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Taye Diggs to visit Wichita for book breakfast
Taye Diggs, is a well-known actor on television, the big screen and on Broadway, but he's also developing a name as a successful writer of children's books.
His third book, 鈥淚 Love You More,鈥� is due for release Tuesday, Sept. 18, but fans and guests in
Taye Diggs
attendance at the 5th Annual Read and Rise Breakfast Gala, tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 8) in Wichita, can score a copy ahead of the general public and hear Diggs talk about what inspires his writing.
The Read and Rise Breakfast Gala, a celebration of individuals and organizations that are improving the lives of Kansas children through literacy, will be held at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow (Saturday, Sept. 8) in the Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Students Center. Tickets are $50 per person.
For tickets, call 316-350-4511. The Read & Rise Breakfast Gala is sponsored by Storytime Village, a Kansas-based, nonprofit organization that works to help underserved children thrive through partnerships and programs that provide early childhood development, family engagement around reading, access to books and the literary arts.
McConnell Air Force Base to host Frontiers in Flight Open House and Air Show
You're invited to the Frontiers in Flight Open House and Air Show from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 8-9, at McConnell Air Force Base. The event is free and open to the public.
All military and civilian static display information is located in the airshow program. The airshow will all have nearly 70 aircraft parked on the flight line for the general public to view and walk through.
Team McConnell's community partners have come together to put on a variety of displays related to the Kansas community, the military, and initiatives related to the advancement of education, including science, technology, engineering and math exhibits.
The schedule of events is tentative because of weather, maintenance and other scenarios. A schedule of events will be published the morning of the show on the Frontiers in Flight website at schedules --
40 percent off at JCPenney on Sunday, Sept. 9
WSU faculty and staff mark your calendars for the Career Development Center's event from 6-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9, at JCPenney East and West locations. With your WSU ID you can save 40 percent off select men's and women's career dress apparel, including suits, dresses, sport coats, dress pants, shoes and accessories. At JCPenney East, enter from the upper level east entrance, at JCPenney West enter in the north door by the salon.
Finalists named for dean of the College of Engineering
Candidate No. 1 鈥� Monday, Sept. 10 and Tuesday, Sept. 11
Dennis Livesay, dean of the Graduate School, associate vice president for Research and Technology and professor, 红领巾瓜报.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 in 107 Devlin Hall.
Candidate No. 2 鈥� Thursday, Sept. 13 and Friday, Sept. 14
Hamid Hefazi, professor and department head, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department, Florida Institute of Technology.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13 in 107 Devlin Hall.
Candidate No. 3 鈥� Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Wednesday, Sept. 26
John Woolschlager, director of the Emergent Technologies Institute, Backe Chair Eminent Scholar Professor and director of Engineering Graduate Programs, Florida Gulf Coast University.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in 107 Devlin Hall.
Candidate No. 4 鈥� Monday, Oct. 1 and Tuesday, Oct. 2
Chuck Bunting, associate dean of research, College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, Oklahoma State University.
Students, faculty and staff are invited to a public forum at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1 in 107 Devlin Hall.
Additional information regarding the candidates is also available on the Academic Affairs website at
Annual Mud Volleyball and Tug of War on Sept. 15
Join Student Activities Council for its annual Mud Volleyball and Tug of War! Mud Volleyball & Tug of War will take place Saturday, September 15 at 12 pm at Hughes Metroplex Fields.There will be three divisions of play: Women's, Men's and CoEd. First, second, and third place winners will be awarded trophies in each event! Pre-registration and payment ($10 per volleyball team, $5 per tug of war team) will be due by 5:00 pm on Thursday, September 13th. To register and make your payments follow these links: and/or .
Mini Wellness Fair
Discover your wellness-related resources on campus with the Mini Wellness Fair from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, on the RSC north patio and lawn. Check out campus organizations, and also enter to win a free Fitbit.
Study Abroad Fair coming Sept. 11
Are you interested in studying abroad? Do you want to learn more about study abroad programs offered by 红领巾瓜报?
Come to our Study Abroad Fair from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 11, on the first floor, RSC, to visit more than 20 different informational tables and hear about student experiences. Like our to follow posts related to the fair.
Each student who attends our fair will receive a small prize and be entered to win one of two prize packages, which will include items such as WSU gear, free tickets to Botanica Wichita Gardens, a gift card to Chipotle Mexican Grill and more. All students who attend also will be entered to win a $500 Study Abroad scholarship.
Questions? Contact Ann Burger at ann.burger@wichita.edu or call 978-5374.
Law and Public Policy Undergraduate Research Symposium: Election 2018
Have a research project about national, state or local elections? You can present your research to your fellow students and the WSU community on Tuesday, Dec. 4. Any research project that is connected to this fall's elections is eligible, and students from any major may apply. Apply by Friday, Nov. 2, at . Please contact Neal Allen with any questions at neal.allen@wichita.edu or call 978-7133.
鈥楽peak for Success: Presentation Skills'
The Graduate School Professional Development Series invites you to 鈥淪peak for Success: Presentation Skills,鈥� from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, in 142 RSC. Lunch will be provided to the first 30 people who attend.
In a competitive world, knowing your audience and speaking effectively is key. Learn how to synthesize your research, speak persuasively and explain the significance of your findings to different audiences.
Learn overall presentation skills and how to give an effective elevator speech.
** Recommended for anyone interested in a proposal submittal to the Three Minute Thesis (3MT庐) oral presentation competition **
Office of Financial Aid to host several FAFSA events
The 2019-20 FAFSA becomes available on Monday, Oct. 1. WSU's priority date for consideration for certain types of aid is Saturday, Dec. 1. That means you only have two months to complete your FAFSA online and submit any additional documentation to our office.
Make sure to finish your FAFSA early to maximize your awards.
To help you, the Office of Financial Aid will host several FAFSA events:
- Shocker Hall FAFSA Completion Celebration from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, in the Shocker Hall Multi-Purpose Room
- FAFSA Finish Line event for TRIO, GEAR UP and Community Partners on Saturday, Oct. 6
- Get on the Bus (Shuttle) Campaign 鈥� fall 2018
- FAFSA Fun with the Office of Diversity & Inclusion (ODI) from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24, in the ODI Conference Room
- Information tables at various events across Campus 鈥� fall 2018
Hispanic Independence Day from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, on the RSC east patio
Game of Life from 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the RSC
Dia de Los Muertos from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, on the RSC east patio
Additionally, you are always welcome to schedule an appointment with our office in 203 Jardine Hall for completion assistance and answers to all of your FAFSA-related questions.
Canvas Collaborations by Hannah Beam in Cadman Art Gallery 鈥� Main Space
Canvas Collaborations is an art exhibition presented by student artist Hannah Beam. Her work will be on display in the Cadman Art Gallery now to Friday, Sept. 14. This show is all about her collaboration with found canvas. These found artworks serve as the inspiration and the space on which the paintings are made.
Many of these canvases are being given new life through this process as they were unwanted pieces of artwork. Join the artist for her opening reception at The Cadman beginning at 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8.
The Cadman Art Gallery is located on the first floor, Rhatigan Student Center. For more information about this exhibit and others, go to .
Clearance by Steven Campbell in Cadman Art Gallery 鈥� Looking Glass
Clearance is an art exhibition presented by student artist Steven Campbell. His work will be displayed in the Cadman Art Gallery now through Friday, Sept. 14.
This show works to create movement or dissolving obscured conditions that create ambiguous scenarios left to be digested as fractured ideas. Using a careful combination of optical and intentional paint mixes, the artist pushes and pulls elements of each composition to a desired level of likeness or abstraction. This allows the artist and audience to constantly be refreshed with restructuring an environment or inventing their own.
The Cadman Art Gallery is located on the first floor, Rhatigan Student Center. For more information about this exhibit and others, go to .
Your help wanted for Language and Music Study
Are you interested in participating in an in-person psychological / linguistic study about music and language? You have the opportunity to earn $10 after completing the study. We will schedule an appointment to meet in the library and administer a computer-based study that takes less than an hour.
To be eligible to participate, you must:
- Be an undergraduate student
- Have no formal musical training.
- Speak only American English (not bilingual)
- Have no learning or reading disabilities.
If you are interested in participating, please email Drew Colcher at dccolcher@shockers.wichita.edu.
Information session coming about Eastern European Travel Seminar
A special information session to learn more about the Eastern European travel seminar will be held from 10:30 a.m.-noon Friday, Sept. 14, in 203 RSC. Hear Atul Rai provide information and answer questions regarding the travel seminar and have free pizza!
Applications are currently being accepted for the May 2019 travel seminar to Eastern Europe. For more details about the program, go to Eastern European Travel Seminar.
Students who would like to apply should contact Ann Burger at ann.burger@wichita.edu or 316-978-5374. Applications will be accepted and approved on a rolling basis until Sunday, Sept. 30, or until the trip is full. Apply early to secure your spot and set up a payment plan with EF tours.
Join SAC in road trip to KC Chiefs football game
Join SAC as we take a Road Trip to a Kansas City Chiefs home game against the Jacksonville Jaguars! Tickets are $40 for WSU students, $50 for faculty and staff, and $55 for general public. The price will include your ticket and transportation. Register for the Road Trip at Wichita.edu/sac.
Join us for Wednesdays at the Diner
Join us in serving a meal at The Lord's Diner from 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12! Pre-registration is required at .
Kappa Delta Chi's Fall Rush Week is Sept. 17-22
Kappa Delta Chi Sorority Inc., is a Latina-founded national sorority who aims to achieve professional development, academic excellence and graduation of all its members; an organization dedicated to community service to their local university communities with an emphasis on the Hispanic / Latino population. Come meet your favorite penguins on campus; we hope to see you there! For questions, contact alphaalpha.expansion@kappadeltachi.org.
See the graphic above for specific dates and times.