Grant fuels digital transformation, applied learning opportunities
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Wichita State University was awarded a $250,000 grant from the Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing Institute, which is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, to build a workforce development database.
Dr. Victoria Sherif
- The database will include educational opportunities and resources to provide necessary skills for today's robotics careers.
- The project will help bring an understanding of emerging technologies and diversify the Kansas economy.
- Several students gained applied learning and interdisciplinary collaboration experience while building the database.
Dr. Jason Herron
Rarely does the word database evoke excitement beyond number-crunching circles, but a new project is stirring some excitement across Wichita State University.
The Advanced Robotics for Manufacturing (ARM) Institute, which receives funding from the U.S. Department of Defense, recently awarded Wichita State $250,000 to assist in creating a workforce development database focused on compiling a map of educational programs and resources that provide skills required for today’s advanced robotics and manufacturing careers.
But it’s so much more than a database. For students and faculty in social and education science, it’s an interdisciplinary applied learning jackpot.
Classroom Technology Training Schedule
Classrooms across campus are equipped with uniform technology and media equipment. Access is available to faculty and staff with consistent keys for most classrooms that are issued during a short training session. We encourage you to bring your personal laptop to test in the room during training. If there are additional needs or questions, please call 978-3588.
Faculty are encouraged to verify that their assigned rooms have the technology they need prior to the start of the semester.
Fall 2020 Classroom Technology Training Schedule
New syllabus template available
The newest course syllabus template is now available. Language regarding university policies and available student resources has been provided in a hyperlink instead of inserted into the body of the document. This will allow this content to be update regularly without faculty having to change their syllabus or search for the newest template. If you would like to remove these additional pages from your template, just insert the following link instead: www.wichita.edu/syllabuspolicies.
Please consider volunteering for the October 2020 Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 10. This time-honored tradition provides our very own Wichita State graduates with well-deserved congratulations and a formal celebration of their accomplishments!
As a volunteer, you'll work with a group of fun people who will feed you well. You'll play an important role in helping us make sure that everyone is welcomed and that things are running smoothly.
If you are interested in participating, please fill out the Volunteer Form located on our volunteer page. More details about the types of volunteer positions are also listed on that page.
Further questions may be directed to the Commencement Office at commencement@wichita.edu
Thank you for your consideration! - Commencement Team
Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall on July 30
A live YouTube virtual staff and faculty town hall will be held from 9-10 a.m. Thursday, July 30. This is an opportunity to hear and interact with President Jay Golden and Provost Rick Muma. The event will be moderated by presidents of the UP, USS and Faculty Senates.
Faculty and staff wanting to participate are encouraged to do so during the live YouTube stream. If you don’t currently have a YouTube account, click here for more information on how to create one. Creating an account will help facilitate questions in the live chat section of the Virtual Town Hall.
The town hall is an opportunity to hear university updates and ask questions.
You can watch the town hall live and recorded after the event at Virtual Town Hall.
Required fire drills to be held on campus the week of Aug. 3-7
State fire regulations require that fire drills be held annually for all campus buildings. The 2020 fire drills will be conducted the week of Aug. 3-7.
Fire Safety personnel will conduct the drill some time during each scheduled day. When the alarm sounds in your building, evacuate the building in an orderly fashion to your designated assembly point(s), at least 50 feet from the building. Emergency Building Coordinators will assist with the evacuation. Environmental, Health and Safety staff will evaluate each drill.
Monday, Aug. 3:
Brennan 1, Brennan 2, Brennan 3, Garvey International, Intensive English, Henrion Hall, Fiske Hall, McKnight Hall, Wilner Hall, Ahlberg Hall, Elliott Hall
Tuesday, Aug. 4:
McKinley Hall, Jardine Hall, HR Building, Rhatigan Student Center, Morrison Hall, Wiedemann Hall, Duerksen Fine Arts Center, Jabara Hall, Clinton Hall, Neff Hall
Geology Building, Engineering Building
Wednesday, Aug. 5:
Koch Arena, Hubbard Hall, Devlin Hall, Corbin Hall, Eck office, AEGD, Metro Complex, Marcus Welcome Center, Woodman Alumni Center, LETC
Thursday, Aug. 6:
Heskett Center, Lindquist Hall, Grace Wilkie/Annex, Ablah Library, Media Resources Center, Wallace Hall, Beggs Hall, Aviation Testing Lab, NIAR building, NIAR Atlas,
John Bardo Center, NIAR Crash Lab
Friday, Aug. 7:
213 N. Mead, 238 N. Mead, West Campus, Central Power Plant
Wichita has been selected to partner with StoryCorps to foster conversations across ideological divides
In 2020 when Americans face challenges unlike any other time in our history, KMUW and StoryCorps are teaming up to invite people to take part in meaningful conversations that are recorded for history.
Wichita is one of six locations across the country selected to take part in StoryCorps’ nationwide One Small Step initiative to facilitate and broadcast conversations with Americans of opposing viewpoints. Rather than spark additional political debates, One Small Step encourages answers to questions like, “Was there a moment, event, or person in your life that shaped your political views?” and “What scares you most when you think about the future?”
KMUW will use StoryCorps’ remote recording platform, which pairs two people for a conversation over video and hosted by a trained facilitator. With participant permission, these conversations are preserved for future generations at the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress, and select conversations will be produced for broadcast. To participate, go to kmuw.org/oss.
What is Esports? Opportunities for recruitment, applied learning, research, competition and more
What is Esports and why is it at Wichita State University? This is your chance to hear from experts from across campus and within the Wichita Metro area about the presence of Esports in our community and the potential opportunities for recruitment, applied learning, research, competition and more.
The list below includes some of the topics and presenters for the virtual event scheduled from 10 a.m.-noon Thursday, July 30. Please RSVP by Wednesday, July 29 to receive a Zoom link to participate.
WSU Academic Programs and Applied Learning - Speakers:
Justin Rorabaugh, College of Fine Arts Shocker Studios-- Animation, Audio Production, Filmmaking, and Game Design
Mark Vermillion, College of Applied Studies - Esports minor
Student involvement-Speakers:
Teri Hall, WSU Student Affairs
Courtney Calder, WSU Esports Varsity team
Lai-L Daugherty WSU Tech-Esports competitive team collaboration
Research and Development opportunities - Speakers:
Mark Vermillion, College of Applied Studies-Proposed Center for Esports Research, Education, and Leadership
Aaron Winter and Blair Miller, WSU Foundations-Sponsorships and Scholarships
Esports in K-12 - Speakers:
Kristy Custer and Michael Russell, Maize Complete High School
Rob Dickson, Wichita Public Schools
SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Webinars
The SBIR/STTR Proposal Preparation Webinars will be presented by Jim Greenwood, and are free to anyone who is interested. Each webinar will cover a SBIR/STTR Overview.
The Tuesday, July 28 webinar will include a discussion of differences among agencies and a DoD proposal format will be highlighted.
Registration is required for both webinars and can be done at www.wichita.edu/sbirproposalprep.
College of Health Professions hosts interactive virtual information sessions
The College of Health Professions (CHP) hosts live virtual information sessions twice per week - Tuesdays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays Live at 5 p.m. on the CHP Facebook page. Each session covers a different topic for students interested in health professions.
Led by students and CHP academic advisors, these sessions feature program information, student experiences, degree requirements, application processes and more. These sessions are interactive and questions are encouraged!
Visit wichita.edu/CHPinfosessions for the full list and to view past info sessions.
Today's Tuesday Talk with SHS will accept parent questions about health management on campus
For new Shockers this fall, join Nurse Heather and WSU students to discuss what parents need to know about staying healthy at Wichita State. Tune into Facebook Live at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, July 28), and ask any questions you have about students managing their health on campus!
Tuesday Talk with Student Health Services
Weems to give talk on book about Anthony Overton
Robert E. Weems, Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History, is the featured guest for a virtual book talk hosted by Watermark Books at 6 p.m. today (Tuesday, July 28.
Weems’ book, “The Merchant Prince of Black Chicago: Anthony Overton and the Building of a Financial Empire,” outlines the trajectory of Overton’s business decisions and career path, and focuses specifically on Overton’s role as an African American entrepreneur.
The book talk will be accessible online via Zoom and Facebook Live. For more information and to register for this free event, click here.
Registration required for two exciting virtual artist talks hosted by Ulrich Museum
this week
Enjoy in-depth talks with two amazing artists this week -- all from the comfort of your own home! The Ulrich Museum of Art has two exciting virtual programs scheduled this week with artists Alice Aycock and Patrick Duegaw.
Sculptor Alice Aycock, whose Twister Grande (tall) will be installed on the Innovation Campus in early August, will give the virtual talk, "Alice Aycock: A Brief History," at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.
Read more about Aycock
At 6 p.m. Thursday, July 30, the Ulrich will host the virtual event, "In the Studio
with Patrick Duegaw." Duegaw is a Wichita-based artist featured in our Ulrich + Artists
+ You Community Billboard Project; his billboard is at 1219 E. Douglas Ave.
Read more about the Billboard Project
Both virtual events are free and open to the public, but you do have to register in advance in order to get the Zoom link (a simple process of sharing your name and email). You can register for these -- and all Ulrich Virtual events -- at ulrich.wichita.edu/programs.
WSU Microsoft Office Power User Credential: Remote sessions available!
Did you know you can become a WSU Microsoft Office Power User without leaving your own desk? ITS Applications Training is offering all Microsoft Office training sessions in an online format!
Now is the perfect time to finish up your Power User requirements and show off a new digital credential … or just take a session or two to brush up on your Microsoft Office Skills. Sign up for sessions in myTraining; link in the Employee Training channel in myWSU.
Read more about the Power User program, requirements, and see a list of 150 of your friends and colleagues who have obtained this credential at wichita.edu/poweruser.
Questions? Contact Ali Levine at ali.levine@wichita.edu.
Try the Impossible Breakfast Sandwich at the RSC Starbucks
Visit the Starbucks in the RSC to start your day with a new, protein-packed ImpossibleTM Breakfast Sandwich, featuring an ImpossibleTM plant-based sausage patty and cage-free fried egg. RSC Starbucks hours are 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Student Health will be closed July 29
On Wednesday, July 29, Student Health Services will be closed for professional development. The office will reopen at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 30.
Wanted: Volunteers to help with 2020 bicycle and pedestrian count event
Volunteers are needed to help manually count bicycle and pedestrian activity across 35 sites in the Wichita Metro area.
The annual event, sponsored by the Wichita Area Metropolitan Planning Organization will be held Sept. 24 and 26.
This important event relies heavily on the commitment of community volunteers to gather data about how our network of paths and lanes are being used.
According to Tricia Thomas, WAMPO Communication’s Manager:
“One of the greatest challenges facing the bicycle and pedestrian field is the lack of documentation on usage and demand. Without accurate and consistent demand and usage figures, it is difficult to measure the positive benefits of bicycle and pedestrian investments, especially when compared to the other transportation modes such as the private automobile.”
As such, this event is the only source for regional-scale bicycle and pedestrian data. The results of this data are then used to guide investments throughout the regional transportation system.
So please consider volunteering! This annual event is a real opportunity for local residents to become involved in a piece of the regional transportation planning process. As we know, bicycle and pedestrian investments stimulate the economy, public health, and the overall quality of life in a variety of ways. Communities that invest in these facilities inherently attract people and businesses so it’s good for everyone! Register to volunteer here!
Kansas African American Museum exhibition includes work by Wichita State students, alumni
Eight students and alumni from Wichita State’s School of Art, Design and Creative Industries contributed work to the exhibition "Shades of Strength and Beauty" at the Kansas African American Museum. The juried show of portraits of and by 20 women of color is on view through Sept. 5.