Nominate a student for Shocker Pathway Student of the Year
In March 2021, the Office of Adult Learning will host the 2nd Annual Adult Learner of the Year awards ceremony. In addition to other awards, will honor a Shocker Pathway Student of the Year (SPSY). Adult Learning is calling on the WSU community to help find a Shocker Pathway Student either at Wichita State or WSU Tech deserving of the title.
The deadline to nominate a Shocker Pathway Student of the Year is Friday, Jan. 29.
- Currently enrolled Shocker Pathway student at WSU Tech or Wichita State University
- Seeking first associate’s degree or first bachelor’s degree.
- 3.00 WSU Tech/WSU Cumulative GPA (Extenuating circumstances can be reviewed)
- Displays perseverance in obtaining a degree
- Demonstrates Shocker Pride
- Possesses leadership qualities
Wichita State student organization focuses on diversity and inclusion in sports
Two Wichita State Sport Management students recently developed a student organization focused on diversity, equity and inclusion within sports. Read about the CHAMPS mission and goals for the future.
WSU headshot appointments available for January
The Office of Strategic Communications offers headshots for WSU faculty and staff at no charge. For the 2021 spring semester, headshot events will be scheduled once a month over two days in the Rhatigan Student Center.
Because of social distancing, you must reserve your spot with an appointment. Appointments for January are now open:
Rhatigan Student Center, Room 266 (Pike)
3-5 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 27
8-10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 28
Learn more and schedule your visit
Former political science chair David Farnsworth passes away
David Farnsworth, former interim dean, department chair and professor of political science at Wichita State, passed away on Dec. 17.
Join Campus Recreation for a semester of fitness
Start the year off right by treating yourself to a membership to the Heskett Center. While it is cool outside, enjoy the indoor track, basketball courts, pool and so much more.
Learn more about Campus Recreation
GRASP 2021 abstract submission closes Feb. 11
The Graduate School is now accepting abstract submissions for the 17th annual Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium. GRASP 2021 will be held on Blackboard again this year with video presentations open for WSU Community viewing starting on April 2. Please encourage your graduate students to take advantage of this opportunity to showcase their research. Abstract submission closes on Feb. 11.
Enjoy a free, Shocker-produced documentary this Friday
You're invited to the first public screening of the Shocker-produced mini-documentary "Welcome Home, Wichita," which tells the story of the emergence and growth of local pride in our city over the past several years.
The screening will be held at the Starlite Drive-In at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8. Admission to the event is free, and was produced by Wichita State grads Julian Liby, Caitlyn Fowler, and Connor Freund.
Classroom Technology Training Schedule for spring 2021
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.
Spring 2020 Classroom Technology Training Schedule
The ARC is back for a limited time
Like the mythical city of Brigadoon, the ARC is back again for a limited time next week. Come join some of our regular trainers and some brand new ones as we explore all kinds of new and traditional topics.
There will be Panopto and Blackboard training, of course, but we are also adding a session in using your iPad and Apple Pencil for teaching and grading, we will talk about "action research" in your classroom, and even tackle (very!) simple statistics for use in classroom research. But wait, there's more!
We have several sessions associated with the ARC Big Read for 2021, we have a new set of "lightning round" sessions with several topics covered in a short time, and we will also have daily Linkedin Learning challenges for those of you who would rather learn on a more flexible schedule. We also have some great partnership trainings with professors around the campus and with the good folks at CAPS.
Want to learn more about what's on offer? Of course you do! Visit our website for the schedule and for Zoom links for most sessions.
WSU's Usha Haley in Forbes on how country culture affects a company's crisis management
Forbes Magazine approached leading international-management and international-business experts from around the world to discuss how a country's culture can affect a company's approach to crisis management.
The magazine interviewed Usha Haley, W. Frank Barton Distinguished Chair in International Business and Professor of Management for her views.