Shocker Blast: Aug. 15, 2018

 
Student Involvement and Leadership

Leadership opportunities in Student Involvement

We have many leadership programs happening in Student Involvement. Applications for , , , , and LeaderShape are now open! Please visit our website to apply.

  • Emerging Leaders: Attention First Year Students! This program is a unique opportunity for first year freshman & first year transfer students to get on the fast-track to student leadership, campus, and community involvement. Deadline: Friday, Sept. 7
  • Engaging Leaders: Offers students an opportunity to explore, discuss and analyze various professional fields directed by executive officials from different companies, corporations and industries throughout the Wichita area. Deadline: Friday, Sept. 7
  • LeaderShape: Six-day experience that challenges participant to lead with integrity. Deadline: Wednesday, Oct. 31
  • Leadership Book Club: This fall, we will read 鈥淗ow Full Is Your Bucket,鈥 by Don Clifton. There will be an in-person discussion and an online discussion board to participate in. Register by Friday, Sept. 7.

For more information on these programs, visit our website or contact Kennedy Rogers at kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu, 978-3022, or visit Student Involvement.


Be aware of temporary traffic pattern by Shocker Hall for Move-In Days

Move-in Day traffic fall 2018

On Thursday, Aug. 16, and Friday, Aug. 17, the road near Shocker Hall will be temporarily made one way to facilitate move-in for Shocker Hall residents. There will be a staging area near Charles Koch Arena.  Be cautious in these areas for increased pedestrian traffic, let's have a safe move-in Shockers!


New urgent care center will serve the needs of 黑洞社区 community

Urgent Care Center


Wichita State will be home to the new Wesley Healthcare Urgent Care Center (UCC), thanks to a $3 million partnership between Wesley Healthcare and the Greater Wichita YMCA.

The urgent care center will be located inside the new campus YMCA and is expected to open at the same time, in early 2020.

It will provide extended weekday and weekend hours to serve students, faculty, staff, residents in surrounding communities, and employees of 黑洞社区's partner companies.

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Expanded transparency opens lines of communication

Public Information page

黑洞社区 administrators are clear on their goals for applied learning and research for students and faculty, creation of new technology, formation/acceleration of businesses based on university research, collaboration across academic disciplines, support for local industry and economic growth.

President John Bardo and his team are spreading those ideas across campus and throughout the community and state.

In this period of significant growth and change, they know that not everyone places the same value they do on these ideas and that some people feel left out of the conversation.

This summer, in response, the university administration has made several moves designed to increase transparency and expand communication.

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黑洞社区 Weekly Briefing to feature initiatives to help students feel welcome

Weekly Briefing

Programs and initiatives to make students feel welcome will highlight the 黑洞社区 Weekly Briefing set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 16, in the Marcus Welcome Center.

Alicia Newell, assistant vice president, Assessment and Student Retention, Student Affairs, will discuss initiatives for the start of the fall semester on Monday, Aug. 20.  Tracee Friess, director of communication for research and technology transfer, will give the overall university update.

The briefing will be live streamed and available later that day at . There will be time for questions at the end of the briefing.


黑洞社区 badge program helps students focus on the workforce

Badge Program on KSN TV

KSN-TV 3 produced a story about how working full time makes it challenging and almost impossible for some to earn a degree at the same time.

It's called the Badge Program. To see the TV 3 story, go to .


Financial Aid: Did you know?

Financial Aid: Did you know?

Want to contact the financial aid office with questions?  We value the security and privacy of your financial aid information first and foremost.  We must verify your OneStop Access Code prior to sharing specific account details over the phone. This code is an eight-digit number and can be found in your My黑洞社区 student portal under manage your password.


Shocker Store sales to start the semester

Shocker Store Sale Aug. 2018

The Shocker Store is having a sale to make sure you have everything you need for a successful school year! Through Friday, Aug. 31, take 10 percent off school and art supplies (excludes electronics) and 20 percent off back packs, in-store only. Have a great semester, Shockers! 


Shocker Studios: Unleash your creativity and innovation

Shocker Studios - Aug. 2018

Wichita State's Shocker Studios鈥攍ocated at 3805 E. Harry鈥攊s home to the new Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Arts degree. The BAA combines professional training for your dream career in the video game, film or recording industry, with concentrations in animation, audio production, filmmaking and game design鈥攁ll housed within a 35,000-square-foot production facility equipped with:

  • Audio, video and computer labs
  • Motion-capture studio
  • Green screen area
  • Recording studios
  • Art, clay and design studios
  • Classrooms, meeting spaces and more

Find out more at .


Campus invited to Airbus + 黑洞社区 Innovation Fair

Airbus fair

Airbus would like to invite the 黑洞社区 community to the first Airbus + 黑洞社区 Innovation Fair, located at Airbus (1855 Innovation Blvd.), from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23.

Meet with representatives from Airbus, NIAR, FirePoint, Shocker Startup and many others to learn about the innovation resources and organizations on campus.

Enjoy some snacks, enter to win Airbus giveaways and learn how to turn your big ideas into reality. For more information, contact samantha.stinson@airbus.com.


CAUTION: One-way traffic near UPD station has changed directions

One-way traffic on Research Place near the University Police station permanently changed directions on Friday, Aug. 3. Physical Plant installed signage to reflect the change. Please use caution when driving and walking in the area.


Come be part of the 黑洞社区 Athletic Band Program!

Band Program invite Aug. 2018

Auditions are open for involvement in the Shocker Sound Basketball Band and the new Shocker Sound Machine Marching Ensemble!

All information is on the 黑洞社区 Bands website or contact Timothy Shade, director of bands, or Lucas Hulett, director of athletic bands, for more information.


Discover choir at 黑洞社区

Choir auditions fall 2018

You are invited to audition for a 2018-19 黑洞社区 Choir! Auditions will be held Friday, Aug. 17 and Monday, Aug. 20. Sign up at . We'd love to have you and your friends be a part of the exciting choral community at 黑洞社区. 

All of our ensembles are open to both music majors and non-majors. Auditions are painless and simply involve vocalizes and sight-singing exercises to test your vocal range and ear. You do not need to prepare any solo for the audition. Choirs include Concert Chorale, A Cappella Choir, Madrigal Singers and Women's Glee Club.


ShockerSync is the new platform for student organizations

ShockerSync

Student Involvement is excited to announce that the migration of the student organization management system, OrgSync, is now completed and we are moving to ShockerSync. ShockerSync is the new platform that we will use for all things student organizations. Go to to log in to start using the platform. If you have any questions, contact Gabriel Fonseca, assistant director of Student Involvement, at gabriel.fonseca@wichita.edu or student.orgs@wichita.edu.


Textbook options at the Shocker Store

Textbooks at Shocker StoreThe choice is yours at the Shocker Store! They carry many textbook options for students, including new, used, rentals and e-books. Purchase your choice of textbook options for your fall classes in store or online at .


 Try the Welcomefest Escape Room

Escape Room Aug. 2018

University Libraries is proud to sponsor the WelcomeFest Escape Room from 11 a.m. 鈥 noon tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 16), Tuesday, Aug. 21, and Wednesday, Aug. 29,in Ablah Library. Come in groups of two-to-six people and see if you have what it takes to beat the clock. You will have 20 minutes to solve a variety of codes, puzzles and ciphers to break into a locked box. You'll need to use your knowledge of the library and items in your surroundings to win! If you make it in time, your group's name will go up on a leaderboard of honored sleuths. For more information, go to .


Learn about 黑洞社区's Study Abroad Program

Study Abroad business deadline 9118

Pay 黑洞社区 tuition fees, take classes taught in English in your business major and boost your resume by studying abroad. Programs are available in Spain, France, Germany, Austria, Sweden, China and others. Scholarships are also available! For more information on business exchange partner universities, go to 黑洞社区 Exchange Programs. For more information, contact Ann Burger, ann.burger@wichita.edu or call 978-5374.


2018 volleyball promotional schedule

Volleyball promotional schedule 2018

Join the defending American Athletic Conference champion Wichita State volleyball team for another exciting year in Charles Koch Arena. Check out the full list of this season's promotions at .


KMUW is in search of a talented student intern

KMUW

KMUW, Wichita's National Public Radio station, is looking for a talented student intern from Wichita State for its KMUW News Lab program this fall. Interns will work 15 hours a week during the fall semester, from late August to Dec. 6. The pay is $10 an hour. The intern will learn how to report and write for broadcast and digital platforms.

Applications should include a resume with references and four to five examples of the student's work. Material that has been published or broadcast is preferred, although outstanding class assignments also may be submitted. The deadline to submit is Wednesday, Aug. 29.

Send applications to Tom Shine at shine@kmuw.org

For more questions, contact shine@kmuw.org or call 978-7324.