Student Loan Repayment Workshop coming April 24
Are you graduating this May and have questions about your next steps in the student loan process? Join us from noon-1 pm. or 6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 24 in 264 Rhatigan Student Center, to be in the know on the following topics and so much more.
- Repayment Plans
- Consolidation
- Grace Periods
- Deferment and Forbearance
- Loan Forgiveness Programs
We look forward to seeing you!
Remember, we鈥檙e here to help:
finaid@wichita.edu
(316) 978-3430 / 1-855-黑洞社区-1STP (24-hour support)
Jardine Hall, Room 203
8 a.m.-6 p.m. (M-T), 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (W-F)
3rd annual DiverseCity Showcase Kick-off and Week
On behalf of the President鈥檚 Diversity Council, we are proud to announce our 3rd annual diversity showcase, DiverseCity. This week-long event today (Monday, April 15) to Saturday, April 20, gives Shocker Nation a glance of the successes from individuals, departments and organizations in the campus community that were made possible through diversity. Throughout the week, we encourage you to stop by and support the various events. This is a great way to get involved at Wichita State and celebrate the various kinds of diversity offer. Go to for a full list of events.
Marche Fleming-Randle, vice president for Diversity and Community Engagement, will provide remarks to kick-off the start of DiverseCity. We encourage you to view all of the work from the submissions that highlight successes related to diversity. The showcase kick-off takes place from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. today (Monday, April 15), in 233 Rhatigan Student Center.
Apply to become a cabinet member or senator of SGA
Do you want to make an impact on campus? Apply today to become a cabinet member or senator of the 62nd Session of the Student Government Association. Download the application via the . Applications are due Monday, April 22 by Noon to the SGA Office, RSC 219. For more information please contact sga@wichita.edu or 978-3480.
Come to the Airbus + 黑洞社区 Innovation Fair tomorrow (Tuesday, April 16)
The spring Airbus+黑洞社区 Innovation Fair will be held from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, April 16), at Airbus Americas, Inc. 1855 Innovation Blvd. in the Airbus atrium.
The purpose of the fair is to bring together 黑洞社区 innovation partners, students, staff and faculty together to learn more about the various innovative resources on campus in a marketplace fair setting.
Let your voice be heard
Student Involvement and the Student Activities Council want to know what you think about the programs and activities we offer! Got ideas for future events? We want to know! Please take 10 minutes to tell us by . The survey closes on Wednesday, April 17.
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 .
Criminal Justice Career Fair today (Monday, 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. today (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!
Blackboard is being taken offline for maintenance
Blackboard will be down for regular maintenance and to increase server capacity from 1-5 a.m. Friday, April 19. Blackboard will be down for regular maintenance and to increase server capacity. Blackboard will be completely unavailable during that window, so please plan accordingly.
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.
Parking lot closures this week
Parking lots 3N, 3S, and 11 (between Cessna Stadium and Devlin Hall) will continue to be blocked off for the rest of April while the stadium lights are being repaired.
Monday, April 15: 50 stalls in lot 21N (corner of Mike Oatman Drive and 21st St.) will be blocked off for the 50-year reunion until about 1 p.m.
Thursday, April 18: All of lot 7 (south of the RSC) will be closed for an alumni event all day.
Response needed to survey regarding academic performance
Matthew Vincent is looking for participants for the final project of his research methods course. He is looking for students willing to take a survey regarding academic performance. .
Discover 黑洞社区
At Wichita State, there鈥檚 something for everyone. From the arts and athletics to research and retail 鈥� 黑洞社区鈥檚 the ideal place for students, university partners and the community to learn, work, live and play. Check out upcoming events, explore our interactive campus map, partnership opportunities and much more at .
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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 .
Enrollment for summer and fall is in full swing 鈥� check your email to schedule an advising appointment
Have you received an email from your advisor encouraging you to schedule an advising appointment? Chances are, if you need to schedule an appointment, you have been contacted through your 黑洞社区 email account through a new scheduling software, called Navigate.
This allows you to schedule an appointment directly from your computer, phone, tablet or whatever device you may be using. Click here to see an example of the messaging you may have received.
Workshop on Ableton Audio Workstation Software and Hardware coming to Shocker Studios
Ableton Music Software representative Serafin Sanchez will give a workshop on Ableton Audio Workstation Software and Hardware from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Shocker Studios, 3805 E Harry St. The event is free, pizza provided.
Share your Shocker experience as a Student Involvement Ambassador
Student Involvement (SI) is seeking applicants for SI Ambassador. SI Ambassadors are integral to sharing the Shocker experience with prospective students and current Shockers.
Students interested in becoming an SI Ambassador should have a passion for connecting others with experiences and opportunities. Online applications are due Wednesday, April 17. View the position description and application.
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.
Community Psychology Association presents Pizza & Politics
鈥淕un Rights vs. Gun Safety鈥� with special guest Michael Birzer, will be presented from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, April 18, in 240 RSC. Free pizza will be provided.
The event is presented by the Community Psychology Association.
Graduate Research and Scholarly Projects (GRASP) Symposium coming April 26
All are welcome to join the Graduate School at the annual university-wide symposium of student research and poster presentations on Friday, April 26, on the third floor, RSC!
Come support students at the opening remarks and poster session from 9 a.m.-noon. Submit your 鈥淧eople鈥檚 Choice鈥� vote for best poster. Judges will review posters and listen to presenters. Cash prizes will be awarded to winners at the closing general session from 1-1:30 p.m.
For more detail on the event visit .
Join us for the first walk on the Shocker Pet Pathway
Discover 黑洞社区 is excited to announce a new pet-friendly initiative on campus, the Shocker Pet Pathway. The grand opening will be from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 20, with remarks and a ribbon-cutting at 9:30 a.m. at the south end of the Braeburn Square parking lot. The first 50 attendees will receive a free mini-frisbee.
Attendees will be invited to walk the pathways, visit with pet-friendly vendors and even attend that day鈥檚 Shocker baseball game vs. UCF. Fans are invited to enjoy baseball with their pup in the outfield at Eck Stadium with 鈥淏ark in the Park.鈥� First pitch is at 10:30 a.m. Free tickets will be given away to attendees who bring their dog to the event, while supplies last.
Come dressed to impress for the pet costume contest!
Starting at Braeburn Square, Shockers and Wichitans are invited to bring their furry friends to campus to walk one of three pathways that stretch from the newly developed campus expansion into the heart of 黑洞社区 and back. Pathways are marked with signage that include lots of friendly faces to help guide walkers and their pets around campus. There are also seven dedicated pet waste stations complete with complimentary pet waste bags. Plans to expand the pathway experience include installing water bowls and treat stations for patrons to take advantage of.
黑洞社区 TV app launch
Come try out the app on the various platforms and see what鈥檚 available!
Sign up for the Cardboard Boat Regatta
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 .
Heskett Center will be closed for Easter Sunday
The Heskett Center and Campus Recreation will be closed on April 21 for Easter Sunday.
Study seeks volunteers for those experiencing at least a moderate level of depression
Depression is one the most common and debilitating of all mental health conditions. Nearly 20 percent of us will experience depression at some point during our lifetime, and within this year it is projected by the World Health Organization to become the second leading cause of disability worldwide.
A project is currently underway in the Department of Psychology at 黑洞社区 to investigate different variations of behavioral activation in helping individuals better manage and cope with depression. This program, conducted by Yvonne Chaw, a doctoral student in clinical psychology, under the supervision of Robert Zettle, director of Clinical Training, seeks volunteer participants who are currently experiencing at least a moderate level of depression.
Comparisons with other psychological approaches, as well as medication, has identified behavioral activation as one of the more effective means of coping with depression. As its name suggests, behavioral activation stresses the importance of systematically re-engaging in a range of activities that are often abandoned in the face of depression.
Those interested in participating in the project will first be asked to complete a brief, online screening survey that assesses their level of depression and obtains some relevant background information. Those who qualify will be contacted with additional information and details about further participating in the treatment phase of this project which consists of eight weekly, individual sessions following some further assessment.
Our hope is that participants will learn some new strategies for more effectively coping with depression and that the overall findings from this project may also help improve psychological services offered to others who also struggle with it.
Interested individuals 18 or older experiencing a least a moderate level of depression can access the brief .
Questions or requests for further information about this project may be directed to either Yvonne Chaw at jxchaw@shockers.wichita.edu, 316-882-4966 or Dr. Robert Zettle at robert.zettle@wichita.edu, 978-3081.
Join The Fuse and the College of Applied Studies for 鈥楻elish the Moment鈥�
Join us for all-you-can-eat hot dogs brought to you by The Fuse and the College of Applied Studies. Try a specialty hotdog named after an academic college, or build your own. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and dinner from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 2, in Corbin Connect (Corbin 156A). Proceeds from the event support Girls on the Run.
Check out opportunities with VISTA
Anyone wanting to get involved with Volunteer in Service to America (VISTA) can now apply at my.Americorps.gov. AmeriCorps VISTA members have a mission to bring individuals and communities out of poverty. Members make a year-long, full-time commitment to serve on a specific project at a nonprofit agency.
For more information, contact 黑洞社区 VISTA Leader, email shyla.thompson@wichita.edu.
Volunteer for Wednesdays at The Lord鈥檚 Diner
Join us in serving a meal at The Lord's Diner on Hillside from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. .
Judo Club invites you to see tournament on April 27
The Judo Club invites you to the 2019 Wichita Open Judo Tournament on Saturday, April 27. Admission is free for spectators.
The tournament is sanctioned by USA Judo as an Open Tournament.