WSU wins $750,000 NASA grant to reduce aircraft noise
Wichita State University will lead a research effort with the University of Kansas, Kansas State University and three industry partners to develop a next-generation acoustic liner for aircraft engines in order to reduce impacts from aircraft noise and expand where planes may fly.
Bhisham Sharma, a WSU assistant professor of aerospace engineering, is the lead investigator on the research project, which is being funded with a $750,000 three-year research award from NASA. The research will be conducted in collaboration with Zhongquan Charlie Zheng at KU, Dong Lin at Kansas State, and ERG Materials and Aerospace Corp., Honeywell Aerospace and Spirit AeroSystems.
SEM Snapshot – Status toward goals
Curious how we are doing in reaching our Strategic Enrollment Management (SEM) goals? See the SEM webpage for a quick visual update on goals 1-8. The collective work of people across campus to recruit and retain students at WSU is crucial to us reaching our goals. Thanks for the part you play in this work!
Follow up to the AMCA data security incident: What you need to know
Recently we advised you of a breach notification from Quest Diagnostics, the State Employee Health Plan’s preferred laboratory provider. This notification was initially received by the State of Kansas, about the American Medical Collection Agency (AMCA) Data Security Incident. You are receiving this notification because AMCA is a collections agency used by Optum360, a Quest contractor.
On May 14, 2019, AMCA notified Quest that an unauthorized user had access to AMCA’s system that contained personal information that AMCA had received from its customers, including Quest. Quest is currently working with AMCA and Optum360 to ensure that Quest patients are appropriately notified. Click here for additional information received by the State of Kansas today regarding the Data Security Incident. Please note: This data security incident does not involve any WSU systems or data.
Wichita State to sign articulation agreements in Garden City
Wichita State will sign 2+2 articulation agreements in Garden City today (Wednesday, June 12).
The first two agreements with Holcomb Public Schools and Garden City Public Schools will focus on each district growing their own teachers by enrolling their para educators in WSU’s online Teacher Apprentice Program (TAP).
The second agreement with Garden City Community College with provide Garden City CC students with a seamless transfer into WSU’s Elementary Education program or online TAP.
Opportunity to develop new First-Year Seminars tomorrow (Thursday, June 13) and July 10
After piloting First-Year Seminars (FYS) for three years, the faculty have approved requiring an FYS course for all first-time-in-college students as part of their general education experience starting in fall 2021. This is an exciting opportunity to add another best practice to our other student success strategies on campus.
Summer presents a good time for new course development. For those wanting to teach a seminar in fall 2020, we recommend you submit your course proposal to your department committee no later than Sept 30.
For tenure and non-tenure track faculty members interested in learning more about how to develop a first year seminar course, Information Sessions are scheduled for:
- 2 p.m. Thursday June 13, in 264 RSC
- 11 a.m. Wednesday July 10, in 240 RSC
Additional sessions will be scheduled in the future and announced in WSU Today.
Information is also available at www.wichita.edu/FYS, or contact Carolyn.Shaw@wichita.edu or Kim.Sandlin@wichita.edu with questions.
Duplication Station machines will not be operational on Friday, June 14
Duplication Station will have staff in the office on Friday, June 14, but the machines will not be operational because the air conditioning unit in Morrison Hall will be shut down while repairs are made to the chilled water lines on the west side of campus.
Central Services and Duplication Station will be closed for inventory June 17-18
Central Services and Duplication Station will be closed for inventory Monday, June 17 and Tuesday, June 18. We will resume normal business hours on Wednesday, June 19.
Training for preventing suicide to be offered
Come and join this training provided by Counseling and Prevention Services and learn more about how to prevent suicide in our community. This training is part of the #WSUWeSupportU campaign and covers signs that someone may need additional support, how to start conversations with people who may need help, and the resources that are available both at WSU and in the community.
The next session will be from 9-10:30 a.m. Friday, June 21. Register in the myTraining portal in myWSU.
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Join the Counseling and Prevention Services 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 Prevention Services for more information at 978-3440.
Westar Energy provides grant for youth economic and financial literacy
The Kansas Council for Economic Education has received a $3,500 grant from Westar Energy. Affiliated with all six public universities in Kansas, the KCEE is a non-profit organization hosted by Wichita State’s own W. Frank Barton School of Business.
The new Westar Energy grant will help the more than 100,000 Kansas school children the KCEE reaches each year build the knowledge necessary to successfully navigate their financial future. It will allow the KCEE to provide more practical application programs and competitions such as the Stock Market Game, LifeSmarts, Financial Foundations for Kids and the Kansas Economics Challenge.
The KCEE is located at WSU and has a mission to make a positive impact on the state by creating students who become more knowledgeable consumers, wiser savers and investors, more responsible citizens and better employees.
Get your tickets for KMUW’s Media Circus before June 15
Enjoy a night of cocktails and revelry with media leaders across Wichita. As KMUW's annual fundraiser, Media Circus benefits diverse internships at KMUW, helping local news coverage and quality journalism continue to thrive. Media Circus takes place from 6-10:00 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Cotillion, 11120 W Kellogg Dr. Get your tickets before Saturday, June 15. Find more information and purchase tickets through KMUW’s website.
Members-only Happy Hour
Members of the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Eat.Drink.Play. Rewards program can enjoy a members-only Happy Hour deal during the month of June! Take 25% off starters from 2-4 p.m. Monday-Friday. Not a member? Joining is free and easy, just visit the sports grill counter!