General faculty meeting today (Monday, Nov. 11)
Faculty are encouraged to attend the General Faculty Meeting from 3:30-5 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 11) in the CAC Theater. Faculty will vote on revision to the general education program and the faculty workload policy. Both policies were based on the work of two ad hoc committees that met last year. The policies were reviewed and amended by the Faculty Senate. The agenda and items for consideration are available on the Faculty Senate website.
World War II veteran makes a rare appearance in first-year seminar
Richard Martin was only 18 years old when he was drafted into the Army Air Corps. Now he’s 94 years old and the last living member of his squadron. On Wednesday, Nov. 6, the students of WSU 102 “Innovations of WWII” met him in the Ablah Library C-Space.
“You just did it. I don’t think you ever thought about stress. You got to be real good friends with everybody because you depended on each other for your lives,” Martin said.
Read Richard Martin's complete story
WSU Opera Theater to present the North American premiere of Holocaust opera ‘The Path to Heaven’
The Wichita State Opera Theater and the WSU Symphony Wind Ensemble will present the North American premiere of “The Path to Heaven” later this month. Showtimes are 7:30 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, in Miller Concert Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center.
The one-act opera tells the story of young people as they face the horrors of the holocaust, and how their lives were changed after the liberation of Europe. The piece is especially relevant given the recent 80th anniversary of the invasion of Poland and 75th anniversary of D-Day.
Alan Held, the Ann and Dennis Ross Faculty of Distinction in Opera, directs the WSU Opera Theater. Timothy Shade will conduct the performance.
The performance of this opera is significant in a number of ways.
It’s semi-staged, meaning that it will use a limited number of projections, props and costumes. The opera will also include multimedia presentations.
While a full orchestra accompanies most operas, a smaller wind ensemble will accompany this one.
Contributors from across the world will arrive at WSU before and during the performance to witness its unfolding.
Adam Gorb, composer of the opera, will visit WSU from England during the final week of rehearsals to lecture, observe and share insight with student performers.
Performers also received input from a former docent of the National Holocaust Museum, as well as local Jewish community members.
Tickets are available at the College of Fine Arts Box Office, by phone at 316-978-3233 or by visiting the box office website at https://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice.
Discounts are available, and WSU students receive a free ticket with their Shocker ID.
Purchase tickets to "The Path to Heaven"
Engineering dean gets creative with his LEGO city
In pictures it looks like a real city in still-life.
In reality, it’s a 75-square-foot custom LEGO city on a table.
College of Engineering Dean Dennis Livesay has constructed an elaborate, storied LEGO city in his basement over the last six years. Most of it is his own creation and has ties to his personal history.
Read the complete story on Dennis Livesay's LEGO city
Pediatric feeding group helps picky eaters and problem feeders at WSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Local children are learning how to enjoy eating during the first Pediatric Feeding Group at the Wichita State Speech-Language-Hearing (SLH) Clinic.
Each week, children who are picky eaters or problem feeders meet at the clinic to play, smash, smear - and ideally - eat their way through a variety of foods like crackers, strawberries, juice and more.
It may sound more like play than therapy, but faculty and students use strategic play-based and evidence-based activities to encourage children to explore new foods in a fun, relaxed atmosphere.
Read the complete story on the Pediatric Feeding Group
You're invited to a CAPPLab Tech-Talk from the department of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
From noon-12:30 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 11) in 261Jabara Hall, the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science will host electrical engineering speaker Altaf Ul-amin for a CAPPLab Visitor Tech-Talk titled, “Applications of KNApSAcK Database and DPClus Algorithm: Plants to Metabolites to Target Proteins in the Context of Jamu Medicines and IBD Gene Prediction.”
Click here for more information.
Contact Abu Asaduzzaman at abu.asaduzzaman@wichita.edu for more information.
Psychology Colloquium to feature presentation by Megan O'Brien
Megan O’Brien, Ph.D., MPH, will present “Integrating Rewards Cards into Children's Savings Programs,” from 3:30-4:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 12) in 261 Jabara Hall.
O'Brien is a Research Area Specialist at the University of Michigan School of Social Work's Center on Assets, Education, and Inclusion. Her work has focused primarily on improving access to services for Medicaid and Medicaid-eligible youth from underserved areas, ranging from sparsely populated rural counties to youth attending school in the urban core of Kansas City, Kansas.
This has led to a primary focus on improving communication between families and providers in the children’s mental health and intellectual / developmental disabilities systems. O’Brien’s interest in improving access to health services also extends to the study of factors contributing to disparities in utilization of clinical preventive services among adults with disabilities.
Chelsea Redger-Marquardt appointed as assistant teaching professor and director of honors service-learning and leadership
Chelsea Redger-Marquardt (in the above photo, right) has joined the College of Applied Studies and the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College faculty. In this new joint appointment, Redger-Marquardt will serve as an assistant teaching professor in the College of Applied Studies and the Honors College and as director of honors service-learning and leadership.
She will provide leadership and content for multidisciplinary undergraduate curricula and co-curricular programming including collaborative activities with the Division of Student Affairs involving civic engagement, leadership studies and service-learning.
Redger-Marquardt earned her doctorate in educational leadership from WSU in May 2019. Prior to this appointment, she served as an associate director of WSU Student Involvement.
Central Services, Shocker Printing, and Postal Services closes this morning Nov. 11, for training
Postal Services, Central Services and Shocker Printing will be closed for staff training from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Monday, Nov. 11), and will be open from 1-4 p.m.
Normal business hours will resume Tuesday, Nov. 12.
Gearhart to give legislative update tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 12)
Zach Gearhart, director of Government Relations, will provide a legislative update at 9 a.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 12), in the Morrison Hall boardroom. Interested faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
Join USPTO and University Libraries for Trademark Tuesday on Nov. 12
The Rocky Mountain Regional U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) will host an interactive session with experts from the USPTO's Trademark Assistance Center (TAC), which is based at USPTO headquarters in Alexandria, Virginia, at 2 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 12) in 217 Ablah Library. During this program, TAC experts will provide an introduction to trademark basics and discuss the trademark application process.
To get the most out of this event, we recommend participants view informational videos regarding trademark registration before the session, and prepare questions to ask the trademark experts.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information, email sara.butts@wichita.edu.
Distinguished organist to perform on the great Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall
The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series presents its second Distinguished Guest Artist, Dexter Kennedy, winner of the prestigious "Grand Prix" of the Chartres International Organ Competition, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, in Wiedemann Hall.
From Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Kennedy is a brilliant concert organist with degrees from Oberlin College and Yale University. As a church musician, Kennedy currently serves as the Assistant Organist of Christ Church Grosse Pointe (Michigan), where he serves as the principal organist for all choral services and concerts and directs the training of the novice boy and girl choristers.
Tickets can be purchased at the College of Fine Arts Box Office at http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233. Admission is free for students with a WSU ID if they obtain a ticket for the event.
Clemson University professor to make presentation in Philosophy Colloquium Series
Kelly Smith, professor of philosophy and religion and biological sciences, will present a talk at the WSU Department of Philosophy Colloquium Series from 3:30-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in 218 McKinley Hall. Smith will present “One Religion Please, Hold the God: Complexity, Natural ‘Religion’ and the Prospect of a Universal Ethic.” The event is free and open to the public.
Join University Libraries for workshops this week
First, ask intellectual property or business questions at our Open Lab from 5:30-7 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Nov. 12) in 217 Ablah Library.
Next, learn and practice using the American Psychological Association (APA) 6th edition style to write and format research papers and citation lists in our "Writing Papers in APA Style" workshop being offered from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, in 217 Ablah Library.
Then, learn to identify unintentional plagiarism and identify strategies to avoid plagiarism in our "Avoiding Plagiarism" workshop from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in 217 Ablah Library.
This workshop will be co-taught with the Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards.
View a full list of WSU Libraries events
WSU Office of Research is hosting a workshop on applying to the American Chemical Society’s Petroleum Research Fund Grant Program
The WSU Office of Research is hosting a Research Workshop on applying to the American Chemical Society’s Petroleum Research Fund Grant Program from 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in 313 RSC.
Coleen Pugh, WSU Graduate School Dean and Associate Vice President for Research & Economic Development, will share information about this grant program. Pugh has more than 30 years of experience in the research field of Polymer Science. She serves on the Board Standing Committee of the American Chemical Society’s Petroleum Research Fund, making funding recommendations in Polymer Science as a member of Science Committee 7. Please attend this research workshop to learn more about this funding opportunity, to refine your research ideas, and / or to have more success in applying to the ACS-PRF grant program.
Who should attend? WSU faculty interested in learning more about the ACS PRF grant program, including, but not limited to, WSU faculty researchers in the fields of chemistry, geology, engineering, materials science and physics, including those from non-Ph.D.-granting departments.
RSVP: Sign up through myTraining at myWSU, by emailing proposals@wichita.edu, or call the WSU Office of Research at 978-3285.
About ACF PRF Funding*:
The American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund is an endowed fund, managed by the American Chemical Society, that supports fundamental research directed related to petroleum or fossil fuels. Funds are intended as seed money, to enable a researcher to initiate a new research direction. The investigator should not have published or received financial support from another funding agency for the proposed research. Proposals must be for fundamental research in “the petroleum field” which is defined as “petroleum, natural gas, coal, shale, tar sands and like materials.” Funding amounts vary based on research types, from $55,00 -$110,000, inclusive of required student support.
Allowable research topics include: Synthetic organic chemistry, geochemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical organic chemistry, surface science, chemical physics/physical chemistry, polymer science, geology and geophysics, chemical and petroleum engineering, and materials science. Application deadlines are typically in May and October.
More Information: *This information has been summarized – more information about this funding source can be found here.
Do your students have a plan for graduation?
As enrollment for spring 2020 begins this week, ask students you work with what their graduation plan is. If they are graduating this semester, remind them to save their place at Commencement by 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22. If they are not graduating and haven’t begun to think about next semester, encourage them to schedule an appointment to speak with their faculty and college advisors about their academic and personal goals. Enrolling as early as possible helps students get the classes they need to stay on track and develop a schedule that best meets their needs in and out of the classroom.
HCEA Cybersecurity Speaker Series | Brian Johnson
Join the Hub for Cybersecurity Education and Awareness to hear from Brian Johnson of AGH and learn more about data and risk-management in the financial and small business sector from 2-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in 264 John Bardo Center. Find out more and register at wichita.edu/cyberhub.
Second-annual 3MT Showcase to be held Nov. 15
Celebrate the second-annual WSU Graduate School Showcase of student oral presentations of original research for the Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Oral Showcase Competition from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in 233 RSC. Participants were selected through video submission and nominations. The first-place winner of the showcase competition will attend the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools 3MT Competition meeting in the spring.
Help stock the Shocker Support Locker
UP and USS Senates challenged Faculty Senate to a friendly competition to see who can collect the most donations for the Shocker Support Locker. From today (Monday, Nov. 11) to Friday, Nov. 22, drop off food items, hygiene products, baby products, etc. in donation boxes around campus. You can also collect items within your department and call Central Services (978-3545) to pick them up. All staff and faculty are encouraged to participate. To see a complete list of items needed and the drop off locations, click here.
The Shocker Support Locker aims to alleviate food insecurity on campus and contribute to the overall health and well-being of our students, faculty and staff, by providing a variety of nutritional and functional resources to Shockers at no cost.
Help spread kindness during World Kindness Week, Nov. 11-15
World Kindness Week is this week, Nov. 11-15, and Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) is hoping to spread some goodwill throughout the campus with the help of each department.
Each day, the CAPS social media will be posting content to engage students, and we would love if your department could either share those posts on your respective social media or share your own posts fostering kindness.
Things we will be posting include positive messages, a Buzzfeed-style kindness quiz, philanthropic videos and memes about helping, etc. We will be using #WSUWeSupportU and #ShockerKindnessWeek.
Please support and join us in spreading good vibes through the school!
Twitter/Instagram: @shockerscaps
Facebook: WSU Counseling and Prevention Services
Audiology doctoral students need participants for their research projects
WSU graduate students in the Doctor of Audiology program need participants for their research projects. They are studying clinical techniques in audiology for evaluating function of the ear.
Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have normal hearing, have not had an ear infection in the past three months, nor had symptoms of cold, flu, or nasal allergy in the past two weeks.
Participants will receive a free comprehensive hearing evaluation and ear examination prior to testing. The testing will take about one hour. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Brigid Derby at brderby@shockers.wichita.edu or 816-405-4969, or Professor Xiao-Ming Sun at Xiao-Ming.Sun@wichita.edu.
Faculty and staff regalia orders at the Shocker Store in RSC
The Shocker Store is taking regalia rental orders from faculty and staff members who are planning to attend the fall 2019 commencement. The deadline to place your order is 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. Please email Julie at shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 978-7021.
Payment is due when you place your order.
See the 10th annual drag show featuring Trinity the Tuck
The Drag Show is back for its 10th year and the queens and kings are better than ever! Don’t miss your opportunity to witness all of the sass, style, and sexy from local, regional, and student Kings and Queens. Tickets are available for presale in 216 RSC. Free to WSU students with Shocker ID; $8 faculty/staff; $10 general admission. Cash or check only at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information about SAC sponsored events, please visit www.wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
WSU Fire & Safety will conduct annual fire alarm testing
Through November, WSU Fire & Safety will conduct annual fire alarm testing in campus facilities. There should be minimal disruptions to business or classes.
Talk in Language and Linguistics Colloquium Series features Kathy Stewart, Assistant Director/Interpreter Coordinator, Office of Disability Services
We invite all of you to the second talk in the fall 2019 Language and Linguistics Colloquium Series. Kathy Stewart, assistant director and interpreter coordinator in the Office of Disability Services, will give a talk at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in 211 Hubbard Hall.
The talk is titled "HOLME- The Five Basic Components of ASL in Linguistics". This event is free and open to the public.
Abstract: HOLME stands for Handshape, Orientation of the palm, Location, Movement, and Expression. A change in any of these five parts of ASL linguistics changes the meaning of the sign. The audience will be encouraged to get out of their comfort zones, learn some signs, and see how the slightest change could have a big impact on what they’re trying to say.
Did you know Campus Recreation offers therapeutic massages?
Make time for yourself and get a break from the stress of work by getting a massage. Call guest services at 978-3082, or swing by the Heskett Center to make your appointment.
Soup of the Week 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 Nov. 11-15, the Soup of the Week is Chicken Tortilla.
Join the fun during International Education Week!
Join the Office of International Education for a week full of fun events during International Education Week from Nov. 18-22. Most of these events are free to attend, though some require registration. Visit www.wichita.edu/ieweek for a full listing of events, times and dates, or find our event on Facebook @WichitaStateInternationalAdmissions. Questions? Contact jessa.roberts@wichita.edu.