President's Awards to be announced May 5
The President’s Distinguished Service Awards and the unclassified professionals’ Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award honorees will be announced on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. Stay tuned to WSU Today and follow Wichita State social media to congratulate the honorees.
Help shape Wichita State by taking brand survey
Help us better serve you by letting us know what you think through our new Wichita State University brand survey.
Your thoughts are important in this time of change. Help us make the right decisions to ensure everyone finds value in Wichita State and feels welcome in the Shocker community.
Your next few minutes will make an important difference! Share your thoughts on our survey at https://wsu.news/survey. A Spanish-language version of the survey is available at https://wsu.news/surveyspanish.
TM1 Budget System is open for FY21 requests
The TM1 Budget System is now open for FY21 changes. A training video for the budget system called “TM1 Training Video” is posted in the Employee Toolbox in myWSU, under the heading "University Budget." You will not need to sign up for a class to access the training video, rather the video will be available on an ongoing basis.
The training guide is also available in the Employee Toolbox for your reference under “TM1 Training Guide” along with the link to access the budget system "TM1 Fiscal Year Budget System." Please note, in order to access the TM1 system off-campus, you need an active VPN connection.
Planned dates for the budget calendar are outlined below. Please keep in mind these dates may fluctuate.
- Yesterday (Monday, April 27) – Budget system opens for changes. Training video posted to myWSU.
- 10 a.m. Thursday, May 7 – Open Lab via TEAMS. Register for this through myTraining.
- 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 13 – Open Lab via TEAMS. Register for this through myTraining.
- Friday, May 22 – Final day for budget officers and review officers to enter requests within TM1. Last day to submit HR forms.
- Friday, May 29 – Final day for vice presidents to review / enter requests in TM1
As always, the budget office is happy to help you work through any budget questions you may have. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to Lauren Smith, Jason Post, or David Miller. Our contact info is below:
Lauren Smith: lauren.smith@wichita.edu
Jason Post: jason.post@wichita.edu
David Miller: david.miller@wichita.edu
OU (Omni Update) Virtual Open Labs
Having website trouble? The MRC Web Team will host live Zoom meetings from 1-3 p.m. Thursdays to help you with issues you might have with the OU Campus content management system.
Visit https://wichita.edu/websupport for more information.
Wichita State Common Read call for nominations!
Have a book that you would like to suggest for consideration for the Wichita State Common Read program? Send in your nominations for the next common read book for the 2021-22 school year.
Wichita State Common Read is the university's common read program designed to spark conversation between students across majors on campus. This program strives to take educational concepts learned in the classroom and provide meaningful connections with out-of-the-classroom programs and activities. The Office of First-Year Programs is currently reviewing nominations.
Please visit Common Read to submit your book.
If you have any questions, email tahrima.musa@wichita.edu.
COVID-19 series features panel of local public health practice and policy experts
Making sense of the issues surrounding the coronavirus can be challenging. Faculty experts in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Wichita State University are helping clear the confusion.
Please join us at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, April 29) for “Covid-19 and the impact on local public health practice and policy,” by Melissa Walker, associate professor of public administration.
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
Password: 965376
COVID-19 Publish Health Practice and Policy
GRASP 2020 goes live on Friday!
The Graduate School invites you to view graduate student research projects at the 16th Annual Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects Symposium to be held on Blackboard this Friday, May 1. To view posters, you will need to self-enroll in the GRASP 2020 Blackboard Organization; self-enroll will open on Thursday, April 30, with posters going live Friday morning, May 1.
If you volunteered to judge, you will not need to self-enroll.
Concussion research highlights necessity for a return-to-learn plan
The repercussions of a student-athlete’s concussion extend far beyond the playing field. Many students’ symptoms cause difficulty in the classroom, and teachers and schools find themselves unprepared to handle the athlete’s symptoms
Enter Dr. Richard Bomgardner.
Bomgardner, an associate professor in human performance studies at Wichita State University, has spent much of the past few years helping schools and teachers find the resources they need to help a student return to the classroom after suffering a head injury.
Book Club by Graduate Student Council: Every Tuesday at noon
The Graduate Student Council will host a virtual Book Club on Tuesdays. The current chosen book is "100 Semesters" by William Chance. A free e-copy of the book is available, so please email Ashruta at gsc.treasurer@wichita.edu to join them in their next session on Zoom at noon today (Tuesday, April 28), to get access to your copy! For more details, follow the Facebook post.
Tuesday Talks with Cindy and Student Health Services
Join us on Facebook Live with Cindy Walker, DNP, APRN, for a Q&A about how to manage your seasonal allergies. Ask your questions about medicines, methods, and more to get on top of your allergies this spring at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, April 28).
Watch Party: ‘Outer Banks’
Join the Student Activities Council for a weekly Netflix Watch Party at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 29. This week we are switching it up and will be watching the first episode of Netflix's newest original show “Outer Banks.” Join during the show to connect from our couches. Register to be part of the watch party here.
Have a movie you want to watch with fellow Shockers? Send suggestions to sac@wichita.edu. A netflix subscription and Netflix Party Chrome Browser extension is required prior to joining the event. Chatroom link and directions will be shared 20 minutes before the start time through email to registered participants.
This week we will watch “Outer Banks.”
A teenager enlists his three best friends to hunt for a legendary treasure linked to his father's disappearance.
Rated TV-MA, viewer discretion is advised.
Prime Healthcare Virtual Career Fair
The Career Development Center invites you to attend the Prime Healthcare Virtual Career Fair to meet hiring representatives online from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, April 29). The fair will feature positions in Michigan, Missouri, and Kansas.
Why work in healthcare? You will make an impact on people's lives, have a variety of opportunities, and can be very fulfilling for you.
Join us for Lavender Graduation on May 7
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion and Spectrum: LGBTQ & Allies are excited to host this year's Lavender Graduation at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 7.
Lavender Graduation is an annual ceremony conducted on many campuses to honor lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) students, and to acknowledge their achievements and contributions to their institutions. Due to ongoing concerns of COVID-19, we will adjust the format of this program to be a virtual celebration at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 7 via Zoom. To rsvp and learn more, go to Wichita.edu/lavender.
Spring Shocker Sale extended
Sale extended! Looking to find some great deals on Shocker gear without leaving your house? The Shocker Store is having a Spring Shocker Sale online at shockerstore.com, now extended through Saturday, May 2. The sale features select products at awesome prices! Plus, free shipping on orders over $25 through May 2. May not be combined with other discounts or promotions. See product images and pricing on the Facebook event page here.
CAPS is still here
Counseling and Prevention Services is still here to support your students' mental well-being, and our counselors want you to know that you and your students are not alone. If you feel a student of yours is struggling, encourage them to reach out to us at 316-978-4792 to set up a teletherapy appointment. There, they'll be able to begin setting up a self-care plan. Then, follow us at @ShockersCAPS on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for mental health tips, mindfulness live streams, and daily updates from CAPS counselors.
Wichita State grad primed to start new job at Amazon
Amazon is in its prime right about now. Pun intended.
With Americans seeking safety in their homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, many are depending heavily on the online giant’s reputation for speedy delivery and a convenient one-click shopping experience.
Aidan Jude will soon be an integral part of Amazon’s team.
Jude – a spring 2020 Wichita State University graduate in electrical engineering, computer engineering and mathematics – will be embarking on a full-time career as a software engineer for Amazon web services in July.
Volunteers needed for a research study
Test-Retest of the SWAY Mobile Application: Telemedicine Approach
Purpose of the study: To assess the accuracy of the balance, reaction time and cognitive assessment modules of the SWAY mobile application through a telemedicine approach using virtual Zoom meetings and a SMART device.
Procedures: Participants balance, reaction time, and cognitive function will be tested using the SWAY application using a SMART device and receiving instruction through a virtual zoom session.
Time: Participation will include three separate sessions placed one week apart. Each weekly session is expected to last about 30 minutes.
Inclusion / Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants must be age 18 or older
- No known muscular disorders
- No known neurological disorders
- No known orthopedic disorder
- No uncorrected vision
Location: Telemedicine approach: virtual Zoom appointments using computer technology and a SMART device.
Contact: If you are interested in participating in this study please contact Dr. Heidi Bell at: heidi.bell@wichita.edu or 316.393.3339
Millicent Setzkorn at mrsetzkorn@shockers.wichita.edu or 620-393-5320
Should you have any questions or concerns, email Dr. Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5150.
Participants wanted for a study on self-advocacy
I hope to learn whether students who participate in college TRIO programs at WSU are more likely to self-advocate than their non-TRIO participating peers.
You can complete a questionnaire called the College Student Mentoring Survey (CSMS), which will ask questions related to your mentoring experiences at WSU and the General Self-Efficacy Scale, which will be used to examine your self-decision making. The questionnaires will take between 20-35 minutes.
If you are interested in a follow-up for advocacy scenarios, you will be able to continue the survey and respond to the scenarios; otherwise, at the end of the questionnaire when it asks if you would like to complete the scenarios, you may select “no.” The scenarios will take between 5-10 minutes and will consist of problem-based scenarios where you will be asked to create a solution to the problem.
To be eligible to participate:
Must have a fluent understanding of English
Must be an undergraduate at WSU
Contact: If you are interested in participating in this study or have any concerns, contact Mercedes Lubbers at mercedes.lubbers@wichita.edu or my faculty advisor, Mara Alagic, at mara.alagic@wichita.edu.
You may click this link to access the CSMS and the GSES questionnaire.
Virtual Finals Prep Workshop at 11 a.m. May 1
Please encourage students to join the WSU Office of Diversity and Inclusion for our virtual finals prep workshop from 11 a.m.-noon Friday, May 1! This will be a secured Zoom session, so please RSVP at the link on our graphic above.
Thank you to TRIO Disability Support Services and WSU Counseling and Prevention Services for joining us.
This workshop is open to all students. Please email diversity@wichita.edu with questions.
Student's NIAR job leads to Lockheed Martin
The education of Ruben Reyes, Wichita State aerospace engineering major, began at the side of his parents when he was a boy growing up in Dodge City, Kansas.
Ruben’s parents settled in the western Kansas town because it was a place that welcomed Mexican immigrants like them. His father has worked as a mechanic in the city’s meat-packing plants. His mother works in a gun stock manufacturing plant. Outside of his regular job, Ruben’s father would work handyman and construction jobs and bring Ruben along.
“As a kid, I was looking on how I could help Dad do what he was doing,” he said. When she came home from her job, Ruben’s mother would urge him to finish his homework quickly, so they could work on other experiments and projects. “Seeing both of my parents work hard yet making time for me to be successful has been a significant influence in my work ethic,” Ruben said.
Work ethic and a gift for working alongside mechanics got Ruben noticed. Dr. Melinda Laubach-Hock, a research director at Wichita State’s National Institute for Aviation Research noticed him when he came to work as an engineering student in 2017 for NIAR’s Aircraft Structural Test and Evaluation Center (ASTEC).