Experiential Engineering Building will be renamed John Bardo Center
Wichita State’s original Innovation Campus building will be renamed for the university’s recently deceased president, John Bardo. The Kansas Board of Regents Wednesday (June 19) approved the name change, recommended by WSU Interim President Andy Tompkins.
“President Bardo had an amazing vision for WSU that transformed the university and the campus,” Tompkins told the Regents. “The Experiential Engineering building, with its 25 engineering laboratories and community makerspace, was a reflection of his vision of applied learning that helped launch the Innovation Campus expansion.”
Presidential search profile gets KBOR approval
The Kansas Board of Regents approved the presidential search profile for Wichita State yesterday (Wednesday, June 19).
To see the profile, go to Presidential Profile.
More information is available at Presidential Search.
Wichita State’s request for no tuition increase approved for 2019-20
Wichita State University has modified its tuition request to the Kansas Board of Regents, asking to hold all tuition rates flat for the 2019-20 academic year – a 0.0% increase for undergraduate / graduate and resident / non-resident students. The Kansas Board of Regents approved the tuition proposal yesterday (Wednesday, June 19).
This represents the lowest change in tuition rates since at least 1989.
Seventeen key fees remained unchanged in WSU’s proposal. These include fees charged by colleges and special programs, those involving laboratory fees and the fee to support student health and wellness programs.
Storm-related damage results in closing of lecture theater in Wallace Hall
The severe thunderstorms that hit campus Tuesday afternoon, resulted in damage to the lecture theater in Wallace Hall. The theater is closed for repairs and will remain unavailable until the end of July.
No classes are scheduled in this room for summer, but the room was being used for Orientation.
WSU Summer Choir and Summer Orchestra to present concert of American music
The combined forces of the WSU Summer Choir and Summer Orchestra will present a concert of American music at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 25, in Miller Concert Hall. The program, featuring music by Bernstein, Copland, and Grofe, will be led by Tom Wine and Mark Laycock.
Tickets are $12 for general admission, with discounts available. Admission is free for students with a current WSU ID. Tickets may be purchased through the Fine Arts Box Office at 978-3233 or online.
Selections from Aaron Copland's “Old American Songs” will be featured. Colorful settings of traditional folk music, with arrangements dating from the early 1950s, were originally crafted for solo voice.
The orchestra will also perform Ferde Grofe's “Grand Canyon Suite,” an impressionistic portrayal of the majesty and grandeur of the iconic natural wonder. Perhaps best known for his concert arrangement of Gershwin's “Rhapsody in Blue,” Grofe fashioned the “Grand Canyon Suite” in five movements: Sunrise, Painted Desert, On the Trail, Sunset, and Cloudburst.
Selections from “West Side Story,” Leonard Bernstein's timeless musical, will open the program.
For more information, contact Mark Laycock at 978-6202 or mark.laycock@wichita.edu.
WSU graduate empowers girls through clothing brand
2010 WSU graduate, entrepreneur, and mother, Emilee Palomino is empowering girls all over the world through her brand, Smarty Girl. This brand makes STEM designed leggings for girls, such as airplanes, robots, chemistry, dinosaurs, and more. Emilee’s inspiration came after she had her daughter, Sofie. She realized STEM related clothing was only marketed to boys when she was not able to find what she was looking for while shopping for Sofie.
Emilee believes growing as a student at WSU allowed her to grow as a business professional. She says entrepreneurship is at the core of Wichita State University.
Emilee collects orders via https://smartygirlbrand.com and follow her on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @smartygirlbrand.
Get your tickets for KMUW’s Media Circus before June 25
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 p.m. Saturday, June 29, at the Cotillion, 11120 W Kellogg Dr. Get your tickets before Tuesday, June 25. Find more information and purchase tickets through KMUW’s website.
Required fire drills to be held on campus the week of June 24-28
State fire regulations require that fire drills be held annually in all campus buildings. The 2019 fire drills will be conducted the week of June 24-28.
Fire Safety personnel will conduct the drill some time during each scheduled day. When the alarm sounds in your building, evacuate the building in an orderly fashion to your designated assembly point(s), at least 50 feet from the building. Emergency Building Coordinators will assist with the evacuation. Environmental, Health and Safety staff will be evaluating each drill.
The schedule of buildings is below:
Monday, June 24
Ablah Library, Media Resources Center, Grace Wilkie / Grace Wilkie Annex, Heskett Center, Clinton Hall, Neff Hall, Engineering Building, Geology Building
Tuesday, June 25
Aviation Testing Lab, NIAR, Wallace Hall, Beggs Hall, Gaddis Physical Plant Building, Central Power Building, Ahlberg Hall, Elliott Hall, Experiential Engineering Building (EEB), P2 Building
Wednesday, June 26
Brennan Hall 1, Brennan Hall 2, Brennan Hall 3, Garvey Center, Intensive English, Wilner Hall, Henrion Hall, Metro Building, Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)
Thursday, June 27
Human Resources (HR), Jardine Hall, McKinley Hall, Fiske Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, Wiedemann Hall, Koch Arena, Morrison Hall, Rhatigan Student Center
Friday, June 28
Shocker Hall, Devlin Hall, Hubbard Hall, Corbin Hall, The Flats, The Suites, Marcus Welcome Center, Woodman Alumni Center, Jabara Hall
Monday, July 1
238 N. Mead
Contact: Mike Strickland, director of Environmental, Health and Safety, 978-3347.
Haley is quoted in ‘China Daily’
Usha Haley
According to a recent article in the ChinaDaily.com, the ongoing trade dispute with China could tip the US economy into a recession in less than a year, an analyst at investment bank Morgan Stanley believes.
Usha Haley, the W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and a professor of management at Wichita State University who specializes in China, called talk of a recession sparked by the trade dispute is "apocalyptic."
"There might be a recession simply because it's time," Haley told China Daily. "The current strong economy is about 10 years old, and historically, a boom is followed by a downturn. The trade dispute with China creates uncertainty, and that doesn't help because it disrupts long-range planning. The underlying principles of the US economy are OK, but need structural adjustment."
Starbucks open for Transfer Orientation!
Helping with or attending Transfer Orientation this Saturday, June 22? Starbucks will be open extended hours from 7 a.m.-2 p.m. to help you stay caffeinated.
Shocker Store Sales at Braeburn Square
This week at the Shocker Store’s Braeburn Square location, take 20% off two of our most popular brands, Retro Brand and 47 Brand!