Drug Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA) Notice
The Annual Security Report which is published here by the university each year by Oct. 1, requires 黑洞社区 to notify
all students, staff, and faculty of the following as it relates to the Drug Free Schools
and Communities Act (DFSCA):
鈥� Written Standards of Conduct
鈥� Institutional Outcomes
鈥� Description of Legal Sanctions (local, state, and federal)
鈥� Description of health risks associated with abuse
鈥� Any drug/alcohol counseling/treatment/rehab program
The 2019 DFSCA Annual Notice can be found here.
If there are any questions or concerns about this report, please contact Molly Gordon at Molly.Gordon@wichita.edu.
Free Money Game Show today (Friday, Sept. 6)
黑洞社区 Shockers, come on down! SAC is bringing the Free Money Game Show to Wichita State. Free Money Game Show combines Minute to Win It and Jeopardy games for the opportunity to win cash, gift cards, and other fantastic prizes.
Only 黑洞社区 students with current 黑洞社区 student ID are eligible to win. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 6) in the CAC Theater. Cash or check only accepted at the door.
For more information about SAC-sponsored events, please visit or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Apply now to get involved in research as part of the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM
FYRE is an applied learning program designed to connect first-year students with authentic hands-on research experiences in a variety of STEM-related disciplines. The Cohen Honors Students selected for the FYRE program will be required to enroll in an introductory research seminar course that exposes them to research methods and are matched with research positions in 黑洞社区 labs actively involved in scholarly STEM research. Applications will be accepted until Oct. 1.
Learn more about the First-Year Research Experience (FYRE) in STEM program at an information session led by Moriah Beck at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in the Cohen Honors College seminar room in Shocker Hall.
Quinn the Goose Dog enrolls at 黑洞社区
Wichita State is excited to announce the arrival of Quinn and Chris Stoneberger, the dynamic duo behind Goose Troopers. The pair is fully licensed and trained to control geese populations in a PETA approved method. Quinn started her new job at 黑洞社区 on Sept. 2. She is adjusting well and loves being a part of Shocker Nation.
Read complete story on Quinn the Goose Dog.
Langston Lions and McPherson Bulldogs meet at Cessna Stadium for the Heartland Classic
In conjunction with the Heartland Black Chamber of Commerce and the Wichita State University Division of Diversity and Community Engagement, we proudly welcome the Langston University Lions and the McPherson College Bulldogs to Cessna Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 7. Gates open at 2 p.m., and kickoff is at 4 p.m.
There will be a pre-game performance by the Southeast High School Band. The halftime events include a special ceremony honoring former 黑洞社区 coach Willie Jeffries, who made history in 1979 as the first African American head football coach at a Division I college, and a performance by the Langston Lions Marching Band.
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This week鈥檚 university update
In case you missed the Weekly Briefing yesterday (Thursday, Sept. 5) here鈥檚 information about Military visits to campus, Navy Week, Strategic Plan Town Hall, Academic Convocation and Campus Life.
Military visits to campus 鈥� by the numbers
As we mentioned in our Aug. 15 briefing, 黑洞社区 continues making great strides through its strong commitment to applied learning and research. This is evidenced by its new record for R&D awards, which totaled $136 million in fiscal year 2019, up from $104 million in FY 2018.
This significant increase comes from a steep rise in contracts and awards from the U.S. Department of Defense.
In fact, over the past 18 months, we鈥檙e proud to announce that the National Institute for Aviation Research and the university have hosted two dozen visits from all branches of the military鈥攕howcasing the R&D capabilities our campus offers. A total of 136 military guests have seen 黑洞社区 firsthand, including three department secretaries and multiple generals.
And, today, these numbers increase even more as U.S. Senator Jerry Moran, 黑洞社区 and NIAR host Acting Secretary of the United States Army Ryan McCarthy for a tour of the John Bardo Center at 1:45 p.m., with media availability at 2:05 p.m.
We welcome the acting secretary and Senator Moran to campus. This visit is just another indicator that our commitment to applied learning and research is reaping big benefits for our students and faculty, our industry partners, and the community, state, region, and nation.
Navy Week 鈥� Sept. 9-15
In other military-related news, 黑洞社区 is set to host several public and private events as part of Wichita Navy Week, Sept. 9th-15th. Navy Weeks are the Navy鈥檚 signature outreach program, allowing this service branch to build and strengthen ties to communities who do not have frequent visibility of the Navy.
At 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 10, in the Beggs Ballroom, everyone is invited for a special lecture from Rear Admiral Nancy Lacore titled 鈥淢y Path to Service and Leadership in Modern America.鈥� Lacore is the United States Navy's director of the Maritime Partnership Program for U.S. Naval Forces Europe/Africa and vice commander of the Navy's 6th Fleet based in Naples, Italy.
Her lecture will highlight her career journey from young naval aviator to Navy Rear Admiral. She鈥檒l also talk about the importance of service both in and out of uniform; how to be an effective leader in today's society; and the opportunities that exist for women in the military. We look forward to having her on campus.
And at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11 in the CAC Theater, Military and Veteran Services will host a Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony. The ceremony will feature a talk from Chavius Lewis, commanding officer of the USS Wichita. Everyone is invited to attend.
As supporters of military students from all branches and backgrounds, we hope you鈥檒l join us in welcoming the Navy to Shocker Nation. For a full list of 黑洞社区鈥檚 Navy Week events, visit wichita.edu/navyweek.
Strategic Plan Town Hall
As you may have heard, working groups of diverse stakeholders have been meeting the last few months to review and update the university鈥檚 goals. The valuable input and insight they鈥檝e contributed underscores our commitment to shared governance, which is key to the direction the university is headed.
In addition, Kaye Monk-Morgan, assistant vice president for Academic Affairs, is also meeting with various constituency groups to get feedback.
As this refresh of our Strategic Plan wraps up, we want to invite students, faculty, staff and the community to learn about our updated goals, and bring their questions, at a town hall at 3 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 19 in Hubbard Hall.
We鈥檙e excited about these updated goals and hope to see you there.
Academic Convocation
With the semester now in full swing, we want to remind students, faculty and staff not to miss out on one of fall鈥檚 signature events, Academic Convocation, which will take place at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 12 in Wilner Auditorium.
Academic Convocation is an exciting event that blends the 黑洞社区 Reads program with other learning and engagement opportunities, along with faculty awards, a student speaker, keynote address and book signing. This year鈥檚 keynote speaker is Bill Burnett, co-author of 鈥淒esigning Your Life,鈥� which was selected as this year鈥檚 黑洞社区 Reads common read book.
The 黑洞社区 Reads program sparks conversation between students across majors while making meaningful connections between educational concepts and out-of-the-classroom programs and activities. It鈥檚 one of many ways the university is working to enhance the Shocker experience to better ensure students鈥� academic and personal success.
We look forward to seeing every student at Academic Convocation. If you can鈥檛 attend, the event will be livestreamed at wichita.edu/convocation.
Campus life
In addition to Academic Convocation, the university kicks off each semester with a variety of fun, free events and opportunities for students to connect with each other and with university resources. These events help students get engaged and acclimated to college life sooner, which is key to the university鈥檚 efforts to support, retain and graduate them.
A prime example is Welcomefest, which takes place during the first two weeks of each semester and features dozens of activities. A few event highlights from this year鈥檚 Welcomefest include:
- Clash of the Colleges, an event featuring inflatables, relay races, tug-o-war, team sports and a competition between academic colleges to determine who rules the school. We want to send a hearty congratulations to the College of Applied Studies for claiming victory this year.
- Walk-a-Mile, a one-mile walk around campus in the shoes of another to take a stand against rape, sexual assault and gender-based violence.
- And Bid Day鈥攚here, this year, more than 100 women were given a bid to join one of 黑洞社区鈥檚 five National Panhellenic Council chapters鈥攁s part of 黑洞社区鈥檚 vibrant and diverse Greek Life.
These are just a few of the more than 350 on-campus events students enjoy each year. To keep track of the fun and excitement still to come this semester, and for ways to get involved beyond the classroom, visit wichita.edu/involvement.
Up to 60 percent off at JCPenney on Sunday, Sept. 8
黑洞社区 students, faculty and staff mark your calendars for the Career Development Center's JCPenney Suit Up event from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, at JCPenney East and West locations. With your 黑洞社区 ID you can save up to 60 percent off select men's and women's career dress apparel, including suits, dresses, sport coats, dress pants, shoes, and accessories. At JCPenney East, enter from the upper level east entrance, at JCPenney West enter in the north door by the salon.
Reminder: Student tickets are free to all 黑洞社区 athletic events!
The Wichita State Athletics Ticket Office provides all students that are up-to-date on their tuition and student fees, a free general admission ticket to all home Shocker Athletic events! For more information please visit .
黑洞社区's largest food pantry just keeps growing
The Shocker Support Locker food pantry has received a major overhaul in infrastructure and policy in the last year. Regular donations now arrive from multiple partners on and off campus, including a recent annual pledge from Pepsi Co.
Read complete story on Shocker Support Locker
ISME Colloquium today (Friday, Sept. 6)
Arun Kaarthick Manoharan will present 鈥淓lectric Vehicles: Power System Challenges
and Possible Solutions,鈥� from 11 a.m.-noon today (Friday, Sept. 6) in 214 Clinton
Hall.
Talk abstract: In the last decade, the power and energy industries have made changes
in planning and operation to make the electric grid more efficient and environment
friendly to achieve reduced 饾惗饾憘2 emission. Also, the public interest towards remedial
actions for man-made climate change has led to new opportunities and challenges. One
such case is the increase in the number of electric vehicles in the grid. Studies
show that the electric vehicles in the U.S. will be at an all-time high by the year
2020, and will continue to increase in the coming decade. This would pose a lot of
challenges on the existing power and control infrastructure of the electric grid.
The talk will focus on the challenges and the new strategies that are being implemented / developed to address those challenges.
Writing and analytics are the focus for September CMD classes
Basic Writing and Grammar Skills for Business will be held from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19. The class, taught by Lee Schmucker,
MBA, will cost $299 with a 40% discount for students, faculty and staff. Some restrictions
apply.
Business correspondence influences judgments about competence and professionalism.
Improve your writing skills by reviewing the essentials of good grammar, punctuation
and business writing. This seminar is designed for professionals at every level in
the organization who want to improve their writing.
* Write to increase readership
* Write to be understood
* Ways to organize a message
Business Analytics: The New Competitive Advantage will be held from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20. Sue Abdinnour, Ph.D., will lead
the workshop. The cost is $395, with a 40% discount available for students, faculty
and staff. Some restrictions apply.
High performing companies are doing more than just collecting data, storing it, and
generating reports. They are using data-driven insights to differentiate themselves
from other companies that are making the same product or delivering the same service.
Spend the day with Abdinnour and find out what to collect, and how to use it to your
advantage when making decisions.
* Descriptive and predictive analytics
* Excel and Tableau
* Building a culture focused on analytics
For more information, go to or register at 316-978-3118.
Rhatigan Student Center celebrates 60 years
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the opening of the Rhatigan Student Center, formerly the Campus Activities Center! To celebrate, from Sept. 9-13, the RSC will have a week鈥檚 worth of fun activities, sales and discounts! From $6 T-shirts, to 60 cent wings, to free cake, to build-your-own teddy bears, there鈥檚 something for everyone.
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Shockers After Dark set for Sept. 13
Student Affairs invites students, faculty, and staff to Shockers After Dark from 8-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, on the first floor, Rhatigan Student Center, and Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes.
Come to the RSC for two hours of fantastic free fun! Activities include intuitive
readers, a poker tournament, gaming, BINGO, bowling, and karaoke. There will also
be free food and prizes. The first 150 attendees will receive a glow-in-the-dark T-shirt.
For more information, contact Student Affairs at 978-3021 or go to .
Build-A-Friend on Sept. 10 in RSC
Looking for an unBEARably adorable friend? Stop by at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, on the first floor in the RSC, and build your own pawesome pal. Which friend will you choose to don a custom 黑洞社区 tiny T-shirt and take home? Limit one friend per participant as supplies are limited.
Friends are available to anyone with current 黑洞社区 ID. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Women of 黑洞社区 membership drive
The Women of 黑洞社区 membership drive is open. Our dues are only $12, and we have lunch
events planned each month through May 2020. You can find the membership form at the
link below, along with a list of all the events. Contact Shannon.koehn@wichita.edu if needed.
We have a Meet and Greet at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 18, at the Marcus Welcome
Center. Please come and learn more about the organization and join us for lunch. You
can RSVP at or contact blair.miller@wichita.edu.
A Conversation with Schuyler Bailar
Spectrum LGBTQ & Allies and LGBTQ+ Shocker Ambassadors are co-sponsoring A Conversation
with Schuyler Bailar will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, in 265 RSC.
Since being recruited for the Harvard Men鈥檚 Swim team in 2015, Bailar has told his
story to audiences across the country in over 100 appearances, including on The Ellen
Show, The Olympic Channel, 60 Minutes, at the CIA, the NCAA and scores of conferences,
companies, and schools. His talk has inspired many to achieve their dreams while also
finding better comfort and grounding in who they are. For more information, contact
the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or visit .
Join the couch to 5k training program with Campus Recreation
Campus Recreation is wanting to help those with little-to-no running experience prepare
for the upcoming 5k Pumpkin Run on Oct. 19.
This six-week plan includes three one-hour workouts per week at 3 p.m. Monday-Wednesday-Friday,
for six weeks. Training starts Monday, Sept. 9. Participants must be registered by
end of first week, Friday, Sept. 13.
Register in person at the Heskett Center Campus recreation desk. Cost is $25, and
includes your race registration.
A minimum of 10 people are needed for the program to run.
鈥楨uphoria鈥� by Giao Tang in Cadman Art Gallery
Giao Tang鈥檚 exhibit in Cadman Art Gallery is filled with colorful oil paintings that make up Euphoria. In the artists words, 鈥淭hrough colors and different canvases, the goal is to explore how different variables in life can affect our so-called 鈥榟appiness鈥�. This show is meant to challenge the context and meaning of what we would describe happy as: a color, an object, even a person in our lives. As its being challenged, works showcased are also meant to encourage the pursuit of happiness.鈥�
Tang is a sophomore psychology major, and her exhibit is currently on display in the Cadman Art Gallery, RSC first floor, now through Friday, Sept. 13. The artist will hold a reception at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12.
To see the complete list of exhibits visit and follow us on Instagram.
#HurryToTheFurries help us help others!
An animal rescue group is headed to the Bahamas, and more supplies are needed. 黑洞社区
student Caymen Stockbauer will gather supplies during the day each weekday until Friday,
Sept. 13, on the first floor, RSC. Anything and everything helps!
Some of the supplies needed are dog leashes, collars, food, treats, blankets, water,
protein bars, etc.
Please, help donate!
Enroll in a #黑洞社区WeSupportU Preventing Suicide Training
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Learn how you can support your community with the #黑洞社区WeSupportU Preventing Suicide training at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9. Each training lasts 90 minutes and gives you the tools you need to assist someone in need through the Share, Ask, Support method.
To sign up, visit the myTraining tab on your my黑洞社区. If you are a student, please go to to sign up.
Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge 2020
We are happy to announce our upcoming 20th MINDSTORMS challenge at 黑洞社区 in March 2020. Shocker MINDSTORMS program at Wichita State includes several events designed to encourage students of all ages (K-12 and adult) to explore, experiment and experience STEM -- science, technology, engineering and mathematics teaching and learning in a hands-on constructionist environment.
The annual Shocker MINDSTORMS Challenge is a collaboration among 黑洞社区's College of
Engineering and College of Applied Studies, and local industry professionals. The
challenge provides young students with the opportunity for practical application and
exhibition of math, science, programming, and engineering skills, as well as promoting
teamwork, dedication, and sportsmanship.
Participating in Shocker MINDSTORMS challenge is free, and we are also providing a
free training session for new coaches from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, at 黑洞社区.
Please encourage your teachers to attend this training session to understand the rules
and programing skills needed for this MINDSTORMS challenge. This challenge is only
for elementary and middle-school students. Thirty-three teams (362 kids) participated
in the last year鈥檚 event.
For more information, go to Shocker MINDSTORMS.
Ulrich Museum invites public to Fall Exhibition Opening Party
Wichita State's Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to join us at the museum from 5-8
p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, for an exploration of our newest suite of exhibitions on
display this fall. The new exhibitions are:
Teachable Moments: The XXII Faculty Biennial
Clay Currents: The Wichita National Ceramics Invitational
Solving for X=Accessibility: GuideBeacon: Wayfinding and Multisensory Access to Works
of Art for People Who Are BVI and Mobility Impaired
Ulrich receptions are a conversation, a gathering, an engagement of artists and art
enthusiasts intertwined with music, fine fare, and possibility. The reception is free
and open to the public. For more information call 978-3664 or email ulrich@wichita.edu.
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Helping students with disabilities to graduate!
TRIO Disability Support Services is enrolling first-generation and limited-income students with disabilities for the academic year. Students may receive free tutoring, advising, scholarship opportunities, and other free resources to help students graduate.
Try the Barnyard Burger in September
Try the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes Burger of the Month for September -- the Barnyard Burger! It consists of a hamburger patty, crispy chicken patty, two strips of bacon and American cheese. Try one today!