up, please search for “Academic Resources Conference” in myTraining. If you need help registering, contact Instructional Design and Access at IDA@wichita.edu and provide your WSU ID number.
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.
Pet-A-Pup event is canceled because of the weather
The Pet-A-Pup event scheduled for today (Wednesday, May 8), has been canceled because of the weather.
Accessibility Tip of the Week: Accessible Syllabus Template
Tip: Update your syllabus using the accessible syllabus template. WSU provides an accessible version of the syllabus template. The most recent version can always be found at WSU’s Faculty Development’s “Teaching Support” page.
Remember that even the most accessible template can be made inaccessible. If you need to refresh your skills at digital document construction, have a look at this free accessibility training in accessible digital documents provided by the Kansas Accessibility Resources Network.
Chemistry Colloquium today (Wednesday, May 8)
Today’s Chemistry Colloquium at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, in 224 McKinley Hall, will feature graduate student presentations.
Parking lot closures for May 9-12
Thursday, May 9: John W. Bardo Celebration of Life: “It’s a Great Day to be a Shocker”
No parking lots are specifically blocked for this day, but we are expecting a lot of visitors on campus. Parking Services will be out and about to help direct visitors attending the public Celebration of Life event at 3 p.m. to available parking, which will include the parking garage.
Friday, May 10: All of lot 18 outside Brennan Hall III will be blocked off for the Appreciation Day for our Veterans event.
Thursday-Sunday, May 9-12: All of lot 3 between Devlin Hall and Cessna Stadium, and the east half of lot 5 (Green lot east of Corbin Education Center), will be blocked for the AAC track meet. These lots will be blocked off early Wednesday night, to get them cleared and set up for the event.
Wichita State set to host American championships
The Wichita State track and field program will host the American Athletic Conference outdoor championships, May 10-12, at Cessna Stadium.
In its second year in the American Athletic Conference, Wichita State will host the 2019 Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The three-day meet will feature 12 women's teams and 10 men's teams.
Final call for tours of The Suites
Tours of the Suites will conclude this Friday, May 10. Tours will resume when the building opens on Monday, June 3. At that point, interested parties may stop by the Suites front desk between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. for a Suites residence hall tour.
Tours are about 20 minutes in length, and will be offered now through Friday from 3:30-5 p.m.
Tours will start and end at the front desk in The Flats apartments. Visitors must wear closed-toed shoes. Join us for a first-hand look at the latest housing option at Wichita State. If you have questions, contact Katie Austin at Katie.Austin@wichita.edu.
Shocker Street Speak – A glimpse into Housing and Residence Life
In this month’s episode of Shocker Street Speak, current Shocker and nursing major,
Kiah Nesbitt, gives students an inside look at all three of the on-campus housing
options. Special thanks to Katie Austin from Housing & Residence Life for the hard-hat
tour of The Suites!
Shocker Street Speak is a monthly video series created by the Office of Admissions
geared towards prospective students. Each video is posted to the Future Shocker YouTube channel, social media sites ran by Admissions, and emailed to every prospective student
and parent in our system. Questions about Shocker Street Speak can be sent to Julian
Liby, digital media strategist, at julian.liby@wichita.edu.
Finals Frenzy: Free chair massage
Take a break from the hectic end-of-the-semester activities with a short chair massage offered for free by Campus Recreation this week at the Heskett Center Lobby. Massages are available from 10 a.m.-noon until Thursday, May 9.
No shuttles on Study Day, May 10; Metro route adjusted during Finals Week
Just a reminder that shuttles will not run on Study Day, Friday, May 10. Additionally, the Hughes Metropolitan Complex route will start 45 minutes earlier to accommodate students during finals Monday, May 13, to Thursday, May 16, with a start time at 6:45 a.m.
The shuttles end their service for this semester at the end of day on Thursday, May 16.
Campus Credit Union invites members and interested persons to lunch
Take a break and enjoy a free hot dog at Campus Credit Union, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14. We are located next to the WSU Police Station and Wilkins Stadium, across the road from the new YMCA construction, as a thank you to all our members and a warm welcome to anyone who wishes to join. Available while supplies last.
Personal Trainer summer course to be offered
Do you want to earn more money? Bring home some additional income? Have what it takes
to become a great personal trainer? If you answered yes, then register for this summer’s
Personal Training Certification Course.
Campus Recreation is an approved educational partner with the American Council on Exercise (ACE). We receive big discounts on course materials and exams which we pass on straight to you. This offer is available to student, faculty / staff and community members. Registration is now open, stop by our Guest Services Desk to sign up.
Included with this eight-week course:
Class: Chapter presentations, Quizzes, Homework’s
Materials: Personal Training Manual, Essentials of Exercise textbook, Study Guide ($200 value)
Exams: Practice Exam, Certification Exam ($399 value)
First Aid Certification ($40)
All for only $525. Registration closes Friday, May 31.
RSC Unplugged features Nikki Moddelmog
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, May 8) in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge for the live music series RSC Unplugged, featuring Nikki Moddelmog. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Mother’s Day massage special
This Mother’s Day, give your mother a gift she deserves. From Sunday, May 12 to Friday, May 17, you can purchase two 60-minute massages for only $75. Purchase your massages at the Guest Services Desk in the Heskett Center.
For more information call 978-3082 or cr.fitness@wichita.edu.