Enjoy lunch at the Food Truck Plaza today
Stop by the Food Truck Plaza for lunch with BreadSled Cafe. Get your meal to go, or spread out on the socially distanced picnic tables or beautiful green space. BreadSled will be on site from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. today (Wednesday, Jan. 20).
Faculty nominations sought for president's distinguished service award
Do you know a faculty member who is deeply engaged in service? Do you know A faculty member who exemplifies any of the following?
- Distinguished service to the university
- Distinguished service to the community
- Notable outreach efforts and/or forging of connections between WSU and the community.
- Long-term commitment to WSU through extensive committee service
Consider nominating them for the Presidential Service Award. Please send your nominations to leeann.birdwell@wichita.edu. Complete a nomination form and attach a CV that includes the nominee’s service activities. Previous recipients of this award are not eligible for nomination. The deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 24.
Award for Research/Creative proposals due Feb. 12
The Award for Research/Creative projects due date has been extended, and proposals are now due to the Office of Research no later than 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 12. The award provides funding of up to $4,000 to enable faculty to pursue research or creative projects during the summer. Proposers must work with a grant specialist in the Office of Research prior to submission, and all complete applications require approval from the chair and dean. Incomplete or late applications will not be reviewed or considered. Please contact proposals@wichita.edu to get started or visit our website for additional information.
Learn about intellectual property for small businesses and inventors
The Kansas SBDC presents the following no-cost webinars for small businesses.
Intellectual Property Basics
Inventions, designs, original works of authorship, and trade secrets can provide you
with economic benefits. Learn the basics of intellectual property protection. Jessica
Pierpoint with the USPTO Kansas Patent and Trademark Resource Center will present.
3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 21
Patent Basics
This webinar will introduce new inventors to types of patents and applications, patent
eligibility, parts of a patent, how to find free legal assistance, patent searching
and more. Jessica Pierpoint with the USPTO Kansas Patent and Trademark Resource Center
will present.
3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 28
Trademark Basics
Discover the difference between a trademark, service mark and registered mark. Then,
learn how to search for existing marks and logos and walk through the online trademark
application process. Jessica Pierpoint with the USPTO Kansas Patent and Trademark
Resource Center will present.
3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4
Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the Office of Diversity
and Inclusion
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration highlights and memorializes the work, accomplishments and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
The virtual event will take place at 6:30 p.m. today. This year's keynote speaker is Dr. Michael Waters, founder and lead pastor of the Abundant Life AME Church in Dallas, Texas.
The ODI is excited to announce the 2021 Drum Major Award recipient Counseling and Prevention Services, Dr. Selena Jackson. She will be recognized at the virtual program.
Register for the 13th annual MLK program.
Learn more about all the upcoming MLK programs in Wichita
2020 W-2 information is available online
W-2 forms for calendar year 2020 are now available. You can find step-by-step instructions here. For more information about W2s, visit the W2 information page here.
Encourage students to apply for Senior Honors by Feb. 19
Do you know a senior student who embodies the Shocker spirit? This highly competitive honor is awarded to students who demonstrate outstanding scholarship, leadership, involvement at WSU and service to WSU and the surrounding community. The Senior Honor is one of the most prestigious honors a Wichita State University student can receive, with only 10 students selected each year. Applications are due by 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19. Students can apply today at wichita.edu/SeniorHonors.
SGA scholarships now open
The Student Government Association is excited to open its annual scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year. Each year SGA awards about $80,000 to students on campus through four scholarships:
- James J. Rhatigan Leadership Scholarship
- International Student Scholarship
- SGA Endowed Scholarship
- SGA Summer Scholarship
Please let students know to apply at wichita.edu/sgascholarships. The deadline is Friday, March 5.
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.