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黑洞社区 Parking Services will again enforce faculty / staff parking

Starting Tuesday, May 26, 黑洞社区 Parking Services will again enforce faculty / staff parking on campus. This means that anyone parking in a lot designated as Faculty / Staff parking (signified by yellow signage at the lot entrances), must have a valid ePermit registered through the Shocker Parking Management System.

Those who had an epermit for faculty / staff parking before the shutdown and have not requested any changes to their epermit need not take any further action.

Access to the Shocker Parking Management System is through the tab labeled 鈥渆Permits鈥� on your my黑洞社区 home page. Reserved parking (as signified by red signage) and ADA parking will also continue to be enforced. Parking in student lots (signified by green signage at the lot entrances) and overflow lots (signified by green / yellow-striped signage at the lot entrances) will remain free until further notice. 

Should anyone need help in purchasing an ePermit, contact the OneStop office at 855-978-1787. For in-person assistance, the Parking Office located inside the Police Department will be open from 10 a.m.-noon Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays now through May 22, and 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays starting Tuesday, May 26.

Faculty and staff who wish to park in lots designated as Faculty / Staff will need to fill out this form for parking payroll deduction:

Convergence Sciences Initiative proposal deadline extended

The deadline for submission of Convergence Sciences Initiative (CSI) proposals has been extended to Monday, June 8. Faculty and staff may be a Co-PI on more than one proposal. For more information, visit the CSI webpage.

Service-Learning Showcase Awards announced

The Service-Learning Showcase is a great opportunity for students who participate in service-learning through applied learning opportunities to showcase their experience through a research or reflective poster about the application of their coursework to current community issues. This year the showcase was held in a digital format, and the judges and our team were blown away by how the students, faculty and community pivoted during this time. We had some truly amazing submissions.

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. Awards were presented in the following categories:

Shocker Innovation Corps now accepting applications for the online summer 2020 cohort

黑洞社区 is a National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps site. 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.

This summer cohort will be held completely online. With the university continuing classes online for the summer term, we want to offer the flexibility of attending the E-Launch sessions online. Visit  to find out more information or to apply.

Perspectives on the Pandemic series now on Fairmount College YouTube channel

Making sense of the issues surrounding the coronavirus can be challenging. Faculty experts in the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at 黑洞社区 are helping clear the confusion.

The Perspectives on the Pandemic series features several Fairmount College faculty and community members explaining various aspects of the pandemic. The presentations may be found on the .

Join the Student Government Association's final Virtual Town Hall of this spring semester

Join the Student Government Association as we host our final Virtual Town Hall of this spring semester at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 14, live on YouTube, moderated by Student Body President Rija Khan. The panel will include University President Dr. Jay Golden, Provost Dr. Muma, Vice President for Student Affairs Dr. Teri Hall and Dr. Carolyn Speer, Manager, Instructional Design And Access

The Town Hall will be hosted on the .

We will accept questions live during the Virtual Town Hall, but to submit a question ahead of time, .

Sign up for today's National Science Foundation webinar on its CAREER program

Sign up now! The National Science Foundation (NSF) is presenting a webinar on the NSF Faculty Early Career Development program (CAREER) solicitation NSF 20-525 today (Wednesday, May 13).

The webinar will include a briefing on the CAREER program and key solicitation requirements followed by a question-and-answer session.

NSF CAREER applications will be due July 27, 2020. Email proposals@wichita.edu if you plan to apply, and a grants specialist will be assigned to assist you.

Hire Heroes USA Veterans Virtual Career Fair - Join tomorrow

Join CareerEco for the virtual Hire Heroes USA Veterans Virtual Career Fair from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, May 14).

Chat with employers looking to hire full-time, part-time and internships. Employers who will be at the event: Oracle, Applied Research Solutions, Hormel Foods Corp., The GEO Group Inc, Wells Fargo and more!

Secure your spot today, and use the to sign up!

Essential Advice for Entry-Level Job and Internship Hunting During Covid-19 - Free Webinar

The Career Development Center invites you to this free webinar at 11 a.m. today (Wednesday, May 13), about Essential Advice for Entry-Level Job and Internship Hunting During Covid-19. There is no question that the global Coronavirus pandemic is creating major challenges for students seeking entry-level jobs and internships. But there are actions you can take now and in the coming weeks to position yourself for success.

In this 60-minute webinar, Lindsey Pollak, workplace expert and author of 鈥淕etting From College to Career,鈥� and Chelsea C. Williams, talent development and retention strategist and founder & CEO of College Code, will share advice on finding existing opportunities, networking effectively, and enhancing your skill-set for success. There will be extensive time for Q&A!

This session is sponsored by Cappfinity, the global leader in strengths-based hiring, with a wealth of expertise in graduate hiring across multinational clients using online and virtual technologies. You can learn how to use your strengths to support your transition from school by taking a free Strengths Profile assessment, which will be shared upon registration.

PRSA Moving Veterans Forward Virtual Career Event tomorrow

Whether you are a veteran or military spouse with a communications background (or have a strong interest in communications), PRSA is here to help further your career. The Career Development Center invites you to take part in the PRSA Moving Veterans Forward Virtual Career Event to learn about open positions and career development. This career fair takes place from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, May 14. By registering, you will:

1. Discover new career opportunities from leading employers that are eager to hire people like you!
2. Connect directly with recruiters through live online chats 鈥� easier and more effective than hitting the 鈥楢pply Now鈥� button.
3. Build your network by continuing your conversations with recruiters for weeks (and even months) after the event is over.
4. Gain knowledge from one of the most well-known military communication leaders in his keynote from Bell (Robert Hastings).

Meet virtually with Northwestern Mutual on Friday, May 15

The Career Development Center invites students to register and attend a virtual meetup with Northwestern Mutual! This is the perfect opportunity for Business students to learn about new and exciting internships and careers! There will be a short presentation and a Q&A to answer all of your questions. Use the link here to register for the meetup!

Virtual Meetup with Northwestern Mutual at noon Friday, May 15.

Loaner mifi (wireless internet) device return

As the semester comes to an end, please return the mifi devices that were rented out by ITS Telecommunications. These can be returned to the Media Resources Center. Please contact them at 316-978-3588 or cms@wichita.edu when you come to drop off your device so they can let you in the building and get your check-out sheet ready for you to sign the device in.

If you are needing to mail the device back, please mail it to:

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ITS Telecommunications

1845 Fairmount, Box 61

Wichita, KS 67260

ITS Telecommunications will deactivate devices on Monday, June 1, unless notified that you are taking / teaching summer courses, or are a staff member who will continue working remotely and needs the device active.

If you have any questions or concerns about this process, please email us at telecomservices@wichita.edu or respond directly to the TDX ticket you have open for the device rental.

If you still need a device for summer coursework, please .

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Professor Azpuru publishes article in Spanish newspaper

Political Science Professor Dinorah Azpuru has published a short article about the danger of 鈥渄emocratic backsliding鈥� in Latin America as a result of the current crisis.  It was published in the social science blog of 鈥淓l Pais,鈥� a Spanish newspaper that also circulates widely in Latin America.

Student Health Services has a YouTube Channel

Missed a previous Tuesday Talk from Student Health Services? Looking for information on how to stay healthy, specifically how to stay healthy during the outbreak of COVID-19? Student Health Services has a YouTube channel!

Check out our .

Public service reminder from the 黑洞社区 Police Department

Traffic is much lighter than normal on campus right now because of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, motorists need to be reminded that when driving on campus, the speed limit is still the same, 20 mph. Slow down and be safe for those who are walking or driving on campus.

Master of Innovation Design graduate student presents complex blockchain concepts using virtual reality tools

黑洞社区 has stopped all in-person courses to limit the spread of COVID-19, but that hasn鈥檛 stopped the Master of Innovation Design graduate program.

Leading up to the university shut down, Wichita State instructor and innovation design alum, Max Hinman and current innovation design student, Jared Goering worked together to design a virtual reality presentation that can be joined from any VR headset or computer.

Together, Max and Jared have launched a startup on this concept called nwire that would push VR teaching to others. nwire is one of the recipients of the John A. See Innovation Award.

The Introduction to Blockchain course is typically an in-person class due to the complex nature of blockchain concepts.

Pictured above: Dr. Jeremy Patterson, Dean of the Institute of Innovation attends the virtual presentation over Blockchain concepts using Oculus VR headsets.

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Meet a Shocker: Cynthia Matson, Bachelor of Business in finance and economics

Cynthia Matson鈥檚 黑洞社区 experiences and an internship opportunity have led her to a full-time career in finance. 

Cynthia is one of more than 2,400 students eligible for spring/summer 2020 graduation. Learn more about her time at Wichita State and what is next for the grad. 

Read Matson鈥檚 story.