Applicants for two internal 黑洞社区 grant opportunities for research are due
The deadline for applying for two internal 黑洞社区 faculty research grants is 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.
University Research / Creative Project grants provide up to $4,500 in funding to retool or reestablish productive research or creative projects.
Multidisciplinary Research Projects awards provide up to $7,500 for projects that involve two or more investigators from different disciplines that focus different perspectives and capabilities on complex problems that intersect established areas of study.
Visit the Office of Research website for more information. Email proposals@wichita.edu to request assistance.
黑洞社区 Office of Research alerting faculty to limited submission funding opportunity with the NSF鈥檚 Major Research Instrumentation Program
LIMITED SUBMISSION Funding Opportunity Alert:
Please see the information below about applying for the National Science Foundation Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI).
Title: National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation Program (MRI)
Purpose: The MRI program provides up to $4 million for either the acquisition or development of a research instrument/equipment for science and engineering research; such instruments/equipment are often too costly for support through other NSF programs.
You must email proposals@wichita.edu by noon Monday, Sept. 30, if you are interested in submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation.
Amount:
Track 1: $100,000 -$999,999 (less than one million dollars)
Track 2: $1,000,000 - $4,000,000 (between one and four million dollars)
Eligibility: 黑洞社区 is allowed to submit up to two Track 1 proposals, and one Track 2 proposal.
If there are more than two 黑洞社区 proposers for Track 1 and more than one 黑洞社区 proposer for Track 2, there will be an internal competition to determine the best proposal(s) to move forward.
Deadlines: You MUST email proposals@wichita.edu by noon Monday, Sept. 30, if you are interested in submitting a proposal in response to this solicitation. Please indicate whether you are planning to submit a Track 1 or Track 2 proposal. If an internal competition is needed, NOTICES OF INTENT will be due to the 黑洞社区 Office of Research no later than noon Monday, Oct. 14. If selected to move forward, full applications will be due to NSF by Jan. 19, 2020.
FUN series at Ulrich Museum kicks off today (Friday, Sept. 27) with presentations from four captivating 黑洞社区 researchers
The Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to join us from 4-5 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 27) for the first installment of the FUN series for this new academic year.
FUN is a PechaKucha style presentation of campus-wide research on three Fridays, four presentations, seven minutes each. This program is an extension of the museum's "Solving for X" series, sharing research across campus with the community. The event is free and open to the public. A reception will follow the presentations.
The four presenters are:
Neal Allen, associate professor and Department Chair of Political Science, whose talk is titled "The Transactional Politics of Public Art: White Supremacy Never Dies."
Nils Hakansson, associate professor of Biomedical Engineering, whose presentation is titled "Biomechanics: Quantifying the Art of Movement."
Ehsan Salari, assistant professor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering, whose presentation is titled "Optimizing Radiation Therapy for Cancer Patients."
Aleksander Sternfeld-Dunn, director, School of Music, associate professor of Music Composition, Technology, whose presentation is titled "The Art of Failure."
Flu shots on campus 鈥� More appointments added!
黑洞社区 HR Total Rewards team is once again hosting on-site flu shots, available to State of Kansas employees and their spouses who are currently enrolled in SEHP medical insurance. Appointments had reached capacity, but we have been able to add additional appointments for the October 4th date.
8 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4, in 264 RSC (Online scheduler closes Friday, Sept. 27)
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If you participated in a clinic last year and completed a profile, you will be prompted to reset your password.
Note: Employees located in Kansas in a city other than Wichita can select a different on-site location by using the same registration link. However, individuals are encouraged to contact the alternate site in advance to confirm access, as not all sites are open to the public.
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2020 Open Enrollment Oct. 1-31!
This is once again an active enrollment, meaning that all covered state employees must participate, or be enrolled in a default plan.
(open in Google Chrome) this year to go over plan information and changes for the 2020 plan year. For more information visit the .
The Total Rewards Team will not be available for walk-in traffic or to make individual appointments regarding open enrollment. Please take advantage of the scheduled presentations, on-demand webinar and open lab sessions. For a full listing of Open Enrollment events visit the . Any questions should be directed to TotalRewards@wichita.edu.
Fall AAUP chapter meeting today (Friday, Sept. 27)
All faculty and teaching staff are invited to a conversation with Provost Rick Muma at the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) chapter meeting from 3:30-5 p.m. today (Friday, Sept. 27) in 100 Lindquist Hall.
Contact George.dehner@wichita.edu with any questions.
Faculty Town Hall meetings
All faculty are encouraged to attend the town hall meetings scheduled for next week. The meetings are designed to solicit faculty feedback on revisions to general education and faculty workload. Both issues come to the faculty based on the work of two ad hoc committees that met last year. Faculty are encouraged to attend, learn about the issues, and share their opinions on the issues. The Senate will continue to debate both issues at their October meetings.
Documents for both issues are available on the senate website.
Meetings are scheduled for:
11 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, in 262 RSC
9:30-10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, in 262 RSC
12:30-1:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, in 313 RSC
2-3:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, in 262 RSC
Career Development is reorganizing
In an effort to bring our services to students into sharper focus, the Career Development Center is reorganizing.
Student internships, co-ops, apprenticeships, and other experiential learning opportunities will be combined with the growing number of applied learning experiences such as those with NIAR, Ennovar, Textron, and other partners in the community.
Sara Muzzy will continue to serve as the director of Career Development, where students will be able to explore various career paths through career counseling and advising, prepare their resumes, conduct mock interviews and prepare themselves for professional engagement.
Brian Austin will serve as the director of the Office of Applied and Experiential Learning, which will connect students with for-credit and not-for-credit employment and learning opportunities.
The Office of Applied and Experiential Learning will be focused on reaching out to industry and community partners to increase the number of opportunities available to students. The Career Development Center will focus on connecting with students from the time they enter the university so that they can make the most of all the professional development opportunities that 黑洞社区 has to offer.
Lt. Gov. Rogers to speak at Second Annual Kansas Prevention Conference next week in Wichita
The Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) has partnered with the Kansas Prevention Collaborative (KPC) to host the second annual Kansas Prevention Conference Oct. 1-3, at the Wichita Hyatt Regency. 黑洞社区鈥檚 Community Engagement Institute is part of this collaborative and assists in conference planning. This year鈥檚 conference will welcome special guest speaker Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers at an opening night reception Tuesday, Oct. 1.
The KPC Conference will provide attendees with educational opportunities to increase awareness of emerging trends, to build skills and knowledge about ways to prevent suicide, alcohol, tobacco and drug abuse, and to advocate for best practices to enrich and strengthen their communities.
鈥淭his conference is one of the ways we are working to share evidence-based prevention strategies with coalitions and communities across the state to empower their efforts to overcome obstacles to prevention,鈥� Secretary Laura Howard said. 鈥淲ith issues emerging about vaping and increased opioid use and suicide rates in the news, the public is learning it鈥檚 more vital than ever that communities are equipped to build better futures through prevention.鈥�
For more information on the conference or to register, go to .
Pictured above: Keynote speaker Carlton Hall at the 2018 Kansas Prevention Conference in Topeka
Concepts to apply tomorrow to be a stronger leader
The 10 Biggest Mistakes Managers Make (and How to Avoid Them) will be presented by John Belt, Ph.D., from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11. The cost is $299. A 40% discount is available for 黑洞社区 faculty, staff, and students. Some restrictions apply.
Explore the 10 most common mistakes managers make and learn how to avoid making them yourself. You will gain an understanding of how these commonplace managerial actions are dysfunctional and practice more effective responses to these situations. Handling people successfully is no 鈥渂ig secret.鈥� You can do it if you follow some very simple rules.
- Concentrating on paperwork, not people
- Failing to establish goals and a vision
- Delegating improperly or not at all
For more information, go to or register at 978-3118.
Director of Free Expression Initiatives at the Charles Koch Institute to speak at 黑洞社区
鈥淔ree Speech: Not Just For Your Ideas,鈥� with Sarah Ruger, director of Free Expression Initiatives at the Charles Koch Institute, will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, at Marcus Welcome Center.
- What鈥檚 the best way to deal with online hate speech?
- What does the Constitution say about free speech?
- How will free speech on campus help tackle polarization in our country?
- Hors d鈥檕euvres and networking starts at 6 p.m., with complimentary food for all students.
Questions? Contact Rachel Janes at rjanes@standtogether.org.
In case you missed it
At yesterday鈥檚 (Thursday, Sept. 26) Weekly Briefing, the university update included information on wayfinding signs, 黑洞社区 being named a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education, a legislative update, Open House Weekend, and a campus construction update.
Wayfinding signs
The Wichita State campus, and surrounding neighborhoods, will soon be home to pedestrian wayfinding signage. The signage gives members of the Wichita State community an additional way to connect with more than a dozen resources found at the university, and in the area, while promoting physical activity, health and wellness.
A few of these resources include Heskett Center, GoCreate makerspace, the Lynette Woodard rec center, Maya Angelou Northeast Branch Library and Fairmount Park.
The signs and routes were made possible through a grant from the Kansas Health Foundation, in collaboration with the Shocker Neighborhood Coalition and Wichita State鈥檚 Public Policy Management Center鈥攁nd are another way the university, and its partners, are working to make a difference in our community.
黑洞社区 named a National Center for Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
On Monday, the National Security Agency and the Department of Homeland Security designated 黑洞社区 as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education.
The designation is in recognition of the College of Engineering鈥檚 Graduate Certificate in Information Assurance and Cybersecurity. The college also offers a bachelor鈥檚 degree in applied computing with a cybersecurity emphasis.
There is also a growing focus at 黑洞社区 on community outreach to develop the next generation of cybersecurity specialists, led by the Wichita State Hub for Cybersecurity Education and Awareness.
The HCEA hosts a monthly speaker series on issues in cybersecurity and supports a Cybersecurity Boot Camp for high school students each summer.
Future cybersecurity outreach efforts will feature an advanced cybersecurity range, to host coding and network penetration competitions, and support hands-on demonstrations to the public, civic groups, K-12 schools and youth-serving organizations.
For more about cybersecurity at Wichita State, visit .
Legislative update
The Kansas Board of Regents has approved the FY 2021 budget request. As a reminder, the legislature approved $34 million in restored funding to the higher education system last session. That restoration, in addition to efforts to find efficiencies on campus, allowed tuition to be held flat for the first time in 30 years.
For the next fiscal year, KBOR is asking the State to approve $95.3 million in additional funding. The additional funding would be utilized to keep tuition flat for a second consecutive year, fund career technical education, create a need-based aid program and address deferred maintenance issues on university campuses.
This funding will help provide greater access to higher education while preserving the high-quality education that Kansans expect of their universities. The request will be sent to the Governor to consider for the upcoming legislative session in January.
Open House Weekend 鈥� Oct. 4-6
We want to invite everyone to spend the weekend with Shocker Nation, Oct. 4-6, at 黑洞社区鈥檚 Open House Weekend. It鈥檚 three days packed full of events, food and fun for the whole community.
A few highlights include Friday鈥檚 Sip and See event, with a trivia contest, Cornhole tournament, food trucks, alumni association raffle, campus tours鈥攁nd a dedication of the John Bardo Center.
On Saturday, there are Shocker men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 basketball scrimmages, 黑洞社区 softball, a future Shocker baby crawl and the Empty Bowls chili cook-off, where you can sample chili out of a one-of-a-kind ceramic-glazed bowl, with proceeds supporting the Kansas Food Bank.
And on Sunday enjoy cosmic bowling at Shocker Sports Grill and Lanes, the Ulrich Museum鈥檚 fall exhibitions, a Pizza Hut Museum tour and much more.
For a list of events, visit .
Campus construction update
As the semester progresses, so does the construction on many campus projects designed,
in accordance with our Strategic Plan, to increase opportunities for students, faculty,
the community and our industry partners.
Looking ahead, projects that are well underway, with projected completion dates by
the end of this year, include:
- An additional dining option at Braeburn Square鈥攃alled Journey East
- The Steve Clark YMCA/黑洞社区 Student Wellness Center
- The Advanced Virtual Engineering and Testing labs
- And the P3 partnership building
Projects slated for completion in 2020 include:
- Eck Stadium improvements
- The Koch Arena Student Athlete Success Center
- An interior remodel of NIAR to accommodate new equipment funded by DOD grants
- And the Hyatt Place Hotel
And in 2021:
- A building addition to NIAR
- And the completion of the much-anticipated Woolsey Hall, the new home of the Barton School of Business.
We鈥檒l continue to keep you updated on these projects as news becomes available.
Hoops 4 Literacy at Koch Arena today (Friday, Sept. 27)
The Wichita Police Dept., Sheriff鈥檚 Office and 黑洞社区 Police Dept. are hosting a Hoops 4 Literacy event from 10 a.m.-noon today (Friday, Sept. 27) in Charles Koch Arena. The intent is to inspire third-grade students to become lifelong lovers of reading.
The event features the Harlem Legends and Wichita Wizards.
You're invited: Sip and See 2019!
Come "Sip and See" Wichita State's newly renamed John Bardo Center on the Innovation Campus during Open House Weekend from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 4.
We have a Wichita/黑洞社区 trivia contest, cornhole tournament by 黑洞社区 Campus Recreation, performance by the Shocker Sound Machine and more on schedule for the evening. Bring your lawn chairs and Shocker Pride and hang out with us!
This event is free and open to the public. Pre-registration for trivia and cornhole is required.
Admissions to host Future Shocker Baby Crawl on Saturday, Oct. 5
Do you have Shocker Nation's fastest baby? Bring your family and join the fun at this year's Future Shocker Baby Crawl at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 5, in the Marcus Welcome Center, hosted by the Office of Admissions!
Bring your keys, bells, whistles, or anything else that will get baby to cross that finish line. Pre-registration is preferred, but families are welcome to register at the event as well.
Women of Wichita Brown Bag Lunch on Oct. 9
Join us for a casual lunch at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, in 261 RSC. Attendees are invited to bring their own lunch, whether homemade or purchased.
Kim Kufahl, assistant director for Student Engagement and Branding, is the guest speaker. She will share information about the 黑洞社区 Career Closet, which provides 黑洞社区 students with free professional clothing for interviews, networking, and employment.
Donations would be awesome! They accept all professional career apparel -- suits, dress pants, shirts / blouses, skirts, belts, neckties, briefcases, shoes, cuff links, and tie clips.
There is no charge for this event, but please RSVP to the website by Friday, Oct. 4 to ensure an accurate headcount for seating.
Judges needed for Shocktoberfest events!
Shocktoberfest 2019 is right around the corner! The events start on Saturday, Oct. 19 and go through Saturday, Oct. 26. We are in need of judges for events such as Songfest and the Banner Competition!
If you are interested in being a judge, visit and go to the judging section to fill out the form(s).
If you have any questions, email traditions@wichita.edu.
Volunteers needed for Shocktoberfest 2019!
The Campus Traditions Committee needs volunteers for several events during Shocktoberfest 2019.
Wu's Birthday Bash - Monday, Oct. 21
Dine with the Deans - Thursday, Oct. 24
Songfest - Saturday, Oct. 26
If you are interested in volunteering or have questions, email traditions@wichita.edu.
SAC presents Lunchtime Bingo on Oct. 1
Needing a way to spice up your lunch? Instead of asking for spicy chicken at Chick-fil-a, join your friends in our fast-paced lunchtime bingo from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the RSC Starbucks. Each lunchtime bingo will be an opportunity to win some awesome prizes while on your lunch break. Sounds like a win-win!
Are you a movie fanatic? If so, then this month鈥檚 prizes are just for you. We鈥檒l have everything you need to settle in for a movie marathon ... if you can get a Bingo. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to wichita.edu/sac or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.
Send first-gen students to TRIO Student Support Services
Student Support Services (SSS) is funded by the U.S. Department of Education to provide free academic services to students from First Generation (FG) and Limited Income (LI) backgrounds, as well as students with disabilities.
The free services include individualized tutoring, academic advising; textbook loans; assistance completing financial aid application; and scholarships exclusively for student participants.
Please refer prospective students to our program in Suite 309, third floor of Grace Wilkie Hall. For more information, go to or call 978-3715.
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.
8th Annual #DTTW: 24 Hour Film Race + Sunday Night Showcase
Join us for the 8th annual Down to the Wire鈩� (DTTW) 24 HR Film Race! Registered teams must write, shoot, edit a five-minute short film, and submit it in just 24 hours. Films are scored on the best use of the required elements and must have wholly original content.
Twelve hours later, teams are unaware of which films are chosen for the Top 15 until they are screened that night at the Century II Mary Jane Teall Theater on Sunday, Sept. 29th. Doors open at 6 p.m., and Showcase starts at 7 p.m.
Admission is $15 for the Sunday Night Showcase; $12 for grade school students through college.
Co-Hosts: Meghan Welch & Byron J. Love
VIP JUDGE/HOST: (LA): Savannah Rodgers
VIP JUDGE (Atlanta): Lacy Barnes
VIP JUDGE (NYC): Alan Calpe
Down to the Wire鈩� is a renowned filmmaking competition in the state and one of Wichita鈥檚 most high-profile cinematic events. DTTW is supported by ICT S.O.S., mamafilm, The Arts Council, 360Wichita.com, Douglas Production Group, Hotel at Old Town, Hutch CC Media Production, Vortex Souvenir, and Little Lion Cafe.
WichitaTix.com
Official hashtag: #DTTW #DTTW2019
DTTWFilmRace.com
黑洞社区 School of Performing Arts Theatre presents 鈥楾he Moors鈥� by Jen Silverman
黑洞社区 School of Performing Arts Theatre presents 鈥淭he Moors鈥� at 7:30 p.m. Thursday to Saturday, Oct. 3-5, and 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, in Wilner Auditorium. The show is rated PG-13 for mild adult themes.
黑洞社区 students receive one free ticket with their 黑洞社区 student ID.
Tickets are $15 for the general public; $12 for military / sr. citizens / faculty / staff); $10 for students.
For tickets, go online to or call 978-3233.
A young governess arrives at a mansion on the English moors expecting to work for Master Branwell and care for a child. What she discovers, however, is a house full of secrets, two sisters who have other ideas, a maid waiting to be useful, and a mastiff who falls in love with a moor-hen.
Inspired by the letters of Charlotte Bront毛, 鈥淭he Moors,鈥� by Jen Silverman, is a dark comedy about four women who, at any cost, are trying to make a space for themselves and to see and be seen in a way that is different from how they are normally seen. Using the lens of Victorian Gothic, 鈥淭he Moors鈥� explores how women are viewed in our current culture.
The cast includes School of Performing Arts Theatre majors Mirta Santana Morales (Agatha), Kinsey McDaniel (Huldey), Sydney Alder (Emilie), Amanda Coon (Marjory), Mia Nave (Moor-Hen), and Hagan Simmons (Mastiff).
The creative team made up of School of Performing Arts Theatre faculty and students includes Danette Baker (Director), David Neville (Set and Lighting Designer), Emily Evans (Costume Designer), Ed Baker (Sound Designer), Wesley Sweigart (Properties Master), Erin Mittman (Stage Manager) and Taylor Poling (Assistant Stage Manager).
For more information, contact Danette Baker, program director of theatre, School of Performing Arts, at 978-3414 or Danette.baker@wichita.edu.
黑洞社区 art historian talk on Tuesday examines role of food in women's art since the 1970s
The Ulrich Museum of Art on the 黑洞社区 campus invites you to an entertaining and informative talk examining the role of food in women's art. 黑洞社区 art history professor Brittany Lockard will deliver the talk, "The Secret Language of Food and Women's Art" at the Ulrich, starting with a reception at 5:30 p.m., and program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1. The event is free and open to the public.
Food advertisements marketed to women reveal our complicated and emotional relationships to food. Their product descriptions overflow with words like "guilt free" and "indulgent." This talk examines the ways in which female artists since the 1970s have explored and exploited these relationships by making art about, with, and out of food.
Content note: the talk will include frank discussion of eating disorders
Pictured above: Brittany Lockard, assistant professor of art history at 黑洞社区. Image courtesy of the Ulrich Museum of Art.
SGA is looking for election commissioners!
Do you want to help out with the 2019/20 SGA elections? Apply to be an election commissioner. Commissioners meet weekly to discuss and promote elections. Applications are due on Friday, Oct. 4, and can be found at .
NAACP direct action creating strategic advocacy campaigns will be rescheduled
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is rescheduling the NAACP Direct Action Creating Strategic Advocacy Campaigns program. Please be on the lookout for the new date. The event was not held yesterday (Thursday, Sept. 26).
For more information, contact the Office of Diversity and Inclusion at 978-3034 or go to .
Sign up for an upcoming Preventing Suicide Training by CAPS
Join Counseling and Prevention Services for our Preventing Suicide Training on Thursday, Oct. 17, in the RSC. Each training lasts an hour and helps provide tools to provide assistance for someone in need.
Please sign up thought myTrainings for staff or faculty. Students and community members, sign up at .
Mortar Board presents fall social event
Join Mortar Board for their social event from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 30, by the Geology Building outside of the RSC. Participate in games, enjoy snacks, and learn about Mortar Board.