Catching up with 2019 Gore Scholar, Anna Tri
Competing in the 2019 Distinguished Scholarship Invitational and winning a Gore Scholarship allowed Anna Tri to focus on her studies without worrying about the costs of college.
Anna, now a Wichita State sophomore, is studying biomedical engineering with a minor in chemistry and math. Along with her time in the classroom, Anna is able to take advantage of hands-on opportunities at 黑洞社区.
鈥淭his scholarship has allowed me to continue working on my goals and dreams without the financial burdens,鈥� she said. 鈥淚 am incredibly grateful for the Gore family's generosity and allowing students to get an education and pursue their goals.鈥�
Know the signs of digital distress
Learning the signs of digital distress can help you recognize when students or friends might be struggling.
- Change in tone: If someone you know suddenly changes their general tone or expresses hopelessness, it may be a sign of distress, especially if they starting talking about death or disappearing.
- Change in frequency: If someone suddenly changes the amount they post or talk 鈥� either notable increase or decrease 鈥� it may be important to reach out.
- Change in amount appearing on camera: Not appearing in a Zoom class or an online hangout isn鈥檛 always indicative of distress, but someone changing the amount they appear could be.
- Distressing environment: If it appears from video calls or online classes that someone鈥檚 environment is chaotic or distressing, consider reaching out or connecting them to resources.
- No show: Someone not showing up for class or online hangouts without letting others know could be a sign of distress.
- Unresponsive: Not replying to the group chat isn鈥檛 necessarily a sign of distress, but a sudden change or going completely unresponsive could be a sign of distress.
- Disengaged: While on a video call, someone appearing disengaged could be a sign of distress, especially if that鈥檚 a sudden change.
Talk openly about mental health
Talking about mental health can help your friends open up about how they're struggling and reduces stigma toward mental health.
For Mental Health Awareness Week, take time to talk about how you may be struggling and encourage others to also. Then get connected to campus resources such as counseling at Counseling and Prevention Services.
W黑洞社区 scholarship applications due May 31
W黑洞社区 scholarship applications for the 2021-2022 academic year must be received by May 31.
Candidates must apply for consideration to this scholarship. The fillable form can be found at www.wichita.edu/W黑洞社区scholarship, and should be submitted by email to W黑洞社区@wichita.edu, along with all other required attachments (see application for additional materials).
Candidates will receive written notification of their award status in late June.
Recipients are encouraged to attend at least one W黑洞社区 event during the 2021-2022 school year as our guest.
For more information, go to www.wichita.edu/W黑洞社区scholarship. If you have questions please contact Shannon Koehn, scholarship chair at shannon.koehn@wichita.edu.
Water shutdowns planned for today
The City of Wichita will be replacing two water meters on today. The buildings affected will be the Flats, the Aviation Testing Lab, Beggs Hall, the Beech Wind Tunnel, and Wallace Hall. The outage will last from about 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. During this time, these buildings will not have water service 鈥� including restrooms, water fountains, and sinks.
There's a possibility the outage may affect additional buildings. We appreciate your patience.
Vote for a new dining concept in the RSC
Which new dining concept do you want to see in the Rhatigan Student Center starting Fall 2021? Learn about your options and then vote!
Tuesday Talks: Sexual Assault Awareness Month
In this Tuesday Talks, join Heather Stafford and Meredith Osborne from the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center (WASAC) to discuss resources available to all individuals in the community dealing with trauma, as well as resources available specifically to Wichita State students.
Graduate student wellness with CAPS
Calling all graduate students! Let's get real with our mental health and energy. Join the Graduate Student Council and 黑洞社区 Counseling and Prevention Services in a short webinar to learn strategies on how to improve graduate student mental health, build resiliency, and manage stress at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20. If you have any questions, contact Trang Bui at gsc.publicandmedia@wichita.edu.
Softball single-game student tickets available
Softball single-game tickets are available now. Opponents coming to Wilkins Stadium include Houston, Kansas City, USF, Oklahoma State, and Arkansas. Student tickets are free for pickup at the box office every game day. If you would like to purchase tickets go to or call 316-978-FANS. Tickets are going fast so claim yours today!
The Big Lie: Nazi propaganda, Antisemitism, and the coming of the Third Reich
Jeff Hayton, associate professor of history, will present at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 via Zoom. Andrew Hippisley, dean of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, hosts the "Perspectives: Reestablishing Reality" series.
After losing the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, Donald Trump spent months falsely claiming the election had been stolen from him. And despite all evidence to the contrary, many of his followers believe him (still). The historical parallel to this conspiracy were Nazi efforts to blame Jews for German defeat in WWI. During the 1920s and 1930s, the Nazis fulminated against the Jewish 鈥榯raitors鈥� and 鈥楴ovember Criminals鈥� who supposedly 鈥榮tabbed Germany in the back,鈥� and through such falsehoods, generated tremendous popular support. In both cases, propaganda was essential in magnifying dishonest claims. In exploring how the Nazis used 鈥榯he Big Lie鈥� to gain support, this talk examines the role which propaganda and antisemitism played in the coming of the Third Reich, and the lessons which historical comparisons can provide for the present.
Zoom information available at www.wichita.edu/reality.
First-Generation Student Organization meeting
Please join First-Generation Student Organization in its monthly meeting at noon today via Zoom. Open to all students and members of 黑洞社区.
Philosophy Department announces Distinguished Speaker Series
The Philosophy Department Distinguished Speaker Series will this year host Dr. Kathryn Tabb from Bard College, for two talks:
- "Reasoning with the Mad: on Charles Darwin's strange debt to John Locke." 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 22.
- "John Locke on punishment." 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 29.
Both events will be online, free, and open to the public. Email brian.hepburn@wichita.edu to request access information.
![Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall. 2020-2021 season Distinguished Guest Artists. 25th Anniversary RBOS Gala (postponed from 2020) Brett Valliant and Tate Addis April 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm Tickets at Wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/boxoffice [黑洞社区 logo] All concerts will be live-streamed +/or recorded for our YouTube channel For information on 黑洞社区鈥檚 degrees and certificate in organ, email lynne.davis@wichita.edu or visit Wichita.edu/riebloomfieldorganseries YouTube link (optional).](/about/wsunews/shocker_blast/2021/04-april/_images/RBOS.jpg "Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall. 2020-2021 season Distinguished Guest Artists. 25th Anniversary RBOS Gala (postponed from 2020) Brett Valliant and Tate Addis April 20, 2021 at 7:30 pm Tickets at Wichita.edu/academics/fine_arts/boxoffice [黑洞社区 logo] All concerts will be live-streamed +/or recorded for our YouTube channel For information on 黑洞社区鈥檚 degrees and certificate in organ, email lynne.davis@wichita.edu or visit Wichita.edu/riebloomfieldorganseries YouTube link (optional).")
RBOS 25th Anniversary Gala at Wiedemann Hall
2020 marked the 25-year anniversary of the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series. Due to the pandemic, the original concert was postponed until this year. Thus the Gala 25th Anniversary of the Rie Bloomfield Organ Series will be celebrated on at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2021 in Wiedemann Hall. You may attend in person (tickets at the CFA Box Office) or watch the live stream on the 黑洞社区 School of Music Facebook page.
Distinguished guest artists are Wichita-born Brett Valliant and Tate Addis, well-known for their virtuoso performances. A varied program includes works by Bach, Guilmant and Dupr茅 as well as "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" and a grand finale on both the great Marcussen organ and the Steinway piano.
Register for a DIY plant-growing kit from SAC
Have you been wanting to get into growing plants but didn鈥檛 know where to start? Join SAC to pot your own plant and learn tips and tricks to keep it thriving and surviving. Register to participate at while supplies last. Registration will close when supplies run out or on Tuesday, April 20, whichever comes first. Your kit will be mailed to you and you should receive it by Thursday, April 29.One kit per person with 黑洞社区 ID. For more information about SAC sponsored events, visit or contact us at SAC@wichita.edu.
Mid-West Air Force Collider kick-off event
If you are an innovator, researcher, or small business, take advantage of the Mid-West Air Force Collider kick-off event from 9 to 11:15 a.m. April 27. During this virtual event, participants will hear directly from U.S. Air Force representatives and local resources regarding collaboration opportunities with the U.S. Air Force and meet one-on-one with U.S. Air Force Representatives. Speakers include representatives from McConnel Air Force Base, Air Force SBIR Program, Tech Warrior Ops, APEX, and PTAC.
Registered attendees will be invited via email to schedule private one-on-one appointments.
More information about the Mid-West Air Force Collider event
Opera Theater to present free performances
黑洞社区 Opera Theater, under the direction of Opera Director Alan Held, will present two one-act operas by Gian Carlo Menotti at 7:30 p.m. April 23-24 at Miller Auditorium inside of the Duerksen Fine Arts Center. The performances of "The Old Maid and the Thief" and "Amelia Goes to the Ball," with the Wichita State University Orchestra, will be conducted by Dr. Mark Laycock. The comedies are favorites of audiences and will be presented in English.
The performances are free, but tickets need to be reserved. Each performance is limited to 250 audience members.
Join KMUW for April's Literary Feast: 'No One Is Talking About This'
KMUW's Literary Feast is a book club for public radio listeners, featuring selections made by KMUW staff. For April 2021, we're reading and discussing "No One Is Talking About This" by Patricia Lockwood, author of the 2017 memoir 鈥淧riestdaddy.鈥� To learn more and register, please visit . Registration is free and open to all. Once registered, we'll email you a link to join the conversation on Zoom at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21.
Creators of 黑洞社区 graphic novel set for April panel
All are invited to join this fun panel discussion with the creators of the graphic novel "Walk With Wu: The Story of 黑洞社区" at 3 p.m. April 22 via Zoom. Panelists are:
- Genna Pennington, artist
- Jessica Cerri, curator and archivist, Special Collections and University Archives at Wichita State
- Darren DeFrain, director of Writing Program, Department of English at Wichita State
- Jay Price, chair of the Dept. of History at Wichita State. The Story of Wichita State University.
The panel will be moderated by Ethan Lindsay and Angela Paul of University Libraries. Locate a copy of the novel on the Libraries' online catalog libcat.wichita.edu.
Wellness events for the week of April 19
Wellness Week is coming up soon. In an effort to give students a break, departments around campus are putting on events that promote mental health and wellness. Check out this schedule of events.
Join the KMUW for the 2021 Oscars Predictions
Who do you think will take home this year鈥檚 Oscar for Best Picture? Whether you want to stack your ballot with winners or find a new movie to queue up, come hear what the experts have to say at our live 2021 Oscars Predictions chat on April 21. The KMUW movie club is convening in advance of the 93rd Academy Awards ceremony on April 25 to talk favorites. Our expert film fans are:
- Kylie Brown, director of tech and web for mama.film
- Lela Meadow-Conner, founder of mama.film
- Hugo Phan, KMUW digital assistant and Tallgrass Film Festival box office coordinator
- Fletcher Powell, KMUW movie reviewer
Tune in for the live chat at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 21 on KMUW鈥檚 Facebook page. Share your questions and predictions by commenting on the live video, and start preparing now by checking out Fletcher's movie reviews under the commentary tab at KMUW.org.
Physics seminar: Secrets of neutrino interactions
Please join us for the next physics seminar at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 21 via ZOOM, featuring Dr. Linda Cremonesi from Queen Mary University, London in the United Kingdom. The title of the talk will be 鈥淭he Secrets of Neutrino Interactions in the NOvA Experiment鈥�.
Workshop offers job-hunting tips
Join the Shocker Career Accelerator in the Job Hunting Lab at 3 p.m. April 20 in the RSC 142. Whether you are looking for full-time or part-time employment, an internship or co-op position, this lab will walk you through steps to conduct an effective search and what to keep in mind as you tackle any job search.
Mental health support: Focus on the positive
What have you learned about yourself this past year? While we tend to focus on what has gone wrong, it is important to reflect on positive things. Think about five positive traits about yourself, five positive things about your college experience, or five positive things that happened over the past week. Focusing on the positive is often what can help you get through the day, week, or semester. For deeper conversations or to support your own mental health, visit the Counseling and Prevention Services website to find services or complete a free mental health screening.
Learn about wellness services available to you
This week might be Wellness Week, but there are many wellness services available to students all semester. That includes CARE Team, Counseling and Prevention Services, Student Health Services and Campus Recreation.
CARE Team:
Wrap-around services and campus support Self-Care Sundays and other wellness-related
programming
The CARE Team Coordinators who are here to help are:
- Ashlyn Riley 鈥� Serves colleges of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Engineering and Honors
- Vaughn Sweet 鈥� Serves colleges of Fine Arts, Business, Health Professions and Applied Studies
- Tara Hanna 鈥� Serves students living in on-campus housing
- Alicia Newell 鈥� CARE Team chair, serves student athletes
Learn more at .
Counseling and Prevention Services:
- Individual and couples therapy at an affordable rate
- Group therapy for particular areas of concern, including Understanding Self and Others, Healing from Trauma, and Graduate Student Support Group
- Online programming, such as Keep Calm & Breathe Online, Mental Health Toolbox and FAQ Friday.
- Learn more at
Student Health Services:
- Treatment for illness and injuries
- Preventative health management and immunizations
- Health screenings and laboratory services
- Family planning services and men鈥檚/women鈥檚 health exams
- Prescription and over-the-counter medications
- Health education video series on social media
- Learn more at
Campus Recreation:
- Intramural sports and sport clubs, including volleyball, softball, tennis, soccer, badminton, judo, eSports, and more
- Shocker Fit classes such as F45
- Massage therapy
- Special events, such as F45 Playoffs, Pumpkin Run & RecFest
- Nutrition discussions on Facebook Live
- Learn more at .
Digital drop-in groups support mental health
Connect to other students and support your mental health with Digital Drop-in Groups from Counseling and Prevention Services during the April Mental Health Awareness Week. Email counselingcenter@wichita.edu to learn more and to sign up.
Digital drop-in dates:
- 3 p.m. Monday, April 19
- 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 20
- 11 a.m. Friday, April 23
Volunteers needed for human performance research
- Research topic / purpose for the study: To determine the long-term impact of participation in childhood sports on an adult鈥檚 continuation of physical activity and cardiorespiratory fitness.
- Procedures: Participants will complete a 1.5-mile run/walk test to calculate and estimate VO2 max.
- Time: Participation is expected to last about 60 minutes.
Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria:
- Participants must be age 18 or older
- Seeking both participants that did and did not participate in childhood sport
- No known neurological, muscular, or orthopedic disorder that may impair balance or movement
- No known cardiorespiratory or metabolic health conditions
- No history of previous or current injuries that would impair movement
Location: 黑洞社区 Heskett Center Human Performance Laboratory Rm 208, 210, and Heskett Center Gymnasium Rm 216.
If you are interested in participating in this study please contact Brenda Le at blle@shockers.wichita.edu or 316-519-2320. Should you have any questions or concerns, email Dr. Heidi Bell at heidi.bell@wichita.edu or call 316-978-5150.
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Enjoy free pool at Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
Play free pool at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Help with morning Meals on Wheels deliveries
Join the Community Service Board for a morning of delivering meals to homebound seniors with Meals on Wheels. Volunteers will meet at Senior Services of Wichita at 10:30 a.m. for a brief orientation and guidance on delivering food according to proper social distancing guidelines. Following orientation, volunteers will be given addresses and food for delivery.
For more information, go to . Please email CSB@wichita.edu with any questions.
Apply to join Student Government Association
Interested in serving on the Student Government Association during the 64th session? Apply for positions on any of the three branches. Visit www.wichita.edu/sgaopenpositions to apply TODAY!
- Executive Branch: Join the Khan and Gumbs Administration by applying for any of the President's Cabinet position. Each of these positions are paid positions ranging 15-25 office hours per week.
- Legislative Branch: Serve on the Student Senate to advocate for student voices, enact policy and put students first. Senators put in about three to five hours per week during the Senate meeting (6:30 p.m.), Committee meetings (5:30 p.m.) and one senator hour. Senate and committees meet on Wednesday.
- Judicial Branch: The Supreme Court meets on a case-by-case basis to hear cases submitted by students and to ensure compliance with the constitution, bylaws, and statutes as well as hear appeals from parking and traffic. Appoint to the court is a lifetime, meaning you serve until you graduate.
Applications open for ISEG mentor program
Applications are now available for the Institute for the Study of Economic Growth (ISEG) Mentoring Program for the 2021-22 academic year. The program will include mentoring by ISEG faculty and invitations to seminars and networking events. The fellowship will also include a $200 annual stipend, split between fall and spring semesters. Applications are due by April 30.
More information on the ISEG mentor program
Ulrich accepting paid internship applications
The Ulrich Museum of Art on the 黑洞社区 campus is accepting applications from Wichita State students for its paid internship program, which offers valuable experience in the everyday workings of a university art museum. These internships offer students interdisciplinary and experiential learning that is informative on both intellectual and practical levels. Tasks may include assisting with research for exhibitions, cataloging works of art, helping with publicity, participating in exhibition installations, working on programs, and giving exhibition tours. Internships for course credit in fulfillment of curricular requirements are available in coordination with many academic departments.
To apply, please email a current resume accompanied by a cover letter to either Ksenya Gurshtein, curator of modern and contemporary art or Jana Erwin, head of education, summarizing your past experiences related to art and museum work, your goals for the future, and an explanation of why you would like to intern at a university modern and contemporary art museum. Please note: We strongly recommend visiting the museum's exhibitions and exploring this website before writing the cover letter. The application deadline is April 30, 2021.