Submit your research summary to 黑洞社区 research newsletter
Do you conduct research at Wichita State? If so, we want to know about it. The Office of Research is gathering information for its upcoming newsletter about all the exciting research being done at 黑洞社区. By filling out , we can better tell your story. It only takes about 5 minutes.
Aira Access provides free, on-campus visual aid to blind and low-vision Shockers
Blind and low-vision Shockers and campus visitors now have a high-tech option for free visual aid on campus offered through an Aira Access agreement with the Wichita State Office of Disability Services.
Aira is a mobile service that allows blind or low-vision people to use their smart phones or special glasses to get verbal, on-demand descriptions of anything around them from Aira agents. Its purpose is to enhance everyday efficiency, engagement and autonomy for the visually-impaired.
Interdisciplinary Program Award presentations today
Join us to hear presentations from the interdisciplinary program award competition semifinalists from 3-4:30 p.m. today (Friday, Feb 14) in 256 RSC.
The semi-finalists are:
Roy Myose, Jeff Pulaski, Jeff Jarman - Minor in Science, Technology and Society
Mythili Menon, Rachel Showstack, Doug Parham, Jeff Hershfield - BA in Applied Linguistics
Raina Rutti, Gary Brooking, Gery Markova, Kara McCluskey - Minor in Sustainability Management
Bill Hendry and Kiley Hicks - BS in Pre-Genetic Counseling
Interdisciplinary Program Competition
Teach a First-Year Seminar in spring 2021
Have a great idea for a class you wish you could teach? Want to help first-year students figure out how to do college? Consider teaching a First-Year Seminar class in spring 2021. We are holding an information meeting at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, in 256 RSC. Come and learn what you need to do to design and teach in this new and fantastic program.
More information can be found at , or contact Aaron.Rife@wichita.edu with any questions.
Gearhart to give legislative update today
Zach Gearhart, director of Government Relations, will provide a legislative update at 9 a.m. today (Friday, Feb. 14) in the Morrison Hall boardroom. Interested faculty, staff and students are welcome to attend.
A talk on the Cuban revolution
A talk on the Cuban revolution鈥攁s a historical process and an idea鈥攆rom Gabriel Vignoli (new School for Social Research), who did long term ethnographic research in Cuba and runs an annual field school in La Havana will be presented from 10-11 a.m. today (Friday, Feb. 14) in 262 RSC.
The talk focuses on crucial historic moments, the narrative of the state, and the enactment of the revolution, along with political instability, economic change, and violence that demonstrates the emergence of new political categories.
ISME Colloquium on industrial automation by Brian Brown
Brian Brown
Brian Brown, director of NIAR Robotics and Automation Lab, will present 鈥淎nalyzing and evaluating automation for use in a production environment鈥� at the ISME Colloquium from 11 a.m.-noon today (Friday, Feb. 14) in 211 Engineering Building.
It is every automation engineer鈥檚 intent to design the perfect system that will go into production and save the company millions. That is the whole intention of an automation system; increase productivity, increase quality, run continuously 24x7. However, all too frequently automation systems fail to provide the reliability and quality needed. This discussion will discuss the need for engineers to understand the environment that their systems will operate in and take those conditions into account with their designs.
Bio: Mr. Brown is the director of NIAR鈥檚 Robotics and Automation Lab at Wichita State University. Brown has worked for Wichita State since 1997, and has started, grown, and led many different laboratories from CAD/CAM technologies, Additive Manufacturing, Reverse Engineering, and Information Technology.
Biometric Screenings appointments still available for Tuesday, Feb 18
Biometric screening appointments are still available for Tuesday, Feb. 18. All screening events are held 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Walk-ins may be available, but preference is given to those with scheduled appointments. There is no required wait period between when you had your 2019 screening and when you can schedule your 2020 screening. To avoid a long wait, employees and covered spouses are encouraged to schedule their appointments as early in the year as possible.
Attendees earn five HealthQuest points just for attending, and up to 18 additional points for blood pressure, blood glucose, and total blood cholesterol within ideal ranges, for up to 23 points and $230 HSA/HRA rewards dollars. If your metrics are outside of the ideal ranges, you can still earn the same points by participating in the CCE learning modules in the HealthQuest portal on blood pressure, blood sugar management, and/or high cholesterol, as needed.
All remaining 2020 Biometric screening dates are shown below. To schedule your appointment, register or log in to the , or call to schedule at 1-888-275-1205, option 3. All employees and spouses will need to re-register for the new 2020 HealthQuest portal.
Click here for registration instructions.
Biometric Screenings in 2020
Tuesday, Feb 18 in 265 RSC
Monday, March 9 in 266 RSC
Tuesday, Apr 14 in 266 RSC
Tuesday, May 19 in 266 RSC
Tuesday, Aug 18 in 266 RSC
Tuesday, Sep 8 in 266 RSC
Tuesday, Oct 20 in 266 RSC
Tuesday, Oct 27 in 266 RSC
myPerformance Manager Review is due!
Managers of USS and non-teaching UP employees should now submit reviews and ratings for their direct reports for the 2019-20 annual evaluations in myPerformance. This step is due Saturday, Feb. 29. Managers should log in to myPerformance (through my黑洞社区) to rate their direct reports and submit comments to justify the ratings.
NOTE: The Planning step for 2020-21 annual evaluations in myPerformance will also be available on Feb. 1. This will allow managers to potentially meet with their direct reports for the (2019-20) current end-of-review as well as the (2020-21) next cycle鈥檚 planning meeting at the same time, if desired.
For more information (including quick reference guides and other assistance) go to .
Savvy Scholar series set to host Library Open House today
A brand-new week is here for the Savvy Scholar series hosted by 黑洞社区 Libraries. Our upcoming "Love Your Library Open House" is set for noon-1 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 14) in Ablah Library C-Space on the main floor.
Shocker I-Corps application deadline extended
Do you have an idea?
The Shocker I-Corps application deadline is extended to Monday, Feb. 17.
The program 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.
Why Apply?
- Seed funding up to $2,100
- Customer validation training and experience
- Mentoring from local experts
- Access to entrepreneurial resources
Apply at .
Join us at the remaining Homecoming 2020 events
Shocker Sight: Homecoming 2020 only has a few days left. Don鈥檛 miss out on the fun:
7 p.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Feb. 15) - Trivia Night at Fuzzy鈥檚 Taco Shop
1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16 - Homecoming Men鈥檚 Basketball game vs Tulane at Charles Koch Arena
For all event details, go to .
Ins and outs of grant administration: open workshops for faculty, staff
The Office of Research will host multiple workshops for faculty and staff who need help with or have questions about grant administration. Research staff can help with all of your questions, including those involving topics such as post-award, expenses, reports, funds, budget, cost-share and effort. Labs will be held throughout February. No need to RSVP or register, just show up with your questions. All labs will be held in 409E Jardine Hall. Contact Amy Delgado at amy.delgado@wichita.edu or call 978-5377 for more information.
Remaining open workshop times are:
4-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17
4-5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21
Changes coming to Tuition Assistance applications
Beginning summer 2020 term, the tuition assistance application will be completed and submitted online. The fillable PDF form will no longer be accepted.
The online application form will be available Feb. 15 through April 15. For more information on the new application process, go to .
We are excited about this improved application process and look forward to serving applicants in a more streamlined and efficient way.
- Employees will no longer need to provide course CRNs to request tuition assistance. No more waiting for the course schedule to become available in order to submit or needing to send an email when a course number changes.
- Employees will no longer need their supervisor sign their application form. Instead, the applicant鈥檚 supervisor will receive an automated email notification upon submission of an eligible application. Employees must still request permission from their supervisor if the scheduled course overlaps with their usual work schedule.
- Simplified online form will reduce incomplete applications and missing information.
- Applicants will receive an automated confirmation email with preliminary approval / denial based on application responses. Note: All applications will be reviewed before awards are finalized.
For program information, eligibility and application windows, click on .
Questions may be directed to TuitionAssistance@wichita.edu.
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.
How to reopen a step 鈥� myPerformance tips and tricks
鈥淚 missed my self-evaluation deadline, what can I do now? Can I get an extension?鈥� or 鈥淢y direct report missed the Self-Evaluation deadline, but no longer has access to their performance evaluation. What can I do?鈥� These are the most common question the myPerformance Team gets this time of year. Here鈥檚 what you should do.
Employees 鈥� ask your manager to reroute / send your evaluation back to you.
Managers 鈥� you have the option to send your direct report(s) evaluation back to them by using 鈥淩eopen Step.鈥� This will reroute the evaluation back to your employee so that they may complete the Self-Evaluation step of the evaluation cycle. Once they have saved and submitted their content, the evaluation will automatically route back to you. INSTRUCTIONS: 1) Open your direct report 2019-2020 evaluation 2) select 鈥淩eopen Step鈥�. It鈥檚 that easy.
Remember: Manager Review is due by the end of this month (Feb. 29). Only managers will have access to performance evaluations during this step, unless they have used the 鈥淩eopen鈥� step function to extend the Self-Evaluation deadline to their direct report.
More information, including myPerformance training, go to .
Valentine鈥檚 Day Sweets and Treats today
The Shocker Learning Center will host an open house from 1-3 p.m. today (Friday, Feb. 14) in 107 Lindquist Hall. Stop by and learn to love learning!
The Shocker Learning Center (SLC) is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. It is the home of Student Success鈥� Academic Success Programs.
Supplemental Instruction (SI): Free, weekly group study sessions led by a certified SI Leader who has previously succeeded in the course. Meet with your SI Leader individually during their office hours.
Tutoring: Free one-on-one and small group educational support with a trained tutor.
Peer Coaches: Peers helping peers with time management, study skills, goal setting, organizing assignments, note taking and referrals to other resources on campus.
In addition to the services it offers, the SLC is also a study room equipped with computers and free beverages such as coffee, tea, hot chocolate, and filtered water.
黑洞社区 Men's Basketball home game Sunday, Feb. 16)! Prepare for certain parking lot closures
Prepare for certain parking lot closures three hours prior to game time tomorrow (Sunday, Feb. 16). 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.
Buy Black ICT Expo coming Feb. 15
Wichita State's Black Student Union is hosting its first Buy Black ICT Expo and one of our many events for Black History Month. This event is open to the community. Don鈥檛 miss the Buy Black ICT Expo from noon-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, on the first floor, RSC.
Our goal is to highlight Black-owned businesses within the Wichita area. The purpose is to showcase black entrepreneurs in the Wichita community. Many students do not know where to Buy Black, and this expo gives them a chance to find these businesses. Anyone is welcome to come.
There will also be free pizza and a drawing.
Julie Bees to present Faculty Piano Recital on Feb. 16
Wichita State鈥檚 Julie Bees will present a Faculty Piano Recital at 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in Wiedemann Hall. Admission is free.
The recital features three piano sonatas that Beethoven wrote in 1820, 1821 and 1822; Opus 109, 110 and 111.
If Beethoven were still alive, we would celebrate his 250th birthday in December.
黑洞社区 Esports vs. Andover Esports 鈥� 黑洞社区Tech Esports exhibition
In October 2019, we helped the 黑洞社区 and 黑洞社区Tech Esports teams in rounds against local high schools, including Andover High School, at the opening of the 黑洞社区Tech Esports program at 黑洞社区 South Campus. Check out the video above.
黑洞社区 Libraries host Spring 2020 Entrepreneurship Research Series
黑洞社区 Libraries presents the Entrepreneurship Research Series for Spring 2020 - helping inventors and entrepreneurs learn how to protect their intellectual property and support their business through research. "Trademark Basics: Protect Your Business Name," will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18, in 217 Ablah Library.
University Update at Weekly Briefing
Read what was shared during the University Update at yesterday鈥檚 Weekly Briefing.
黑洞社区 TECH OFFERS FREE TUITION
黑洞社区 Tech will offer scholarships to workers laid off because of the grounding of the Boeing 737 Max.
The "Wichita Promise Scholarship" will pay tuition and fees for eligible classes and programs for training or to help employees finish their associate degrees. Career coaching by 黑洞社区 Tech鈥檚 Career Services department is also available.
Classes at 黑洞社区 Tech are six to eight weeks long, and a new session starts in March. Some of the subjects being taught include machining basics, aerospace paint, composite fabrication, electrical assembly and welding.
The program is funded by 黑洞社区 Tech and community donations.
BACK WITH THE BAND
For a second straight year, 黑洞社区 Tech will receive Metallica Scholars Grant Money from the All Within My Hands Foundation. 黑洞社区 Tech is one of 15 schools receiving $100,000 toward programs designed to support students training to enter the workforce.
CALL FOR STARTUPS IN WICHITA
NXTUS, a partner in Wichita State鈥檚 innovation ecosystem, is looking for startups to help with its NXTSTAGE Pilot Competition.
The Pilot Competition is open for applications at .
NXTSTAGE is aimed at propelling startups that have gotten off the ground, with deployable products in market, to their next stage of growth, by connecting them to mature businesses and regional partners looking to become customers for their innovations. The program will curate engagement between corporate partners and startups and end with an innovation showcase in the spring.
NXTUS, formerly e2e Accelerator, is led by president and CEO Josh Oeding, who earned his degree in entrepreneurship from Wichita State.
NXTSTAGE is aimed at propelling startups that have gotten off the ground, with deployable products in market, to their next stage of growth, by connecting them to mature businesses and regional partners looking to become customers for their innovations. The program will curate engagement between corporate partners and startups and end with an innovation showcase in the spring.
Applications for the competition are accepted online at .
NXTUS, formerly e2e Accelerator, is led by president and CEO Josh Oeding, who earned his degree in entrepreneurship from Wichita State.
INNOVATION COMPETITION AT BARDO CENTER
Registration is open until Friday for the Institute for Innovation鈥檚 Invent for the Planet innovation competition, sponsored by Airbus. The competition takes place beginning Friday at the John Bardo Center lobby
Invent for the Planet (IFTP) challenges students to solve real-world problems. Teams of 3-5 students will work to design and prototype a solution for a wide range of global concerns. Students from across the globe will also work on the problems, allowing for collaboration.
Mentors will be available and the teams will present their solutions to judges for a chance to win more than $500 worth in prizes.
E-LAUNCH TAKES OFF NEXT WEEK
Spring E-Launch at the Center for Entrepreneurship begins on Feb. 20.
The Center for Entrepreneurship wants to nurture and support ideas/concepts/products that you would like to pursue moving into the marketplace.
E-Launch fosters entrepreneurial activity, leading to the commercialization of ideas. Through an interactive process, participants will learn to clearly conceptualize how the product or service can provide real value to customers. Participants will be shown how to validate their value proposition with customers and other stakeholders.
E-Launch meets for six Thursdays this spring in Devlin Hall.
Tilford Symposium welcomes Delia Garcia as one of its keynote speakers
Delia Garcia
The 2020 Tilford Symposium is excited to announce Honorable Delia Garcia as one of its keynote speakers from 2-2:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, RSC.
Del铆a Garc铆a serves as the Secretary for the Kansas Department of Labor, confirmed by the Senate on May 3, 2019. She returned to Kansas after serving eight years in executive, senior leadership in the national organizations ReflectUS, National Migrant Seasonal Head Start Association, and the National Education Association in Washington, D.C. In 2004, she was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives, where she served six years and served on the Commerce and Labor Committee at her request. Del铆a made Kansas history by becoming the first Latina and the youngest female to serve in the Kansas Legislature in 2004. She is using her business, policy, national management, and advocacy expertise to serve hard-working Kansans and their families.
Del铆a received her Master鈥檚 Degree in Political Science, with an emphasis in Public Administration from St. Mary鈥檚 University in San Antonio, Texas, and her Bachelor of Arts degree from 黑洞社区. She is also a graduate of the Harvard University Executive Leadership Program, the Aspen Executive Leadership Institute and the Kansas Leadership Center. Del铆a received numerous recognitions for her leadership and community service, including a permanent exhibition in the State of Kansas Historical Society Museum as the first Latina elected in Kansas.
The Tilford Symposium is open to all faculty, staff, students and community members. Registration is now open, and space is limited.
Audiology doctoral students need participants for their research projects
黑洞社区 graduate students in the Doctor of Audiology program need participants for their research projects. They are studying clinical techniques in audiology for evaluating function of the ear.
Participants must be between the ages of 18 and 35, have normal hearing, have not had an ear infection in the past three months, nor had symptoms of cold, flu, or nasal allergy in the past two weeks.
Participants will receive a free comprehensive hearing evaluation and ear examination prior to testing. The testing will take about one hour. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Brigid Derby at brderby@shockers.wichita.edu or 816-405-4969, or Professor Xiao-Ming Sun at Xiao-Ming.Sun@wichita.edu.
Save on sweatshirts at the Shocker Store
For every home men鈥檚 basketball game, the Shocker Store will have a sale for Shocker fans. For the game against Tulane on Sunday, Feb. 16, take 20% off sweatshirts (hoodies, crew, full zip, etc.) Sale is valid at Braeburn Square location and at , on game day only.
Some exclusions apply. Not valid with other discounts or promotions.
Ulrich's 'Solving for X' provides unique platform for 黑洞社区 political scientist's anti-gerrymandering work
Prof. Brian Amos will deliver two talks at the Ulrich in the coming weeks:
10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, Senior Wednesday
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, League of Women Voters event
Both events are free and open to the public.
Brian Amos laughs when asked if he ever imagined his work would be on display in an art museum.
鈥淣o, that鈥檚 not something I ever thought would happen,鈥� said Amos, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at 黑洞社区.
Yet, that鈥檚 precisely where his research is currently showcased, thanks to the Solving for X exhibition series at 黑洞社区鈥檚 Ulrich Museum of Art. The series is organized by the Ulrich in collaboration with university scholars in all disciplines across campus. The objective is to work with them to create visualizations of their research, and to explore the ways the Museum can help make that fascinating and important research more accessible to the public.
In Amos鈥檚 case, that meant visualizing his research on preventing 鈥済errymandering鈥� 鈥� the practice of redrawing political districts for the benefit of the people drawing the maps. Amos鈥檚 work seeks to improve the computer algorithms used to redraw the maps by identifying bias in existing approaches that might skew measurements, and by incorporating Voting Rights Act protections into those algorithms to ensure racial and ethnic minority groups are represented properly.
For the exhibition, titled Solving for X=Representation: Slaying the Gerrymander, district maps were blown up to wall-sized proportions, so you can clearly see the shapes and patterns within them, almost like a Rorschach Test. Video clips of news coverage and political satire on the topic, and a video interview with Amos himself were also added to create a multimedia experience.
The result is an exhibition that encourages viewers think about gerrymandering beyond just lines on a map. As part of the programming for his exhibition, Amos will deliver two talks at the Ulrich in the coming weeks. He will present at the Senior Wednesday program at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, and he will also speak at a League of Women Voters event at the Museum at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3. Both events are free and open to the public.
Ulrich Director Leslie Brothers said the timeliness and importance of Amos鈥檚 research made him a perfect fit for the exhibition series.
鈥淪olving for X seeks to showcase 黑洞社区鈥檚 most innovative research,鈥� Brothers said. 鈥淏rian鈥檚 work is right up there. As this election cycle heats up, it will be even more important for people to understand the challenges we face preventing gerrymandering. This is exhibition gives Brian a platform to make that vital information accessible to the public.鈥�
Amos, meanwhile, said he was grateful for the opportunity to reach new audiences through the Museum.
鈥淎 lot of us love to talk about what we research 鈥� and we get to do that at academic conferences with our peers,鈥� he said. 鈥淏ut this is an entirely different audience; you have to take a step back and think of how to explain what it is you do.鈥�
Once the 2020 Census data is collected and analyzed, political districts across the nation will once again be redrawn to reflect the shifts in populations, and Amos鈥檚 work will likely be in high demand to ensure those lines are redrawn fairly. In the meantime, the Solving for Xexhibition gives him a chance to introduce his work to the 黑洞社区 and Wichita communities 鈥� and it has encouraged him to think of the many different ways he can reach the public.
鈥淚 would definitely recommend that other 黑洞社区 researchers try to participate in the Solving for X series,鈥� he said. 鈥淚t made me really think about the fundamentals of what I do.鈥�
Solving for X=Representation: Slaying the Gerrymander will be on display at the Ulrich until June 28. 黑洞社区 researchers interested in having their work considered for future exhibitions should email Ulrich Director Leslie Brothers at Leslie.brothers@wichita.edu.
Register for E-Launch Spring 2020 now
E-Launch fosters entrepreneurial activity, leading to the commercialization of ideas. Through an interactive process, participants will learn to clearly conceptualize how the product or service can provide real value to customers. Participants will be shown how to validate their value proposition with customers and other stakeholders
2nd Annual Cops for Shocks Food Drive Feb. 14 thru March 31
The 黑洞社区PD challenges departments all across campus as we did last year to help stock the Shocker Support Locker.
Donations are accepted at the Police Department lobby from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. We will be glad to pick up and deliver for you, or give your donation to any 黑洞社区PD officer until March 31.
Donate shelf stable pantry items, baby food and diapers, hygiene products and bottled water.
Avoid canned green beans, corn, high sugar foods and food past the expiration date.
Gridiron fundraiser offers group ticket rate to 黑洞社区 faculty and staff
黑洞社区 faculty and staff may purchase discounted tickets to the 52nd annual Gridiron variety show and Randy Brown Curtail Call afterparty when they buy a block of eight tickets. The show runs March 26 and 27 at the Orpheum Theatre.
The Randy Brown Curtain Call afterparty directly follows the March 27 show on Friday, and features drink tickets, food, music and a silent auction. Show tickets in blocks of eight are discounted to $250 instead of $304 鈥� or $31.25 each instead of $38.
Gridiron is Wichita鈥檚 longest-running sketch comedy show, poking fun at local news and newsmakers and written by and starring local media professionals including Suzanne Perez-Tobias, Bonnie Bing, Bucky Walters, Sierra Scott, Bud Norman and others. The annual show helps raise scholarship money for Kansas journalism students including Wichita State students. The Randy Brown Curtain Call party is an additional fundraiser held after Friday's show, which funds a scholarship named for Randy Brown, a former Elliott School of Communication journalism faculty member, who died in 2014.
Ticket information
黑洞社区 faculty and staff may also purchase packaged Friday Gridiron tickets + Randy Brown Curtain Call tickets in blocks of eight, discounted to $500 鈥� or $62.50 each instead of $75.
To purchase Gridiron variety show tickets or Gridiron show tickets packaged with Randy Brown Curtain Call tickets at a group rate, contact Gridiron director/producer and 黑洞社区 theater instructor Rick Bumgardner, 913-484-7425 or email him at rick1108@me.com .
Single Gridiron show tickets are available through . Single Randy Brown Curtain Call tickets are available through cast, crew and SPJ board members without handling fees at $50 each. Contact Elliott School of Communication faculty, Madeline McCullough at madeline.mccullough@wichita.edu or 978-6062 to purchase Randy Brown Curtain Call tickets on campus.
Faculty in the Elliott School of Communication at 黑洞社区 serve on the board of the Kansas Pro Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists 鈥� the nonprofit organization sponsoring the Gridiron fundraiser. Funds raised during Gridiron and the Randy Brown Curtain Call party are distributed as scholarships to students in universities across Kansas, including 黑洞社区.
Donations needed
The Career Development Center is in desperate need of professional clothing for our Career Closet event! Donate your professional dress items now through March 17 to Brennan III, M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. (closed Tuesday mornings).
Professional dress items include suits, dress pants, professional shirts or blouses, professional skirts, belts, neckties, briefcases, cuff links, tie clips, and more. We particularly lack women鈥檚 petite and men鈥檚 small. For questions, contact Kim Kufahl at 978-6981 or kim.kufahl@wichita.edu.
Auto loans with Campus Credit Union
Stop in or apply online for a great low rate on a new or used auto loan. Our current loan rates can be viewed online at . If you have any questions, don't hesitate to contact one of our loan officers at 316-978-3666.
Come to the Glow Circus on Feb. 17
Come on, come all to our Glow Circus at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in the CAC Theater. Bring your little one to a family-friendly glow in the dark circus full neon juggling and hola hoop tossing.
Free to 黑洞社区 Students with Shocker ID, $3 faculty/staff; $5 general admission and $1 for kids 12 and under. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. No advance ticket sales. Cash or check only accepted at the door. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to or at sac@wichita.edu.
The Office of Financial Aid presents Yoga, in support of financial wellness
The Office of Financial Aid invites you to join them as they end the celebration of Financial Aid Appreciation month with Yoga, in support of financial, physical, and mental wellness. Bring your mat and experience the tranquility reached during each offered session from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, in 142 RSC. Don鈥檛 miss out!