The Strategic Planning Committee invites you to the Fall 2020 Town Hall
The Strategic Plan Town Hall will be held via livestream from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22.
This university-wide event will be dedicated to updating the faculty, students, staff, alumni, university partners and the Shocker community. Join moderator Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn, WSU Faculty Senate President, as he welcomes President Jay Golden & Executive Vice President and Provost Rick Muma for remarks.
Assistant Vice President for Assessment, Accreditation and Strategic Planning Kaye Monk-Morgan will make a presentation of the Wichita State University Strategic Plan with freshly updated 2020 content.
For more information, contact the Strategic Planning Committee at strategicplanning@wichita.edu.
This year’s Town Hall will be livestreamed. Please click on the following link to attend virtually. Click here.
Please note that this event requires access to a computer/laptop/tablet with access a web browser and sound.
Congratulations to our 2020-21 Faculty Fellows!
Every year, faculty apply for and are selected as Faculty Fellows in a variety of areas. The commitment of these faculty to develop professional skills in recruitment, retention, new student orientation, service learning, promoting curricular diversity, honors, and applied and experiential learning is commendable. To learn more and see a full list of the 2020-21 Fellows, click here.
TRIO programs connect first-gen, limited-income students with vital education support systems
The US Department of Education has awarded two of Wichita State University’s TRIO programs — Student Support Services (SSS) and Disability Support Services (DSS) — grants totaling more than $3.9 million to help limited-income, first-generation students and students with disabilities. This is a 3.5% increase over what was awarded in previous years
TRIO programs are federally funded outreach and student services programs designed to identify and provide services for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds. At Wichita State, SSS and DSS assistance includes individualized tutoring, academic advising, career counseling, resume workshops, scholarships and financial advising.
“It's not a secret that students who are first-generation don't really have a frame of reference of what it means to go to college,” said Dr. Linda Rhone, director of SSS. “Often, they haven't really been around a community of people who they can have a conversation with about what to expect when they get to college. We are here to support those students.”
Sometimes support might be as simple as making introductions.
“In many instances, they’re at risk because of the environment being intimidating and not having a real relationship with anybody around the campus,” Rhone said.
Wichita State’s TRIO programs serve a combined total of 365 Shockers per year — 250 through SSS and 115 through DSS.
Vanessa Souriya-Mnirajd, director of TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS), said advocacy is the cornerstone of the work done in the DSS office.
“We want to make sure that students are doing what they're supposed to be doing to be successful,” she said. “We want to be an advocate for our students and make sure that they understand that we're here for them, and there are resources available for them to help them in their academic journey.”
The success of the TRIO programs is measured through student retention rates, their ability to graduate within six years, and their ability to stay in good academic standing.
“Student support services helps students who are marginalized and who would most likely not be able to be successful in college without the support of SSS and DSS,” Rhone said.
Fall 2020 SPTE Request Forms coming soon
Student Perception of Teaching Effectiveness (SPTE) Request forms will be mailed to your department soon. This semester we will also email a request form to all current instructors. If you would like, you can choose to complete a fillable pdf request form at SPTE Forms located on our website. You can also get additional SPTE information at www.wichita.edu/sslab. The submission due date is Wednesday, Sept. 23.
Registration now open for free Ulrich Virtual program with artist Gajin Fujita next week
The Ulrich Museum of Art is excited to host a virtual talk with acclaimed Los Angeles-based artist Gajin Fujita. The program starts at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15. Like all Ulrich Virtual programs, the talk is free and open to the public, but registration is required to get the Zoom link.
Fujita’s large-scale paintings merge graffiti, from his beginnings with K2S crew in his home of Boyle Heights, with traditional Japanese mythical figures, ukiyo-e woodcuts, and pop culture imagery. His billboard in the Ulrich + Artists + You Community Billboard Project is located at 1500 N. Broadway in Wichita. Register here.
PTAC to host workshop on Requests for Proposals
Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will host a virtual workshop on reading government entities' Requests for Proposals, what is asked for, and how to write to the requirements of the requests. It will also provide information on collecting the information you will need to have available for many proposals.
The workshop titled Kansas PTAC’s Guide To Successful Proposal Writing will be offered as a virtual program from 9-11:30 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Sept. 10). The workshop will be taught by Scott Knapp.
Registration will be required in advance to attend the workshop.
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). Learn more about our organization at wichita.edu/WWSU.
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
Study Abroad webinars
Want to learn more about study abroad programs? Attend one of our Study Abroad webinars this fall! Hear from students about their experiences and learn about summer and semester programs. Be entered for a chance to win a $500 scholarship by attending a webinar or double your chances by attending two.
Register for webinars at wichita.edu/studyabroadwebinars.
Register for the Engineering & IT Virtual Career Fair - Sept. 14!
The Career Development Center encourages Wichita State Engineering and IT students to register for the Engineering & IT Virtual Career Fair! You have an exciting opportunity to connect with employers who are looking to network with you! Learn what types of employment role each company has in a one-on-one virtual appointment with employers.
This year, the career fair will be virtual using Career Fair Plus. Click "REGISTER" in Handshake to get started. Once you click "REGISTER" your web browser will be directed you to more information.
Get ready for the fair by attending one of our Virtual Fair Prep Workshops at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9 or 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10.
Engineering and IT Career Fair
Get involved on campus!
If you know a student who is feeling lost on campus, have them schedule a time to meet with a Student Involvement ambassador to get involved at Wichita State. Our ambassadors will meet with them one-on-one, and provide recommendations based on their interests, schedule, and availability.
Expand your network, make new friends and have a blast at Wichita State! Visit wichita.edu/getinvolved to make an appointment!
Volunteers needed for a research study
Research Topic/Purpose of the study: We want to understand the impact of kitchen and cooking-based, nutritional education for healthcare students and providers focused on concepts of a healthy diet and cooking.
Procedures: Participants in this study will complete a two hour, six-session cooking class focused on how to help patients cook and eat a healthy diet. Before and after learning, participants will be asked about nutritional and cooking knowledge related to a healthy diet. For participating, you will receive groceries, grocery cards, and recipes from the course!
Time: Participation is expected to last about six weeks.
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants must be age 18-65
- Must be a healthcare (dental, medical, nursing, communications, public health, athletic training, physical therapy, medical laboratory, psychology, etc) practitioner or student
Location: Wichita State University
Contact: If you are interested in participating in this study, contact Nicole Delimont at Nicole.delimont@wichita.edu or call 785-249-5533.
Perspectives on the Pandemic examines impacts of COVID-19 on incarcerated people and their families
Breanna Boppre, assistant professor of criminal justice, will discuss the implications of COVID-19 for correctional agencies nationwide and in Kansas at 4 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 9). She will provide preliminary results from her ongoing mixed-methods study that examines families' experiences of having a loved one incarcerated during the pandemic.
Boppre is an assistant professor in the School of Criminal Justice at Wichita State University. Her research examines correctional policies and practices, women's system-involvement, and the impacts of incarceration on families. She uses both quantitative and qualitative methods to amplify the voices of individuals impacted by the legal system. Her work appears in top peer-reviewed outlets including Justice Quarterly, the International Journal of Offender Therapy and Comparative Criminology, and Feminist Criminology.
Her lecture will be delivered via Zoom at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. For more information about the “Perspectives on the Pandemics: Part II” series and how to join by Zoom, click here.
Two organ students to present today’s Wednesday’s in Wiedemann performance
Please join us for the first of the Wednesdays in Wiedemann organ recital in Wiedemann Hall at 5:15 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 9), presented by two organ students. Enjoy free admission to hear the great Marcussen organ in a listener-friendly atmosphere.
To accommodate social distancing, only 77 seats will be available out of 401 seats in Wiedemann Hall. Masks are required for those who attend.
The event also will be livestreamed through the WSU School of Music Facebook page.
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.
Engage in Real Talk Intersection Dialogues with Dr. Selena Jackson and Danielle Johnson
Engage in Real Talk Intersection Dialogues with Dr. Selena Jackson from Counseling and Prevention Services and Danielle Johnson from the Office of Diversity and Inclusion, from 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. An RSVP to the digital event is required.
We continue to hear more news about the devastating racial events and effects of Covid-19 happening in our society. Our upcoming topic will be "Checking-In."
Join the dialogue at this digital event by registering at wichita.edu/odievents. Click "Real Talk - Intersection Dialogues” to access the RSVP form.
Real Talk engages in meaningful dialogues around various topics that impact identity, diversity, inclusion, equity, and society. We welcome you to lean into discomfort and join the discussion.
For questions, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) at 316-978-3034, diversity@wichita.edu, or go to wichita.edu/odi.
Come join the discussion about Somos De Wichita today
Join University Libraries in kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month with a Zoom-based discussion of the new Somos De Wichita project starting 5:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Sept. 9)! This bilingual web exhibit, funded in part thanks to the Kansas Humanities Council, can be viewed at somos.wichita.edu.
The zoom address for this event is 942 9795 6429, Password 064861.
Comience el Mes de la Herencia Hispana uniéndose a una discusión en lnternet (via Zoom) sobre el nuevo proyecto Somos de Wichita. Esta exposición web bilingüe, financiada en parte gracias al Consejo de Humanidades de Kansas, reflexiona sobre cómo las familias latinas en Wichita han lidiado con su identidad y aceptación durante el siglo XX. Si lo desea, usted puede compartir sus fotografías familiares con el proyecto Somos de Wichita. Estas fotografías se conservarán para generaciones futuras en el Departamento de Colecciones Especiales de la Biblioteca de la WSU. Durante la discusión ofreceremos información a los participantes sobre cómo compartir sus imágenes. Para obtener más información, consulte http://www.wichita.edu/somos. ¡El evento tendrá lugar el miércoles 9 de septiembre a las 5:30 e incluirá comentarios de los miembros del proyecto del equipo!
Join the Office of Diversity and Inclusion as we explore ‘My APIA Identity’
Join us for a panel discussion on the diverse history, culture, and identity of those that identify as Asian/Pacific Islander American (APIA)! “My Asian and Pacific Islander American (APIA) Identity will be a digital event via Livestream from 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9.
For questions, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) at 316-978-3034, diversity@wichita.edu, or go to wichita.edu/odi.
Wichita State University Opera Theater concert postponed to Sunday
Because of the weather forecast for Thursday, Sept. 10, the WSU Opera Theater concert has been postponed to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in the amphitheater behind Duerksen Fine Arts Center.
Admission is free. The concert, open to the community, invites attendees to bring lawn chairs or blankets and be comfortably socially distanced on a beautiful Kansas evening.
The concert will feature highlights from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's masterpiece, "Cosi fan Tutte," as well as other great opera arias.
WSU Opera Theater is under the direction of College of Fine Arts Professor Alan Held. The pianist for the evening will be WSU alumna and accompanist Bridget Hille.
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. today (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.
Join us for Shockers After Dark!
Join WSU students, faculty, staff, and friends at the Rhatigan Student Center and Shocker Hall for two hours of FANTASTIC FREE fun from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11.
Activities include tie dye masks, twilight exercise, bingo, karaoke, trivia, yard games and a photo booth.
One hundred fifty students will receive a free glow-in-the-dark shirt.
Participants will be expected to wear a mask and adhere to social distancing guidelines.
For more information, contact Student Affairs at 316-978-3021 or visit wichita.edu/studentaffairs.
Weems receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Robert Weems, Jr.
As a recent recipient of Marquis Who's Who "Alfred Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award," Robert E. Weems, Jr. was featured in the Sept. 2 issue of “The Wall Street Journal.” Marquis Who's Who publishes “Who's Who In America” and related publications.
Weems is the Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History at Wichita State.
Free Campus Visitor Guides are available
Free Campus Visitor Guides are available upon request. They are particularly helpful if you’d like to have a stack of guides to share with students or prospective students.
These guides can be delivered via campus mail or be delivered to your office.
Let Garrett Rupp in the Office of Admissions know by Tuesday, Sept. 15, how many guides you need, and a campus box number or office number for delivery. Contact Rupp at garrett.rupp@wichita.edu or call 978-6293.
WSU Catering special
Take the stress away from cooking when you order our Italian Special from WSU Catering.
Choose from Beef or Vegetarian Lasagna with Garlic Toast and a House Salad with Dressing for just $48.99. Feeds six-nine people. Call or email to place your order for curbside pickup at the RSC at 316-978-5863 or wsucatering@compass-usa.com.
Free pool for Rewards Members in September
Members of the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Eat.Drink.Pay. Rewards program can enjoy free pool in the month of September from 4-7 p.m. Monday-Friday! Not a rewards member? Joining is free and easy; simply visit today and inquire!
Help those in need! Join us for a blood drive at the Heskett Center
Give the gift of life. Donate blood. Join us today (Wednesday, Sept. 9) or Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Heskett Center lobby to donate blood. The Heskett Center lobby will be closed during this time for the blood drive.
Hear from Mark McCormick the next ODI Diversity Lecture Series speaker
The Diversity Lecture Series presents Mark McCormick at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. He will present, “Some Were Paupers, Some Were Kings: Dispatches From Kansas.”
This digital event will be available via Livestream.
Wichita's very own local author, Mark E. McCormick writes and shares from the heart about the lives of ordinary and not-so-ordinary people across the nation and in Wichita in the 2020-21 WSU Reads Book, “Some Were Paupers, Some Were Kings: Dispatches from Kansas.” He talks about social, political, and personal issues regarding history and current events.
You must register for the free event at wichita.edu/diversitylectureseries. This program is free and open to the public. For questions, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 316-978-3034, diversity@wichita.edu, or go to wichita.edu/odi.
Your vote makes all the difference in the world! Be sure you are registered to vote. Get started today by visiting wichita.turbovote.org to register here in Kansas or back in your hometown.
Sign up today to receive election reminders, get registered to vote, and apply for your absentee ballot. Let's show them that #shockersvote.
Questions? Contact gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu for more information.
Join Clash of the Colleges Virtual Games
It's on! This event is a competition between academic colleges to determine who rules the school. This year we are also hosting Virtual Games! Minute-to-win-it home games, talent showcase, e-gaming, scavenger hunts, virtual escape rooms and more.
Want to earn points for your college? Participate in these games from now to Monday, Sept. 14 in the comfort of your own home and make your college proud! Visit https://wichita.edu/clash for more information and to register.
If you have any questions, email tahrima.musa@wichita.edu.
Virtual Clash of the Colleges Games
Financial Wellness & Money Management Blackboard Course
Here at the Office for Student Money Management in Student Success, we believe that all students should graduate with financial confidence! Through this course, students at Wichita State University will develop personal finance goals and learn the basics of financial literacy which will support their decisions during and after their time at the institution.
The course is FREE and may be completed in two hours if done in one session. Students will also receive a certificate of achievement. To self-enroll into the Blackboard Organization, scan the QR Code or go to Financial Wellness.
If you have questions, contact us at osmm@wichita.edu or call 316-978-3254.
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!
volunteerICT
Have you ever thought about volunteering? volunteerICT provides Wichita State students, staff and faculty with volunteer opportunities throughout Wichita both virtually and in-person. Log in today to Wichita.edu/VolunteerICT to find out more!
For questions email volunteerICT@wichita.edu.
Deloitte Consulting at Wichita State – Diversity Equity & Inclusion Straight Talk Panel, Sept. 16
Deloitte Consulting invites students to attend a straight talk panel about diversity, equity, and inclusion from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, via Zoom.
It is an excellent opportunity to:
- Ask all your questions regarding careers in supply chain and consulting
- Learn more about the culture at Deloitte and the firm's diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Hear from women, underrepresented minorities, veterans and LGBTQ+ identifiers about their experiences at Deloitte
- Network with our Deloitte practitioners
Register at WichitaState.JoinHandshake.com to attend.
The event is hosted by Wichita State’s Shocker Career Accelerator and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion. Questions: Call 978-3688 or email CareerDevelopment@wichita.edu.