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Classroom Technology Training Schedule

Classrooms across campus are equipped with uniform technology and media equipment. Access is available to faculty and staff with consistent keys for most classrooms that are issued during a short training session. We encourage you to bring your personal laptop to test in the room during training. If there are additional needs or questions, please call 978-3588.

Faculty are encouraged to verify that their assigned rooms have the technology they need prior to the start of the semester.

Fall 2020 Classroom Technology Training Schedule

Updates to New Employee Orientation

As Human Resources continue to transition our processes in response to COVID-19, we are pleased to announce a change to New Employee Orientation (NEO) for new benefit-eligible hires when they begin working at Wichita State. As a new hire, NEO gives them the opportunity to interact with a cohort group while receiving vital information about being a new member of Wichita State.

During the fall semester, benefit-eligible new employees will participate in a hybrid NEO format. The hybrid NEO includes the virtual live portion via Zoom on the first Tuesday of each pay period**. This will provide an opportunity for the hiring department to complete a specific department orientation on the employee鈥檚 first day to acclimate them to the department and set-up their new workspace.

Following the live virtual NEO welcome on Tuesday, new employees will have additional online modules to complete. The modules provide information including policies, procedures and emergency preparedness, institutional equity and compliance, leave administration, and benefits. New employees will be able to view these modules at their own pace, and go back to review the information at any time by going to .

There will also be a virtual Q&A meeting time on the Wednesday following NEO that will be optional for new employees to attend if they have questions.

**New faculty starting the fall semester will participate in the live virtual NEO on their first day of employment, Monday, Aug. 10.

View the revised 2020 NEO schedule and find more information about 黑洞社区 New Employee Orientation at .

Faculty and Staff Virtual Town Hall on July 30

A live YouTube virtual staff and faculty town hall will be held from 9-10 a.m. Thursday, July 30. This is an opportunity to hear and interact with President Jay Golden and Provost Rick Muma. The event will be moderated by presidents of the UP, USS and Faculty Senates.

Faculty and staff wanting to participate are encouraged to do so during the live YouTube stream. If you don鈥檛 currently have a YouTube account,  for more information on how to create one. Creating an account will help facilitate questions in the live chat section of the Virtual Town Hall. 

The town hall is an opportunity to hear university updates and ask questions.

You can watch the town hall live and recorded after the event at . 

McNair Scholars 25th Annual Closing Symposium

Bradley Cole Poster Competition

Due to Covid-19, our Annual Symposium will be a virtual event starting with the poster competition. The survey will be available through today (Friday, July 24).

For more information, please contact McNair Scholars Program at mcnairscholars@wichita.edu or by phone at 316-978-3139.

Please note this survey was constructed for total anonymity, however, to prevent ballot stuffing, you will not be able use the same computer / laptop or mobile device to view the posters. If you have specific concerns or questions, contact the office.

Register for the Kansas Economic Outlook Conference

The Center for Economic Development and Business Research (CEDBR) at Wichita State University is pleased to announce INTRUST Bank and Evergy as the presenting sponsors for the 41^st Annual Kansas Economic Outlook Conference from 7:30-11:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, at Century II Convention Center, 225 W. Douglas Ave.

Jeremy Hill, Director of CEDBR, "COVID-19 has created turbulent economic conditions both nationally and regionally. The partnership with INTRUST Bank and Evergy is even more crucial in these times, as we all need guidance and understanding to navigate through this economic storm.???  

CEDBR has decided to introduce flex registration this year to be prepared for any COVID-19 outcome. With flex registration, all attendees will be automatically registered in an in-person and webinar format. On the day of the event, you can choose either format to attend. Flex Registration is open now, and speakers and topics can be viewed at

The Kansas NSF EPSCoR office is seeking white papers for Major Initiatives to Improve Research Infrastructure

Kansas NSF EPSCoR (KNE) is announcing a funding opportunity for Major Initiatives to Improve Research Infrastructure in the focus area of Adaptive and Resilient Systems.

In summer 2021, Kansas NSF EPSCoR will submit a Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII) Track-1 proposal to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). To develop the proposal, KNE is seeking proposals that will make up a key component of this multi-million dollar/multi-year request to NSF.

The selected initiative is expected to foster an interdisciplinary research community of engineers, computer and computational scientists, social and behavioral scientists, and natural scientists that creates new approaches and engineering solutions for the design and operation of infrastructure, processes, or services.

One major initiative will be selected to be included, along with other infrastructure-building components, in the $20 million RII Track 1 EPSCoR proposal, which will be submitted in August 2021.

July 28 Tuesday Talk with SHS will accept parent questions about health management on campus

For new Shockers this fall, join Nurse Heather and 黑洞社区 students to discuss what parents need to know about staying healthy at Wichita State. Tune into Facebook Live at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, and ask any questions you have about students managing their health on campus!

Robert Weems featured on NPR鈥檚 鈥楳arketplace鈥�

Robert Weems, Jr.

On July 20, Robert Weems, Jr., Willard W. Garvey Distinguished Professor of Business History, was featured in an interview on NPR's syndicated business show "Marketplace." Weems talked about the history of black insurance companies and contemporary issues facing black-owned businesses. The interview .

Fraternity and Sorority Life Congratulates the Chi Chapter

Fraternity and Sorority Life congratulates Lambda Pi Upsilon Sorority, Latinas Poderosas Unidas Inc., for gaining Chapter status at their virtual Lambda Diva Leadership Summit as the Chi Chapter. The Chi Chapter also was awarded Entity of the Year, in recognition of their hard work and passion during the past year. We are so proud of the women within the organization! Keep up with the chapter on social media: @lpiu_chidivas.

Wallace Hall to close July 24-25 for electrical replacement work

Please note that Wallace Hall will be closed to occupants on today (Friday, July 24) and Saturday, July 25, in order for the electrical contractor to install a new main distribution panel.

The building closure is due to portions of the fire alarm system being offline, and building power being on emergency generator power only. 

GoBabyGo students work through pandemic to get children moving

• The pandemic changed how GoBabyGo students work, but it did not stop the project from delivering six modified toy cars to children with disabilities.
• Wichita State students collaborated remotely and some drove to Wichita, when permitted, to finish the work.
• GoBabyGo, which started in 2016, gives students from several disciplines an applied learning experience while helping children and families.

Pictured above: Hadley Lane is a GoBabyGo client. GoBabyGo is an interdisciplinary program that modifies toy cars for children with disabilities.

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