New hydrogeology site provides unique chances for students, researchers
Wichita State can now list a 10-well hydrogeology field site among its assets for student applied learning and professional research projects.
Hydrogeology professor Andrew Swindle had the idea for the site and started contacting consulting companies to see how he could get his idea off the ground.
The site, which was finished during the fall 2019 semester, includes nine 2-inch wells and one 6-inch well that allow water flow and direction to be measured accurately.
Read complete story on new hydrogeology site.
Blackboard and Accessibility Open Lab time
Instructional Design and the MRC Web Team will host a Blackboard and Accessibility lab in the morning and afternoon of Wednesday, Jan. 15, in 261 RSC. The lab will open at 9 a.m. and run to noon, and reopen at 1 p.m. and continue to 3:45 pm.
Bring Blackboard and general accessibility questions any time throughout the day. If you have questions about PDF accessibility for your Wichita.edu webpages, help will be available during the 1-3:45 p.m. session. This is a come-and-go lab, and is open to all WSU instructors and staff; there is no need to sign up. Anyone who comes to the lab will receive a fresh dry erase marker and mini dry eraser.
Faculty, staff and alumni invited to attend Shocker Legacy Day
On Saturday, Jan. 18, the Office of Admissions invites high school and transfer student children of university staff and faculty to Shocker Legacy Day. The event, intended to grow our Shocker Family from within the ranks of our employees and alumni, provides lunch, a campus tour and two tickets to the Shocker men’s basketball game that afternoon.
To RSVP, go to wichita.edu/visit and click on “Admissions Events.” For questions, contact Ellen Nikkel at ellen.nikkel@wichita.edu or 978-3168.
Nominations open for 2020 Distinguished Service Awards
Do you know an Unclassified Professional (UP) or University Support Staff (USS) employee who deserves special recognition for their contributions to WSU? Nominate them for the 2020 Distinguished Service Awards!
These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of UP / USS employees who have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the WSU community that is beyond the expectations of the duties and responsibilities of their position. Selected honorees are recognized at the annual Shocker Pride Celebration.
Submit a nomination by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at Distinguished Service Awards.
Wall Street Journal approaches Haley to check methodology on China and Huawei in trade talks
The Wall Street Journal approached Professor Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business, Professor of Management, and the leading authority on Chinese subsidies, to check their methodology on a story on Chinese telecommunications giant Huawei. Huawei is currently the most investigated company in the world, in the middle of ongoing US-China trade negotiations, and with litigation against it from US, EU, UK and Australian governments either planned or on.
“The Journal verified its methodology with subsidy analysts, including Usha Haley, professor at Wichita State University…”
Read Wall Street Journal story.
Fire Safety to test fire alarm horns and lights
In order to complete the annual fire alarm testing for all campus buildings, Fire Safety along with Sandifer Engineering will be sounding the fire alarms throughout the day today (Friday, Jan. 3).
The alarms will sound for a significant period of time in order for inspectors to be able to walk the entire building to verify the audio and visual devices are working.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
WSU Men's Basketball home game tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 4)! Prepare for certain parking lot closures
Prepare for certain parking lot closures three hours prior to game time tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 4). Unauthorized vehicles must vacate the lots prior to the scheduled closure time in order to avoid receiving a parking citation.
Look at the map above to make alternative parking arrangements if necessary.
Arrive on campus earlier than usual. Buy yourself some time in case you need to park farther away from your desired destination than normal.
Dress for the weather in case you need to walk a little farther than usual, or need to wait a few minutes for a shuttle to take you to your desired destination.
Consider carpooling. Not only does this reduce our carbon footprint, but it also reduces traffic and parking congestion.
Take advantage of the many routes and inexpensive fares Wichita Transit has to offer.
Should you need accommodations because of a disability, call Disability Services at 978-3309.
For parking questions, call OneStop at 978-4775.
Event recap: Gore Core
Gore Core is an event hosted by Student Ambassador Society for the prospective students who are named semifinalists in the DSI competition. This year, 82 semifinalists were invited to attend, and as you can see by the photo above, they had a great time.
The event began at the RSC with pizza, bowling, and ice breakers. Students then had the opportunity to take a tour around Wichita on a party bus. At each stop, they were tasked to come up with a creative photo or video. Judging from the social media posts, the students enjoyed their time on campus and in the city, met new people, and were able to experience Wichita State in a setting different than the recruitment events many of them previously attended.
Finalists in the DSI competition will be invited to attend callbacks on Thursday, Jan. 23.
Sign up for Preventing Suicide Training
Looking for something to do while classes are out? Help support your community by taking the #WSUWeSupportU Preventing Suicide Training, where you’ll learn tools such as the Share, Ask, Support method, so that you can aid someone in need.
Sign up through your myTrainings tab in myWSU, or visit Wichita.edu/SuicidePrevention to learn more.
Website Usability Study - Participants needed
Participants age 18 and older who have experience using websites for renting apartments are needed to help evaluate the usability of a website. If you are interested, please take a few minutes to take the screening survey here.
If you qualify, you will be contacted to schedule a time to participate. This study takes place at the WSU main campus and lasts about 60-90 minutes. Participants in the study will earn $25 for their time.
Questions can be directed to Traci Hart at Traci.Hart@wichita.edu at 978-3812.
Volunteer opportunities available
VolunteerICT has hundreds of volunteer opportunities from local nonprofits looking for volunteers. All students, faculty and staff have an account through myWSU. Set-up is simple and easy by visiting our website at Wichita.edu/volunteerICT.
Buy one, get one half-off apparel at the Shocker Store
For every home men’s basketball game, the Shocker Store at Braeburn Square will have a sale for Shocker fans! For the game against Ole Miss tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 4), buy one apparel item, get one half-off all day -- Braeburn Square location only. Some exclusions apply. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.