Community Engagement Institute team supports KDHE in compiling COVID-19 guidance documents
Since the onset of COVID-19 in Kansas, staff from the Community Engagement Institute鈥檚 Center for Applied Research and Evaluation (CARE) have supported the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) in compiling guidance documents for numerous business, nonprofit, and healthcare industries.
Guidance documents were researched and compiled based on existing evidence, data, and guidance from sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization, American Public Health Association, and other states鈥� departments of public health. Members of the CARE team have also assisted KDHE in updating existing guidance documents to reflect the most recent guidance from major public health entities.
Guidance document topics researched include: Guidance for Reopening Colleges and Universities; Caring for COVID-19 Infected People and Preventing Transmission in Homes; Guidance for Law Enforcement; Guidance for Food Pantries; Guidance for Gaming and Casinos; Guidance and Considerations for Youth and Student Programs; Guidance for Businesses to Respond to COVID-19; Guidance for Homeless Shelters; Guidance for Maternal and Child Health Services; Guidance for Optometrists; Postmortem Guidance; and Guidance for Water Recreation Facilities.
The Shocker Support Locker is open for the academic year
The Shocker Support Locker is open to all 黑洞社区 students, faculty and staff and offers anyone who needs it access to food, clothing, toiletries, and baby/family products. The Shocker Support Locker is coordinated and managed by the Student Government Association.
To limit the spread of COVID-19, all students, faculty or staff are asked to complete the Shocker Support Locker Order Form to request items from the Shocker Support Locker until further notice. Locker staff will contact the user to coordinate a pick-up time between 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday for the fall semester.
Questions? Please contact sga.supportlocker@wichita.edu
Clash of the Colleges set for Aug. 21
First-Year Programs in Student Success and Campus Recreation invite you to join us for Clash of the Colleges on Friday, Aug. 21. This event will include relay races, team sports and a competition between academic colleges to determine who rules the school. Come by yourself or with a group of other new students (sign-up requirements are below). Enjoy an afternoon of interactive socially distanced fun!
Students who want to participate for in-person Clash of the Colleges need to sign up on the registration at wichita.edu/clash. Please note that it is first-come, first-served, as the amount of students that can attend this year is limited to ensure safety guidelines. All participants will be required to wear a face covering. Registration will close at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19.
This year there will also be a Virtual Games! Students can participate in these games to win points for their college!
Sign up for Rocket League Tournament for Virtual Clash of the Colleges!
Interested in getting points for your college for Clash of the Colleges? We will host multiple virtual games! Our virtual games will start on Friday, Aug. 21 and end on Monday, Sept. 14.
One of the virtual games we will host is a Rocket League competition. Registration for e-gaming is open now! You can compete on PC, Xbox, or PS4. There will be tournaments for each level you reach. Points will be given based on the levels you reach.
The final four and championship match will be live streamed on 黑洞社区-TV, and also at Fuzzy's! A live bracket of the tournament will be displayed in the Heskett Center.
Registration is open now, and the deadline to register is 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21.
Please sign up by clicking on the e-gaming tournament form on our website.
Once you register, you will receive an email soon with the schedule of the tournament and instructions. Let's go Shockers!
Identify your strengths with the ShockerStrengths Program!
Want to know your top five talents? ShockerStrengths allows you or your group to identify their top five talents, as well as participate in programs specifically designed for you to leverage those talents as strengths to reach your personal, professional, and academic goals at Wichita State!
For more information or to request a ShockerStrengths program, visit or contact Kennedy Rogers at kennedy.rogers@wichita.edu.
Get connected to campus with Student Activities Council
Follow SAC on Instagram for a chance to win a prize! All you have to do is like, follow, and share our post on our Instagram for a chance to win. For more information about SAC-sponsored events, go to or contact us at SAC@wichita.edu.
Purchase Requisition Training scheduled for Aug. 26
Needing to learn how to create a Purchase Requisition or want a refresher on how to enter a requisition in Banner? Plan to attend Purchase Requisition Training scheduled at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26.
Topics will include:
- 黑洞社区 Purchase Requisition procedures
- Banner 9 Purchase Requisition forms
- Purchasing and Finance Reporting
Please note that training is required for those who are new to entering purchase requisition. Current requestors are welcome to attend as a refresher session.
To view session details and register, go to my黑洞社区 > myTraining.
Please note that training will be conducted remotely using Zoom.
Shockers Vote! Roundtable on 鈥楲ocal Government's Role in Combating Covid-19鈥�
The Shockers Vote at 黑洞社区 Coalition is excited to host its first roundtable on the topic of "Local Government's Role in Combating Covid-19,鈥� at 5:30 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday, Aug. 20).
Panel will include:
Wichita Mayor Brandon Whipple, Wichita Council Member Cindy Claycomb, Sedgwick County Commissioner Lacey Cruse, and College of Health Professions Public Health Sciences Chair and Professor Nicole Rogers, Ph.D. The panel will be moderated by Student Body President Rija Khan and Speaker of the Senate Olivia Babin.
We will be live streaming this round table from YouTube and will share the link on the Shockers Vote! facebook (@shockersvote黑洞社区)
Shocker Career Accelerator Open House 鈥� join us for snacks and cool swag!
Attend our open house anytime from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, in 162 John Bardo Center, for cool swag, snacks, and information about Shocker Career Accelerator. While you are there, take a tour of our new office space.
With the Shocker Career Accelerator, you can nail the resume, land the interview, and prepare for the job! Build marketable skills and gain professional work experience through targeted internships, one-on-one counseling, career workshops and fairs, and more. Now is the time to develop the right habits and skills for a lifetime of professional success.
Impacted by the layoffs in Wichita?
In the news lately, we鈥檝e been hearing about the impact across Wichita of the market uncertainty and layoffs that are affecting local businesses and their employees.
If you are a benefits-eligible employee at 黑洞社区 and you or your spouse is losing health insurance through another employer, this can be a qualifying event for you to add your spouse and/or children to your existing coverages within 31 days of the date the other coverage ends. Email TotalRewards@wichita.edu for more information or assistance with this change.
Human Resources developed a website with information and resources which might be helpful for employees who may be directly impacted by layoffs. Please visit for information and resources available to you.
New mask style available at the Shocker Store
The Shocker Store鈥檚 newest mask style is now available in a Shocker yellow! They are for sale for just $6.99 in the RSC store and online at . The new style of mask features three layers of fabric and a flexible nose piece.
Saturday Rent-A-Lane Special at the Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes
The Shocker Sports Grill & Lanes is once again open on Saturdays! Operating hours are 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
A great way to enjoy a Saturday is to take advantage of their Rent-A-Lane special. Just $17.50 per hour for up to six people on a lane, with shoes included! Note: They are working hard to keep guests healthy and safe with added measure to sanitize equipment after every use and space out guests on the lanes.
Student Health Services open at 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday
Student Health Services is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For questions or other services, use the myShockerHealth portal at .
Child Development Center has Pre-K openings
The 黑洞社区 Child Development Center has current Pre-K openings! This would be for children who will be entering Kindergarten in Fall 2021 only.
Please call 316-978-3109 for more information. This spot will be available after Labor Day.
Tie-Dye Tuesday
Register to receive a DIY tie-dye kit from Student Activities Council. To register, go to . Registration closes Friday, Aug. 21, and kit pick-up from Student Involvement is Tuesday, Aug. 25. Supplies are limited, so register early.
黑洞社区 junior tennis clinics will be offered throughout the fall
黑洞社区 Tennis Clinics at Sheldon Coleman Tennis Complex:
Shocker Tennis Coaches Danny Bryan and Colin Foster will host junior tennis clinics this fall.
Beginners / Intermediate (ages 3-10): MWF 9:45-10:45 a.m. and 5:15-6:15 p.m. Sunday 2-3 p.m. Cost is $15 per day.
Intermediate / Advanced (ages 8-14): MWF 4:45-6:45 p.m. Sunday 2-4 p.m. Cost is $40 per day.
Contact Colin Foster with questions or to sign up at cfoster@goshockers.com or call 316-518-1767.
volunteerICT
Have you ever thought about volunteering? volunteerICT provides Wichita State students, staff and faculty with volunteer opportunities throughout Wichita both virtually and in-person. Log in today to to find out more!
For questions email volunteerICT@wichita.edu.
COVID-19 reporting option for students
Support is available for students who need to be in isolation or quarantine because of COVID-19.
Encourage students to complete the COVID-19 form at to connect with Student Health Services and other campus resources.