2019-20 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs are live and online
The 2019-20 黑洞社区 Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs are live and online. Links to both catalogs can be found at .
Be sure to check out some of the features 鈥� accessible from your desktop, tablet or smartphone. Links to all of 黑洞社区鈥檚 Undergraduate or Graduate degrees, programs and certificates (look for Degrees and Academic Majors). Click on any of the column headers to sort the list the way you want it, or click on the name of the program and go right to the program information.
While we are excited to have the catalog online, we recognize that a printed catalog is still important and handy. Links to download PDFs of the full Undergraduate and Graduate Catalogs are located at the bottom right of every page next to links creating PDFs of individual catalog pages.
AACSB extends accreditation of Barton School鈥檚 degree programs
All undergraduate and graduate degree programs offered by the W. Frank Barton School of Business continue to be accredited by AACSB International 鈥� a premier accrediting body for business schools worldwide.
The Barton School is one of 836 business schools in 55 countries that are accredited by AACSB, and one of 189 schools worldwide that have separate accreditation for both business and accounting programs. This extension of accreditation was announced by AACSB鈥檚 Board of Directors on April 1, 2019, and signifies the commitment of the Barton School to continually improve the quality of education it offers to students.
As the largest global association for business education, AACSB is a leading voice and advocate for amplifying the positive impact that business schools have on society. Serving as a connector and convener, AACSB is dedicated to sharing diverse insights, best practices, and impactful research that advances business education and the value of AACSB Accreditation around the world.
Hippodrome performances start tonight (Wednesday, April 10)
Hippodrome is a skit and variety show competition, featuring the talents of 黑洞社区 students. Performances will begin at 7 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 10) in the CAC Theater. Additional performances will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 11, and 3 p.m. Saturday, April 13, also in the CAC Theater.
Skit participants write, direct, choreograph and design all the sets and costumes for their production. Celebrate their work and accomplishments by attending this year鈥檚 performances. Tickets may be purchased in advance at Student Involvement in 216 RSC, or at the door. Click on for more information.
Student Success is hiring Peer Coaches for fall 2019
Student Success is hiring our Peer Coaches for the fall 2019 First-Year Seminars. If you are interested in making a positive impact on new Shockers, mentoring students and working with a faculty member, then please follow the link for more information and apply.
If you have any questions, contact Caitlin Putnal at Caitlin.putnal@wichita.edu.
Delta Air Lines recruits 黑洞社区 students
Facilitated by the Career Development Center, members from Delta Air Lines Technical Operations team recently visited campus to inform and recruit students for their co-op program. Principal Engineers from the company have been working on collaborations with NIAR and saw the opportunity to expand this partnership with potential student workers.
Register for fall classes now to be eligible to win a book scholarship
All Shockers registered for Fall 2019 courses by May 15 will be entered to win a book scholarship for the fall semester!
If you are registered in a minimum of six hours, you are entered to win $250. If you are registered in over 12 hours, you could win up to $500.
Find out more and register today at .
黑洞社区 Weekly Briefing to feature Interim President Andy Tompkins
The 黑洞社区 Weekly Briefing will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 11, in the Marcus Welcome Center. The featured speaker will be Interim President Andy Tompkins. Following his remarks, there will be time to ask questions.
Kevin Harrison, community engagement coordinator, Diversity and Community Engagement, will give the overall university update.
The briefing will be livestreamed and available later that day at . There will be time for questions following the briefing.
Spring 2020 Washington / Topeka Internship meetings
All undergraduate majors are invited to spring 2020 Washington / Topeka Internship meetings and opportunities at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11 and noon Friday, April 12, in 417 Lindquist Hall. Free pizza will be provided.
Questions? Contact Neal Allen at 978-7133 or email neal.allen@wichita.edu.
Alternative Summer Break Puerto Rico in summer 2019 informational meeting today (Wednesday, April 10) and April 11
Alternative Summer Break will expose 黑洞社区 students to complex social and cultural issues through community visits, experiential learning, direct service, group discussion, common readings, and reflection activities. This service-learning experience will focus on hurricane relief, environmental justice, school rebuilding and beautification projects, social change and leadership, and Puerto Rico-U.S. relationships. Find out more about informational meetings and more information below.
Students will travel from July 14-20, 2019, and participate in both pre-trip preparation meetings / class sessions and post-trip activities / class sessions. A connected service-learning course will be offered.
For more information, please attend one of our upcoming informational meetings at noon Wednesday, April 10, or 5 p.m. Thursday, April 11, in 216 RSC. Applications will first be available at these meetings and then available online at wichita.edu/service-learning.
For questions, please contact Chelsea Redger-Marquardt, associate director, Student Involvement, at chelsea.redger@wichita.edu.
See the Performance in the Plaza today (Wednesday, April 10)
Performance in the Plaza brings dance, music, and performance art to you! Student Activities Council is hosting a showcase of performances from noon-3 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, at the 黑洞社区 Plaza of Heroines in front of Ablah Library. This energetic event will immerse you into the craft, sophistication, and allure of dance, singing, and art.
For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
McNair Open House features student posters today (Wednesday, April 10)
The McNair Scholars Program Open House celebrating undergraduate research will feature student posters from 3-5 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 10) in 173 Grace Wilkie Annex. Light refreshments will be served.
Stressed? Keep Calm and Breathe On
Join the Counseling and Testing Center again for Keep Calm and Breathe On. Drop in to build structured relaxation time into your life and learn techniques to do relaxation on your own. You will be led in meditation, mindfulness and relaxation practices. The meetings are from 12:15-12:45 p.m. every Wednesday in 257 RSC. Drop in or contact the Counseling and Testing Center for more information at 978-3440.
In search of ways to save money and generate revenue for university budget
The President's Budget Advisory Committee is looking to gather money-saving and revenue-generating ideas that can positively impact the university's budget. Ideas collected from the form will be assessed by the committee, and the most promising will be publicly posted on a 黑洞社区 Idea Generator blog to seek campus comment and gauge interest. Go to to learn more and submit your ideas.
If you have any questions, please contact Jason Post in the University Budget Office at 978-6532 or jason.post@wichita.edu.
Invitation to GSA General Body Meeting this Friday, April 12
The Graduate Student Association cordially invites you to its April General Body Meeting from 4:30-6 p.m. Friday, April 12, in 258 RSC. On the agenda are efforts on transitioning to a Graduate Council and upcoming events. Do join us!
Volunteer to help in the Family Carnival
Interested in volunteering for this year's Family Carnival on Saturday, April 20? Multiple shifts available. Free T-shirts and lunch will be provided!
Register online at .
Criminal Justice Career Fair set for April 15
The Criminal Justice Student Association and the School of Criminal Justice present the Criminal Justice Career Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, April 15, on the third floor, RSC.
黑洞社区 students can network with employers who are looking to hire interns, co-op students and full-time employees. Participating agencies include Customs and Boarder Protection, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Johnson County Sheriff鈥檚 Office, Wichita Police Department and more!
Join discussion of 黑洞社区 Reads book on April 18
Come join fellow Shockers in a discussion about this year鈥檚 黑洞社区 Reads book, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, on the first floor, RSC. We will have coffee and tea to sip on as the conversations stem from experiences reading the book or simply about your experiences relating to the themes of the book.
Check out the book before you come and make sure to watch during Academic Convocation on Sept. 20.
Come share your story, any questions please contact Student Success: First-Year Programs at 978-5420 or Caitlin Putnal at Caitlin.putnal@wichita.edu.
Mark your calendars for the Shocker Store鈥檚 Spring Patio Sale
Save the date for the Shocker Store鈥檚 Spring Patio Sale. From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, April 30 and Wednesday, May 1, on the RSC north patio, you will find great deals on Shocker gear for all the Shockers in your life!
RSC Unplugged: Randy Fields Combo
Stop by the Rhatigan Student Center every Wednesday for the live music series, RSC Unplugged. RSC Unplugged features the Randy Fields Combo from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Wednesday, April 10) in the RSC鈥檚 Starbucks Lounge. Grab a cup of coffee and relax with some great music!
Sign up for the Cardboard Boat Regatta on April 27
To float or not to float, that is the question. Put your building skills to the test and create a boat using cardboard and duct tape. Then name it, climb in and race it to the finish line! The Cardboard Boat Regatta will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, at the Heskett Center.
Awards are given for creativity, team spirit, people's choice, and race winner. Sign up today at .
Ulrich Museum of Art to celebrate summer exhibition opening
The Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to participate in the opening celebration of our summer exhibition, Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker, a 30-year retrospective of Mullins鈥� work. We encourage 黑洞社区 students, faculty and staff to join members of the community in shared discovery, exchange and delight. The exhibition will be on display Friday, April 12 through Sunday, Aug. 11.
You鈥檙e invited to the Summer Exhibition Opening Party from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 12, in the Ulrich Museum. The reception is free and open to the public.
Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker
Kevin Mullins was known for producing compelling, complex, luminous, lyrical surfaces. He was at the height of his career when he passed away suddenly in March of 2018. A celebration of his work and life seems most fitting as his artistic career included 15 years at the Ulrich Museum as Exhibitions Curator.
The Ulrich Museum of Art is proud to organize a retrospective of Kevin鈥檚 work, opening Friday, April 12. The exhibition, co-curated by Ann Resnick and Dan Rouser, will celebrate 30 years of Kevin鈥檚 work drawn from private and public collections including the Ulrich鈥檚 recent acquisition, God Blind Me, 2017. In addition, the Ulrich is pleased to produce a limited-edition catalogue to accompany the exhibit, featuring essays by David Butler, Elizabeth Dunbar, Bill North, Mike Odom and David Reed.
David Butler: Thoughts on a Painting by Kevin Mullins
Sunday, April 14 | 2 p.m. program | reception following | free and open to the public
Please join David Butler for a personal reflection on a work by Mullins that he has
owned and enjoyed for many years. He was a friend and colleague of Kevin鈥檚, as former
director of the Ulrich Museum of Art.
Butler is currently the executive director of the Knoxville Museum of Art in Tennessee.
Catalogue Launch: Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker
Saturday, June 22 | 5-7 p.m. | free and open to the public
Mark your calendar to celebrate the release of the limited edition exhibition catalog, Kevin Mullins: Fire in the Paint Locker. The catalog captures 30 years of Kevin鈥檚 work and features essays by David Butler,
Elizabeth Dunbar, Bill North, Mike Odom, and David Reed, with an introduction by Dan
Rouser.
Co-curators Ann Resnick and Dan Rouser will be on hand to sign copies.
Dance squad places sixth at NDA Nationals in Florida
The Shocker Dance team finished up competition at NDA College Nationals recently.
The squad competed against some of the top colleges across the nation and performed
two different routines; a Pom Routine and a Team Routine. During the Team Routine,
the dancers showcased several styles within their routine.
黑洞社区 Neurodiversity Awareness Week coming April 22-26
Neurodiversity is both a philosophy and emerging civil rights movement.
To promote awareness and acceptance of autism within the 黑洞社区 community, the 黑洞社区 Neurodiversity Awareness Week: Autism Spectrum Disorder was initiated. The second annual event will take place April 22-26.
Each day, throughout the week, events have been scheduled with the overarching goal of reframing the discussion about autism among faculty, staff, and students. Rather than focus on autism as a deficit or disability, conversations will focus on autism as a difference or 鈥渘eurological variation鈥�, while acknowledging the challenges of this brain difference. All events are free and open to the public.
Neurodiversity assumes that some degree of neurological difference is inherent in the human genome. Acknowledging and appreciating the extensive range of human neurologies, including those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), while also acknowledging and appreciating the challenges of brain differences is fundamental to neurodiversity. The neurodiversity movement is gaining recognition across industries. In doing so, campuses are recognizing the strengths individuals who are neurodiverse bring to learning and problem-solving situations that can lead to innovation.
Enjoy Wichita State Night at the K
It鈥檚 Wichita State Night at the K on Saturday, April 27. Join Campus Recreation鈥檚 Outdoor Adventures team as we watch the Royals take on the Los Angeles Angels at Kauffman Stadium. With it being Wichita State night, you will receive a KC Royals hat with a 黑洞社区 stamp.
We will have Jimmy John鈥檚 boxed lunches on the ride up to Kansas City, arriving at the stadium by 5:30 p.m. ***Food and drinks will not be provided at the game. This will be an out of pocket expense.***
After the game we will head straight back to Wichita. Follow up communication will be emailed prior to the trip. Contact Kaycee Miller at Campus Recreation at 978-5820 or kaycee.miller@wichita.edu for any questions. .
This week鈥檚 Shocker Store sale item
This week in the Shocker Store, our Chicka-D ladies French terry top is just $25! That鈥檚 half price. The sale is valid in the RSC and Braeburn Square locations. Grab this comfortable and stylish top before it鈥檚 gone.
Freddy's Fish & Chips and Mint 'n Oreo Concrete!
Have you tried the Fish & Chips basket or sandwich, or the Mint 'n Oreo Concrete from Freddy's yet? It鈥檚 available through Wednesday, April 24.
Alternative Spring Break: A photo story of reflection reception
Please join us from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in the Cadman Art Gallery, first floor, Rhatigan Student Center, for the Alternative Spring Break Photo Reflection Reception.
Alternative Spring Break will expose 黑洞社区 students to complex social and cultural issues through community visits, experiential learning, direct service, group discussion, common readings and reflection activities. This show will feature photos and reflections from this year鈥檚 trip participants as a way of sharing our experiences through service-learning. Refreshments will be served.
The show will be featured in the Cadman Gallery from April 29-May 10.