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Are you a student who is passionate about getting involved? The Student Involvement Ambassadors is a team dedicated to recruiting new Shockers, connecting current students to opportunities, celebrating campus leaders and sharing our story.

We currently have positions available. If you鈥檙e interested in sharing your Shocker experience, the deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27

Get Involved

The KMUW podcast Hindsight: Looking Back at 100 Years of Women's Suffrage is back with a new episode

Hindsight: Looking Back at 100 Years of Women鈥檚 Suffrage is a six-episode podcast series from KMUW.

On the latest episode of Hindsight, host Dr. Robin Henry explores women鈥檚 activism from World War II to the present day. We examine the ways in which women used war and government work to expand economic and professional opportunities, while others remained unconvinced that equal access would improve their lives.

We discover how a little-known section of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 provided the opening wedge to end discrimination on the basis of sex. And we see how women of color, lesbians, Chicanas, and working-class women challenged what constituted women鈥檚 rights and what was worth fighting for.

Listen at KMUW.org or look for Hindsight wherever you get your podcasts.

Say 鈥楾hank You鈥� for your scholarship!

If you are a Shocker who receives one or more scholarships, take a moment to show your gratitude to those helping with your college education by writing a thank you note.

Join us for Grati-WU Week in person at the listings below or online by .

Are you stressed?

We get it. With the end of the semester and holidays approaching, not to mention the pandemic, we have seen a lot of students who are experiencing more stress than usual. Let us help! Email student.success@wichita.edu to schedule a quick one-on-one session and receive some effective, quick techniques to help you manage your stress in the coming weeks.

Student Success

Join us for our upcoming Real Talk! Debriefing the 2020 Elections

Upcoming Topic: Debriefing the 2020 Elections

Engage in meaningful dialogues around various topics that impact identity, diversity, inclusion, equity and society. We welcome you to lean into discomfort and join in on the discussion.

We will host multiple sessions on the following dates:

Session 6: 8-9 a.m. Friday, Nov. 6

Session 7: 1-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6

Session 8: 9-10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9

Register for any of these sessions at !

Real Talk 鈥� Intersection Dialogues

Attention students! How can we better our parking system?

For my Technical Writing class, one of the required projects involves working collaboratively as a group, with the goal of writing a proposal that identifies a problem or opportunity that impacts an organization or community we belong to. The project plan that my group came up with was fixing the ongoing parking situation that occurs at 黑洞社区. In order to successfully complete this project, our group needs to gather information that will be used in our proposal.

One of the primary sources we wanted to include in our paper was surveying students at 黑洞社区. The survey questions mainly revolve around asking the audience about how they feel about the current student parking system, and if they have any suggestions to try to improve it.

While this proposal is not official and will not be submitted to anyone but our professor, we have to treat it and write it as if it were real. We would greatly appreciate any of the inputs that the audience has to provide.

Leadership opportunity: Catalyst on Nov. 14

CatalystTM is a one-day program designed for anyone who is interested in starting something extraordinary. Participating in Catalyst is a first step in the life-long process of learning, exploration, and action.

We will be limiting spaces due to social distancing restrictions. This event will be held in person and participants are expected to follow all guidelines pertaining to in-person events (masks, social distancing, etc.)

When: Wednesday, Nov 14

Deadline to register: Sunday, Nov. 8

For more information, go to .

No-cost entrepreneurship webinars to help your small business succeed

Give yourself and your business the opportunities to succeed with our no-cost small business webinars.

Register at

Startup and Start Right

Noon-1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11

This workshop will cover the Small Business Administration's 10 steps to start your business. Learn about licenses and permits, federal and state tax IDs, business structure, funding, marketing, and other essentials.

Competing for Government Contracts: Basic Training

1:30-4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17

Federal, state, and local governments spend more than $800 billion per year buying goods and services. This webinar offers an overview of the critical first steps to becoming a government contractor. Learn to identify opportunities, understand the contracting process, and know the services available to help you.

A guide to avoid late fees

Shockers, do you have a late fee on your account? Here's a guide to making sure you have a plan to pay it off and avoid future fees.

1. Make a spending plan checklist. Understand what your monthly expenses are to work towards paying off your tuition and fees.
2. Are you able to work part-time and earn extra income? Some student jobs are flexible and pay up to $10 per hour!
3. There are tons of scholarships out there waiting for applicants like you! Always make a habit to apply!
4. Join our Financial Wellness & Money Management Blackboard course to build your knowledge of finances and make better money choices.
5. Schedule an appointment with our Peer Financial Coaches. We can help you make a plan and keep you accountable!

If you have any questions or want to schedule an appointment, please email us at osmm@wichita.edu.

Schedule an appointment

Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!

The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is offering free tutoring and academic mentoring!

Our tutors help students develop a deeper understanding of class material and gain successful skills that can improve their overall GPA.

Our academic mentors offer biweekly meetings to help you with academic success skills, such as time management, effective studying and note-taking, test preparation and more!

You can drop in any of the listed times or schedule an appointment. See when we are open, what classes are offered, and how to request appointments at !

Students can vote for a 黑洞社区 tartan!

As part of the 125th anniversary of Wichita State, 黑洞社区 students will receive an email asking them to vote for a 黑洞社区 tartan. A tartan is a distinctive pattern of lines and checks found on kilts and is usually associated with Scottish clans. However, communities, states, and even universities can have tartans. With so many activities for the 125th changed or put on hold, here is a chance to show school pride!

Students from Dr. Chris Parks鈥� art class, in conjunction with Dr. Jay Price in history, came up with four different designs for a possible tartan. Some designs emphasize the yellow of the school colors while others highlight the black. Now it is up to the students to vote which design they like best. Students are asked to select your first, second, and third choice. When completed, Price will work to get that design listed in the Scottish Register of Tartans.

The voting will last until Nov. 25, the start of Thanksgiving break. One email has already gone out and another reminder will go out later in November. If there are questions or ideas, please contact Jay Price at jay.price@wichita.edu for more information.

After that, don鈥檛 be surprised to find WuShock in a kilt some time!

Apply now for LAS Scholarships / Fellowships available in 2021/22

The Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences invites all LAS students planning to continue their education at 黑洞社区 in the 2021/22 academic year to fill out a LAS General Scholarship / Fellowship application found here.

The application deadline is Feb. 1, 2021.

Join us for the last Community Service Board meeting of the semester!

In the last meeting of the semester from 3:30-5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, we will recognize our new members, host a raffle, enjoy goody-bags, watch 鈥淎 Charlie Brown Thanksgiving,鈥� and share future volunteer events. Everyone is welcome!

Please sign up at . For questions, email CSB@wichita.edu

Friday's ISME Colloquium features Dr. Ruben Favela from Textron Aviation

Ruben Favela

Industrial, Systems, and Manufacturing Engineering invites you to an IME Colloquium presentation by Dr. Ruben Favela, senior manager, advanced design and industrial engineering at Textron Aviation. The title of the presentation will be 鈥淒igital Factory and Intelligent Scheduling in Aerospace Industry,鈥� and will be held from 11 a.m.-noon Friday, Nov. 6, via .

Abstract

Breakthrough to evolve production systems through Industry 4.0 principles and lean engineering to dramatically increase delivery and quality. Automated digitally linked business in real time to monitor quality and delivery to connect every work-station to ultimately make decisions without human touch in a 100% labor intensive environment in aerospace industry. Material availability and on-time delivery improved in 50%, scrap reduced in 25% and $1.9M of annual recurrent savings.

Economics Bites on the Go: Dr. Ginny Choi talks about Austrian and experimental economics

Do markets corrupt our morals?

Economics Bites on the Go invites Dr. Ginny Choi and Dr. Siyu Wang to have a conversation with Wichita State faculty and students regarding Austrian and Experimental Economics.

Time: Noon-1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6

from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android. Password: 200

Zoom Meeting ID: 379 883 4810

First Generation Student Organization & Imposter Syndrome

First-Generation Student Organization will have its First-Gen Friday meeting at 1 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 6) on Zoom. We will have the privilege of a guest graduate student speaking on the topic of 鈥淚mposter Syndrome鈥� and her research results.

Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android

Password: 01012020

First-Generation Student Organization

Students learn more about STEM with 鈥楨xpanding Your Horizons鈥�

Join us this Saturday, Nov. 7 for the virtual 鈥滶xpanding Your Horizons鈥� mini conference! This annual event is used to introduce middle school girls to various STEM areas and careers. Saturday will include several livestreamed discussion panels and activities, which will be free and open to everyone -- no registration required.

More information, including a schedule of events, can be found at Wichita Expanding Your Horizons.

Attention first-generation students! Want to maximize your potential for success?

Are you a first-generation student (which means neither of your parents earned a four-year degree) and looking for an opportunity to maximize your potential for personal success? If so, plan to attend the 2020 Ad Astra Mini-Conference from 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. This event is designed for first-generation Shockers and can be attended in person or virtually.

Join us as we come together for National First-Generation Celebration Day!

To find the mini-conference schedule and to RSVP, go to . Space is limited!

Ad Astra Conference

Event listing: Part three

This month is full of fun for everyone! Join us for events like Virtual Drag Show, Catalyst, Wichita Clean Streams, Five Days of DIYs and more. Be sure to check out our event listing for all our upcoming programs.

Student Involvement Calendar

Ulrich Virtual Stories book discussion next week examines 'Last Night at the Lobster'

Looking for a fun distraction? Head over to Watermark Books, pick up your copy of Steward O'Nan's "Last Night at the Lobster," and join the Ulrich Museum for an Ulrich Virtual Stories book discussion at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Delve into a discussion with Beth Golay, host of KMUW鈥檚 podcast Marginalia, on this poignant and redemptive story set in the workaday world. The book discussion is free and open to all, but registration is required to get the Zoom link.

RBOS Distinguished Guest Artist Isabelle Demers to perform in Wiedemann Hall

Join us either through the live-stream or in person (limited attendance) for the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Distinguished Guest Artist Isabelle Demers, professor of organ and head of the organ department at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. The concert will be held at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Wiedemann Hall.

Her program on the great Marcussen organ is a spectacular mix of old and new with Bach, Beethoven and Louis Vierne, who was born 150 years ago this year.

Tickets are available at the . 黑洞社区 students are able to still get free student tickets with your my黑洞社区 ID, as long as tickets are available.

Masks and social distancing respected.

Register to receive 5 Days of DIYs!

We love DIYS and we know you do too! Register to receive a 5 Days of DIYs kit to get you through the last week of in-person classes or to take with you over the break! Registrants will receive a make at home kit including five different DIY projects, some SAC swag, and some other little treats to make the break before finals bearable.

You can choose to pick up your kit in Student Involvement at the Rhatigan Student Center between Nov. 10-13 or have it mailed to your home address. All registrants that choose to pick up their kit will be contacted via email to select a pick-up time. Once you have your kit, follow along with our social media where we鈥檒l walk you through how to create each day鈥檚 DIY throughout the week. Then, show off your creations on your own pages! Be sure to tag SAC when you post!

One kit per person with 黑洞社区 ID - priority will be given to students. Registration is open now and closes Friday, Nov. 6, or until supplies last. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to or contact us at SAC@wichita.edu.

Join Wu's Big Challenge

Join Wu鈥檚 2020-21 Challenge! Due to COVID-19 and university restrictions around social distancing, we have had to reschedule our BIG events, but we have a challenge for you!

Commit to volunteering five hours. Hours may be completed virtually or in person or both. Students may complete the challenge in both semesters or only one. You decide what works best for you.

How it works:

Visit volunteerICT for ongoing volunteer opportunities and choose the ones you would like to serve between now and May 6, 2021.

Sign-up and volunteer five hours. Track your hours on your volunteerICT account.

Submit your volunteer resume to CSB@wichita.edu or bring it to the Student Involvement office in 216 RSC, and you will receive your Wu鈥檚 Big Challenge T-shirt and other goodies from the Community Service Board. Your name will also be entered in a raffle to win prizes throughout the year.

Do you still have questions? Email CSB@wichita.edu

Purchase your cardboard cutout for the 2020-21 sport seasons at Koch Arena

Now's your chance to celebrate the 2020-21 season, by bringing your face into Charles Koch Arena in a "big" way. We're filling Charles Koch Arena with two-and-a-half-foot high fan faces sponsored by Patterson Legal Group.

Fans can purchase a two-and-a-half-foot high (32 in. x 16 in.) likeness of their face to be featured in the lower-level at Charles Koch Arena for all home games for men's and women's basketball and volleyball for the 2020-21 season. Each individual "big head" will be authenticated and returned to fans after the season as a keepsake.

Each cutout is $125 for the premium lower bowl and $50 for a non-guaranteed prime location with proceeds from the program aiding the Shocker Pride Fund. Purchase your cutout .

TRIO DSS supports students with disabilities - applications open!

黑洞社区's TRIO Disability Support Services (DSS) Program is excited to enroll students with disabilities for this academic school year. They offer numerous free services such as academic advising, career development, study skills assistance, financial literacy assistance, tutoring, and more. Many DSS graduates cite DSS as a critical program on campus that provided the support, university connections, and resources necessary for their success.

Quotes from DSS graduates and more information

I will apply what I have learned through TRIO DSS to the next chapter of my life - completing a Master's Degree! I am really thankful for the relationships that I have formed through TRIO DSS and look forward to what new challenges there are to conquer in my near future.

-Tiffany H.

My advisor believed in me when everyone wrote me off. That kind of belief and caring is so strong, it turned a college dropout into a student with a 黑洞社区 GPA of 3.8 who is going to graduate in a month. I was able to get my first all 鈥淎鈥� semester last fall because of their encouragement. Without my advisor鈥檚 support, I do not think I would be graduating at all.

-Ben L.

For more information, or to apply, go to or call 978-5949. TRIO DSS is located in 158 Grace Wilkie Annex.

Save with regalia packages from the Shocker Store

Are you graduating in November? You can bundle your regalia items and save through today (Friday, Nov. 6)! The Shocker Store offers Greenweaver regalia bundles for bachelors, masters, specialist and doctorate degrees.

Visit us in store (RSC location only) or on our 鈥済raduation鈥� tab at shockerstore.com for specific pricing and details.

For more information, email shockerstore@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7021.

Help support First-Generation Student Organization with Digital Dozens!

First-Generation Student Organization is holding a virtual Krispy Kreme fundraiser. We are doing pre-sales for $10 dozens. Once you place the order, we will email a link with the code that you will use to redeem your dozen. This code can be used at any location there is a Krispy Kreme available. If you have additional questions, please email wsufirstgen@wichita.edu

Tacos and Trivia at Fuzzy's!

Join us at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, for LIVE trivia at Fuzzy's on the 黑洞社区 campus! Prizes include:

1st - $25 gift card

2nd - $15 gift card

3rd - $10 gift card!

Bake sale at the SAE House! Preorders accepted until Nov. 8

What would autumn be without an old-fashioned bake sale? That's why Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc., are excited to announce our first joint philanthropy event! Fill out an order form by Sunday, Nov. 8, and stop by the SAE House on Nov. 15 to benefit the Children's Miracle Network and the American Cancer Society. We also deliver.

We are offering a selection of assorted cake pops, snickerdoodles, puppy chow, and Rice Krispy treats. We also have gift boxes available.

Preorders are accepted at .

Business students are collecting canned food and personal hygiene products for those in need

Business students in Management 463 are operating a Remote Food and Necessities Drive now through Thanksgiving to aid those affected by Covid-19. Non-perishable canned food, and hygiene items like soap, lotion, deodorant, and feminine hygiene products are in great need.

We can arrange porch pickup of food and supplies via our Facebook Page to encourage social distancing, or we have local drop-off locations at area businesses and the south entrance of the Rhatigan Student Center (by the parking lot). We also accept monetary donations to the Kansas Food Bank via our Facebook Page.