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Schedule Building open labs available

Need help with Schedule Building or just a quiet space to work on the upcoming Fall Schedule? ITS Applications Training has plenty of opportunities available in myTraining under Banner Schedule Building Open Lab.

You can also sign up for one of the ITS open labs offered every other Thursday afternoon from 2-3 p.m. in 122 Jabara Hall.The ITS training team will be on site to assist you with any training-related questions you have, including Schedule Building.

If these options don鈥檛 work with your schedule, contact ITS training by phone at 978-5800 or email ITS_training@wichita.edu to schedule a time that works best.

Please note that the fall 2021(10) schedule will be due Friday, Jan. 31.

2020 Form W-4 is available

The .  In addition to the instructions included with the form, the IRS has published .  Employees are strongly encouraged to consult with a tax attorney or tax specialist for guidance regarding the completion of the form to best meet the individual鈥檚 unique tax situation.

For more information, go to the 2020 Form W4 Explanation page found here.

The Office of Research invites you to a retirement celebration for Kay Boyd today (Friday, Jan. 24)

Please come and share well wishes with Kay Boyd in celebration of her retirement and her years of service to 黑洞社区. This come-and-go event will be from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. today (Friday, Jan. 24) in 261 RSC, with remarks at 11:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served.

Registration for the Kansas NSF EPSCoR Annual MAPS Research Symposium is now open!

The Kansas NSF EPSCoR Annual MAPS Research Symposium will be held Monday, March 2, at the KU Adams Alumni Center, 1266 Oread Ave., Lawrence, Kansas. You are invited to attend due to your association with Kansas NSF EPSCoR.

There will be a welcome reception the evening before (Sunday, March 1) at the Oread Hotel (1200 Oread Ave., Lawrence, KS).

There is no fee to attend but registration is required. Please register by Friday, February 21, 2020.

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Program and other logistical details are TBA. Accommodations for overnight guests will be at the Oread Hotel, 1200 Oread Ave, Lawrence, Kansas. To make reservations, call 785-843-1200 and tell the reservation service you are with the Kansas NSF EPSCoR 2020 Symposium. To guarantee a room reservation, call on or before Friday, Jan. 31.

 for up-to-date information. Contact Doug Byers at dbyers@ku.edu or 785-864-3227 with questions

鈥楬elp! my evaluation has disappeared!鈥� 鈥� myPerformance tips and tricks

鈥淚 need to access my evaluation again, but it has disappeared! How do I get it back?鈥� or 鈥淗ow can I access past evaluations?鈥� These are the most common questions the myPerformance Team gets this time of year.

Never fret, the solution is simple: After you have accessed an evaluation for the first time, the status automatically changes from 鈥淣ot Started鈥� to 鈥淚n Progress.鈥� Therefore, you will need to checkmark the (teeny-tiny-easy-to-miss) box that says, 鈥淪how completed and expired tasks鈥� and then click on the Search button. Voila! You should be able to access your current and past evaluations from there.

Remember: During Employee Self-Evaluation (Jan. 16-31), only employees will have unlimited access to their 2019-20 myPerformance evaluations. Leaders / Managers will have access to their direct report evaluations again during Manager Review (Feb. 1-29).

More information, including myPerformance training, can be found at .

Ulrich Museum's free film series starts today (Friday, Jan. 24) with Examinations of Technology and Humanity

鈥淓motions Go to Work: The Film Series,鈥� co-curated by Zoe Beloff and Rebecca Cleman will be presented on five Fridays starting today (Jan. 24) to March 20, alternating between McKnight Art Center and mamafilm at The LUX, 120 East 1st Street N. All screenings begin at 6 p.m. and are free and open to the public.

The first event is at 6 p.m. today (Friday, Jan. 24) in 210 McKnight Art Center.

All call for 黑洞社区 Graduate Student of the Year judges

The 黑洞社区 Graduate Student of the Year scholarship competition is a competitive and prestigious opportunity for graduate students who have proven exemplary leadership, involvement, and service both to the 黑洞社区 and Wichita communities. Applications and nominations are now open for students who wish to participate. We are calling for judges to serve throughout the selection process. The dates and details for each round are below. We are looking for two different sets of judges, so upon indicating interest, please include which round you would be most interested in serving.

Round 1: Application Review 鈥� Completed by Thursday, Feb. 20

• This process would be going through the qualified applicants and meeting to decide on which students move onto the next round.

Round 2: Interviews/Presentations 鈥� Friday, Feb. 28

• Our judges panel will sit through a series of interviews which include a presentation of those selected to move on from the application round. Deliberation and decision on the final court of 5 students will follow the interviews.

Please send which round you would like to serve, or any questions to Kennedy Rogers at kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu or 978-7402.

Get fit at the Heskett Center this spring

Enjoy the Heskett Center this spring with a semester membership for $40.

If you are a YMCA member, get a Heskett Pass from the Steve Clark YMCA facility. Bring the pass to the Heskett Center and your Shocker Card will be activated for the semester with no additional cost.

Campus Recreation Amenities

- 25 meter pool and diving well

- 5 college size basketball courts

- 6 lane running track

- F45 classes (a functional full body workout in 45 minutes)

- Glide Fit

- Massage Therapy - great prices for members

- E-Sports Hub for e-gaming

Campus Rec membership

KPERS 457 retirement counselor will be on campus Feb. 11

Robin Deiter, Retirement Plan Counselor with Empower for KPERS 457, will be on-site from 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, for individual retirement counseling appointments in 238 RSC. You can schedule an appointment with Robin .

If you would like more information, contact our plan representative below:

Robin Deiter - Empower 鈥� Retirement Plan Counselor KPERS 457

(844) 446-8658 x20468

Robin.deiter@empower-retirement.com

If you prefer to enroll online, you鈥檒l need the following information:

Group ID: 130000-01

Enrollment Code: ilmjnQ6w

Shocker Innovation Corps applications are due Feb. 12

The Shocker Innovation Corps nurtures and supports Wichita State entrepreneurial teams interested in accelerating their STEM ideas, research and product commercialization. Ideas / projects can originate from student or faculty work, research and institutional / industrial projects.

Applications for the Shocker I-Corps program for the spring 2020 cohort are due on Wednesday, Feb. 12. Applicants who are accepted will receive up to $2,150 in seed funding, as well as mentoring from local experts, access to entrepreneurial resources, networking with the local innovation ecosystem, and customer validation training.

Student selected for Mandela Washington Fellowship Exchange

Audrey Korte, a Wichita State graduate student studying representation and the news at the Elliott School of Communication and recent graduate of Wichita鈥檚 Civic Engagement Academy, has been selected to participate in the  Reciprocal Exchange.

As part of the U.S. government鈥檚 Young African Leaders Initiative, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders fosters relations between Americans and Africans and empowers young African leaders through academic coursework, leadership training, mentoring, networking and local community engagement. Since 2014, nearly 4,400 young leaders from every country in Sub-Saharan Africa have participated in the program.

Mandela Washington Fellowship Exchange

LaunchPrep applications now open!

LaunchPrep provides your early stage startup with access to a select group of Wichita鈥檚 most successful entrepreneurs. These mentors, along with round table topics brought to you by industry leaders, creates a winning combination for all participants.

Go to  for more information.

黑洞社区 Men's Basketball home game tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 25)! Prepare for certain parking lot closures

Prepare for certain parking lot closures three hours prior to game time tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 25). Unauthorized vehicles must vacate the lots prior to the scheduled closure time in order to avoid receiving a parking citation.

Look at the map above to make alternative parking arrangements if necessary.

Arrive on campus earlier than usual. Buy yourself some time in case you need to park farther away from your desired destination than normal.

Dress for the weather in case you need to walk a little farther than usual, or need to wait a few minutes for a shuttle to take you to your desired destination.

Consider carpooling. Not only does this reduce our carbon footprint, but it also reduces traffic and parking congestion.

Take advantage of the many routes and inexpensive fares Wichita Transit has to offer.

Should you need accommodations because of a disability, call Disability Services at 978-3309.

For parking questions, call OneStop at 978-4775.

Men's Basketball Parking

Here鈥檚 this week鈥檚 university update

The following update was given at Thursday鈥檚 黑洞社区 Weekly Briefing.

Annual organ series workshop to feature Hentus van Rooven

Please join us for our annual Rie Bloomfield Organ Series Organ Workshop from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, in Wiedemann Hall. Our guest performer and teacher is Hentus van Rooyen, professor of organ at Bethany College in Lindsborg. He will play a variety of pieces on the great Marcussen organ and then invite organ and piano students alike to try out the instrument! Admission is free. Refreshments will be served.

Voice faculty member Castaldi to perform recital on Jan. 26

Voice faculty member Cristina Castaldi, soprano, and her pianist-husband, Gene Philley, will perform in recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, in Wiedemann Recital Hall.

The program will feature the works of Erich Korngold, Claude Debussy and Richard Strauss. Admission is free.

Memorial reception for Paul Reed planned for Saturday, Feb. 1

Paul Reed

Paul Eugene Reed, 85, beloved son, father, grandfather, teacher, and friend died Monday, Dec. 9, 2019. Preceded in death by his wife, Suzanne Gross Reed; parents, Ralph and Gladys Reed; sister, Elizabeth 鈥淏etty鈥� Law; brother, Ronald Reed. Survived by his daughter, Marguerite (Phil Moss) Reed of Wichita; grandchildren, Sophia, Madeline; brother, Robert Reed.

Born in Casey, Iowa in 1934, Paul studied piano, worked the family farm, and played sports. He was drafted into military service towards the end of the Korean War which ended before his deployment overseas.

After performing and teaching at Drake University and St. Norbert College, Paul joined the School of Music at 黑洞社区 in 1966; teaching there until retirement in 2008. Paul also served with the Music Teacher National Association in a variety of administrative roles. He enjoyed college basketball, historical biographies, and making friends. He will be hugely missed.

A memorial reception will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Ulrich Museum of Art.

Downing & Lahey East Mortuary

SLI Squad Leader applications sought

Are you interested in leadership development of yourself and your students? We are calling for five cluster facilitators at the 2020 Summer Leadership Institute (SLI) this year. The five-day event will take place May 18-22.

We will host a few meetings leading up to the event to discuss logistics and preparations for the week. This week is time spent developing yourself as well as mentoring our students through their leadership journey. You鈥檒l be part of community building and leadership exploration both during the institute and when we return to campus.

If you are interested, please .

For any questions, contact Kennedy Rogers at kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu or 978-7402.

Black and Yellow Days coming this spring

On Monday, Feb. 17, the Office of Admissions will host the first of two Black and Yellow Days this spring. Each semester, we invite high school juniors, seniors and college transfer students to this all-day event on campus where they have the chance to participate in sessions hosted by each academic college, tour campus and explore the hands-on learning opportunities available at 黑洞社区.

The event is $15 per student and $5 per guest, and includes lunch in Shocker Hall Dining. This spring, students can choose to attend Monday, Feb. 17 or Friday, April 17. Interested students can register at wichita.edu/visit and click on "Admissions Events."

Questions? Contact Sarah Brill, event coordinator and SAS advisor, at sarah.brill@wichita.edu.

Chances of SBIR / STTR Success Webinar on Feb. 4

You'll spend many hours writing your SBIR or STTR proposal, so you鈥檒l want to give yourself every chance of winning the prize. The proposal review is a critical determinant of success, so give yourself every advantage by writing to those reviewers.

In this webinar from 11 a.m.-noon Tuesday, Feb. 4, learn about how the various federal agencies review SBIR/STTR proposals, what reviewers look for in a proposal, and how to write to 鈥渟ell鈥� your technology. The webinar will also provide formatting tips to make the reviewers鈥� job easier, who makes up a review team, the criteria they use to evaluate proposals, scoring and review and award timing.

Help end the blood shortage! Donate blood at 黑洞社区 blood drive Jan. 29-30

The American Red Cross has a critical need for blood and platelet donors to give now to help ensure lifesaving medical treatments and emergency care are not delayed or canceled this winter. Your help is needed ASAP!

Donate blood at the 黑洞社区 blood drive from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29 or Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Heskett Center lobby. Donors will receive a free T-shirt as a thank you for donating.

To make your appointment visit ; Sponsor Code: Wichita State or call 1-800-Red-Cross. Walk-ins are also welcome.

Finalists for the Harry Gore Memorial Scholarships

The finalists for the 2020 Gore Scholarships were on campus yesterday (Thursday, Jan. 23) for their interview with the selection committee. The Distinguished Scholarship Invitational (DSI) is one of the largest scholarship competitions in the Midwest and has been part of Wichita State history since 1954.

This year we had 656 high school seniors participate in the initial day of the competition (the largest competition in DSI history), and we鈥檙e down to the final 14 students. Three of them will be awarded a $64,000 scholarship to attend Wichita State in the fall. They are all incredibly bright and motivated students.

The three 2020 Gore Scholarship recipients will be announced at a news conference at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, in the Marcus Welcome Center. All are invited and welcome to attend.

You are invited to the 17th annual POWER Conference

You are invited to the 17th annual POWER Conference at 黑洞社区. We are excited to invite people from all disciplines to attend this event. Register for the POWER Conference here. 

This year鈥檚 theme centers on the 12 Grand Challenges of Social Work 鈥� a national initiative that serves as a call to action for social workers and other helping professionals to harness our science and knowledge base, collaborate with people from all fields and disciplines, and to work together to tackle some of our toughest social problems. Our world faces serious, interrelated, and large-scale challenges, and it takes all of us working together to craft solutions.

黑洞社区 students connect with military and private industry to open career paths

Wichita State students work at Firepoint and learn research and networking skills as part of their applied learning experience. Their experiences can connect them with military and labs and technologies that spark an interest in a career opportunity.

Firepoint is a technology-transfer partnership and its work can help the Army maintain a supply of trained civilian workers.

Pictured above: Wichita State students Michael Hamlin (left) and Luke Kuffler work at Firepoint, a technology-transfer partnership between the university and the Army鈥檚 Combat Capabilities Development Command Aviation and Missile Center.

Read complete story on 黑洞社区 students and Firepoint.

Submit your applications for Senior Honor awards

Applications are being sought for Wichita State鈥檚 2020 Senior Honor awards.  This is considered one of the most prestigious honors a student can receive at 黑洞社区. Up to 10 students are chosen for this honor each year. Application deadline is 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14.  To review the eligibility requirements and application process, go to .

Register now for Wu's Big Event XII

Join us from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 8 to make a HUGE impact in the Wichita community. Individuals, groups, organizations, faculty, staff, students, alumni, friends and family are all encouraged to participate in Wu's Big Event, Wichita State's largest volunteer event. Registration is free and includes a light breakfast, lunch, a t-shirt and transportation to and from service sites. For questions, email CSB@wichita.edu or call 978-3022.

Register Now

Nominations open for 2020 Distinguished Service Awards

Do you know an Unclassified Professional (UP) or University Support Staff (USS) employee who deserves special recognition for their contributions to 黑洞社区? Nominate them for the 2020 Distinguished Service Awards!

These awards recognize the dedication and excellence of UP / USS employees who have provided exemplary, dedicated and caring service to the 黑洞社区 community that is beyond the expectations of the duties and responsibilities of their position. Selected honorees are recognized at the annual Shocker Pride Celebration.

Submit a nomination by 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at Distinguished Service Awards.

Take part in 黑洞社区 Takeover Night with the Wichita Thunder

Join the 黑洞社区 Alumni Association on Jan. 31 for Shocker Takeover Night at the Thunder game. This special evening will be focused directly on 黑洞社区 and its students, alumni and faculty. WuShock and the spirit squad will be in attendance for the event as well as many Shocker alumni, students, faculty and student organizations. The game will consist of pregame activities, intermission contests and a post-game picture on the ice.

Use the link below to purchase your tickets for this great night!

Tickets for 黑洞社区 Takeover Night are:

$5 for Goal Zone

$10 for Premium

$15 for VIP

Get 20% off headwear tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 25) at the Shocker Store in Braeburn Square

For every home men鈥檚 basketball game, the Shocker Store in Braeburn Square will have a sale for Shocker fans! For the game against UCF tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 25), take 20% off all headwear! Braeburn Square location only. Some exclusions apply. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.

Springfest 2020

Want to broaden your horizons? Check out the largest variety of involvement and fitness opportunities that campus has to offer! Bring your 黑洞社区 ID to the second-floor gym of the Heskett Center from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28.

Springfest 2020