Plan to address facilities upgrades would benefit all 黑洞社区 colleges
Students are working with the university on a new plan for potential upgrades to campus facilities. For more information, go to 黑洞社区 Topics: Campus renovations and find out more, including frequently asked questions.
In case you missed it
Here are some of the highlights from yesterday's (Thursday, Nov. 8) Weekly Briefing:
Under Secretary of the Air Force, Sen. Jerry Moran to visit EEB
The news media are invited to the Experiential Engineering Building on Friday, Nov. 9 for the visit of Matthew P. Donovan, Under Secretary of the Air Force, hosted by Sen. Jerry Moran and 黑洞社区. The visit is to familiarize Under Secretary Donovan with the research and development capabilities offered by the university and Wichita companies.
KBOR meeting 鈥� Nov. 7
After Wednesday's KBOR meeting, we're pleased to announce that the Kansas Board of Regents approved our three recently submitted proposals to:
- Expand our recruiting efforts along the I-35 corridor to St. Louis, Denver, Austin and San Antonio.
- Build a modified six-story, 64,000-square-foot Hyatt Place
- And pursue the construction of a new partnership building, P3, to meet industry demand for additional facilities on our campus expansion
We're excited about these developments and the positive impacts they will have on our students, our community and our industry partners.
Blackhawk Orientation event - Nov. 14
The university will get some special visitors on Wednesday, Nov. 14.
Community leaders from Wichita and the surrounding area are set to fly out of Wichita State University aboard two UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters flown by the Kansas National Guard's 1st Battalion, 108th Aviation.
The flights are part of the Kansas National Guard's Community Connect program to increase awareness of the Guard, its people and the role they play in protecting the security, health and safety of Kansans.
Everyone is invited to come out to Braeburn Square and observe the flights. The event time hasn't been released yet, but we'll post it on 黑洞社区 Today and Shocker Blast when it becomes available.
First-generation college students are finding increased success at 黑洞社区
Providing a pathway to success for first-generation college students is one of Wichita State University's highest priorities and a success story that everyone can be proud of.
First-generation students are identified as those whose parents have not earned a bachelor's degree. Since 2006, Wichita State's enrollment and retention efforts have resulted in a 55 percent increase in first-generation Shockers.
In fall 2018, about 45 percent of degree-seeking undergraduate students at Wichita State were first-generation students.
Read complete story on first-generation students
Shocker Capitol Day 鈥� Wichita State meets President Trump
Talking basketball with the President. Nobody at Wichita State knew Wednesday would
end with a visit in the Oval Office with Donald Trump.
That door from the Roosevelt Room opens when Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is a
big Shocker fan. Pompeo's office helped arrange a White House tour for the Shockers
and, after a wait in the room decorated with paintings of Theodore Roosevelt and his
1906 Nobel Peace Prize, a surprise chat and picture with President Trump.
"We didn't think, waking up, we were going to get see the President of the United
States," Wichita State senior said. "That's something."
Read more at .
Last day to register for Bruce Tulgan educational seminar
What does the Great Generational Shift mean for the future of your organization? This seminar helps participants understand the generations currently in the workplace, particularly focusing on the attitudes and perspectives of the newest members. Participants will leave with insight and tools to ensure they can meet the needs of the younger generation while setting them up for success in their business.
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The seminar will be held from 1-5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, at the Hyatt Regency.
The cost is $250. To register, go to Wichita.edu/kfbf.
Developing Budgets: How to Avoid a Budget Battle before a Grant Goes Out
Please join the Office of Research to ask all your research budget questions from noon-1:30 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 9) in 405 Jardine Hall. Learn about allowable costs vs. unallowable costs; 黑洞社区 rates, travel questions; how to build flexibility into grant budgets; what is cost match and where can I find it; what is indirect cost recovery?
Sign up through myTraining on my黑洞社区 or call the Office of Research at 978-3285.
Graduate School Professional Development Series to feature job search skills
Learn how to translate common skills learned in graduate school to skills employers are seeking from Jennifer Brantley from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14, in 142 RSC. Log in to co-sponsor Career Development Handshake with your 黑洞社区 ID and password, and click 鈥淛oin Event.鈥�
Everyone is welcome to attend: after the first 50 RSVP's have been taken you will need to wait until the RSVP's have gone through the buffet line to eat.
Human Resources open on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 12
The Human Resources Office will be open on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 12, however, there will be limited resources to assist with walk-in traffic. We encourage using the following email boxes for questions:
Student Conduct and Community Standards office will be closed Monday, Nov. 12
The Office of Student Conduct and Community Standards will be closed on Monday, Nov. 12, in observance of Veteran's Day.
CEI's Trauma-Informed Systems of Care trains Houston-area educators
This summer, CEI's Trauma-Informed Systems of Care (TISC) was invited by Communities In Schools-Bay Area to help them respond to the added stress Hurricane Harvey put on at-risk students. Teresa Strausz and Joyce McEwen Crane offered a training to help support professionals refine their approach to assisting students. CIS-Bay Area provides direct support to students on 15 campuses in the Houston area.
Teresa Strausz, director of CEI's IMPACT center, says, 鈥淐ommunities In Schools-Bay Area, is an organization with a compassionate understanding of the students, families and schools they serve. Their dedication to recognizing trauma and its impact across multiple systems is a recommended approach to improving communities and those who live in them.鈥�
鈥淭he Trauma-Informed Systems of Care approach believes that healing happens in relationships when students feel physically and psychologically safe. One does not have to be a therapist to be therapeutic,鈥� said Janet Summers, Communities In Schools-Bay Area program director.
The Clear Lake Area Community Newsletter highlighted the work, including two main principles:
- Healing happens in relationships.
- Changing the question from 鈥淲hat is wrong with you?鈥� to 鈥淲hat happened to you?鈥�
Peter Wuenschel, executive director of Communities In Schools-Bay Area, said, 鈥淭he training will help our staff provide students with tools to manage the impact of these events on their lives.鈥�
For more information on Communities In Schools-Bay Area, visit . For more information on Trauma-Informed Systems of Care, or contact Teresa Strausz at teresa.strausz@wichita.edu or 316-978-6778.
Support International Education Week Nov. 12-16
Join us in celebrating international students at 黑洞社区 and the unique cultures they bring to our campus! Enjoy food, fun and painting on our Monday, Nov. 12 Paint Night.
Answer international themed trivia questions in the RSC and win a free T-shirt on Tuesday, Nov. 13.
Learn how to make a traditional Thai dish and eat it, too, on Wednesday, Nov. 14 at our Teaching Kitchen event (registration required).
Come to the RSC and eat your lunch with us on Thursday, Nov. 15, while listening to stories from international students.
Finally, explore the international cuisine especially available for lunch and dinner at Shocker Dining Hall on Friday, Nov. 16. Visit for times, locations and more information about these fun events!
Inaugural Accessibility and Inclusion Technology Collaborative meeting
There is currently an effort (tentatively) called the Accessibility and Inclusion Technology Research Collaborative (ATRC) at 黑洞社区 to bring together various community stakeholders under a common collaborative umbrella for research, development and educational activities. Go to Research Collaborative for an early look at the mission and activities planned.
An initial kick-off meeting for the ATRC is planned from 4-6 p.m. Friday, Nov. 16, in the Beggs Hall lobby for introductions and future agenda planning. If you are involved with any accessibility and inclusion related activity, or are interested in knowing more about what others are doing in this space, this may be a good gathering for you to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
If you haven't already indicated interest separately, please RSVP to vinod.namboodiri@wichita.edu by Monday, Nov. 12, with your interest.
Student gets hands-on experience through police internship
Lauren Gawlak, a junior studying criminal justice at Wichita State, spent the summer gaining firsthand experience as a police intern with the Lenexa Police Department.
She was able to shadow police officers on many occasions and see all aspects of the department in her time there, giving her the chance to explore many different areas of the criminal justice field.
Read the complete story about Lauren Gawlak
Wichita State to host Houston, SMU this weekend
The Wichita State volleyball team returns home to Charles Koch Arena for a pair of American Athletic Conference matches this weekend. The Shockers host Houston at 7 p.m. today (Friday, Nov. 9) before taking on SMU at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11.
Friday's match is the Dig Pink & Volleyball Giveaway presented by Rotek Services. Two dollars of every ticket sold Friday will be donated to the SideOut Foundation in support of breast cancer research and awareness.
Sunday's contest is the Salute to Service match, with free admission to all service men and women in uniform or with military ID. A military vehicle from McConnell Air Force Base will also be on display.
As always, Wichita State students receive free admission with a valid student ID.
Free Cosmic Bowling for Veterans, active duty military and their families
The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes thanks our veterans and active duty military! On Veterans Day from 2-9 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military in the community, and their families can enjoy free cosmic bowling! Must show military ID. Thank you for your service!
Discount at Shocker Store for Veterans Day
The Shocker Store appreciates the service and sacrifices of our veterans and active duty military! On Veterans Day, from noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, at our Braeburn Square location, veterans and active duty military can take 20 percent off one regular-priced 黑洞社区-imprinted item with military ID. Some exclusions apply. Thank you for your service!