Critical resources are available
Stress, anxiety and other mental health challenges are common among college students, even during normal times. Getting used to a new schedule, figuring out new ways of learning and dealing with financial stress may become overwhelming. Students can find a number of helpful resources on campus ranging from Counseling and Prevention Services, to the Care Team to the Shocker Support Locker. If you are concerned about a member of the Shocker community, but are uncertain of where to submit a concern, submit one here and it will be sent to the appropriate resource.
Provide feedback for WSU presidential search
AGB Search, which is assisting the Kansas Board of Regents with the WSU presidential search, has hosted two virtual forums to gather feedback from the WSU community, with one more forum left. The final forum will be held today (Monday, Feb. 8) and can be joined by using the Zoom meeting ID and passcode provided:
- 4 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8
- Zoom Meeting ID: 934 4896 2342
- Passcode: 438389
If you are unable to join this forum or couldn't join the other two, but would still like to give feedback, please reach out to your Senate president listed below. All WSU Senate presidents serve on the search committee. - Faculty Senate President Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn: aleks.sternfeld-dunn@wichita.edu
- UP Senate President Trish Gandu: trish.gandu@wichita.edu
- USS Senate President Randy Sessions: randy.sessions@wichita.edu
- SGA President Rija Khan: sga.president@wichita.edu
Wichita State professor wins innovation award to create accessible comic book app
Kapow! Zap! Pop! Zoinks! A Wichita State University researcher is working to develop an app to make those words come alive for visually impaired comic book readers.
Dr. Darren DeFrain, associate professor of English and director of Wichita State’s Writing Program, has recently been granted $11,000 from the John A. See Innovation Award to develop Vizling.
Ulrich Museum of Art celebrates Black History Month with exhibitions and virtual programs
The Ulrich Museum of Art on the Wichita State campus is celebrating Black History Month with two exhibitions on display that feature works by prominent African American artists from the museum’s permanent collection: Gordon Parks: I, too, am America and Renée Stout's Ghosts.
The museum also has several exciting Ulrich virtual programs lined up for the coming weeks, and it all kicks off at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, with a talk by Art Historian Aruna D’Souza, author of Whitewalling: Art, Race, and Protest in 3 Acts, who will discuss the role museums can play in bringing about social justice.
Later in the month, at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, the Ulrich will host a virtual Community Forum on Race and Parenting, led by Marquetta Atkins, Executive Director of Camp Destination Innovation and Director of Seed House. The other panelists for the forum are: Dr. Michelle Vann, Retired teacher, author, and CEO of Vanntastic Solutions; Britten Kuckleman, Director of Library Services at WSU; and Claudia Amaro of the Kansas Leadership Center Field Team. Both virtual programs — D’Souza’s talk and the Community Forum — are free and open to the public, though you must register first to get the Zoom link.
Register on the Ulrich’s website at ulrich.wichita.edu/programs.
These exhibitions and programs are part of a citywide partnership that the Ulrich is proud to participate in with The Kansas African American Museum, The Wichita Art Museum, and Arts Partners Wichita called "African American Art in the 20th Century: A Wichita Collaboration." Each museum will feature exhibitions that recognize and honor the works of African American artists.
Check our partners' websites for their exhibitions and programs, and check the Ulrich’s site to learn more about the two exhibitions and the many related programs we will offer
in the coming months.
We hope you'll visit the Ulrich Museum and check out these wonderful exhibitions in
person. Be sure to also register for all the exciting, free Ulrich virtual programs
we have planned for you in the coming weeks. Our galleries are now open Monday-Saturday,
11 a.m.-5 p.m. and are always free admission.
Masks and safe physical distancing practices observed.
New Campus Visitor Guides now 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 to your office.
To order guides for your office, please contact Garrett Rupp in the Office of Admissions at garrett.rupp@wichita.edu or 978-6293 with how many guides you need and a campus box number or office number for delivery.
Expert subject librarians are available to help with virtual instruction
University Librarians are available for virtual synchronous and asynchronous library instruction to assist Wichita State faculty for the spring semester. Contact your expert subject librarian to request virtual library instruction sessions and digital learning objects, such as tutorials, for upcoming classes at libraries.wichita.edu/libraryinstruction.
Accepting proposals and abstracts for virtual Diverse Women’s Summit
Individual students, groups and community members are invited to submit abstracts and proposals to present papers, posters, art works, dialogues, skits and other projects at the Diverse Women’s Summit. The summit will be by Zoom on March 8. The proposal should be 100-200 words describing the presentation (type, subject, theme and purpose).
Presentations that focus on the following topics will be given priority:
- Research on issues of covid-19 and special populations
- Citizenship and COVID-19
- Gender-based violence
- The future
Submit your proposal via email to chinyere.okafor@wichita.edu. We will accept proposals and abstracts until Feb. 25. For questions, call Women's Studies' office at 978-3358.
Faculty Senate meeting set for today
The Faculty Senate meeting will be held via Zoom at 3:30 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 8). The senators have been sent the meeting information. If you are interested in joining the meeting, please email Lee Ann Birdwell for the details.
Women's Studies presents Diverse Women's Summit
WSU's Center for Women’s Studies is organizing the Diverse Women’s Summit (by Zoom), which will focus on the theme “Women & Leadership in the Time Of Covid-19.” The three-part event is set for March 8.
The first part, “Students’ Showcase,” is 9 a.m.-noon. Presentations will include paper, posters and other projects by students, faculty and community members.
The second part, “Creative Concourse,” is 1-4 p.m.. It will include presentation of poetry, stories and community projects.
The third part is the International Women’s Day Keynote Address from 7-9 p.m.
Access the event here. Password: 572443
Wichita State Baseball unveils 2021 schedule
Wichita State Baseball has released its schedule for the 2021 season. After having the 2020 season come to an abrupt end due to COVID-19, the Shockers are looking forward to being back at Eck Stadium playing in front of some of the best fans in college baseball. Don't miss your chance to catch the Shockers in action this spring!
Understanding Finance at WSU event set for Feb. 25
If you're new to working with finance and/or budgets at WSU or are experienced but have questions, WSU Finance 101 is for you. Understanding finance at WSU can be a challenge for budget officers and support staff.
Lois Tatro will present WSU Finance 101 from 2-3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, via Zoom. This presentation is designed to help answer questions and clarify information.
Topics will include:
- Information on GU and RU funding
- How to stay on top of departmental finances
- Processing revenue, expenses, BPC cards, travel and more
You are strongly encouraged to submit questions regarding the finance process prior to the session. Email questions to training@wichita.edu as soon as possible and so they can be addressed during the presentation.
Go to myTraining located in myWSU to view session details, Zoom link and register. Contact ITS Applications Training at training@wichita.edu for assistance.
Physics Spring 2021 Seminar Series begins this week
Join us for our first Spring 2021 Physics Seminar Series, featuring Dr. Oleg Kamaev, Canadian Nuclear Laboratories, at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 10, via Zoom.
Shocker Softball to host Virtual FanFest
The first ever Shocker Softball Virtual FanFest Presented by Cox is slated for 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. The event, which will be free of charge and utilize Zoom, will feature Wichita State head softball coach Kristi Bredbenner along with her staff and current student-athletes Ryleigh Buck, Neleigh Herring, Sydney McKinney, Bailey Urban and Camryn Compton.
During the event, fans will get a preview of the upcoming 2021 softball schedule and learn more about the 2021 Shockers. All attendees will have access to unique Shocker softball virtual content and a chance to win a softball swag pack provided by the team.
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.
Public Policy and Management Center looking for community development manager
WSU's Public Policy and Management Center is looking for a community development manager.
Save on popular Uscape Shocker apparel
Save this week on the popular Uscape brand of Wichita State merchandise. Through Saturday, take 20% off Uscape gear in the RSC store, Braeburn Square store and online at shockerstore.com. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.