SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit coming Dec. 11
This is a livestream event from NMSU’s Arrowhead Center featuring powerhouse speakers addressing the Navy SBIR / STTR program’s $350 million in non-dillutive funds available to small businesses. On site one-on-one sessions with a Navy SBIR representative will be available by appointment.
Strategic Planning: Don’t miss out!
The Strategic Planning Committee is currently working on establishing key performance indicators (KPI’s) for the recently refreshed Strategic Plan. Please make sure that your department / unit is represented in regular reporting by submitting your strategic initiatives and tactics by Sunday, Dec. 1. For instructions on entering information about initiatives that drive the university mission forward, please see the Strategic Planning website.
Fall 2019 Chemistry Colloquium Series today (Wednesday, Nov. 20)
Van Doze, WSU Chemistry Department alumni and associate professor of biomedical sciences at the University of North Dakota, will present “Adrenergic Enhancement of Neurocognitive Functions: A Novel Therapeutic Strategy,” at 3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 20) in 224 McKinley Hall. Cookies and coffee provided.
New OU Campus Webpage and Document Accessibility Open Labs
Jeremy Webster, website manager in the Media Resources Center, will hold the first of several first-come, first-served, no reservations Webpage and Document Accessibility open labs from 1-3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in 124 Jabara Hall. Bring your accessibility questions and issues related to documents and webpages in OU Campus. Can’t make it to Thursday’s lab? Additional lab times are scheduled for Dec. 5 and 12.
Why was the Berlin Wall built? Why did it fall?
The 30th-anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall was Nov. 9, 2019. Erected in 1961 and opened in 1989, the Berlin Wall stood as a symbol of repression during the Cold War. Today, one of the sections of the wall is housed in the Museum of World Treasures in Old Town, Wichita.
Join Jeff Hayton, assistant professor in the Department of History at WSU, for 'Coffee with the Curator,' as he discusses the building and breaching of the barrier which divided the world from 9-10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, at the Museum of World Treasures.
Admission is $4 per person, and members are free. Breakfast and coffee by The Spice Merchant will be provided.
Arts and Crafts Fair at WSU this week in the RSC
The Rhatigan Student Center will be filled with home-made crafts and collectibles that you will fall in love with from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 20) and Thursday, Nov. 21, on the first floor, RSC! Stop by to browse unique vendors and items you can purchase to your heart's desire. Accepted forms of payment will vary with different vendors. For more information. go to wichita.edu/arts&craftsfair.
Jazz Arts 1 Ensemble and Banda Hispanica to feature special guest artists
Guest artists Adam Larson, tenor saxophone, with Jazz Arts 1and Andy Mill, trumpet, with Banda Hispanica will perform at 7:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Nov. 20) in Miller Concert Hall.
The Jazz Arts ensemble traditionally consists of a 19-piece big band. The repertoire of the ensemble consists of high-level arrangements of varying styles.
Banda Hispanica, an 11-piece Latin ensemble features a mix of percussion, horns, vocalists, and rhythm instruments.
The ensemble explores both traditional and contemporary music styles.
For tickets, go to http://www.wichita.edu/fineartsboxoffice or call 978-3233.
WSU students: Request your free ticket here.
WSU Weekly Briefing to feature College of Health Professions Dean Sandra Bibb
The WSU Weekly Briefing will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Marcus Welcome Center. The featured speaker will be Sandra Bibb, dean, College of Health Professions.
Andy McFayden, executive director, Strategic Communications, WSU Tech, will give the overall university update.
The briefing will be livestreamed and available later that day at WSU Weekly Briefing. There will be time for questions following the briefing.
Get a professional photo taken with Head Shocks
If a picture is worth 1,000 words, what does your professional profile picture say about you? The Career Development Center is hosting a photo shoot from 2-4 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Nov. 21) in Brennan Hall III, to help students spruce up their LinkedIn profile with a new head shot; so, put on the best professional wear, stop by, and smile!
This is a free service. No appointment necessary.
Share your sustainability news
WSU has a new sustainability plan with initiatives underway in research, curriculum and facilities. You are invited to submit upcoming sustainability events, current sustainable practices, or accomplishments by faculty, staff or students related to sustainability. Use our brief submission form to share these with the Sustainability Steering Committee. Consider joining one of the Working Groups too!
Gregg Marshall receives NAACP Person of the Year Award
Gregg Marshall
WSU men's basketball coach Gregg Marshall received the “Person of the Year Award” at the 99th Annual NAACP Freedom Fund Banquet on Saturday, Nov. 16.
This award is given to the person or business for improved quality of life for all in the Wichita community and is viewed as being informed and ready to take action that leads to change. Is willing to speak out against actions that may allow discriminatory practices at any level and actively participates in or works to help change existing unfair practices, rules or laws. Is actively involved in community action to cause change.
WSU Foundation 2019 requisition holiday schedule
The WSU Foundation will be closed Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29, for the Thanksgiving holiday. Please have all requisitions submitted by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 25. Checks will be processed by Wednesday, Nov. 27.
The WSU Foundation will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 25 for the Christmas holiday. Requisitions will be processed as usual. The WSU Foundation will be closed, Wednesday, Jan. 1 for the New Year’s holiday. Requisitions will be processed as usual.
Happy Holidays!
WSU meal program helps students with food insecurity
Shocker Share a Meal is a texting service that alerts current WSU students via notification when there is leftover, free food available on campus. The service began in August of 2019 and helps reduce food waste and insecurity on campus.
Local nursing students invited to international honor society
Fifteen local nursing students have been invited to membership in the honor society of nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), through the Epsilon Gamma at-large chapter.
Epsilon Gamma at-large chapter represents five local nursing programs, Bethel College, Newman University, Southwestern College, Tabor College and Wichita State University. For more than 90 years, STTI has strived to meet the mission of advancing world health and celebrating nursing excellence in scholarship, leadership and service. STTI membership is by invitation to baccalaureate and graduate nursing students who demonstrate excellence in scholarship and to leaders exhibiting exceptional achievements in nursing.
Memorial set in honor of Andy Hurt
A memorial celebrating the life of Andy Hurt will be held Saturday, Nov. 23. The memorial is for Andy’s close family, friends and colleagues. If you are interested in attending, please email kristi.hahn@wichita.edu for details.
Sign up for the Women's Leadership Seminar at CBD
Register for the Assertiveness Training for Women: Increasing your Influence and Credibility from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, at the Center for Management Development. The seminar offers the opportunity to assess your own assertiveness and discover practical ways for developing techniques of assertive communication. The seminar is presented by Lee Schmucker, and costs $299 to attend.
There is a 40% discount for WSU faculty, staff and students. Some restrictions apply.
Womens Leadership Seminar enrollment
RSC Unplugged features Patz
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged for today (Wednesday, Nov. 20) features Patz from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in the RSC’s Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Are you an immigrant living in Wichita? Volunteers needed for a survey
You are eligible to take this survey if you are an immigrant living in Wichita. We are recruiting research participants to help us understand more about health in the local immigrant community.
The survey will ask questions about mental health (i.e. “Was it hard to get going?”), demographic questions (i.e. “What is your race?”), immigration-related questions (i.e. “What is your country of origin?”), and your engagement in customs and activities from the culture of the country that you are from and U.S. culture.
This survey is available in English, Spanish, and Swahili. Your participation is voluntary.
Intersectional Empowerment with Gamma Phi Beta & Mu Delta Alpha
Gamma Phi Beta and Mu Delta Alpha sororities will host an Intersectional Empowerment event from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in 246 RSC. There will be free snacks, games, and information. We will teach people about intersectionalities, and how to empower all women of all identities.
International T-shirts are now on sale!
Do you want a T-shirt that celebrates the diversity of our campus? International Education T-shirts are on sale as part of our celebration of International Education Week! All sizes will be sold for only $5.99. Limited sizes and colors are available. To order, please visit www.wichita.edu/paybycard.
Submit your spring events for the Welcomefest listings
Welcomefest takes place during the first two weeks of classes each semester and features dozens of activities. Popular programs awaiting new and returning Shockers include the Springfest, Shocker Resource Fair, Syllabus Party, RSC Unplugged and more!
You can submit your department or organization events to be included in the Welcomefest marketing, including a printed guidebook. The deadline to submit events for inclusion in all Welcomefest marketing is 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6.
Please note, Student Involvement reserves the right to deny or terminate any events that are not planned completely or are deemed inappropriate for Welcomefest and/or the people in attendance.
To register your event, please visit wichita.edu/welcomefest. If you have questions, please contact Student Involvement at 978-3022 or getinvolved@wichita.edu.
Join us for the annual Christmas Organ Concert in Wiedemann Hall
Please join us for the Annual Christmas Organ Concert of the Wednesdays in Wiedemann with Lynne Davis organ recital series at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 26, in Wiedemann Hall.
Come hear festive music for Thanksgiving and sing well-loved Christmas songs and carols with the beautiful Marcussen organ. Free admission.
Please note that this is on Tuesday and not Wednesday because of the Thanksgiving break.
Wichita State University Dance hosts Kansas Dance Festival 2019
Like a gathering of tribes, dancers from around the region descend onto the WSU campus to present original choreography from their university programs. The Kansas Dance Festival 2019 lights up Wilner Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Nov. 22-23.
Participating universities are Oklahoma University, University of Missouri/Kansas City, Friends University, Barton Community College and Regina Klenjoski Dance Company. Tickets range from $10-$15, students are free with a current WSU I.D.
Stop by the Angel Tree in the RSC Shocker Store and offer families hope
Provide a Christmas gift for a local family through The Salvation Army’s Angel Tree and Star of Hope programs. The Shocker Store in the RSC will host a tree to help Wichita families have a Merry Christmas!
If you are interested in sponsoring a family, stop by the tree in the Shocker Store and choose your angel or star. Bring it to the front desk of the Shocker Store to sign up to sponsor that family. Gifts are then returned to the Shocker Store once they are purchased. They need to be returned by Dec. 4, and should be unwrapped, new and clearly labeled with your angel or star’s tag/number.
For more information, contact Vanessa Bell of RSC Marketing at 978-7008 or vanessa.bell@wichita.edu. Thanks for helping make the holidays a little brighter for others!
Springfest registration now open!
Springfest is a kick-off for the spring semester for both student organizations and university departments. Located in the Heskett Center Gym, this event acts as a way for WSU students to check out the many different organizations we have on campus, as well as discover the amazing resources this campus offers. Along with informational tables, Springfest includes music, inflatables, food, prizes and contests for all students to participate. Registration is taking place now until 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27. For questions, contact Maggi Hole at student.orgs@wichita.edu
Sign up for the F45 Playoffs
Do you think you have what it takes to be crowned the F45 champion? The F45 Playoffs are on Friday, Nov. 22. There are slots available from 6 a.m.-8 p.m. Form a team or compete individually, and make your way through 10 F45 stations. Complete the most reps to be crowned the champion.
Registration is $10 and this semester; all female participants are free thanks to the sponsorship of a donor. Register today at the Heskett Center Guest Services Desk.
Sale on professional wear at the Shocker Store
Looking to update your business or interview wardrobe? This week, take 20% off all men’s and women’s professional wear in the Shocker Store, Rhatigan Student Center location only.
Ugly sweater tees at the Shocker Store
Get in that festive, Shocker spirit with some Shocker ugly sweater tees from the Shocker Store! There is a different long-sleeve tee option at the RSC location and the Braeburn Square location. All options are available online at shockerstore.com. Sizes are small-3XL. Make sure you are decked out Shocker-style for the holidays!