Faculty mentors sought for First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM
The Cohen Honors College is seeking faculty mentors to work with students selected to participate in the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM. The mission of this FYRE in STEM program is to build a community of STEM students, faculty and professionals from various STEM backgrounds to support young STEM majors or potential majors as they form identities as members of the scientific community, thus improving the likelihood that they will persist to graduation.
To allow the FYRE in STEM program to be a success, we are looking for dedicated research mentors from across campus who can provide an appropriate short-term STEM research project in the spring 2021 semester.
Faculty should apply by Oct. 15, and are also encouraged to nominate graduate students to serve as FYRE mentors. All mentors will be matched with students based on interest. Questions may be directed to Moriah Beck at moriah.beck@wichita.edu or 978-5476.
If you know of a first-year undergraduate student who may be interested in applying to the FYRE in STEM program, please direct them to FYRE in STEM Student Application.
Women of Wichita State University Membership Drive
Become a member for only $12. We have scheduled Zoom events at lunch time and evening, through November. Please join us so we can continue to support scholarships for WSU students (preference female).
All you have to do is complete the online application and pay your dues.
Join in the fun while we raise money for scholarships!
Women of Wichita State University Application
Drop / refund date extended for full-term courses
Wichita State continues to make every effort to promote student success in these unprecedented times. In recognition of the unique challenges this fall semester brings for our students and faculty, an adjustment is being made to the drop / refund date for full-term courses.
Students will have through tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 4), to drop a class without it appearing on their transcript and with a 100% refund.
If you are a federal aid recipient, you should contact the Office of Financial Aid (316-978-3430) before dropping to see how it could impact your financial aid.
To verify if a refund can be given for a book, contact the Shocker Store (316-978-3490). All terms and conditions for financial aid will remain the same for fall 2020.
Virtual Edible Book Festival combines artistic / culinary talent for prizes
This year's Edible Book Festival presented by University Libraries is a go, and those interested can participate just about anywhere!
Register now for awesome local prizes won by showing off your culinary creations inspired by literature. Registration ends Thursday, Sept. 24. See the full event description at Edible Book Festival.
Testing Services is open
Testing Services is open for students and community members. If you have a student that needs to make-up an exam, please fill out the Test Information Form found on our website. We monitor all exams via in-house video surveillance and in-person proctoring and monitoring. Maintaining test integrity is our focus, while still offering a friendly, comfortable location to take exams. We look forward to helping your students this semester.
A note on Respondus:
Respondus is available on Testing Services computers, however, we do not have webcams or microphones. If you would like your student to use Respondus, please disable the monitoring feature for their exam. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Testing Services.
Get your Heskett Center membership today
Campus Recreation is the place to be this semester. Sign up for a Heskett Membership today. With your membership, you will have access to the pool, indoor track, basketball courts, Esports hub, cardio, weight equipment, and all our fitness classes. Membership costs $40 a semester, which will be valid until January 31, 2021. Payroll deduction available. For more information visit our website wichita.edu/campusrec or call at (316) 978-3082.
Child Development Center has Pre-K openings
The WSU Child Development Center has current Pre-K openings! This would be for children who will be entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021 only.
Please call 316-978-3109 for more information. This spot will be available after Labor Day.
Join the Student Government Association for the Fall 2020 State of the Student Body Address
Join the Student Government Association for the Fall 2020 State of the Student Body Address at 6 p.m. today (Thursday, Sept. 3), featuring SGA President Rija Khan and Legislative Response issued by Speaker of the Senate Olivia Babin. President Khan and Speaker Babin will lay out the Association's agenda for the 63rd Session.
We will livestream on the SGA YouTube and will be shared to the SGA Facebook.
Join virtual Academic Convocation
Academic Convocation is an exciting event that blends our Common Read program with other student learning and engagement opportunities. Winners of the 2020 University Faculty Awards will be recognized, and the event will feature presentations from SGA Vice President Mackenzie Haas and a special keynote address.
This year's guest speaker is Mark E. McCormick, author of Some Were Paupers, Some Were Kings.
Please join us virtually as we celebrate Wichita State’s 125-year history at Academic Convocation at 9:30 a.m. Thursday Sept. 10!
You can find out more and watch the event live on the link at www.wichita.edu/convocation.
Speer, Price featured in podcast
Jay Price
Carolyn Speer
Carolyn Speer and Jay Price were featured guests on the Disability History Association podcast in July. Speer teaches as an adjunct for the Criminal Justice and Political Science Departments, and offers badge classes in accessibility through Communication Sciences and Disorders. Price is professor and chair of the History Department.
Speer and Price talked about the Pizza Hut museum and accessibility in campus museums.
Click here and scroll down to Episode 21 to listen to the podcast.
Scholarships now available for WSU Badge Courses!
Badges are academic short courses of one credit hour or less that are designed for working, non-degree seeking professionals. They are online and self-paced. Badges allow students to demonstrate to employers their knowledge, skills and competencies in a subject area. Students who successfully complete a badge will receive a digital recognition of their accomplishment that they can share on social media and link to a digital resume.
Enrollment is open now! You can begin the badge course between Aug. 17-Nov. 9. All coursework must be complete by Dec. 3.
To enroll and view the badge course catalog, visit badges.wichita.edu. For questions, please contact workforce@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7579.
Join Campus Recreation's Free Lifting Clinic!
Join Andy Sykes at the Heskett Center for an educational Lifting Clinic. The free event will teach proper form and technique for common lifts such as deadlift, squat, and bench press. Knowing how to lift properly gets you maximum gains and keeps you safe from injury.
Discover your antibody test status when you give blood
As an additional health service to our donors, the American Red Cross is testing blood donations for COVID-19 antibodies. Red Cross donors can expect to receive their antibody test results within 7-10 days through the Red Cross Blood Donor App or the donor portal at RedCrossBlood.org.
Click here for more information,
The next Wichita State University Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 and Thursday, Sept. 10, in the Heskett Center lobby.
Schedule your appointment now at RedCrossBlood.org; enter Wichita State or call 1-800-Red-Cross.
Check it out! Issue 1 of the 2020-21 WWSU Newsletter is here!
Women of Wichita State University! The WWSU Newsletter is here! In this issue, you’ll find important reminders, interviews with other Women of WSU, updates, and more. See what we’ve been up to and find out how you can join the fun. Find it on our webpage at www.wichita.edu/WWSU.
Women of Wichita State University (aka. WWSU) is an organization formed in the Fall of 2018 by the combination of two groups; the Wichita State University Women's Association (founded in 1928), and the Council of University Women (founded in 1930). WWSU's purpose is to serve the University by providing student scholarships. We are dedicated in promoting the personal growth of our members through social interaction and fostering a sense of community through fellowship and the spirit of friendliness.
Follow Women of WSU on Facebook to find more information or email us at WWSU@wichita.edu!
Group reservations with physical distancing at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes is accepting group reservations and can handle up to three groups of 15 guests each with physical distancing in place. This allows for a group of up to 45 to visit us for an event with those attending dividing into three groups of 15.
Guests are expected to wear masks and remain within their assigned group. This, coupled with extra measures being taken to sanitize touch points and equipment, makes us a safe option to gather and be social!
For more details, call 316-978-3479 or email ssgl@wichita.edu.
Drop / refund date extended for full-term courses
Wichita State continues to make every effort to promote student success in these unprecedented times. In recognition of the unique challenges this fall semester brings for our students and faculty, an adjustment is being made to the drop / refund date for full-term courses.
Students will have through Friday, Sept. 4, to drop a class without it appearing on their transcript and with a 100% refund.
If you are a federal aid recipient, you should contact the Office of Financial Aid (316-978-3430) before dropping to see how it could impact your financial aid.
To verify if a refund can be given for a book, contact the Shocker Store (316-978-3490). All terms and conditions for financial aid will remain the same for fall 2020.
‘Don’t Weight’ a photography exhibit by Devin Carter in Cadman Art Gallery
Devin Carter, a WSU student majoring in photo media, takes you deep into the suffering behind mental health disorders with his larger-than-life underwater scenes.
His photographs will be on view in the Cadman Art Gallery, Rhatigan Student Center first floor, now through Friday, Sept. 11. Join Devin for his opening reception at the Cadman at 4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4.
For more information on this exhibit, go to Wichita.edu/cadmangallery and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.