Wichita State to observe Independence Day holiday
Wichita State University will be closed for the Independence Day holiday tomorrow (Thursday, July 4). Offices will reopen and classes will resume on Friday, July 5.
WSU partners to serve Army on aerospace projects
Wichita State University and the University of Alabama in Huntsville have entered into a partnership to mutually strengthen capabilities in fixed-wing commercial, civil and rotary wing military aircraft research and development in order to more effectively serve the U.S. Army.
The universities recently signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on aerospace projects. The arrangement offers aerospace expertise from WSU in the area of fixed-wing commercial and civil aircraft and from UAH in rotary wing military aircraft.
The agreement also involves new initiatives at both universities that will facilitate the transfer of technology between government and academia, industry and federal laboratories and the ultimate commercialization of these technologies for the benefit of the Army. Further future efforts are expected to include joint research efforts and faculty and student exchanges.
The MOU is an outgrowth of the creation and development of FirePoint Innovations Center at WSU, a partnership intermediary formed to support the U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile (CCDC AvMC). The AvMC is located in Huntsville.
“Wichita and Huntsville both have long and successful histories in aerospace development and research, so the MOU between WSU and UAH is a natural partnership of complementary expertise,” said Robert Lindquist, UAH interim vice president for research and economic development.
“Both universities are actively working with the AvMC, and we believe a partnership can only strengthen WSU and UAH and subsequently allow us to serve the Army at a higher level,” said Peter Perna, FirePoint director.
The overall objectives of FirePoint and the common goals of both universities include:
Collaboration and partnering: the development and growth of environments necessary for fostering innovation and collaboration for the current and future technology challenges with Army areas of interest.
Technology transfer and transition: engagement and collaboration with various centers of excellence in identifying, transferring, developing and transitioning new techniques and methodologies between small businesses and U.S. Army stakeholders.
Innovation: evolving and refining processes, resources and avenues for collaboration, innovation and technology development of advanced technologies, systems and operational concepts.
Ins & outs of grant administration: open workshops for faculty, staff
The Office of Research will host multiple workshops for faculty and staff who need help with or have questions about grant administration. Research staff can help with all of your questions including those involving topics such as post-award, expenses, reports, funds, budget, cost-share and effort. Labs will be held throughout July and into August. No need to RSVP or register, just show up with your questions. All labs will be held in 409E Jardine Hall. Contact Amy Delagado by email or call 978-5377 for more information.
Open workshop times are available below.
- 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 9
- 11 a.m.-noon Friday, July 12
- 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 16
- 9-10 a.m. Friday, July 19
- 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, July 30
- 9-10 a.m. Friday, Aug 2
- 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 13
- 9-10 a.m. Friday, Aug 16
Purchasing Office will close at noon Friday, July 5
The Purchasing Office will close at noon Friday, July 5. For P-Card problems or questions, call 978-5185 or email PcardAdmin@wichita.edu and someone will respond as soon as possible.
Banner 9 Scheduling Building Training – July 24 and 25
New and experienced Banner schedule builders and department chairs are invited to attend the upcoming spring 2020 Schedule Building Training sessions presented by the University Registrar’s Office and Applications Training on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25. Both sections 1 and 2 are required for new schedule builders.
Attendees will learn to enter the course schedule and view information using Banner 9, Self Service, and WSU Reporting. Registration is required, sessions are posted on myWSU > myTraining.
Contact Applications Training if you have questions at 978-5800 or training@wichita.edu.
**Please note: Current schedule builders are encouraged to attend one of the Banner 9 Schedule Building Overview Sessions posted in myTraining on Tuesday, July 9.
Opportunity to develop new First-Year Seminars coming 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, an Information Session is scheduled for 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.
CMD offers 40 percent discount for faculty, staff and students for summer courses
CMD courses are in full swing for summer. Whether you want to learn how to bring a positive outlook to your team, or your goal is to strengthen your leadership role, CMD has the course to help you grow. Two great sessions coming up are Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, July12, and Essential Skills for Effective Leaders from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16-17.
More information is available below.
Overcoming Negativity in the Workplace
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, July 12
$299
Dotty Harpool, MBA
Negative attitudes zap your energy, disempower team members and are contagious. Learn how to turn your own thoughts into positive results and reverse the attitudes of others.
- Sources and effects of negativity
- Working in a negative work environment
- Rediscovering the positive you
Essential Skills for Effective Leaders
8 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, July 16-17
$899
Gerald Graham, Ph.D.
Don’t underestimate decision making and communication in your role as a leader. This course offers proven and effective leadership techniques that are practical and useful.
- How effective leaders make decisions
- How successful leaders improve teamwork
- How successful leaders motivate others
There’s a 40% discount for WSU faculty, staff and students. Some restrictions apply. For more information, go to cmd.wichita.edu or register at 978-3118.
Registration for Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning is available
Providing a safe and secure environment for the WSU community continues to be a top priority. The Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning course in from 3-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, in 233 RSC, is a live training initiative to enhance WSU’s proactive approach to ensure a safe campus environment and to prepare our faculty, staff, and students in case of an incident of campus violence.
Campus Safety: Active Threat Incident Planning will focus on two areas: 1) what to do in an active campus threat incident and 2) how to identify and report behaviors of concern.
This training is free and available to all WSU employees (faculty and staff). Log in to myWSU and register through myTraining. For questions, contact myTraining@wichita.edu.
Seeking artist proposals for outdoor staircase at Clinton Hall
In an effort to bring visual interest to the outdoor staircase on the south side of Clinton Hall, WSU is seeking artist proposals to bring life, energy and something uniquely WSU to this prominent entry. Share your ideas and apply at wsu.news/clintonstairs.
Boeing senior VP, WSU alum, featured in national story
Ihssane Mounir, Shocker engineering grad and Boeing senior vice president, scored a $24 billion sale at the recent Paris Air Show for Boeing's troubled 737 MAX airliner. Read more about Mounir's struggles and achievements.
Ulrich Museum introduces new creative communications manager
Ranjit Arab
Ranjit Arab is the new creative communications manager at the Ulrich Museum of Art.
Prior to joining the museum, he spent 15 years in academic publishing, first as a publicist at University Press of Kansas. For the last decade he was an acquiring editor at three presses – Kansas, University of Washington Press, University of Iowa Press – when he acquired mostly in the areas of cultural, literary, and environmental studies.
Read more below.
Arab received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in journalism from the University of Kansas, and is an award-winning documentary filmmaker. He is also a writer an an actor.
Born and raised in Wichita, Arab is glad to be back in his hometown and eager to explore the ways it has grown. He is especially excited to be working closely with contemporary art and artists, and to help promote Wichita State’s world-class museum.
Cleaning out your closet?
Are you cleaning out your closet this summer? The Career Development Center is always accepting donations for our professional clothing closet. Professional dress items include suits, dress pants, professional shirts or blouses, professional skirts, belts, neckties, briefcases, shoes, cuff links, tie clips, and more.
Bring your items to Brennan III, from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F (closed Tuesday mornings). For questions, contact Kim Kufahl at 978-6981 or kim.kufahl@wichita.edu.