College of Health Professions celebrating 50th anniversary
Ahlberg Hall
The College of Health Professions (CHP) is celebrating its 50th anniversary at Wichita State University. Since our founding in 1970, the CHP has been highly renowned for its innovative approaches to education and supplying the health care industry with skilled, passionate professionals.
As a college, we have touched countless lives through the past five decades. We hope everyone takes this time to reflect and take pride in the incredible accomplishments of the past 50 years. Thank you to our alumni, donors, students, faculty and staff — both past and present — for your hard work to make the College of Health Professions a leader in health care education.
2020 also marks the 40th anniversary of Ahlberg Hall. The five-story building opened its doors to Wichita State students and faculty on Oct. 31, 1980. Originally named the Health Sciences Building, the building was dedicated as Ahlberg Hall on Oct. 18, 1984, named for former Wichita State president Clark D. Ahlberg and his wife Rowena Osborn Ahlberg. The building houses many programs, classrooms, offices, clinics and laboratories in the College of Health Professions.
The anniversary celebrations will be held Nov. 2-6, and will coincide with the annual CHP Week celebration. Go to wichita.edu/CHP50 to learn more.
Service Recognition 2020 at Wichita State
Wichita State University employees who reached a service milestone between the dates of Sept. 2, 2019 and Sept. 1, 2020 will be honored at an event hosted by the university on Thursday, Nov. 19. This service recognition will honor those with milestone service of 5 to 50 years with the State of Kansas, those achieving the Bender of Twigs distinction (25 years specifically to Wichita State), and those having recently retired from the university.
2020 Service Recognition will be held at Charles Koch Arena to accommodate adequate guest seating from the stands and abide by social-distancing protocol. The event will be broadcast live online, the media link will be available on the service recognition website at wichita.edu/ServiceRecognition.
In accordance with new WSU guidance for mass gatherings we are unable to offer food and beverage service this year and have therefore recently changed the time of the evening event to begin at 3:30 p.m. for 25-50 years of service, Bender of Twigs, and retirees. (The morning event for honorees celebrating 5-20 years of service will still begin at 9:30 a.m.)
While we are unable to provide the seated meal and beverage services we have enjoyed in past years, each honoree attending the event will receive a gourmet basket to take with them at the conclusion of the recognition event.
For more information, and to see a list of 2020 honorees, go to wichita.edu/ServiceRecognition2020.
Campus construction: Woolsey Hall, Deloitte, sculpture among WSU updates
Hyatt Place
Hyatt Place at Wichita State University is open. The hotel offers 106 suites.
The Hyatt Place is expected to draw people in town for campus visits and events, sports competitions and who are working with Innovation Campus partners.
Its website is available at Hyatt Place.
Pictured above: In October, Wichita State broke ground on Wayne and Kay Woolsey Hall, the new home
for the W. Frank Barton School of Business.
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Changes coming to Password Management on Tuesday, Nov. 3
A new version of password management will launch at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3. Wichita State’s new Password Management application will add several new features and adopt the new State of Kansas security requirements. Here are the enhancements you will see:
- Passwords will now need to be a minimum length of 12 characters.
- Passwords can be up to 30 characters.
- Passwords are now able to start with a number.
- Passwords can now contain one or more special characters
- Passwords will only be required to be changed every 180 days, expanded from 90 days.
- The new Password Application is mobile responsive.
Your current password will still work until its expiration date. However, to take advantage of the new enhancements, you can log in at any time and change your password.
If you have any questions about, or need assistance changing your password, please contact the Help Desk at helpdesk@wichita.edu or 316-978-HELP, Option 1.
Resources are available to help students finish successfully!
As students are working on final assignments for the semester, it’s important to share information about resources available to help them submit the best work they can. Resources like the Writing Center, Math Lab and tutoring are great resources for students to utilize as they work on final projects.
If they don’t know where to go for help, direct them to the Shocker Learning Center in 107 Lindquist Hall,, or call 316-978-3023.
Some quick tips for helping students finish successfully include visiting instructors during their student hours for clarification on class content, forming study groups and cleaning, and organizing a dedicated study space or two for the final few weeks of the semester.
New stadium calls on Wichita State artists to portray baseball's action
- Wichita's Riverfront Stadium will feature public art projects in and around the downtown stadium.
- Several members of Wichita State's art community are contributing to the stadium project.
- The stadium is home to the Wichita Wind Surge, a Triple-A baseball team. The COVID-19 pandemic cancelled the 2020 season, which was scheduled to be the team's debut in Wichita.
Pictured above: Brickmob artists work on a mural at Riverfront Stadium. Chris Garcia, a 2015 Wichita State graduate with a degree in graphic design, designed the mural.
PTAC workshop to address how to stand out in a competitive market
Kansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) will be hosting a virtual workshop titled “How To Stand Out In A Competitive Market With A Capability Statement.”
By attending this workshop, you will learn key elements of a capability statement, how to develop the target capability statement and items you need on your website, and how to do research to know what your business can do to provide solutions for government agencies.
The workshop is being offered as a virtual program from 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, and will be taught by Scott Knapp. Registration will be required in advance to attend the workshop, and can be accomplished here.
Attend the Telling Your Program's Story through a Logic Model Virtual Workshop on Thursday
Join the Community Engagement Institute for a series of interactive, complimentary workshops centered on navigating challenges with resilience and intention.
In recent months, everyone has been challenged to approach work and life with new priorities, tools, and energy. Join us from noon-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, to discover practical frameworks and techniques to help you rise to the challenges you are facing today. Participate in one, several, or all of these workshops – our 60-minute sessions are open to everyone!
The workshop addresses Telling Your Program’s Story through a Logic Model.
Most people don’t much like doing logic models. So many boxes to fill. In this workshop, presenters will lead you through a process to help you think about logic models differently. Funders and stakeholders like compelling stories. This workshop will help you think of and build your logic model as the story of what you do and the difference it makes for those you serve.
Call for graduate student abstracts for CGRS 2021
Do you have a student working on research that benefits the State of Kansas? Encourage them to submit an abstract to represent Wichita State University at the 18th Annual Capital Graduate Research Summit (CGRS). Abstract submission for WSU consideration closes Nov. 20.
CGRS is a research competition and showcase for Kansas Board of Regents universities to raise awareness of graduate students conducting research impacting Kansas and provide an opportunity to share their work with graduate students and faculty from other Kansas universities, the Kansas Legislature, and the general public. This year’s Summit will take place online with video presentations going live on Feb. 18.
Mid-West Air Force Collider event on Dec. 3 and 4
This virtual Collider event on Dec. 3 and 4 brings the United States Air Force and the small business community together to connect and collaborate. This enables the opportunity for small business innovation to quickly deliver advanced technologies to the Air Force.
Fall commencement deadline for graduating student tickets is today
Wichita State University will celebrate its fall 2020 commencement ceremonies on Sunday, Nov. 22 at Charles Koch Arena. Approximately 1,200 students are eligible to participate.
The fall ceremonies are being held earlier than in previous years to accommodate students who will not return to campus after the Thanksgiving break. The change to the academic calendar was made to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
To allow for adequate social distancing during the ceremonies, a decision was made to hold two ceremonies at Koch Arena to safely accommodate students and their guests:
- The first ceremony begins at 1 p.m. Nov. 22. Students will check in at the Rhatigan Student Center from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- The second ceremony begins at 4:30 p.m. Students will check in at the RSC from 2:30 to 4 p.m.
To further ensure the health and safety of our students, faculty, staff and guests, face coverings are required, and social distancing will be in place.
This is a ticketed event. Students must RSVP by 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2 to participate.
Each graduate will receive two guest tickets. Graduate and guest seating are assigned and there will be no admittance without a ticket.
Student check-in will be at the RSC on Nov. 22. Students will receive their tickets from their college at check-in.
Guest tickets will be available for pickup at the Koch Arena ticket office beginning Monday, Nov. 9. Students unable to pick up guest tickets at the arena can request their tickets be mailed to them by clicking fall commencement.
The Office of International Education wants your help to wish Wichita State a Happy 125th Birthday!
You can help us wish Wichita State a Happy 125th Birthday! Just pull out your smartphone, film a short video saying “Happy 125th Birthday Wichita State” (like this one) in your native language, and submit it here.
All video clips will be combined to make one big “Happy 125th Birthday” video that will showcase the diversity of Shocker Nation. We hope you will participate!
Student Organization advisors needed
We are in search of full-time faculty and staff who are interested in serving as an advisor for student organizations here on campus.
A little about our community of Recognized Student Organizations (RSOs) here on campus -- there are 300 student organizations ranging anywhere from academic to political to special interest to cultural / international. With more than 5,000 students participating, if you are interested in this role or want more information, please reach out to Maggi Hole at student.orgs@wichita.edu.
November workshops are here to strengthen Shocker research
Savvy Scholar Workshops continue into November! Visit Savvy Scholar Workshops for the full schedule and event information. These workshops are designed to strengthen Shocker research strategies.
First Gen Shockers invited to Library Lounge!
First Gen Shockers – you’re invited to our Library Lounge! Join the Libraries’ first gen faculty and staff for an informal chat from 3-4 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2.
Have questions about how to use the libraries or what we offer? Want to find out what it’s like to be a librarian? Just want to say hi and talk about your favorite book? We’d love to see you join us.
Click here for free registration and we’ll send you the Zoom link and a special Ablah Library background.
Fairmount College celebrates 125 years of first-generation students
Join Andrew Hippisley, dean of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, in celebrating 125 years of successful first-generation students from 3:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in 142 RSC.
Of the entering class in 1895,12 of the 13 were first generation college students: Ella Miller, Alle Miller, Ernest Kramer, Eva Hall, Fred B. Isely, George W. Jackson, Henry Huttmann, Ada Belle Guthrie, Mabel Millison, Sadie Ellis, Clara Bowers and Matile Roulet.
In 2020, 26% of Fairmount College undergrads are first-generation students.
Join Wellness Services in this week's virtual and in person events
A lot is happening this week in Wellness Services. Join us Tuesday for a talk on making doctor's appointments. On Wednesday, get a free STI test and receive a slice of pizza (only 40 slots, call 978-4792). In the afternoon, Keep Calm and Breathe. Thursday, learn more about effective warm-ups. On Friday, join us for a Lifting Clinic in person at the Heskett Center or on Facebook Live. Need a quick dental screening? Sign up for one on Friday by calling 978-4792.
Physics Seminar Series presents Francesco Brizioli on Nov. 4
Join us for our next Physics Seminar at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4 via Zoom.
You can find all the details here.
Master of Social Work Informational Sessions - all students invited
The School of Social Work is hosting the last of three fall “MSW Info Sessions” to help prospective students discover more about the Master of Social Work program at Wichita State University at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11. This is geared to both social work majors and for those with majors outside of social work. We encourage you to share this with your students and recent graduates of all majors!
Attendees will have this virtual opportunity to discover more about the field, meet faculty, and learn how to apply as a regular program or advanced standing student. The priority deadline to apply is Jan. 8, 2021 for those who wish to enter in the 2021-22 school year.
If students have questions or would prefer to speak one-on-one, please direct them to Shaunna Millar, MSW Program Director and Clinical Professor, at shaunna.millar@wichita.edu. Click here for the Zoom log in information for the Nov. 11 session, password: socialwork.
The Graduate School's 3rd Annual Three Minute Thesis Competition is Nov. 6
Celebrate the third-annual WSU Graduate School Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition at 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6 on Zoom. This competition will feature finalists' video where a panel of judges will select the WSU winner.
The first-place winner of the competition will represent Wichita State at the Midwest Association of Graduate Schools 3MT Competition in the spring. Graduate School 2020-21 award winners will also be recognized at the award ceremony.
To learn more about 3MT or request the Zoom link, please visit the website.
SAC Disney Trivia Night on Nov. 3
Join for this special edition of Trivia night. How much do you know about Disney? Consider yourself an expert? Well, test your knowledge this Tuesday, Nov. 3!
Gone are the days of joining HQ trivia only to get booted on the fifth round. Join SAC on the first Tuesday of every month for a quick HQ/Kahoot style trivia game for the chance to win some awesome e-gift cards to places like Amazon, Walmart, and event Visa gift cards! $100 and $50 prizes will be given out each game to first- and second- place finishers, respectively.
The highest point scorer across all four games, Oct. 6, Oct. 20, Nov. 3, and Nov. 10, will receive a $200 Amazon gift card. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at SAC@wichita.edu.
RBOS Distinguished Guest Artist Isabelle Demers to perform in Wiedemann Hall
Join us either through the live-stream or in person (limited attendance) for the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Distinguished Guest Artist Isabelle Demers, professor of organ and head of the organ department at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Wiedemann Hall.
Her program on the great Marcussen organ is a spectacular mix of old and new with Bach, Beethoven and Louis Vierne, who was born 150 years ago this year.
Tickets are available at the Fine Arts Box Office.
Masks and social distancing respected.
Flu shots available on campus Nov. 4
WSU HR Total Rewards team is once again hosting on-site flu shots, available to State of Kansas employees and their spouses who are currently enrolled in SEHP medical insurance.
WSU will have one on-site flu clinic this year from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in 266 RSC. Click here to schedule an appointment online for the WSU on-site flu clinic.
Due to COVID-19 precautions, please arrive promptly at your scheduled time to limit quantity of participants waiting or in the room at one time. Flu shots are by appointment only; walk-ins will not be accepted.
Please view the CDC Vaccine Information Statement here. You will need to print and complete the KDHE consent form to take with you to your appointment (look for a word document at the bottom of the page after clicking the link). This form requires your State Employee ID which you can locate in myWSU in the center of the page by hovering over the white box in the SHaRP ID channel.
Not able to make this clinic? You can also get your no-cost flu shot at your in-network primary care provider or most pharmacy and drug stores. More information can be found here.
Spring 2021 Tuition Assistance deadline approaching
The HR Total Rewards team reminds staff and faculty that the deadline for Spring 2021 Tuition Assistance applications is Tuesday, Dec. 1.
Reminder: Tuition Assistance applications for Spring 2021 are submitted through the Online Application Form.
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 here.
Questions may be directed to TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu.
Learn about Fairmount College, win prize in scavenger hunt
Have fun learning more about Fairmount College’s role in establishing Wichita State University during a scavenger hunt created by the Department of Anthropology to learn about Fairmount College's 125-year history.
From now through the end of January 2021, faculty, staff and students are encouraged to participate in this fun event that begins on campus and ends at Maple Grove Cemetery at 1000 N. Hillside, where many faculty and staff from the early years of Fairmount College are buried.
Students who complete the scavenger hunt will be entered into a drawing for an iPad
on Feb. 1, 2021. Faculty and staff participants will be entered into a monthly drawing
for a Shocker Store gift card.
Have fun, stay safe and good luck! For more information, go to www.wichita.edu/anthropology.
Register to receive 5 Days of DIYs!
We love DIYS and we know you do too! Register to receive a 5 Days of DIYs kit to get you through the last week of in-person classes or to take with you over the break! Registrants will receive a make at home kit including five different DIY projects, some SAC swag, and some other little treats to make the break before finals bearable.
You can choose to pick up your kit in Student Involvement at the Rhatigan Student Center between Nov. 10-13 or have it mailed to your home address. All registrants that choose to pick up their kit will be contacted via email to select a pick-up time. Once you have your kit, follow along with our social media where we’ll walk you through how to create each day’s DIY throughout the week. Then, show off your creations on your own pages! Be sure to tag SAC when you post!
One kit per person with WSU ID - priority will be given to students. Registration is open now and closes Friday, Nov. 6, or until supplies last. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to wichita.edu/SAC or contact us at SAC@wichita.edu.
Track and Field holding its annual Shocker Holiday Sweatshirt Fundraiser
The Wichita State track and field program announced its third annual Shocker Holiday Sweatshirt Fundraiser.
Shocker fans can click here to order Shocker holiday sweatshirts. This year's options include both black and yellow crewneck sweatshirts and are available in adult and youth sizes. Orders will be taken until today (Monday, Nov. 2) and will be available for in-person pickup only.
Pickup will be available from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 16-20 at the Student-Athlete Success Center in the track and field offices, located directly southeast of Charles Koch Arena.
All proceeds go to the Wichita State track and field and cross-country programs.
For more information, please contact Heidi Benton at hyost@goshockers.com or Rob Garcia at rgarcia@goshockers.com.
Brownies now available at Chick-fil-A
Craving a brownie? Head to Chick-fil-A to try one! Brownies are now available beginning Nov. 2 at Chick-fil-A in the RSC.
$1 off Nitro Cold Brew in the RSC
Starbucks in the RSC's deal of the month is $1 Off Nitro Cold Brew during November!
Celebrate International Education Week by sharing a recipe from home!
Food is a large part of many cultures around the world! We want to invite you to share a piece of your culture, through food, with the campus community as part of International Education Week 2021 (Nov. 15-21). The recipes will come together to create an online International Shocker Recipe Book that will be shared during International Education Week. If you would like to share a recipe, please fill out this short form. The deadline to submit a recipe is Monday, Nov. 2.
WSU Ceramic Guild invites you to join us at our annual holiday sale!
Come stop by and check out handmade pottery produced by students and faculty. The Annual Holiday Pottery Sale will be held from 5-9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5 in 105 Henrion Hall.
If you have any questions regarding the sale, feel free to reach out to us at ceramicsguild.wsu@gmail.com or on instagram @wsuceramicsguild.
Do you have questions about making health care appointments?
In place of Tuesday Talks this week, join Student Health's Kim Vermillion as she explains what you need to know about calling a health care provider to make an appointment, information you need to give them, and going to the actual appointment. View it here.
The American Red Cross Club of Wichita State is hosting an upcoming blood drive!
Red Cross blood donors have the opportunity to help patients fighting COVID-19! If your regular donation tests positive for COVID-19 antibodies, plasma from that donation may now help coronavirus patients in need of plasma transfusions.
*Free COVID-19 antibody testing with blood donation!
Wichita State University Blood Drive: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18 and Thursday, Nov. 19 in the Heskett Center lobby
To schedule your life-saving appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org; Sponsor Code: Wichita State or Call 1-800-Red-Cross.
Join us in stocking the Shocker Support Locker
UP and USS Senates have once again challenged Faculty Senate to a friendly contest to “Stock the Shocker Support Locker.” All staff and faculty are invited to participate in this important effort to ensure our students and colleagues in Shocker Nation have a full pantry of food and supplies to choose from at the Shocker Support Locker.
Please consider donating virtually to contribute to items on the locker’s wish list. If you would like to purchase items to donate, the SGA Office (RSC 2nd floor) will serve as the drop off location on campus. Be sure to identify your items with a “STAFF” or "FACULTY" sticker at the drop box so that your items count toward the appropriate tallies.
See the wish list and learn how to donate here.
Bake sale at the SAE House! Preorders accepted until Nov. 8
What would autumn be without an old-fashioned bake sale? That's why Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc., are excited to announce our first joint philanthropy event! Fill out an order form by Sunday, Nov. 8, and stop by the SAE House on Nov. 15 to benefit the Children's Miracle Network and the American Cancer Society. We also deliver.
We are offering a selection of assorted cake pops, snickerdoodles, puppy chow, and Rice Krispy treats. We also have gift boxes available.
Preorders are accepted at tinyurl.com/sae-kdchi-bakesale.
Enroll for an in-person service-learning course in psychology!
The INSPYRE research lab (directed by Dr. Samantha Gregus) is currently recruiting undergraduate mentors for a 3-hour service-learning course in psychology (PSY 416) for the spring 2021 semester!
Prior to enrolling in PSY 416 (Psychology and Problems of Society) mentors are required to: pass an interview and background check, have reliable transportation, lunch availability from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. at least twice a week, and attend class on Mondays from 3:30-6 p.m.
We have a course syllabus, class readings, and paper assignments. Mentors will receive training at the beginning of the course and a grade at the end based on attendance and completion of assignments. We are interested in recruiting mentors from any college and major.
For more information, please contact the INSPYRE research lab at inspyre@wichita.edu ASAP.
Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is offering free tutoring and academic mentoring!
Our tutors help students develop a deeper understanding of class material and gain successful skills that can improve their overall GPA.
Our academic mentors offer biweekly meetings to help you with academic success skills, such as time management, effective studying and note-taking, test preparation and more!
You can drop in any of the listed times or schedule an appointment. See when we are open, what classes are offered, and how to request appointments at wichita.edu/pass!
TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!
WSU's TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) Program is excited to enroll students with disabilities for this academic school year. They offer numerous free services such as academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, financial literacy assistance, tutoring, and more. Many DSS graduates cite DSS as a critical program on campus that provided the support, university connections, and resources necessary for their success.
Quotes from DSS graduates and more information
I will apply what I have learned through TRIO DSS to the next chapter of my life - completing a Master's Degree! I am really thankful for the relationships that I have formed through TRIO DSS and look forward to what new challenges there are to conquer in my near future.
-Tiffany H.
My advisor believed in me when everyone wrote me off. That kind of belief and caring is so strong, it turned a college dropout into a student with a WSU GPA of 3.8 who is going to graduate in a month. I was able to get my first all “A” semester last fall because of their encouragement. Without my advisor’s support, I do not think I would be graduating at all.
-Ben L.
For more information, or to apply, go to www.wichita.edu/dss or call 978-5949. TRIO DSS is located in 158 Grace Wilkie Annex.