F1RST-Gen Friday profile: Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan
What is a first-gen student?
A first-generation college student is defined as a student whose parents/legal guardians have not completed a bachelor's degree. A student who is the first person in their immediate family to attend a four-year college/university to attain a bachelor's degree.
- FORM-A-LINE: Become a subcommittee member of FGCC. The First-Generation Coordinating Council (FGCC) is looking for individuals to join in the work. Currently seeking subcommittee
members for the following:
- Marketing
- Faculty and staff engagement
- Data and assessment
- Graduate school
- FOCUS ON FIRST-GEN: This week we highlight Dr. Kaye Monk-Morgan, Ed.D., vice president of Strategic Engagement & Planning.
- If you're interested in being featured as a first-generation profile, contact Lydia Santiago at fgshockers@wichita.edu.
Wear suspenders shirt for Mental Health Awareness Week
April 19-23 is mental health awareness week, and you can show your support by wearing your #WSUWeSupportU Suspenders4Hope shirt!
Shockers can also support someone in need by learning the "Share, Ask, Support" method of preventing suicide for free by visiting wichita.edu/TakeTheTraining and taking the #WSUWeSupportU Preventing Suicide Training.
Water shutdowns planned for April 19
The City of Wichita will be replacing two water meters on Monday, April 19. The buildings affected will be the Flats, the Aviation Testing Lab, Beggs Hall, the Beech Wind Tunnel, and Wallace Hall. The outage will last from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During this time, these buildings will not have water service — including restrooms, water fountains, and sinks.
There's a possibility the outage may affect additional buildings. We appreciate your patience.
SGA announces Diversity Week 2021
The Student Government Association is excited to announce that we will designate Sept.13-17 as SGA Diversity Week. There will be student and department led programming, events and discussions highlighting the diverse student experience on our campus.
Calling any departments, student organizations, or individuals who would like to host an event during Diversity Week. Fill out this application to be considered.
Any and all experiences are welcomed. For more information, please contact sga.pubrelations@wichita.edu.
15 teams to advance to Shocker New Venture Competition Trade Show
The Center for Entrepreneurship’s Shocker New Venture Competition (SNVC) is underway and will award start-up capital to aid competitors in the launch of their new ventures. Sponsors of this year’s competition include IMA Financial Group, INTRUST Bank, NetWork Kansas, Riverside Health Foundation, Jeff & Kelley DeGraffenreid.
This week wrapped up the judging of the Business Model Video round. Teams were judged on their ability to succinctly encapsulate their business concept through a market analysis, a clear value proposition, and a sustainable competitive advantage.
The result is the movement of 15 teams into the Trade Show round of the competition. Selection was based upon market viability, the likelihood to launch.
The 15 teams advancing to the Trade Show are:
- Alalia Technologies
- Anonymous Tech
- Ascend
- Bar C Innovations
- BME Innovations
- BME Innovators
- Elio Biomed
- Excreta
- Kermode Solutions
- PARROT
- Pregnancy Protector
- Renewable Tech Solutions
- The Fortress
- The Inventors
- The Real Estimate
The Trade Show will take place virtually 3-6 p.m. Friday, April 23, where these teams will set up virtual booths and pitch their business concepts to over 100 business leaders.
At the close of the Trade Show, the six teams with the most “investments” by the judges will be announced. These teams will advance to the final round which takes place on April 30. The Final Round will take place from 1-5 p.m. virtually.
The public is welcome and encouraged to attend and witness this next generation of entrepreneurs and innovators.
Register for Shocker Legacy Day
Are you a Wichita State faculty or staff member with a high school student? We want to celebrate your student for being part of the Shocker Legacy family. On Saturday, May 1, come to campus at 10:30 a.m. and learn about the new and exciting opportunities at Wichita State while connecting with students and alumni. We’re even offering tickets to you and one guest to attend the Shocker Men’s Baseball game versus East Carolina at 2 p.m. that afternoon!
Register for Shocker Legacy Day
Holi spring festival returns to Wichita State
After the darkness of the pandemic, AHINSA is back with Holi to fill your life with colors and joy. Join us from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 17 at Hubbard Hall Lawn. Holi is open to students, faculty, and staff. Registration is required to attend.
Market-based compensation implementation briefing for faculty and staff
Market-Based Compensation implementation briefing for faculty and staff will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, April 23.
Please join the WSU senate presidents and human resources professionals for a status update of the university’s transition to market-based compensation. A presentation will be conducted to update the status of the project and information provided about next steps. The briefing, hosted on YouTube, will be recorded and available on the HR dedicated webpage for Market Based Compensation for anyone who is unable to attend the live session.
Faculty and staff to be recognized
The President’s Distinguished Service Awards and the unclassified professionals’ Wayne Carlisle Distinguished Service Award honorees will be recognized at 2 p.m. Friday, April 23 in the Lowe's Auditorium in the Hughes Metropolitan Complex.
To RSVP for in-person attendance or to view the livestream visit Wichita.edu/shockerpride.
Mark your calendar for Earth Day celebrations
On Thursday, April 22, Wichita State will be celebrating Earth Day both in-person and virtually. Join us putting new plants in the soil of the community garden by Ahlberg Hall, listening to informative keynote speakers, and seeing some of the latest electric vehicles.
Check out the full schedule of events
Special physics discussion today
Wichita State Physics Division will be hosting an open discussion titled "Special Physics Discussion: Hints of New Physics from Fermilab’s Muon g-2 Experiment First Results" at 3 p.m. today via Zoom.
Last week, the first results from the Muon g-2 experiment at Fermilab were presented and revealed exciting evidence of particle physics beyond our standard understanding. The Muon g-2 experiment searches for evidence of new particles and forces by probing the interaction of a muon (the heavy cousin of the electron) with a magnetic field and precisely determining its magnetic moment. Comparison with theoretical predictions then allow scientists to probe the robustness of the standard model of particle physics.
This result was met with much excitement and was widely reported by the press in publications like the New York Times, National Geographic, and Nature.
Prof. Mathew Muether (experimental particle physics) and Prof. Terrance Figy (theoretical particle physics) will present a quick overview of the results and their significance followed by an open question and answer session. We are targeting a general audience for this discussion, but will also be diving into technical details for anyone interested following the main agenda. Watch the results presentation.
Join the discussion at 3 p.m. today (password: 935943)
![Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall. 2020-2021 season Distinguished Guest Artists. 25th Anniversary RBOS Gala (postponed from 2020) Brett Valliant and Tate Addis April 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm Tickets at Wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/boxoffice [WSU logo] All concerts will be live-streamed +/or recorded for our YouTube channel For information on WSU’s degrees and certificate in organ, email lynne.davis@wichita.edu or visit Wichita.edu/riebloomfieldorganseries YouTube link (optional).](/about/wsunews/shocker_blast/2021/04-april/_images/RBOS.jpg "Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall. 2020-2021 season Distinguished Guest Artists. 25th Anniversary RBOS Gala (postponed from 2020) Brett Valliant and Tate Addis April 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm Tickets at Wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/boxoffice [WSU logo] All concerts will be live-streamed +/or recorded for our YouTube channel For information on WSU’s degrees and certificate in organ, email lynne.davis@wichita.edu or visit Wichita.edu/riebloomfieldorganseries YouTube link (optional).")
RBOS 25th Anniversary Gala at Wiedemann Hall
2020 marked the 25-year anniversary of the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series. Due to the pandemic, the original concert was postponed until this year. Thus the Gala 25th Anniversary of the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series will be celebrated on at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Wiedemann Hall. You may attend in person (tickets at the CFA Box Office) or watch the live stream on the WSU School of Music Facebook page.
Distinguished guest artists are Wichita-born Brett Valliant and Tate Addis, well-known for their virtuoso performances. A varied program includes works by Bach, Guilmant and Dupré as well as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and a grand finale on both the great Marcussen organ and the Steinway piano.
Join the KMUW for the 2021 Oscars Predictions
Who do you think will take home this year’s Oscar for Best Picture? Whether you want to stack your ballot with winners or find a new movie to queue up, come hear what the experts have to say at our live 2021 Oscars Predictions chat on April 21. The KMUW movie club is convening in advance of the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony on April 25 to talk favorites. Our expert film fans are:
- Kylie Brown, director of tech and web for mama.film
- Lela Meadow-Conner, founder of mama.film
- Hugo Phan, KMUW digital assistant and Tallgrass Film Festival box office coordinator
- Fletcher Powell, KMUW movie reviewer
Tune in for the live chat at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21 on KMUW’s Facebook page. Share your questions and predictions by commenting on the live video, and start preparing now by checking out Fletcher's movie reviews under the commentary tab at KMUW.org.
Heskett Center half-price membership
Spring half-price membership is here! General membership at the Heskett Center is now only $20. Membership is good through May 31 and it includes Shocker Fit Classes. If you have wanted to try F45, now is the time. Get your membership today.
For more information contact us at 316-978-3082.