Join the GiveCampus campaign in support of the Ulrich Museum
The Ulrich Museum needs your support. The GiveCampus campaign has a goal of raising $6,000 for the bus reimbursement program and is open until Saturday Aug. 31 for donations.
The program brings students to the Ulrich Museum each year from all over the Wichita and surrounding areas. Many of these students likely would not have an opportunity to visit an art museum otherwise. Please help reach the goal and support a worthy cause.
Human Resources has launched New Leader Orientation (NLO) at Wichita State University. Similar to New Employee Orientation, which began in January 2017, this program is designed to orient new leaders (individuals with direct reports) to the university. The program covers what new leaders need to know about WSU in order to successfully lead people here.
New leaders will learn about tools and resources available to them and how to access them. This program is designed to introduce them to high impact areas within the University and learn about what is going on. Additionally, they will network with other new leaders and have opportunities to discuss similar questions or issues.
NLO is conducted in cohort style over a three-month period, and is constructed in module format. The orientation is comprised of 28 hours of in-class instruction (one full day and five ½ days). All new leaders will receive an Outlook invitation during the first few months in their new role with a full agenda and detailed information. Managers of new leaders will also receive communication if they have a direct report that will be attending NLO.
What about existing leaders at WSU? In order to ensure all existing leaders have the opportunity for comparable training, they will have the option to register in myTraining for open training courses featured in NLO.
The myTraining courses are open to all current WSU employees (faculty and staff) and are scheduled to occur throughout the year. The myTraining link is available through the faculty/staff tab in myWSU. For more information, go to wichita.edu/NLO.
Ins and 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 30
* 9-10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2
* 3-4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13
* 9-10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16
Coming to an arena near you
In March, Mike Ross sat on the baseline at Tulsa's BOK Center and watched NCAA Tournament
men's basketball. Brad Pittman watched on TV from his home.
The calls and texts sailed back and forth, not about dunks and buzzer-beaters. The
games are secondary to their scrutiny. Why is that water-cooler placed in a potentially
dangerous path? Should someone sweep the court more often?
They are planning for March 2021 when the tournament returns to Intrust Bank Arena.
In those type of details, a successful tournament exists.
Pittman, who serves as tournament director when NCAA basketball comes to Wichita,
is Wichita State's chief planner, greeter and salesman for connecting to those type
of events. Two successful bids for NCAA men's basketball and two for the women highlight
those efforts for Pittman, recently promoted to senior associate athletic director
for facilities and operations, and the university.
Fraternity and sorority alumni asked to take part in Greek Life survey
Are you affiliated with a national or international social fraternity or sorority?
Every few years, Fraternity and Sorority Life at Wichita State sends an email to faculty and staff with a survey about your Greek affiliation so we can build a network of Greek Alumni on campus.
If you have any questions about Fraternity and Sorority Life, contact greeklife@wichita.edu or visit Greek Life .
If you are affiliated with a national or international social fraternity or sorority, please complete the quick survey.
Free budgeting and life skills class available for children of faculty, staff
If your child is going into 7th or 8th grade this fall, there is a free class available
where students learn budgeting and real-life skills. GoCreate is hosting the Meritrust
Reality Store class, set for 1-2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1.
Order by Aug. 1 to add a brick to the Shocker Alumni Walkway
Preserve your Wichita State legacy – or a loved one’s – with an inscribed brick paver on the Shocker Alumni Walkway. Located between the Marcus Welcome Center and Woodman Alumni Center and leading south into the heart of WSU’s Innovation Campus, the walkway is a lasting landmark in the ever-changing campus landscape. The program generates revenue for the WSU Alumni Association's work in support of higher education. A portion of walkway brick sales goes into the WSUAA’s operational budget. The order deadline is Thursday, Aug. 1 to be included in this year’s annual installment.
For more about the Shocker Alumni Walkway, visit the WSUAA’s YouTube and its Shocker Alumni Walkway playlist videos above and here.
Details about ordering are available at ShockerAlumni.org/ShockerAlumni Walkway, or contact Stacy Shanahan at the WSUAA at 978-3826 or stacy.shanahan@wichita.edu.