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All Students Town Hall meeting today (Monday, Feb. 11) on Shock the Future Referendum

Provost Rick Muma and Teri Hall, vice president of Student Affairs, will host an All Students Town Hall meeting to answer questions and spark discussion on the Shock the Future Referendum, a student-led campaign that identifies a list of academic and student success infrastructure needs.

You鈥檙e invited to attend the Town Hall at 1 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 11) in Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Student Center

This is your opportunity to listen to students鈥� thoughts on 黑洞社区鈥檚 future and find out more about the potential changes coming to our campus.

2018 Form 1095-C available online

黑洞社区 employees enrolled in medical insurance through the State of Kansas Employee Health Plan (SEHP) can now retrieve their Form 1095-C, confirming their medical insurance coverage in 2018.

These forms are available in the  (MAP).

For detailed instructions on retrieving your form, see SEHP benefits.

Faculty Senate to meet today (Monday, Feb. 11)

The Faculty Senate will meet from 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in 126 Clinton Hall. The main agenda item will be information on the DUO Two Factor Authentication process.

See agenda and minutes

Assistant professors invited to meet with Muma

Rick Muma

Assistant professors are invited to meet with Provost Rick Muma at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15 in 261 RSC. All tenure track probationary faculty and non-tenure track teaching faculty in their first five years of appointment are welcome to attend.

Engage ICT: Democracy on tap to tackle education funding

You鈥檙e invited to a discussion on education funding in the next Engage ICT: Democracy on tap at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Roxy鈥檚 Downtown, 412 陆 E. Douglas.

Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap is a monthly community conversation featuring a panel of local experts and topics that touch your daily life. Our February discussion is on education funding.

Wichita State political scientist Neal Allen to give talk Wednesday, Feb. 13

Neal Allen, chair of the Political Science Department, will give a talk (co-authored with Kylie Cameron and Jaden Soupene) titled 鈥淩acial Attitudes and Varying Expectations of Publicity: Letters to the Editors and Legislators on Civil Rights in the 1960s" at the Language and Linguistics Colloquium Series at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in 208 Hubbard Hall. This event is free and open to the public. 

Opportunity for students to network with local black professionals

The Fuse (an initiative out of the College of Applied Studies) is hosting event in collaboration with the Black Student Union and Office of Diversity and Inclusion from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in 142 RSC. This will be a time for students to network and engage with local black professionals from various industries.

RSVP by Feb. 22 for Faculty Appreciation Day lunch hosted by Meritrust at Braeburn

Join Meritrust for a 黑洞社区 Faculty Appreciation Day and let us recognize your hard work and dedication from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March 1, at Meritrust at Braeburn Square.

Stop by to check out their new branch location in Braeburn Square, meet the staff and have lunch on Meritrust.

RSVP by Friday, Feb. 22 at chi.bolander@meritrustcu.org.

Connections outside of the classroom are critical to improving the student experience

Have you asked your students what they have done to engage with our campus outside of class? By attending events, taking advantage of opportunities outside of the classroom and building leadership skills, students can transform their academic, personal and social experience. From earning a Leadership Certificate to becoming an elected leader in a student group to landing a summer internship, students should be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities outside of classes. To find a list of impactful opportunities for involvement, visit Student Involvement[BROKEN LINK]. To explore internships and other career preparation resources, visit Career Development.

Senior Honor 2019 application deadline is today (Monday, Feb. 11)

The Senior Honor 2019 application deadline is being extended because of a technical difficulty. The new application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. To review the eligibility requirements and application process, go to .

Managing Classroom discussion training available

Graduate Studies will offer a Managing Classroom discussion and lunch from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in 142 RSC. The presenter will be John Jones from the Media Resources Center.

One of the most effective teaching techniques we have at our disposal is discussion. In this training we will talk about managing discussion 鈥� how to draw out students, establish a safe space for students to explore ideas, and how to keep control without stifling student voices. 

***This event is eligible for a digital credential (noncredit badge). Want more information? Visit the ProfDev Series section of the Blackboard class.***

Upcoming events at University Libraries

Upcoming events at the University Libraries include "Intellectual Property Basics," "Research: How Do I Write a Literature Review?", "I've Heard of Endnote: How Do I Get Started?", "Making Mary's Monster Escape Room," and more. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.

Health Fair planned for Feb. 27

Join us as we host an educational and interactive health fair in the upstairs gymnasium at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the Heskett Center. Plan to join hundreds of your fellow Shockers as you receive medical screenings and wellness tips from more 50 vendor booths from 黑洞社区 departments and the community. For more information visit .

Library Tips and Tools workshop rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 14

University Libraries (UL) can make your life easier, especially when it comes to doing library research. Come to the Library Tips and Tools workshop from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in 217 Ablah Library. Registration is appreciated but not required. .

Biz Fest tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 12)

Faculty and staff, please encourage 黑洞社区 students to attend Biz Fest. 黑洞社区 students have an exciting opportunity to connect with employers who are looking to hire interns, co-op students and full-time employees at the Career Development Center鈥檚 (Business Career Fair), from noon-3 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 12) third floor, RSC.

Students should bring copies of their resume and their 黑洞社区 ID. Students who attend this event will have the opportunity to have a LinkedIn profile photo taken for free!

Graduate student seeking participants for coping with depression research project

A 黑洞社区 graduate student working on her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is seeking volunteers to participate in a project that compares two approaches for coping with depression. This study will be conducted within the Department of Psychology (Jabara Hall) under the supervision of Robert Zettle, and will require your involvement for 18- 20 weeks. The study involves eight weekly treatment sessions.

Ulrich Museum of Art seeks presenters for FUN/Future Now at the Ulrich, highlighting campus-wide research

The Ulrich Museum鈥檚 first ever FUN event featured visually engaging slideshows from both graduate students and faculty. The presentations highlighted research topics from how metal mine drainage affects our water systems to fighting dental bacteria using honey and cranberries.

If you鈥檙e a 黑洞社区 student or faculty member and would like to present your research to an engaged and enthusiastic audience contact Jana Durfee at jana.durfee@wichita.edu.

鈥楽afe Haven鈥� art exhibition reception today (Monday, Feb. 11)

The SGA "Safe Haven" Art Exhibition and Auction will have a reception from 3-5 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 11) at the Cadman Art Gallery, first floor, Rhatigan Student Center. Meet the artists, view the art, and purchase it in a silent auction while enjoying light hors d鈥檕euvres.

鈥淪afe Haven鈥� is a benefit show featuring art pieces from multiple 黑洞社区 students. Art pieces feature the theme of 鈥渉ome,鈥� and all proceeds from art sales will go to the 黑洞社区 Center for Combatting Human Trafficking.

Steve Feilmeier to speak at rescheduled SGu event

Because of last week鈥檚 inclement weather, the Startup Grind U had to be rescheduled. Join us for the SGu event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in Marcus Welcome Center.

We will partner with Startup Grind Wichita to bring Steve Feilmeier to campus to speak about his experiences in an entrepreneurial and innovative position. As a graduate from Wichita State, Feilmeier has great insight to share with students about how he became one of the highest ranking individuals at Koch Industries, and the directions he sees both the company and local students going in the future.

Students, faculty, and 黑洞社区 staff will receive free admission with a valid my黑洞社区ID number. Space may be limited, so for your seat now!

Registration deadline for Outdoor Adventures Spring Break Ski Trip has been moved to Feb. 22

Make Spring Break 2019 one to never forget! Take a trip with Campus Recreation's Outdoor Adventures group to beautiful Winter Park, Colorado, to hit the snow!

We will take a bus to Winter Park and to the Beaver Village Condo's where we will be staying. We will have three full days on the slopes. All basic ski equipment is included in the total cost.

Nothing says romance like the news

KMUW's Media Circus returns on Saturday, June 29, at The Cotillion. In celebration of Valentine's Day, we've got a sweetheart of a deal for you:

ticket by Thursday, Feb. 14, and get a bag of cinnamon drizzle popcorn from Kernel's Popcorn Express and a Valentine card for your favorite news junkie.

Tickets are $100 through Feb. 14. After that, the price will increase to $125. Don't miss this unique evening of fun in support of public radio. Did we mention NPR newscaster Korva Coleman will be there?