The next session of Managing the Employment Relationship is Wednesday, Dec. 11
The next session of Managing the Employment Relationship Training is scheduled for 2:30-4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 11, in 264 RSC. To register for this training, go to myTraining through my黑洞社区.
This course is provided for leaders who supervise employees (UP, USS, students), and will focus on managing the employment relationship. It will provide guidance on setting clear expectations, listening intentionally, managing performance, identifying when an employee is not meeting expectations, and effectively addressing those concerns. This training will also introduce you to tools to use to effectively manage the employment relationship.
If you have questions, contact mytraining@wichita.edu.
Gearhart to give legislative update at 9 a.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 12)
Zach Gearhart, director of Government Relations, will provide a legislative update at 9 a.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 12), in the Morrison Hall boardroom. Interested faculty and staff are welcome to attend.
黑洞社区 Regional Institute on Aging calls for interdisciplinary proposals
黑洞社区 Regional Institute on Aging (RIA) calls for interdisciplinary proposals with a focus on facilitating accessibility, diversity and inclusion of older adults to improve physical, cognitive, and social well-being.
黑洞社区 RIA is pleased to announce a new funding opportunity for interdisciplinary faculty research that addresses issues related to well-being in older adults. This funding opportunity is supported by a gift from the estate of Evelyn Cassat. Funding will be provided for three interdisciplinary research projects at 黑洞社区 that contribute to knowledge and practice related to well-being in older adults. The maximum funding amount for each of the three proposals is $25,000 for a 12-month period.
Proposals may be either for foundational research or applied research. Foundational and applied research projects that actively involve faculty members at 黑洞社区 from at least two distinct disciplines and more than one college will be given priority; however, sole researcher projects will also be considered. Applied research projects that provide evidence of real or potential impact for improving or sustaining older adults鈥� access to and inclusion in services or activities that foster physical, cognitive, and social well-being will be given preference.
All projects must include an impact statement describing specifically how the project will benefit the quality of life for older adults in the community, and provide practical guidelines for possible implementation. Projects must also include a plan for obtaining future funding from external sources to continue the research.
Application due date Friday, Jan. 17, 2020
Click here for details on how to apply. wsuria.org/applyhere/
Further questions?
Contact: Carryl Baldwin, RIA director, at Carryl.Baldwin@wichita.edu or call 978-3058
Distinguished organist to perform on the great Marcussen organ in Wiedemann Hall
The Rie Bloomfield Organ Series presents its second Distinguished Guest Artist, Dexter Kennedy, winner of the prestigious "Grand Prix" of the Chartres International Organ Competition, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. today (Tuesday, Nov. 12) in Wiedemann Hall.
From Detroit, Michigan, Mr. Kennedy is a brilliant concert organist with degrees from Oberlin College and Yale University. As a church musician, Kennedy currently serves as the Assistant Organist of Christ Church Grosse Pointe (Michigan), where he serves as the principal organist for all choral services and concerts and directs the training of the novice boy and girl choristers.
Tickets can be purchased at the College of Fine Arts Box Office at or call 978-3233. Admission is free for students with a 黑洞社区 ID if they obtain a ticket for the event.
Ulrich Museum to host panel on feminism in the West tonight (Tuesday, Nov. 12)
Join the Ulrich Museum and a panel of scholars, activists, and artists for a presentation and discussion on the feminist movement of the 1970s in the West, particularly in Wichita tonight (Tuesday, Nov. 12). A reception will be held at 5:30 p.m. in the Ulrich, followed by the program at 6:15 p.m. in the CAC Theater. This event is free and open to the public.
The panel discussion will be moderated by Robin Henry, associate professor of history at 黑洞社区. Panel participants include Novelene Ross, former chief curator at the Wichita Art Museum, Lee Starkel, 黑洞社区 women鈥檚 studies graduate and communications specialist, and Carolyn Williams, activist and lecturer in women鈥檚 studies at 黑洞社区.
Blackboard and Accessibility Lab will answer your questions
Do you have questions about Blackboard? Is accessibility causing you stress? Bring your problems to Instructional Design and Access's come-and-go lab times in the C-space at the Ablah Library. We are there every Tuesday and Wednesday from 1-3 p.m., and you can come see us at your convenience during that time. As a bonus, we will make sure you get fresh dry erase markers, an eraser, or some high-contrast chalk.
If we can't help you during lab time, we will make an appointment with you so you can sit down with an instructional designer and get your problems solved.
Instructional Design and Access Labs[BROKEN LINK]
黑洞社区鈥檚 Community Engagement Institute joined KDADS in welcoming youth from across the state
On Sept. 28, the 黑洞社区 Community Engagement Institute鈥檚 System of Care team joined with the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS) at Exploration Place in Wichita to welcome youth from across the state. The youth and their supportive adults came together to celebrate the merits of Youth Leaders in Kansas (YLINK) groups. For some, the event was an opportunity to learn about starting a YLINK chapter, and for others, it was a celebration of their YLINK group鈥檚 success in their communities.
YLINK groups are youth guided. The youth choose their purpose area, create a vision, mission, motto, and logo for a local identity, but assume the statewide YLINK support and identity.
This membership allows access to other YLINK chapters at state-sponsored peer-to-peer youth events throughout the year. These statewide events are an opportunity for youth to learn, grow, and develop leadership skills and self-advocacy.
黑洞社区鈥檚 Community Engagement Institute supports KDADS and the YLINK groups in a variety of ways, including surveys to discover youth needs for support in their communities. This event was a great time of connection and learning at Exploration Place.
Joint senate meeting set for Nov. 19
Join the USS and UP Senates at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in 208 Hubbard Hall, for their joint meeting. All meetings are open to the campus community.
Administrative Specialist position open to 黑洞社区 employees only
黑洞社区 Ventures is looking for an Administrative Specialist. Applications will be accepted until 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15. To apply, go to Internal Postings and follow the directions there. For questions or assistance, contact the Talent Acquisition Team.
Student Loan Repayment Workshops for upcoming graduates
The Office of Financial Aid invites you to join us from noon-1 p.m. or 6-7 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 13) in 319 RSC.
Topics covered in the workshop include:
- Repayment Plans
- Consolidation
- Grace Periods
- Deferment and Forbearance
- Loan Forgiveness Programs
If you are unable to attend one of the workshop times, feel free to schedule an appointment with one of our financial aid advisors at finaid@wichita.edu to discuss your loan repayment option
Student Loan Repayment Options
Participants needed for audiology research
You are invited to participate in a research study of Digit-Pair Speech Recognition Thresholds in Adults with Hearing Loss. We hope to learn the validation and generalization of using digit recognition thresholds during hearing evaluations.
If you decide to participate, you will be scheduled for a hearing evaluation. Once criteria are determined, additional hearing testing will be conducted.
Testing is expected to last about 55 minutes.
If you are interested in participating in this study, contact Marian Smith, mxsmith18@shockers.wichita.edu, or call 361-290-7015, (Yes, area code is not 316); or Stacey Kampe at stacey.kampe@wichita.edu or call 316-978-7264.
Are you an immigrant living in Wichita? Volunteers needed for a survey
You are eligible to take this survey if you are an immigrant living in Wichita. We are recruiting research participants to help us understand more about health in the local immigrant community.
The survey will ask questions about mental health (i.e. 鈥淲as it hard to get going?鈥�), demographic questions (i.e. 鈥淲hat is your race?鈥�), immigration-related questions (i.e. 鈥淲hat is your country of origin?鈥�), and your engagement in customs and activities from the culture of the country that you are from and U.S. culture.
This survey is available in English, Spanish, and Swahili. Your participation is voluntary.
One-day sale tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 13) - $14 sweatpants at Shocker Store in RSC
The Shocker Store鈥檚 next one-day-only sale begins at 8 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 13). The Shocker Store will have two styles of sweatpants for $14 each, while supplies last. These will sell out, so hurry in! Limit three per customer. Sale is in store at RSC location only. Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions and all sales are final.
黑洞社区 Fire & Safety will conduct annual fire alarm testing
Through November, 黑洞社区 Fire & Safety will conduct annual fire alarm testing in campus facilities. There should be minimal disruptions to business or classes.
黑洞社区 Office of Research is hosting a workshop on applying to the American Chemical Society鈥檚 Petroleum Research Fund Grant Program
The 黑洞社区 Office of Research is hosting a Research Workshop on applying to the American Chemical Society鈥檚 Petroleum Research Fund Grant Program from 2:30-4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, in 313 RSC.
Coleen Pugh, 黑洞社区 Graduate School Dean and Associate Vice President for Research & Economic Development, will share information about this grant program. Pugh has more than 30 years of experience in the research field of Polymer Science. She serves on the Board Standing Committee of the American Chemical Society鈥檚 Petroleum Research Fund, making funding recommendations in Polymer Science as a member of Science Committee 7. Please attend this research workshop to learn more about this funding opportunity, to refine your research ideas, and / or to have more success in applying to the ACS-PRF grant program.
Who should attend? 黑洞社区 faculty interested in learning more about the ACS PRF grant program, including, but not limited to, 黑洞社区 faculty researchers in the fields of chemistry, geology, engineering, materials science and physics, including those from non-Ph.D.-granting departments.
RSVP: Sign up through myTraining at my黑洞社区, by emailing proposals@wichita.edu, or call the 黑洞社区 Office of Research at 978-3285.
About ACF PRF Funding*:
The American Chemical Society Petroleum Research Fund is an endowed fund, managed by the American Chemical Society, that supports fundamental research directed related to petroleum or fossil fuels. Funds are intended as seed money, to enable a researcher to initiate a new research direction. The investigator should not have published or received financial support from another funding agency for the proposed research. Proposals must be for fundamental research in 鈥渢he petroleum field鈥� which is defined as 鈥減etroleum, natural gas, coal, shale, tar sands and like materials.鈥� Funding amounts vary based on research types, from $55,00 -$110,000, inclusive of required student support.
Allowable research topics include: Synthetic organic chemistry, geochemistry, inorganic chemistry, physical organic chemistry, surface science, chemical physics/physical chemistry, polymer science, geology and geophysics, chemical and petroleum engineering, and materials science. Application deadlines are typically in May and October.
More Information: *This information has been summarized 鈥�
Spring Tuition Assistance still open
Tuition Assistance applications for spring 2020 are being accepted.
For program information, visit .
Applications for the Spring 2020 semester are due no later than Monday, Dec. 2.
Applications with incorrect or incomplete information, including missing signatures, will be returned to the applicant for completion, and will be considered submitted as of the date of submission of the fully completed form. Applications returned for completion will be denied if they are not submitted with all complete and accurate information prior to the deadline. Due to the volume of applications received each semester, late applications will be automatically denied. There will be no exceptions.
Questions may be directed to TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu.
Join the fun during International Education Week!
Join the Office of International Education for a week full of fun events during International Education Week from Nov. 18-22. Most of these events are free to attend, though some require registration. Visit for a full listing of events, times and dates, or find our event on Facebook @WichitaStateInternationalAdmissions. Questions? Contact jessa.roberts@wichita.edu.
Come join the Arts and Crafts Fair hosted by SAC
Come join SAC at the annual Arts and Crafts Fair from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 20 and Thursday, Nov. 21. We are looking for vendors to fill the RSC with arts, crafts and oddities.
Arts and Craft Fair information
10th Annual Drag Show: Out of this World
Hosted by Bob the Drag Queen, the Wichita State Drag Show is back for its 10th year, and the queens and kings are better than ever! Don鈥檛 miss your opportunity to witness all of the sass, style, and sexy from local, regional, and student kings and queens. Get your tickets in Student Involvement in 216 RSC.
The show will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in the CAC Theater.
2020 Hall of Fame class announced
Lutfiana Budiharto (Women's Tennis), Janet Pew Hoskins (Volleyball/Basketball/Softball/Field
Hockey), Jamar Howard (Men's Basketball), Grier Jones (Men's Golf Coach), and Tonya
Nero (Cross Country / Track and Field) have been selected as the 2020 Class of the
Wichita State Pizza Hut Shocker Sports Hall of Fame.
A luncheon is set for 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, at the Marcus Welcome Center on
the Wichita State campus, while the induction ceremony is scheduled for halftime of
Wichita State's Jan. 25 (7 p.m.) men's basketball game against UCF.
Cost for the luncheon is $40 per person, and paid reservations can be made online
at or by calling the Shocker Ticket Office at 978-FANS (3267) or in person at the 黑洞社区
Ticket Office located on the south side of Charles Koch Arena.
Koch Arena to host USA Volleyball Team
The U.S. Women's National Team has one domestic tournament prior to heading to the 2020 Olympic Games. As the only host in the United States, Wichita, Kansas will be front-and-center on Team USA's journey to Tokyo.
The U.S. Women will host Japan, Turkey and Belgium during their FIVB Volleyball Nations League domestic preliminary round matches held June 9-11. The four-team round-robin match format will take place at Charles Koch Arena on the 黑洞社区 campus. Tickets are currently on sale at .