黑洞社区 Today: March 6, 2020

Email change

Increased protections announced for 黑洞社区 email

Starting Monday, March 9, changes will be implemented to the 黑洞社区 email system to make it easier to identify phishing emails. Like the example in the image above, a yellow warning bar will be added to emails coming into 黑洞社区 to identify the email as originating from outside the university.  

This is designed to limit the success of phishing emails that attempt to impersonate people from the university. This will help decrease the risk to our personnel from phishing fraud attempts that have increased. In the coming days we will send more general awareness on phishing as part of this effort. None of these changes will impact messages sent by 黑洞社区 Today, Constant Contact, Blackboard, financial aid or other emails sent on behalf of 黑洞社区. Student email accounts will not receive this banner at this time.

If you have any questions or concerns, contact Mark Rodee, chief information security officer, at mark.rodee@wichita.edu or 978-3900.


Employee signatures due March 7, 2020

USS and non-teaching UP employee signatures are due tomorrow!

Employee signatures for 2019-20 myPerformance evaluations are due tomorrow (Saturday, March 7). USS and non-teaching UP Employees should log in to myPerformance (through my黑洞社区) to submit electronic signatures by March 7.

Your evaluation will be available for the employee signature once your manager has submitted your evaluation with ratings.

For more information (including quick reference guides and other assistance) go to .


Research workshops March 10, 2020

Plan to attend Research Workshop on Writing Proposals to be held March 10

The Office of Research is offering a Research Workshop on Writing Proposals from noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, in 405 Jardine Hall. 黑洞社区 faculty and staff are invited to attend to gain tips and resources for writing clear, consistent and successful proposals for external funding.

For more information or to sign up, email proposals@wichita.edu or call 978-3285.

Research Workshops


Internal grant opportunity

Applications are being accepted for a grant through the 黑洞社区 Institute for the Study of Economic Growth

The Institute for the Study of Economic Growth (ISEG) is housed in the W. Frank Barton School of Business at 黑洞社区. The ISEG is offering grant opportunities to support and promote research of 黑洞社区 faculty and students that is consistent with its mission and role in advancing the teaching, research and application of innovative and entrepreneurial activities in a free enterprise economy to enhance societal prosperity through economic growth.

The ISEG seeks applications for both small and large projects. Proposals with student involvement as either research assistants and/or co-authors will receive a more favorable consideration.

A link to the application can be found on the Office of Research internal funding webpage, under "Various 黑洞社区 Departmental Opportunities." Email proposals@wichita.edu to request assistance with your application.

Internal Grant Opportunity


Study Abroad info session March 6, 2020

Faculty session for study abroad programs today

This session is for faculty who are leading study abroad programs / travel seminars for this year. We will address all of the issues that we normally go over with students who participate in other study abroad programs and provide more information for faculty. This will include student conduct, student health and counseling / mental health issues abroad. At the session, we will also go over 黑洞社区 requirements for travel / health insurance and liability forms that faculty should be requiring of their students on their programs, as well as forms that General Counsel require.

Please plan to attend at 1:30 p.m. today (Friday, March 6), in 213 Clinton Hall, if you are taking students or teaching for a 黑洞社区 faculty-led program in 2020 in another country.

Email ann.burger@wichita.edu for more details.


ISME Colloquium on LoRaWAN for Smart Campus Development by Michael Milhon

Michael Milhon will present 鈥淟oRaWAN for Smart Campus Development鈥 at the ISME Colloquium from 11 a.m.-noon today (Friday, March 6) in 211 Engineering Building.

Most people are familiar with WiFi, Bluetooth, and RFID, but have no exposure to Low Power Wide Area Networks (LPWANS). LPWANS are not going to replace other wireless technologies we are used to, but they will augment them. They are best suited for environmental sensors, asset tracking, and smart metering. This presentation explains LoRaWAN and how anyone can use the community gateway which covers most of Wichita State University main campus and part of the neighborhood to the south for research and general use. This is a quickly evolving Industry 4.0 hot topic, and LoRaWAN is an area of IoT where a competitive business may be started with a low cost of entry.

Bio: Mike Milhon is an adjunct CATIA instructor for 黑洞社区-Tech and has been in this role for seven years. He is a part-time employee of the National Institute for Aviation Research at Wichita State. He has worked there for eight years, including four on location at Beechcraft.


Orientation Faculty Fellows 2020-21

Student Success: First-Year Programs is seeking Orientation Faculty Fellows for 2020-21

Student Success: First-Year Programs invites faculty to apply to become an Orientation Faculty Fellow. If you are interested in officially welcoming the newest members to Shocker Nation, we are interested in considering you for a Faculty Fellow position. Faculty should have a student-centered educational philosophy, demonstrated success in teaching new students and support out-of-class educational experiences. Letters of interest are due to kim.sandlin@wichita.edu by Friday, April 3.

Click here to see position overview.

Orientation Faculty Fellows will work closely with the undergraduate Transition Mentors (TMs) and the Orientation staff to provide a welcoming atmosphere while communicating expectations within the college classroom.

The time commitment for Faculty Fellows includes one 45-minute session during each Freshman Orientation program for students and their guests (Faculty Fellows and TMs with Success Coaches if desired), and one 40-minute session during each Transfer Orientation and Transfer/Returning Adult Orientation program for students and their guests (with the advising center from your college). We will schedule a meeting in advance of the programs to go over content and address questions. Orientation dates are listed on the Orientation website here.

You are also encouraged to attend lunch during freshman programs and asked to attend the college receptions during the transfer/returning adult programs.

Please note, we will have two Orientation programs scheduled in January 2021 for new students starting at 黑洞社区 in the spring semester. We do expect participation from the Faculty Fellows during those programs as well. January dates will be shared when available.

Faculty Fellows may also be asked by International Education to assist with the International Orientation program annually scheduled the week prior to the fall and spring semesters. Look for communication from International Education when it becomes available.

Those interested in being considered for an Orientation Faculty Fellow position should possess the following characteristics:

  • Student-centered educational philosophy
  • Experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching first-year students
  • Genuine interest in mentoring new students
  • Support of the out-of-class educational experience

We will select two Faculty Fellows from each academic college. Each Fellow will receive a $1750 stipend for serving in this role, as well as lunches at programs throughout the summer. If interested, please submit a letter of interest indicating why you would like to serve as an Orientation Faculty Fellow and how you meet the characteristics above to Kim Sandlin at kim.sandlin@wichita.edu, by 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 3.


First-Gen Student Org meeting March 6, 2020

First-Generation Student Organization meeting today

The First-Generation Student Organization (FGSO) seeks to raise awareness within Wichita State University鈥檚 student and professional community through activities and programs designed to foster the education of first-generation students.

We will have our next meeting from 1-2 p.m. today (Friday, March 6) in 266 RSC.

Plus, we have the pleasure of hosting President Jay Golden and Vice President for Student Affairs Teri Hall and Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs V. Kaye Monk-Morgan. While in attendance, you will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in conversation concerning your experiences as a First-Gen at Wichita State University.

We are looking forward to making long-standing connections and doing great things with and for the First-Generation College Students at 黑洞社区, while having fun in the process. Please join us for this exciting FGSO relaunch event!


Woman to Woman Networking March 6, 2020

SGA presents Woman to Woman Networking, a professional networking event today

We invite all women from the Wichita community to join us for a professional networking event from 4:30-6 p.m. today (Friday, March 6) in the John Bardo Center lobby. Refreshments and conversation starters will be provided. Come get to know fellow women in Wichita and students at 黑洞社区.


Faculty Chamber Music Recital March 6, 2020

黑洞社区 Faculty Chamber Music Recital today

A 黑洞社区 Faculty Chamber Music Recital will be performed at 7:30 p.m. today (Friday, March 6) in Wiedemann Hall. Enjoy music by Orfeo and friends. Admission is free.

The program will feature piano trios by Haydn and Greig, and a piano quintet by Schumann.

Faculty performing include Julie Bees, piano; Leonid Shukaev, cello; Evgeny Zvonnikov, violin; Catherine Consiglio, viola; and Natalia Korenchuk, violin.


Magician Daniel Martin March 6, 2020

Magician Daniel Martin to perform today

Daniel Martin has quickly become one of the most in demand magicians touring the country today. His high-energy performances are a unique fusion of incredibly devious sleight of hand and hilarious sleight of mouth and have sold out crowds at theatres, universities, and event marketing events worldwide. He has been featured on various shows on Netflix, CBS, NBC the BBC, and Discovery, and he is a consultant for the hit Netflix show 鈥淢agic for Humans.鈥 Prepare to be amazed.

Don鈥檛 miss the show at 7 p.m. today (Friday, March 6) in the CAC Theater. Admission is 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 6:30 p.m. No advance ticket sales. Cash or check only accepted at the door. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to  or contact us at sac@wichita.edu.


Documentary Filmmakers Spring 2020

Documentary filmmakers talk about their films

The Ad Astra Film Studies Conference - Spring 2020 - is featuring regional and local documentary filmmakers who will discuss their films on Monday, March 9.

This event is being held from 9:15 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (break from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.). Talks begin on the half hour.

The event is free and open to students, faculty, staff, and community members.

The keynote speaker is Carol Zuegner, Ph.D., holder of the Joella Cohen Endowed Chair in Journalism at Creighton University.

Local documentary filmmakers include Jim Grawe, Sara Harmon, Rocio del Aguila Carreno, and Enrique Navarro.

For more information, contact Marti Smith at martha.smith@wichita.edu or 978-6679.


National Collegiate Health Assessment

Help 黑洞社区 by taking the National Collegiate Health Assessment

Win a red parking spot for an entire semester or other prizes such as free massages and gift cards to the Shocker Store by entering a drawing through the National College Health Assessment and the Prevention Services Advisory Board. Simply fill out the survey sent to your 黑洞社区 email address and be automatically entered. For information, go to .

National Collegiate Health Assessment


Art plus feminism Ulrich

Ulrich Museum seeks volunteers today to help edit Wikipedia entries of women artists in the museum's permanent collection

Come join the Ulrich Museum of Art for a Wikipedia Edit-a-Thon from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. today (Friday, March 6). The event needs volunteers to help edit the entries of several female artists featured in the Ulrich Museum鈥檚 permanent collection. The Edit-a-Thon will be held in two sessions: one from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m.; and another session from 12:30-3 p.m.

Each session will begin with a brief tutorial on how to edit and navigate Wikipedia pages. All research materials have been collected and will be provided to volunteers to ease the workload.

The event is being organized by Ulrich interns Nellie Elliott and Carter Bryant, both of whom are seniors majoring in art history at 黑洞社区. They wanted to create a local project to tie into the global efforts coordinated annually by Art + Feminism, a nonprofit organization that directly addresses the inequality of gender, feminism, and the arts on Wikipedia. The Ulrich event will focus on the entries for about a dozen female artists featured in the museum鈥檚 permanent collection.

Volunteers are encouraged to bring their own laptop. Refreshments, free wi-fi, and curated research material will be provided. Space is limited, so those interested in volunteering should reserve a spot by emailing Ulrich.Intern@wichita.edu.


Ulrich Film Series March 6, 2020

Ulrich 'Emotions Go to Work' Film Series resumes downtown today at mamafilm at The LUX

Theme: Machines that Seduce

6 p.m. today (Friday, March 6) mamafilm at The LUX, 120 E. 1st Street N

Free and open to the public

Conceived and selected by artist and filmmaker Zoe Beloff and film curator Rebecca Cleman, this film series accompanies Beloff鈥檚 multimedia installation Emotions Go to Work, elaborating its central themes, concerns, and ideas. Each screening will be accompanied by Notes created by the series curators. Emotions Go to Work: The Film Series is presented by the Ulrich Museum of Art and co-hosted by mamafilm independent microcinema. All screenings are free and open to the public.

Featured films today (Friday, March 6)

Frigidaire Finale (1957) (3 min.)

In 1957, a ballet Frigidaire Finale is performed amidst a group of stubbornly inert refrigerators. Call it a futile mating ritual. The advertising agency clearly suggested that the frisson would rub o on the Frigidaires. But there they sit, true to their name, frigid, frozen in place 鈥 their ori ces, doors, and drawers, awkwardly ung open by the increasingly desperate dancers.

However, in the last 60 years, a remarkable transformation has taken place 鈥 the appliances themselves (and their corporate parents) have become the seducers, both commodity and salesperson in one, promising happiness only to take our money.

 

Product Review for Mattel鈥檚 Hello Barbie (9:15 min.)

One such device is a sweet android for pre-teens, a Hello Barbie doll that retails for $74.99. Mattel Inc. has worked its magic on the star of an unboxing video who succumbs to the charms of her new toy, hyperventilating as she frees her Barbie from its pink plastic sarcophagus and reads the user manual with the gravity of a nuclear code.

Hello Barbie speaks to her owner, Kelsie, in a conversational mode. She socializes Kelsie but does so into her mechanized doll鈥檚 world, which is not human. I wondered as I listened to Kelsie鈥檚 at singsong voice and watched her furiously working with purple-painted nails: is this a real girl? Has she taken on so many of Barbie鈥檚 traits that she has become indistinguishable from her? A Barbie operating a Barbie in a recursive loop? What do you think?

 

鈥淰alerie 23鈥 from The Outer Limits (1995) directed by Timothy Bond (44:20 min.)

Even before she was implanted with a networked neural circuitry, Barbie already embodied the inorganic ideal of the woman echoed in Valerie, a life-size Barbie, in The Outer Limits episode 鈥淰alerie 23鈥 (1995). Valerie is described as a prototype inorganic human, the perfect housewife who is, in her own words, 鈥渇ully functional鈥 in the bedroom and programmed to feel a rich palette of emotions. But what happens when, confronted with a rival, she feels too much?

Film Series

 


Men's basketball parking Nov. 2019

黑洞社区 Men's Basketball home game Sunday, March 8! Prepare for certain parking lot closures

Prepare for certain parking lot closures three hours prior to game time tomorrow (Thursday, Feb. 27). 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


Life Insurance

Additional benefits included with life insurance

Basic Life insurance is provided by 黑洞社区 at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees, with the exclusion of KP&F retirement plan participants. The Basic Life insurance coverage is 150% of the employee鈥檚 annual base salary. (Example: An employee with a base annual salary of $30,000 has life insurance coverage of $45,000.) KP&F retirement plan participants can elect supplemental life insurance benefits.

You may be surprised to learn that Basic Life Insurance includes additional benefits at no cost. These benefits are also included with supplemental life insurance for KP&F retirement plan participants. A few highlights are highlighted below.

Life insurance benefits
  • Accidental death benefit of $50,000 for work-related accidents
  • Repatriation benefit of $5,000 or 10% of life insurance benefit, whichever is less. If you die more than 200 miles from your primary residence, this benefit would pay for expenses to transport your body to a mortuary near your primary residence.
  • Travel assistance program that provides a full range of 24-hour medical, legal, and travel assistance services to you and your dependents when you travel more than 100 miles from home or in a foreign country

You can find more information on both the Basic Life insurance and Supplemental Life insurance as well as beneficiary forms if you need to make any updates here.

These benefits are available for both personal and business travel. You can find more information on the Travel Assistance benefit here.

Questions? Contact TotalRewards@wichita.edu.



Service-Learning Showcase submit today

Service-Learning Showcase submission open - Submit today!

The Service-Learning Showcase is a unique opportunity for students who participate in academic service-learning to showcase their experience through a research or reflective poster about the application of their course work to current community issues. The showcase is an open forum for students to interact with faculty / staff, community partners and other students to engage in conversation about 黑洞社区's commitment to the public good.

All students are invited to register for the Spring 2020 Showcase from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, April 14, in the third floor Shirley Beggs Ballroom, Rhatigan Student Center. More information including poster details, award categories and the registration form can be found at .

Questions can be directed to the Dr. Rhonda K. Lewis at rhonda.lewis@wichita.edu or Dr. Chelsea Redger-Marquardt at chelsea.redger@wichita.edu.


National Science Foundation offers funding for startups and small businesses

The National Science Foundation (NSF) is offering several free webinars during March about their Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. In each webinar, a SBIR program director will discuss topics covered by the NSF SBIR program. For more information about all the technology topics and the webinar series, go to .


Rudd Foundation to award $1.1 million in scholarships to 30 Kansas high school seniors Monday

You are invited to hear the announcement of the third class of Rudd Scholars at 10:30 a.m. Monday, March 9, in the Marcus Welcome Center. Each Rudd Scholar will receive a four-year college scholarship to attend Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University or 黑洞社区. The expected value for all 30 winners over four years is $1.1 million, giving students the opportunity to graduate from college debt-free.

This year, 15 students who are being named Rudd Scholars, plan to attend Wichita State and will be introduced at the conference. Several of the winners hail from Wichita USD 259 and other surrounding Wichita-area school districts.

By removing financial barriers to a college education, chosen scholars are expected to achieve a high level of excellence on campus in preparing themselves to be leaders in their profession and in their communities after graduation.


Call for Poster - 黑洞社区 Analytics Showcase

黑洞社区 students are invited to submit a poster for presentation at the first Wichita State University Analytics Showcase on April 17, at the 黑洞社区 Hughes Metropolitan Complex.

This event is a great opportunity for students to present their data analytics research or applied project to the 黑洞社区 community, industry and other stakeholders. The Wichita State Analytics Showcase will deepen your understanding of accomplishments in the field of analytics in terms of research advances, curricular programs, analytics software, hardware, and skill-building; and it is a great opportunity to interact with other Data Analytics researchers and practitioners.

Please submit your abstract to .

Note that you may use the same abstract that you are using for GRASP. The submission deadline is Friday, March 13.


Terrarium March 17, 2020

Make-and-Take a DIY Terrarium on March 17

Join the Women of 黑洞社区 for a make-and-take, featuring DIY desktop terrariums, no care needed! The event will be held from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, but you must RSVP by Wednesday, March 11, at to reserve your spot.

The cost will be $12 for an hors d'oeuvres lunch and everything to build one miniature terrarium with easy-to-care for (artificial) succulents.


March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

March is recognized as Brain Injury Awareness Month. Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI) can impact many aspects of everyday life. TBI can affect anyone, but are commonly seen in military personnel, athletes, those who have fallen, and motor vehicle accidents.

At 黑洞社区, the Office of Disability Services (ODS) helps to provide academic accommodations to students who have had a brain injury. Students who have questions about how ODS can help, should contact disability.services@wichita.edu or 978-3309.

for more information on brain injuries and its impact.


SNVC applications spring 2020

Shocker New Venture Competition applications open soon!

The Shocker New Venture Competition gives students the opportunity to win venture money as well as receive valuable feedback on their idea from industry experts. Each year this event connects students from all academic disciplines to take key steps in developing world solutions. Applications open Monday, March 16 though Wednesday, April 1. For more information about the Shocker New Venture Competition, go to .


Breakfast for future Shockers - AAC Men's Tournament

Traveling to Dallas for the AAC Men鈥檚 Basketball Tournament?

Faculty, staff and alumni with high school dependents who are traveling to the AAC Men鈥檚 Basketball Tournament are invited to a special event in Dallas! Join the Office of Admissions and other future Shockers for breakfast and an informational Wichita State presentation on Saturday, March 14.

RSVP at , or if you have questions, contact Tera Park at tera.park@wichita.edu.


DiverseCity April 2020

4th Annual DiverseCity - A Showcase of Diversity in Shocker Nation!

Save the date! The President's Diversity Council proudly announces the 4th annual diversity showcase, DiverseCity, from April 13-18. This week-long event gives Wichita State University a glance into the successes of individuals, departments and organizations that were made possible through diversity.

Call for Submissions

All students, faculty, staff, student organizations and departments are invited to submit entries that are examples of diversity or highlight successes related to diversity. We are looking for all kinds of diversity entries from individual / group projects, events, mixed media, photography or artwork.

Any events submitted will be scheduled throughout DiverseCity Week. Any diversity-related entries and displays will only be exhibited during the DiverseCity Showcase kick-off from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Monday, April 13, in 233 RSC.

Deadline for submission is 5 p.m. Wednesday, April 8.

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Go to  for more information.


Cops support Shocker Locker

2nd Annual Cops for Shocks Food Drive now to 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.


HealthQuest points at Heskett Spring 2020

HealthQuest points now available at 黑洞社区

There are more reasons to take part in Campus Recreation programs. Campus Recreation has partnered with HealthQuest to offer you 4 points for attending 40 group fitness classes between Jan. 1-June 30. We offer over 30 classes a week, so come support our student instructors, get fit and get credit for it!

We also offer 1 point for attending our nutrition discussions, future sessions scheduled from noon-1 p.m. Friday, March 13, and Friday, April 10. If you have been attending classes already, don't worry, we will backtrack from Jan. 1.

For more information or if you have any questions, contact Andy Sykes at andy.sykes@wichita.edu.


Judge Hippodrome April 2020

Judges needed for Hippodrome 2020

The Campus Traditions Committee is looking for 黑洞社区 faculty, staff, alumni, and community members to judge the annual Hippodrome Skit and Variety Show Competition on Wednesday, April 8, Thursday, April 9, and Saturday, April 11.

Judges are expected to have no affiliation with any of the participating groups. Groups include Delta Gamma and FarmHouse, Delta Upsilon and Delta Delta Delta, Gamma Phi Beta and Sigma Epsilon, Phi Delta Theta and Kappa Kappa Gamma, and Sigma Alpha Epsilon and Alpha Phi.

For more information, go to wichita.edu/hippodrome or email traditions@wichita.edu.

Judge Hippodrome


Participants wanted for a study on dialectical thinking and creative problem solving

We hope to learn whether different age ranges (18-24) and (50+) experience different levels of correlation between diverse thinking and the ability to creatively problem solve.

You can complete the questionnaire called the Social Paradigm Beliefs Inventory (SPBI) which will score your dialectical thinking skills from Absolute, Relativistic, or Dialectical and should take about 30 minutes to complete. You can also choose to complete four problem-based scenarios, which we will use to determine creative problem-solving, and that portion of the survey should take no longer than 5 minutes.

To be eligible to participate:

  • You must be between the ages of 18-24 or 50+
  • Must have a fluent understanding of English
  • Must be an undergraduate at 黑洞社区

Contact: If you are interested in participating in this study, contact Mercedes Lubbers at mercedes.lubbers@wichita.edu or  to access the questionnaire.


Teen study participants needed

Are you a parent of a teenager?

The INSPYRE research lab is exploring what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy in adolescence

Purpose of this study: To explore perceptions of healthy and unhealthy relationships in teens

Procedures: After parental consent and teen assent has been obtained, teens will be asked to participate in a survey that gathers information on demographics and perceptions of dating relationships.

Time: This survey will take about 20 minutes to complete.

Eligibility Criteria: Participants must be 13-19 years old, and must be fluent in English.

We provide flexible locations for study participation. Study participation can be done:

     *in person at Jabara Hall room 417 @ 黑洞社区

     *in person at an outdoor public meeting place (Eg: ICT Pop-Up Urban Park, Bradley Fair) *through email

     *through mail

Compensation: A small prize will be offered.

Interested? Contact the Inspyre Research Lab at inspyre@wichita.edu 316-978-6180


Dream Run April 11, 2020

Support the 2020 Dream Run

Date: Saturday, April 11

Dream Run 2 Miles is a fundraising 2-mile run for a scholarship that is provided by Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. and Student Government Association for undocumented students who are not eligible to receive federal student aid. Sigma Lambda Beta International Fraternity Inc. and the Student Organization of Social Work will be hosting this event on Saturday, April 11.

For more information, call 316-347-6158

Registration is $20 for students / faculty / staff (which includes T-shirts)

Registration is $25 for community members (which includes T-shirts)

NOTE: People participating will have to fill a waiver form, so please bring it to the event. We will have extra waiver forms in case you forget to bring one.

Registration deadline for a guaranteed T-shirt will be Friday, March 20, in order to get your shirt on the day of the race. Any registration after that time will not be guaranteed a T-shirt the day of the race, but participants will have an opportunity to pick one up from 1-5 p.m. between April 9-11, in 208 RSC. Final day for registration will be Wednesday, April 8.


KMUW Engage ICT March 10, 2020

Get your coronavirus questions answered by experts at KMUW's next Democracy on Tap

Everyone is talking about COVID-19, so KMUW is joining the conversation at the next Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at Roxy鈥檚 Downtown, 412 陆 E. Douglas. The event is free and open to the public. Appetizers are provided by Roxy's Downtown, and drinks are available for purchase.

We'll discuss the coronavirus, including how to protect yourself and your family, and the potential impact it could have on our economy. Get your questions answered by doctors, nurses, and other professionals on our expert panel, including Camille Childers with 黑洞社区 Student Health Services, and Dr. Margaret Hagan, MD, with Infectious Disease Consultants.

The conversation will be streamed live starting at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 10, at facebook.com/kmuw89.


PBR event April 25

The PBR Bulls are back in Wichita at the Intrust Bank Arena April 25

Professional Bull Riders event at the Intrust Bank Arena is Saturday, April 25. This is relevant to 黑洞社区 students and faculty because it is a family friendly and student friendly fun event!

黑洞社区 students, faculty and staff can purchase tickets at a discount. Go to and use the code 黑洞社区20 for 20% off your order.