Come share your #ShockerLove
Celebrate who, and what, you love at the dedication of Shocker Nation鈥檚 newest campus art installation鈥攖he Shocker Love Lock Pod east of the Food Truck Plaza from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 14). Remarks start at 11:45 a.m.
- Free love locks for the first 50 visitors
- Locks available for purchase on site (or bring your own)
- Enjoy hot drinks and food truck fare
Parking update
The RSC will replace the large chillers located between the parking garage and the Human Resources building tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 14).
- The RSC lot (lot #7) will close late tonight (Wednesday, Feb. 13) and remain closed on Thursday, Feb. 14.
- Partial Parking Garage closure includes:
- East parking garage vehicle exit
- NE stairwell
- Elevator
- North door on ground level
- Several parking stalls on the north and east side of the 4th level of the parking garage
Please note: Vehicles with ADA permissions may still park in the garage, but there will be no elevator service on Thursday, Feb. 14. All vehicles must enter / exit on the south side of the parking garage. Pedestrians must use the southwest stairwell.
We apologize for the inconvenience, but hope you enjoy the air conditioning in the RSC this summer.
Participate in the 黑洞社区/McBEE Campus Safety Survey open now
Help 黑洞社区 & the national McBEE campus consortium strengthen data driven practices in regards to campus safety by completing the 黑洞社区 / McBEE Campus Safety Survey accessible through a direct link you received in an email from 黑洞社区 on Feb. 11, or you can access the survey via the 鈥渕y surveys鈥� link in the my黑洞社区 portal (scroll to second box on left hand side of the home page).
The short 10-minute survey was available starting Feb. 11. Students participating in the research will be entered into one of two drawings for $250 scholarships and second place $50 Amazon Gift Cards. The first drawing will occur on Feb. 22. Four scholarships and 14 gift cards are being provided by the Title IX office.
All current 黑洞社区 students age 18 and older are eligible to complete the survey. For more information, check out the 鈥淢cBEE in 60 Seconds鈥� video in the my黑洞社区 portal for more information.
Questions about the research, and/or 黑洞社区鈥檚 participation in the National Multi鈥怌ampus Bystander Efficacy Evaluation (McBEE), should be emailed to Jodie Hertzog, Department of Sociology at Jodie.Hertzog@wichita.edu.
Honors College Town Hall today (Wednesday, Feb. 13)
Provost Rick Muma and Kimberly Engber, dean of the Honors College, will host an Honors College Town Hall meeting to answer questions and spark discussion on the Shock the Future Referendum, a student-led campaign that identifies a list of academic and student success infrastructure needs.
You鈥檙e invited to attend the Town Hall at 5 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 13) in 209 Hubbard Hall.
This is your opportunity to share your thoughts with your dean, and to be a part of Wichita State鈥檚 growth.
Financial Aid verification process has been simplified
Did you know the financial aid verification process has been simplified? Because of recent changes by the U.S. Department of Education, you may now submit Signed Tax Returns to confirm tax information for verification. Previously, we needed a tax return transcript, but you may now submit the appropriate year鈥檚 signed copy of the 1040, 1040A, or 1040EZ instead. As a reminder, we only need the two main pages of your federal return and not the entire document.
Look for more helpful tips next week as we continue celebrating Financial Aid Awareness month (February).
Remember, we鈥檙e here to help:
finaid@wichita.edu
316-978-3430 / 1-855-黑洞社区-1STP (24-hour support)
203 Jardine Hall
8 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays to Fridays
Run in the upcoming SGA general election
The time is now. The SGA Elections Commission encourages and welcomes you to submit your paperwork to run in the upcoming general election to seek a position on SGA.
The Declaration for Candidacy for the SGA Senate continues to be open. Senators on the voting legislative body of SGA, are required to complete two office hours per week, they are able to work on specified initiatives, and attend weekly committee and senate meetings on Wednesdays.
The Student Government Association represents the entire student body, while advocating for anything that could affect students and student life and the university, local, state and national level. Without adequate student representation, the student body is voiceless and powerless.
Please consider running yourself and encourage your peers to consider running as well. For more information, go to to learn more.
Grad School Town Hall meeting tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Provost Rick Muma and Kerry Wilks, interim dean of the Graduate School, will host a Grad School Town Hall meeting to answer questions and spark discussion on the Shock the Future Referendum, a student-led campaign that identifies a list of academic and student success infrastructure needs.
You鈥檙e invited to attend the Town Hall at 2:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 14) in 233 Rhatigan Student Center.
This is your opportunity to share your thoughts with your dean, and to be a part of Wichita State鈥檚 growth.
Opportunity for students to network with local black professionals
The Fuse (an initiative out of the College of Applied Studies) is hosting event in collaboration with the Black Student Union and Office of Diversity and Inclusion from 6-8 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 13) in 142 RSC. This will be a time for students to network and engage with local black professionals from various industries.
Save the date - URCAF 2019
The annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) will be held on Friday, April 19, in the Rhatigan Student Center. The forum provides an excellent opportunity for undergraduate students at Wichita State to present their scholarly and creative activity to a faculty, student and community audience, while competing for cash awards. Abstract submissions are due by Friday, April 5. For more information, go to .
GRASP student abstracts are due by Feb. 18
Graduate Research & Scholarly Projects (GRASP) student abstracts are due by Monday, Feb. 18. View . Graduate student research is showcased at a university-wide annual poster symposium on Friday, April 26. Prizes are awarded.
Study Abroad opportunity in Paris, France for all majors
Are you looking for a summer study abroad program? Students of all majors are eligible for the French language and culture program at our partner university, ESCE in Paris, France.
This low-cost study abroad program is a great way to learn more about language and culture of France by earning elective credits. There are also options for business courses.
Contact Ann Burger for details on costs as they will be different from the school鈥檚 website and how to apply at Ann.burger@wichita.edu. Questions: email studyabroad@wichita.edu
黑洞社区 Weekly Briefing to feature a Shock the Future update from the dean of University Libraries
The 黑洞社区 Weekly Briefing will begin at 10 a.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 14) in the Marcus Welcome Center.
Kathy Downes, dean of University Libraries, will talk about the potential impact of the Shock the Future referendum on University Libraries.
Tracee Friess, director of communications for research and technology transfer, will provide an overall university update.
The briefing will be livestreamed and available later that day at . There will be time for questions following the briefing.
Shocker Learning Center to host a Valentine鈥檚 Day Open House
The Shocker Learning Center (SLC) is hosting an Open House from 1-3 p.m. on Valentine鈥檚 Day, Thursday, Feb. 14, in 107 Lindquist Hall. Stop by and learn to love learning!
The SLC is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. It is the home of Student Success鈥� Academic Success Programs.
Supplemental Instruction (SI): Free, weekly group study sessions led by a certified SI leader who has previously succeeded in the course. Meet with your SI leader individually during their office hours.
Tutoring: Free one-on-one and small group educational support with a trained tutor.
Peer Coaches: Peers helping peers with time management, study skills, goal setting, organizing assignments, note taking and referrals to other resources on campus.
In addition to the services it offers, the SLC is also a study room equipped with computers, and free beverages such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate and filtered water.
Student Health has you covered for Valentine鈥檚 Day
Student Health Services has you covered for Valentine's Day with free gloves and condoms! Stop by from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Valentine鈥檚 Day, tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 14) on the first floor of the RSC.
Swing by Cookies with Coaches on Valentine鈥檚 Day
The Office of Student Success invites students to swing by Cookies with Coaches from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 14), on the first floor, Rhatigan Student Center.
Students are encouraged to drop by to decorate a free Valentine's Day cookie and connect with their Academic College's Success Coach. There will be additional give-a-ways at the event!
Rain Dove to present program tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 14)
Rain Dove is an androgynous / agender model, actor and activist will be speaking at 7 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 14) in the CAC Theater. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.
Featured in Vogue, Cosmo and People magazine, Dove, is best known for breaking the stereotypes through their work in fashion, posing as male and female models in photoshoots, productions and runway shows. Genetic engineer, firefighter, and fashionista, Rain Dove is a humanitarian bringing awareness to what is means to be non-binary and promoting self-identity.
For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Graduate student seeking participants for coping with depression research project
A 黑洞社区 graduate student working on her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is seeking volunteers to participate in a project that compares two approaches for coping with depression. This study will be conducted within the Department of Psychology (Jabara Hall) under the supervision of Robert Zettle, and will require your involvement for 18- 20 weeks. The study involves eight weekly treatment sessions.
The first two weeks involve one hour sessions and the remaining six sessions will be half-hour sessions. Participants who complete all sessions will be contacted one week and two months later for follow-up measures.
Participants must be at least 18 and will be screened in three stages to determine their eligibility.
If you are interested, complete an (30 minutes) to assess your initial eligibility. The next two stages will be conducted in person for 20 and 50 minutes respectively.
For more information, contact Yvonne Chaw at jxchaw@shockers.wichita.edu or call 316-978-6347.
Volunteers needed for research study
Research Topic / Purpose of the study: The purpose of this research study is to explore the higher educational experience of Returning Adult Students and Traditional Students; looking at whether they prefer online learning or traditional classroom experiences.
Procedures: Participants will respond to an online survey that should only take about 15 to 20 minutes to complete. The survey is completely anonymous (no personal or identifying information is collected.)
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants must be over the age of 18 and have participated or be currently participating in an online course.
To participate, click on the link and .
Contact: If you have any questions regarding this survey, contact Amy Belden at amy.belden@wichita.edu or Jaehwan Byun at jaehwan.byun@wichita.edu.
Your participation in this research study is appreciated.
Kansas-based annual biosciences symposium honors university students for research posters, presentations
Eighteen undergraduate students were honored for their scientific research presentations at the 17th annual Kansas IDeA (Institutional Development Awards) Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (K-INBRE) Symposium Jan. 19-20 in Overland Park, Kansas.
The annual symposium is part of the K-INBRE initiative to prepare promising university students for careers in bioscience careers in Kansas. Ten campuses in Kansas and Oklahoma participate in the collaborative network that is led by the University of Kansas Medical Center.
鈥淧roviding training and professional development opportunities to students with promising careers as biomedical researchers is a priority for the K-INBRE program,鈥� said Doug Wright, principal investigator for K-INBRE and professor and vice chair in anatomy and cell biology at the University of Kansas Medical Center. 鈥淭his program strives to keep the biosciences in Kansas growing and thriving with opportunities for students, young faculty, and established researchers, which are showcased at the annual Symposium.鈥�
The program provides opportunities for students to work in research laboratories or in their communities developing research projects under the guidance of seasoned mentors. These opportunities give students the tools and guidance to better inform their future career choices in the bio and medical sciences.
The annual Symposium brings together the network of students, faculty and staff from the University of Kansas Medical Center, Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University, Haskell Indian Nations University, Kansas State University, Pittsburg State University, University of Kansas, Washburn University, 黑洞社区, and Langston University in Langston, Okla. More than 160 posters were presented by students, postdocs, faculty, and staff from all 10 of the campuses in Kansas and Oklahoma.
The following 黑洞社区 students received cash prizes for their oral and poster presentations:
- Abby Jurgensmeier, majoring in anthropology, 鈥淭ags and TIRF Microscopy to Monitor Palladin Interactions with Actin鈥� 鈥損oster presentation. Her parents are James and Christie Jurgensmeier from Salina, Kan.
- Erina Kutilek, 鈥淩ole of Myopalladin in cardiac muscle functions and disease鈥� 鈥搊ral presentation.
- Hunter Picard, majoring in biochemistry, presented 鈥淪tructure-Guided Design and Optimization of a Novel Series of Dipeptidyl Inhibitors of Norovirus 3CL Protease鈥� 鈥損oster presentation. His parents are Robert and Stephanie Picard from Rose Hill, Kansas
Call for Presentations / Save the Date: 6th Annual Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference
We are currently seeking submissions of original research, training / workshops, and other scholarship from any discipline from students, scholars, staff, and interested others associated with a college or university in Kansas.
The deadline for submissions is Monday, Feb. 25. We hope that you will consider submitting a proposal consisting of a 200-300 word summary of your proposed presentation, and/or encourage your students and colleagues to submit proposals.
The conference will take place on Friday, March 29 in the Rhatigan Student Center.
Our keynote speaker for this year鈥檚 conference is Monique Morris, award-winning author of the book 鈥淧ushout: The Criminalization of Black Girls in Schools.鈥� Her talk will be titled 鈥淓ducation is Freedom Work (And Other Critical Reflections about Responses to School Pushout for Black Girls).鈥�
Find more information about the conference, keynote speaker, and the Call for Presentations submission link.
If you鈥檇 like to stay up to date on conference announcements, go to our .
University Libraries to hold Women in Horror Month Escape Room
Join University Libraries for their escape room titled "Making Mary鈥檚 Monster: A University Libraries and Women in Horror Month Escape Room" from 10-11:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 18 and Thursday, Feb. 21, and 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 19-20, and Friday, Feb. 22 in Special Collections, Ablah Library. Individual registration is required. Up to eight participants per escape room.
Shocker Store sales
This week at the Shocker Store (RSC location) you can take 20 percent off the basic Wichita State sweatshirts and any pink 黑洞社区 merchandise.
The Popcorner Flavor of the Week is: Cupid鈥檚 kettle corn.
Valentine's cookies and nuggets from Chick-fil-A!
Order your heart-shaped container filled with your choice of 30-count nuggets ($17.99), 12-count chocolate chunk cookies ($14.99), or six-count chocolate chunk cookies ($7.39) for your Valentine through Chick-fil-A in the RSC! Available now to Saturday, Feb. 16.
Sport and Exercise Career Fair on Feb. 26
Please encourage students interested in a career in sport or exercise to attend the Sport and Exercise Career Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, in the Heskett Center lobby.
This event offers students from all majors the opportunity to meet employers in the sport or exercise industry who are looking to hire interns, co-op students and full-time employees. For a complete list of employers attending, visit .
隆贬辞濒补!
Come join us for Informal Spanish Conversation at El Cafecito from 12:30-1:30 p.m. every Wednesday. Look for our information table in the RSC.
Invitation from Kappa Delta Chi Sorority
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc. is a Latina-founded national sorority who aims to achieve professional development, academic excellence and graduation of all its members; an organization dedicated to community service to their local university communities with an emphasis on the Hispanic / Latino population. Come meet your favorite penguins on campus; we hope to see you there! See information on events above. For questions, contact alphaalpha.expansion@kappadeltachi.org.
$1 off frappuccinos at Starbucks in RSC
During RSC Unplugged from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 13) you can take $1 off frappuccinos and lattes size grande or larger!
RSC Unplugged
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. Middle Theory will perform today (Wednesday, Feb. 13) in the RSC鈥檚 Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Family Fun Day this Saturday at the Ulrich Museum of Art
You鈥檙e invited to Family Fun Day at the Ulrich Museum of Art from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. It鈥檚 free and open to the public.
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of gallery exploration, games, and hands-on art-making activities inspired by the artist鈥檚 ideas and materials featured in our spring exhibitions. Snacks and refreshments provided.
For more information contact Jana Durfee at Jana.Durfee@wichita.edu.