You're invited to a birthday party!
Join University Libraries in celebrating 30 years of Ablah Library's expansion and the addition of the 24-hour study room! The celebration will take place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 22, in the main corridor of Ablah Library.
Spring Tuition Assistance now open
Tuition Assistance applications for spring 2020 are now being accepted.
A fillable PDF application can be found online here. For additional program information, visit www.wichita.edu/TuitionAssistance.
Applications for the Spring 2020 semester are due no later than Monday, Dec. 2.
Applications with incorrect or incomplete information, including missing signatures, will be returned to the applicant for completion, and will be considered submitted as of the date of submission of the fully completed form. Applications returned for completion will be denied if they are not submitted with all complete and accurate information prior to the deadline. Due to the volume of applications received each semester, late applications will be automatically denied. There will be no exceptions.
Questions may be directed to TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu.
New myWSU name process now available
As a diverse and inclusive campus community, Wichita State University recognizes that its students may identify themselves by names within the campus community that are different than their legal names. A student's name in our community and systems will be known as their myWSU Name.
A new process has been put in place to allow students to identify a chosen name to be used as their myWSU Name. Find more information about how to add a chosen name to a record, where chosen vs. legal name will be used, etc., at wichita.edu/name.
How are we assessing student learning at the classroom level?
The University Assessment Committee will host a Fall Symposia, “Creating Assessments for College Courses," with a brief Q&A session with Jason Herron, from 2-3:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 22) in 262 RSC.
Please register on the assessment symposia page with your attendance plans.
2020 benefits Open Enrollment events
All benefits-eligible state employees must participate in Open Enrollment! Log in to the Member Administration Portal at https://sehp.member.hrissuite.com to make your elections.
Events occurring this week:
Monday, Oct. 21: HR Total Rewards Open Enrollment Presentation at 9 a.m. in 233 RSC. Your Total Rewards team will be here to present your 2020 Open Enrollment benefits and changes.
Tuesday, Oct. 22: HR Total Rewards Open Enrollment presentation at 2 p.m. in 142 RSC. Your Total Rewards team will be here to present your 2020 Open Enrollment benefits and changes.
Wednesday, Oct. 23: Open Enrollment Open Lab from 2:30-4:30 p.m. in 122 Jabara Hall
Employees can drop in anytime during the open enrollment lab for assistance registering and entering enrollment elections. You can RSVP at www.wichita.edu/openenrollment. Open Enrollment Labs do not include a presentation of plans or changes.
Due to the high volume of work during the open enrollment period, the HR Total Rewards Team will not be available for walk-in traffic or to make individual appointments regarding open enrollment. Please take advantage of the scheduled presentations, on-demand webinar and open lab sessions. For a full listing of Open Enrollment events, visit the Open Enrollment website. Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.
Use your WSU log in for Gartner access
Wichita State University has partnered with Gartner for the purpose of enhancing the teaching and learning experience. Gartner is the world's leading information technology research and advisory company. They deliver the technology-related insight necessary for their clients to make the right decisions, every day.
All Campus Access using WSU single-sign-on allows students, faculty and staff to easily access and benefit from Gartner research. Through the online web portal, they can search and download the latest Gartner research, including real-life examples of how technology is used.
Grace Wilkie Annex restroom remodel underway
The Offices of Grace Wilkie Annex (TRIO- McNair Scholars, TRIO - DSS, ROTC and the Office of Adult Learning) will be without restrooms while the current facilities are being remodeled. These offices will remain open during the remodel. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. We will let you know when the remodel is complete.
New email reminders for Pcard and travel items in Chrome River!
Starting today (Monday Oct. 21), Chrome River users will begin receiving system generated email notifications for aged or outstanding transactions.
The notifications will be sent according to the following schedule:
Monday mornings:
Pre-Approval and Expense Approval reminders - The system will resend the approval email for any pre-approval and/or expense reports that have been in your approval queue longer than three days. Approvers must take action either by using the approval email or by logging into the Chrome River system to complete the approval process.
Wednesday mornings:
Unused Pcard Transactions – The system will send a listing of unreconciled Pcard charges that have been pending in excess of 30 days. Users must take action to reconcile the Pcard charges on either a Travel Expense Report or a Pcard Reconciliation (Non Travel) Report in Chrome River.
Unapproved Expense Items – The system will send a summary list of any items which have been pending your approval for longer than six days. Approvers must take action either by locating and using the approval email, or by logging into the Chrome River system to complete the approval process.
2020 Kansas Housing Markets Forecast Presentation
Space heater policy warning
Cooler temperatures are arriving and Wichita State University Environmental Health and Safety reminds you that space heater are prohibited on campus. Please refer to University policies 11.20 Space Heaters and 11.27 HVAC System Standards for more information.
Facilities Services front office closed for walk-ins
Facilities Services front office is getting a new look. Because of the remodel, the front office will be closed to walk-in traffic beginning tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct. 22).
The office is expected to be open no later than Nov. 18. Meetings for those in the offices will be by appointment only.
For those of you renting a vehicle during this time, we ask that you call our work order center at 978-3444 before coming to pick up your vehicle. A member of our work order center will meet you outside our front door to assist you.
Our offices will remain fully staffed throughout this time, and we will still be available by placing a work order or by calling our work order center.
SAC Finals Frenzy event submissions
Student Activities Council hosts Finals Frenzy events each semester. We ask other organizations and departments for information on their events so we can include them in our marketing and include them in our event listing. We ask that events are submitted through shockersync. Events must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28.
Click here for more information on Finals Frenzy and how to submit your event.
Team of researchers from ME Department recognized at The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo 2019
Davood Askari and his students Ramanan Sritharan (Ph.D.) and Nicholas Reyes (undergraduate), were among the winners of the Technical Posters at "The Composites and Advanced Materials Expo (CAMX) 2019" that was held in Anaheim, California, last month. The title of their research poster was "Effects of Carbon Nanotubes Geometries on Flexural Properties and Shear Strength of Laminated Polymeric Nanocomposites."
Every year, CAMX recognizes outstanding composites research that will impact the next generation of composites innovation. CAMX technical sessions cover critical areas important to the composites and advanced materials industry from business, applications, and research perspectives. Poster sessions put the work of the next generation of researchers, engineers and industry professionals on display.
Technical paper and poster session winners
Professional studio portraits now in 021J Morrison Hall
In conjunction with WSU’s new website profiles, Strategic Communications is now taking appointments for portraits. Photos will now take place in 021J Morrison Hall, near the Print Shop. Easiest access to this room is via the north staircase.
To learn more, and to book your 10-minute appointment, go to wichita.edu/photostudio.
This is major
Students often pick a major for the wrong reasons, such as parental expectations or peer influence. If they are unhappy with their choice, disconnected from their program or are undecided, encourage them to explore their options now, before enrollment for the spring semester is in full swing.
Staying in the wrong major or undecided for too long can have negative academic and financial implications, which need to be seriously considered before declaring a major.
Students have a number of resources, including faculty, academic advisors, and experts in the Career Development Center to help them narrow their choices, and explore options related to their strengths and subjects they enjoy.
NASA Space and STEM Watch Party
Love NASA? Want to know what the future of space exploration might look like, and how you might fit in? Join us for this free event at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in 264 John Bardo Center. We will have NASA trivia, snacks, and watch the broadcast with NASA leadership from IAC.
Want to submit a question? Contact nasainkansas@wichita.edu.
Come celebrate Wu's birthday today
Celebrate Wu and friends at Wu’s Birthday Bash in the atrium of the RSC from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today (Monday, Oct. 21). There will be free treats, games, prizes and Lamphouse Photo Booth Co. will be on hand to help capture all the memories.
Shocktoberfest welcomes all members of the Shocker Family to participate in events. Shocktoberfest is sponsored by the WSU Campus Traditions Committee.
View the list of Shocktoberfest events
Join the Graduate School for ‘Easy Data Collection’ on Oct. 23
Collecting data on the university level can often feel overwhelming considering the sheer amount of information that most data represents. Join the Graduate School and presenter Michael Cole, education accessibility technologist with Instructional Data and Access, for “Easy Data Collection” from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in 142 RSC, to look at how to efficiently collect and organize data and what tools work best for reduced-stress collation.
Professional Development Series
Industry Professional Panel to be featured Oct. 25
The Department of Industrial, Systems and Manufacturing Engineering will host an Industry Professional Panel at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in 123 Wallace Hall. All are welcome to come and hear about some ways a degree in Industrial Engineering or Product Design and Manufacturing Engineering can translate to a career.
Learn about demographics and social data at the University Library
Join University Libraries from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in 217 Ablah Library, for the Savvy Researcher workshop "Discovering Demographic and Social Data." Unlock a wealth of social data to better understand demographic groups, large populations, and pressing social issues in this very helpful workshop! For more information, call Angie Paul at 978-5084.
Artists wanted to transform utility boxes at WSU Tech
Attention artists! WSU Tech needs your help to bring some new artistic style to their main campus at 4004 N. Webb Rd. Several artists will be selected to paint original designs on electrical box covers throughout the campus, with an artist stipend of $400 per box. Students, staff and faculty are encouraged to learn more and submit ideas by Monday, Oct. 28 here.
Check out the Hunger Games Food and Hygiene drive at the RSC
Show you support for the Hunger Games Food & Hygiene drive for the event from 2-4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 22 on the RSC North patio. The participating groups collect the most non-perishable food items and hygiene products to assemble a structure which is voted on and awarded a prize. All collected items are donated to the Shocker Support Locker located on the 1st floor of Grace Wilkie Hall. Find out how you can support the Shocker Support Locker at wichita.edu/ShockerSupportLocker.
Shocktoberfest is sponsored by the WSU Campus Traditions Committee.
Attend the Lecture Series presented by Mathematical Sciences
The Lecture Series in the Mathematical Sciences presents Emily Evans, Brigham Young University, at 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, in 353 Jabara Hall. The lecture is over force-based models of cell-extracellular interaction. Refreshments will be served before the lecture.
Attend the film event discussing Christianity in the Middle East
The Wichita State University Department of History and St. George Orthodox Christian Cathedral invite you to the Middle East through Christian Eyes film event from 6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, at WSU Old Town. The documentary shows are "The Last Plight" and "Silence After the Storm," directed by Sargon Saadi. A panel discussion will follow.
Need help with your resume? Career Development Center has you covered
Need your resume or cover letter reviewed but don't have time to make it to an appointment? The resume doctors have you covered. Come see the Career Development Center on the RSC first floor from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, for help with your resume, cover letter, interview tips, and general information about our office. No need to register; just stop by and see us!
Nominations open for Transition Mentor position
First-Year Programs in Student Success is seeking nominations for next year’s transition mentor staff! We are looking for exceptional students who are passionate about WSU and want to help welcome new students to our campus.
Transition Mentors are responsible for transitioning students to WSU beginning in the summer with orientation, and mentoring new freshmen throughout the fall semester.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to make nominations now through Wednesday, Oct. 30, at www.wichita.edu/TM or email Shareika Fisher at shareika.fisher@wichita.edu.
Come join the Arts and Crafts Fair hosted by SAC
Come join SAC at the annual Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 20-21. We are looking for vendors to fill the RSC with arts, crafts and oddities.
Arts and Craft Fair information
Become a free member of the Ulrich Museum of Art
The Wichita State University's Ulrich Museum of Art offers a free membership. As a member, you receive invitations to exhibitions, programs and special events. Members have a free subscription to the biannual Ulrich Update and receive our bi-monthly e-newsletter.
In lieu of membership dues, we ask that you consider giving money through US Ulrich Sponsorships. To give, visit the Ulrich Sponsorship sidebar on our website.
Try fresh mex at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Stop by the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes to try their fresh mex menu items, available during lunch Monday-Friday! From tacos to burritos to chips and salsa, there’s something for everyone.
Soup is back for just $2.99 at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Soup is back at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes just in time for the cooler weather! A different soup will be featured each week, Monday-Friday. Grab a cup for $2.99 or a bowl for $3.99. For Oct.21-25, the soup of the week is tomato.
Discover tips at the Job Hutning Lab hosted by Career Development Center
The Career Development Center is inviting students to attend the Job Hunting Lab: Basic Training from 3-4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 23, in Brennan Hall III to learn how employers hire. Use the information learned to build a resume that passes a 10-second scan.
Come discover a few good tips on how to exhibit professionalism and why it matters during the interview.
Know any outstanding Shocker seniors?
WSU Homecoming Royalty Nominations are now open! Nominees must be a current undergraduate student with senior status and good academic standing as of January 2020, and must not have previously been a finalist for Homecoming Royalty. Individuals are welcome to self-nominate, or can be nominated by a WSU student, faculty, or staff member.
To nominate, go to www.shockeralumni.org/homecoming.
Wichita State Homecoming will be held Monday, Feb. 10 to Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020.
Royalty nominations will close at 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 1.