New President’s Convergence Sciences Initiative offers more than $1 million in research awards to Wichita State faculty, staff and students
The deadline has been set for May 1 for the first round of proposals for the new President’s Convergence Sciences Initiative.
Successful proposals will be funded for three years, with a budget not to exceed $100,000 per year.
Proposals are especially encouraged from researchers working together across academic disciplines, at different points in research careers, and including students.
The focus is on research that addresses societal problems. Broadly defined themes are:
- Health disparities and health delivery
- Digital transformation
- Sustainability
- A theme you propose
Click here for more information about the President’s Convergence Sciences Initiative.
HCEA Cybersecurity Speaker Series presents Alex Roberts today
Join the Hub for Cybersecurity Education and Awareness from 2-3:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 26) in Partnership 2 Building, Room A131, to hear Alex Roberts from the AGCO Corporation and learn more about threats to connected agriculture and what it’s like to hack a tractor. Find out more and register at wichita.edu/cyberhub.
Memorial service for Don Burris
Don Burris
Don Burris, director of Plant Operations for the Rhatigan Student Center since 1989, passed away Feb. 17.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 14, at Cochran Mortuary’s Chapel of the Roses, 1411 N. Broadway in Wichita.
Registration is open for the inaugural Wichita State University Analytics Showcase
The WSU Analytics Showcase will be held from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 17, in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. Registration is free for students and faculty, but space is limited.
Contact the Analytics Showcase organizers
Learn more and register for the Showcase
Galyn Vesey to present ‘People, Pride, and Promise: The Story of the Dockum Sit-In’
Galyn Vesey will present the story of a powerful and successful civil rights event that took place in Wichita - the Dockum Sit-In. Enjoy the exhibit and reception at 1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 26). The talk will begin at 1:30 p.m. The event will be held in the lower level of Ablah Library. It is free and open to the public.
Physics Seminar will feature Kansas State University Professor Loren Greenman
Loren Greenman
Our next Physics Seminar will feature Professor Loren Greenman from Kansas State University at 2 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 26) in 128 Jabara Hall. Greenman’s talk will be “Exerting Control Over Many-Electron Quantum Dynamics.” We hope you can join us.
Join the Career Development Center to become Career Ready
Employers are looking for Wichita State graduates to be Career Ready — meaning you know how to use your talents, strengths, and interests. Being Career Ready means, you can recognize and demonstrate the competencies identified by employers that are crucial to a successful transition into the workplace.
Join the Career Development Center from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, in Brennan III for the Critical Thinking and Teamwork/Collaboration workshop.
Tuition Assistance applications for summer 2020 now being accepted
Tuition Assistance applications for summer 2020 are now being accepted through the new Online Application Form. The online application will be available through April 15, and will close at the end of this application period.
Effective for the Summer 2020 term, the fillable PDF form will no longer be accepted.
Due to the volume of applications received each semester, requests to submit late applications will be automatically denied. There will be no exceptions.
Full program details can be found at www.wichita.edu/tuitionassistance.
Questions may be directed to TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu.
WSU Men's Basketball home game Thursday, Feb. 27)! Prepare for certain parking lot closures
Prepare for certain parking lot closures three hours prior to game time tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 27). 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.
Gearhart to give legislative update Friday
Zach Gearhart, director of Government Relations, will provide a legislative update at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28 in the Morrison Hall boardroom. Interested faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend.
The Wellness Expo is coming to Campus Recreation on March 4
Join Campus Recreation as we host an educational and interactive wellness and health-focused expo from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, in the Heskett Center gymnasium. Join your fellow Shockers as you receive free medical screenings, wellness tips, and prizes from vendor booths from campus and the community. Stop in and see what the Wellness Expo is all about.
Are you interested in being a vendor at the Wellness Expo? It may not be too late! Click this link and fill out the form to reserve a spot.
Staff Town Hall with President Jay Golden on March 5
Save the date! University staff members (unclassified professionals and university support staff) are invited to a Staff Town Hall with President Jay Golden from 1:15-2:15 p.m. Thursday, March 5, in the CAC Theater.
This is an opportunity to engage with the new president, ask questions and get a sense of his vision for the university and how it relates to the staff experience. Staff are welcome to submit questions in advance to Julie Scott, UP Senate President, at julie.scott@wichita.edu or Matt Houston, USS Senate President, at matt.houston@wichita.edu.
A recording of the session will be made available online at a later date for staff who are unable to attend.
Managers can add Co-Planners in myPerformance
What is a Co-Planner? A Co-Planner is one who has managed a portion of the employee’s work assignment during the performance evaluation period. If there is a dual reporting relationship, both leaders need to have input into the myPerformance employee evaluation. The employee’s manager can use the co-planner input when they are evaluating the employee’s performance and assigning ratings. Co-planners can also perform reviews as though they were the manager who was assigned the performance review task. These are key factors for complete performance evaluations and for employee development.
Managers can add a Co-Planner by following these INSTRUCTIONS:
- Select the employee’s evaluation in myPerformance
- On the drop-down Options Menu, select Add Co-Planners
- Enter the name of the co-planner to search for options, select the co-planner from the list, then select Save
Visit the Wichita State University myPerformance web page at www.wichita.edu/myPerformance for more information.
University Research / Creative Award (URCA) proposals are due by April 3 to the Office of Research
Proposals are due to the Office of Research for University Research / Creative Award (URCA) projects no later than 5 p.m. Friday, April 3. The URCA provides funding of up to $4,500 for faculty to retool or reestablish productive research / creative projects or as seed money to develop pilot data where external funding is available. Proposers must work with a Grant Specialist in the Office of Research prior to submission and all complete applications require an endorsement from the Chair and Dean. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed or considered.
Contact proposals@wichita.edu to get started or visit our website for additional information.
Join CAPS this semester for Keep Calm & Breathe On
Join Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) again this semester for Keep Calm & Breathe On!
Drop in to build structured relaxation time into your life and learn techniques to do relaxation on your own. You will be led in meditation, mindfulness and relaxation practices. The meetings are every Wednesday from 12:15-12:45 p.m. in 257 RSC.
The Office of Financial Aid presents Yoga, in support of financial wellness
The Office of Financial Aid invites you to join them as they end the celebration of Financial Aid Appreciation month with Yoga, in support of financial, physical, and mental wellness. Bring your mat and experience the tranquility reached during each offered session from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 26) in 142 RSC.
Celebrate and shop the Women Empowered Shocker Market
Join us as we celebrate Women's History Month at Wichita State University! The Women Empowered Shocker Market is from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, March 5, on the first floor, Rhatigan Student Center. Learn about programs that empower women locally and globally, and to shop beautiful handmade products for your home and life.
This event will feature local causes, global causes, and women-owned small businesses. Products for sale will be handmade, empowering to women economically, and ensure a fair wage was paid to the makers.
This event is in collaboration with the WSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion, Alegria Fair Trade, SheHopes.org, and Filigrana Artisans.
Women Empowered Shocker Market
Call for posters for Analytics Showcase
The Wichita State University Analytics Showcase invites students to submit a poster for presentation at the first Wichita State University Analytics Showcase from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Hughes Metropolitan Complex. This event is a great opportunity to present your data analytics research or applied project to WSU community, Industry and other stakeholders.
The WSU Analytics Showcase will deepen your understanding of accomplishments in the field of analytics in terms of research advances, curricular programs, analytics software, hardware, and skill-building, and it is a great opportunity to interact with other data analytics researchers and practitioners.
The deadline for submission is Friday, March 6.
Click here to submit the poster.
Higher Education / Student Affairs assistantships at WSU
Interested in graduate assistantships in higher education? Grad Weekend at Wichita State University on March 13-14, is a weekend-long chance to find your perfect assistantship match. Those who attend will have the opportunity to explore WSU’s beautiful campus, meet and interview with Student Affairs staff (and potential employers), ask current graduate assistants about their experiences, and learn more about the graduate assistantships that will be available for the 2020-21 academic year.
Registration is due by 11:59 p.m. Sunday, March 8.
For more information, go to wichita.edu/studentaffairs.
Balancing budget and schedule to come out successful
“Project Scheduling and Cost Management” will be led by DeAnn Sullivan, PMP, from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, March 11, and Thursday, March 12.
A project’s schedule brings the entire picture of the project life cycle into focus, giving clear and concise expectations of project milestones and completion date. Managing costs is more than tracking expenses; it considers how much work was done for the amount spent.
This two-day program will equip you with the critical, working knowledge you need to put together winning projects that meet the constraints of your time and budget.
The cost is $899, with a 20% discount for WSU faculty, staff and students. Some restrictions apply.
For more information go to cmd.wichita.edu or register at 978-3118.
Judges needed for Hippodrome 2020
The Campus Traditions Committee is looking for WSU faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to judge the annual Hippodrome Skit and Variety Show Competition on Wednesday, April 8, Thursday, April 9, and Saturday, April 11.
Judges are expected to have no affiliation with any of the participating groups. Groups include Delta Gamma and FarmHouse, Delta Upsilon and Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta and Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Phi.
For more information, go to wichita.edu/hippodrome or email traditions@wichita.edu.
Join WASAC and Counseling and Prevention Services for the Healing from Trauma Support Group
Join the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center and CAPS this semester for the Healing from Trauma Support Group. No appointment needed.
Counseling and Prevention Services
KMUW marks 100 years of women’s suffrage with new podcast series
KMUW will debut a six-episode podcast series on March 2 in recognition of 100 years of women’s suffrage. “Hindsight: Looking Back at 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage,” examines the history of women’s suffrage, political involvement, and social activism in the U.S. from the middle of the 19th century through today.
Host Robin Henry, associate professor in the history department at Wichita State University, blends historical context and conversations with scholars, politicians, and activists. Hindsight aims to educate, entertain, and provide listeners a better understanding of women’s diverse voices and roles in US history.
The first episode of Hindsight will premiere Monday, March 2, at KMUW.org/programs/hindsight and wherever podcasts can be found.
Volunteers needed for research study
Study name: Effects of Lower Extremity Blood Flow Restriction Exercise on Strength Generation and Interleukin 6 Levels in the Elderly
Research Topic/Purpose of the study: To determine whether Blood Flow Restriction therapy during moderate exercise by people 55 years of age or older results in improved functional activity and health outcomes. Such findings may provide a new approach to promoting health through moderate exercise.
Procedures: Participants will pedal an exercise bike with or without Blood Flow Restriction therapy for approximately 30-minutes, three times per week over a 12-week period. At the beginning of the study and every two weeks, blood samples will be collected and tested for proteins related to exercise and a 30-second sit-to-stand activity will be performed to assess exercise functional outcomes.
Time: Participation is expected to last about 45 minutes. Inclusion / Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants must be age 55 or older
- No known muscular disorders
- No known neurological disorders
- No known cardiopulmonary disorders
- No use of nicotine products
- Not have diabetes
- Not be in an active exercise program
Location: Wichita State University Heskett Center Cycling Studio
Contact: If you are interested in participating in this study, contact: Dr. Nils Hakansson at nils.hakansson@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5909, Chris Deck, PT, at cdeck@providence.org, or Dr. Heidi Bell at Heidi.bell@wichita.edu.
Sale this week at the Shocker Store
Save on hats this week at the Shocker Store. Through Saturday, Feb. 29, take 20% off all hats in the RSC Shocker Store. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.
Spend a night at The Arcade with SAC
Join SAC for a retro filled night from 6-9 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 27) at The Arcade, 139 N. Mead St. Bring your friends and battle it out on the PAC-Man Battle Royale, play unlimited pin ball games, and enjoy some food. This is a night that you won’t want to miss. For more info go to Wichita.edu/sac.
Students w/ WSU ID | Free
Faculty/Staff w/ WSU ID | $3
General Admission | $5