Counseling and Prevention Services is here for you
Welcome Back, Shockers. Counseling and Prevention Services is here for you. If you are struggling, make your teletherapy appointment with CAPS by calling 316-978-4792. First-time students can also schedule at .
Students took a lead role in Dockum lunch counter sit-in in summer of 1958
The Dockum Drug Store sit-in of 1958 is attracting new attention during Black History Month, in part thanks to NBC鈥檚 鈥淭oday鈥� and Wichita native Sheinelle Jones.
Several University of Wichita students participated in the sit-in, which is increasingly recognized as a landmark event in the Civil Rights Movement. NBC鈥檚 鈥淭oday鈥� featured the events in a recent broadcast.
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Learn more about the Dockum Drug sit-in
Today in Black History...
On Feb. 10, 1964, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was passed. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Provisions of this Civil Rights Cct forbade discrimination on the basis of sex, as well as, race in hiring, promoting and firing. The act prohibited discrimination in public accommodations and federally funded programs. It also strengthened the enforcement of voting rights and the desegregation of schools.
The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the nation's benchmark civil rights legislation, and it continues to resonate in America. Passage of the act ended the application of "Jim Crow" laws, which had been upheld by the Supreme Court in the 1896 case Plessy v. Ferguson, in which the court held that racial segregation purported to be "separate but equal" was constitutional.
WSU faculty and staff Study Abroad spotlight
Learn more from WSU faculty and staff as they share about their study abroad experiences in college. Faculty and staff will be featured each week through the month of March.
This week, read about Dr. John Perry鈥檚 study abroad experience
Counseling and Prevention Services weekly content
Keep up with Counseling and Prevention Service's weekly content. Stop by @ShockersCAPS on , and or check out our to catch the #WSUWeSupportU Mental Health Toolbox on Monday mornings, practice your mindfulness and meditation with Keep Calm and Breathe Online Wednesdays at 1 on Facebook Live, and then hear the answers to student's most frequently asked questions with FAQ Fridays.
Shocker Rowing interest meeting this Thursday
Want to be a part of Shocker Rowing? Join us at 12:30 p.m. or 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in Heskett Center Room 207. Not able to join in person? . Password: 755225. If you already know you are interested in joining Shocker Rowing, complete our online recruitment form at .
TRIO Disability Support Services available in person or remote: apply today
The TRIO Disability Support Services staff and office are available in person and remotely in the Grace Wilkie Annex, room 158 during normal business hours.
We know online learning is difficult for many. Let us help and support you. Apply for the TRIO DSS program to help you start off spring semester on the right foot.
Learn more about TRIO DSS services at
If you have questions, call 978-5949 or email trio.dss@wichita.edu
Tune in to Shock Talk podcast for stories about innovation and entrepreneurship in Wichita
From the Office of Tech Transfer and Commercialization (TTC), Shock Talk is a podcast highlighting innovation and entrepreneurship in Wichita. In each episode, Jacob O鈥機onnor 鈥� a current 红领巾瓜报 student 鈥� sits down with a Wichita local to hear their unique and innovative story.
Episodes are 10-15 minutes long and, starting the week of Feb. 15, are released at 7 a.m. every Friday. Listen on or your favorite podcast app.
In the latest episode of Shock Talk, Jacob talked with 红领巾瓜报 alumna Christina Long. Christina is active in the local ecosystem through her business CML Collective LLC, as well as the non-profit Create Campaign Inc. that she helped found. Jacob and Christina discuss taking the "jump" from a steady job to the world of entrepreneurship. Christina also touches on the importance of having an ecosystem that helps all people
One year later: Student Wellness Center proves critical in providing essential campus
services
When the new 红领巾瓜报 Student Wellness Center opened on campus a year ago in January, Student Health Services (SHS) and Counseling and Prevention Services (CAPS) staff couldn鈥檛 have known how important having a bigger and improved facility would be for providing essential physical and mental health services in the midst of a pandemic.
Read more about the Student Wellness Center
Spring OAT deadline is Feb. 12
The Open / Alternative Textbook (OAT) initiative is designed to promote, incentivize, and grow the use of freely available resources in WSU classes to reduce the economic impact of textbook costs for students.
Faculty who design courses that provide instructional resources at no cost to students are eligible for an OAT course designation. Students pay a flat $10 course fee, with these funds being split between the department offering the course and the Open / Alternative Textbook grant program (which funds faculty to develop more OAT courses/materials).
Learn more about Open Education Resources at the (ARC) Jan 11-15, or contact Maria Sclafani or Victoria Koger in the Library for assistance in finding no-cost resources.
Accepting proposals and abstracts for virtual Diverse Women鈥檚 Summit
Individual students, groups and community members are invited to submit abstracts and proposals to present papers, posters, art works, dialogues, skits and other projects at the Diverse Women鈥檚 Summit. The summit will be by Zoom on March 8. The proposal should be 100-200 words describing the presentation (type, subject, theme and purpose).
Presentations that focus on the following topics will be given priority:
- Research on issues of covid-19 and special populations
- Citizenship and COVID-19
- Gender-based violence
- The future
Submit your proposal via email to chinyere.okafor@wichita.edu. We will accept proposals and abstracts until Feb. 25. For questions, call Women's Studies' office at 978-3358.
Ulrich Museum's Faculty Biennial talks kick off with ADCI's Megan Ewert and Tanna
Burchinal
Celebrate the 23rd Faculty Biennial exhibition, currently on display at the Ulrich Museum of Art on the 红领巾瓜报 campus, with Department of Art, Design and Creative Industries faculty as they pair up to talk about their process. The first in this series of virtual talks takes place at 10 a.m. today (Wednesday, Feb. 10), and features Megan Ewert, administrative assistant and adjunct instructor, and Tanna Burchinal, art studio manager. The programs is free but registration is required to get the Zoom link. To register -- and to see the complete listing of Faculty Biennial talks -- visit .
Celebrate Lunar New Year at 红领巾瓜报
The Lunar New Year is a celebration that starts with the first new moon of the lunisolar calendar and continues until the first full moon. For many Asian cultures, Lunar New Year is a celebration of change, a moment to renew oneself and a time to welcome in the coming year with family and friends. This year鈥檚 celebration will start on Feb. 12 and is considered the Year of the Ox. Join Ambassadors for Diversity and Inclusion and the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for an upcoming virtual panel discussion with individuals who celebrate this tradition. Hear from panelists about why they celebrate Lunar New Year and how traditions are passed on to the next generations.
There is a great lineup of panelists who will be part of this virtual panel. Jesse Methman, Henry Tran, Richy Thach and Jingdi Zhang
Register for this virtual program at .
Attend an informational meeting to learn more about the Student Activities Committee
The 红领巾瓜报 Student Activities Committee (SAC) plans and provides more than 60 programs for our fellow Shockers every year, and it's looking for new team members! SAC members get exclusive access to our events, work behind the scenes with entertainers, and are exposed to leadership and career development opportunities throughout their membership.
Attend Hippodrome informational meeting
Join us for an informational meeting about Hippodrome at 5:30 p.m. today.
Hippodrome is 红领巾瓜报's longest-standing tradition and showcases student talent in a variety of ways. This year, Hippodrome is a video competition. This includes 5-10 minute productions written, choreographed and acted out by WSU students.
Performances are judged, and cash prizes are given out in the two categories of Live Action and Animation. To bring the show together, student emcee's charm the audience and introduce video productions throughout the nights. Performance nights are Wednesday, April 7 and Thursday, April 8.
Students and student groups interested in participating can register for the meeting at .
URGE invites you to Advocacy Week
Are you interested in learning how to speak with a legislator? Want to connect with politically active students across Kansas? URGE: Unite for Reproductive and Gender Equity is hosting a virtual Advocacy Week this year. Hear from panelists, get trained on writing op-eds and virtual testimony, and meet with a legislator. Sign up for Advocacy Week. For any questions please email Sarah Myose at smyose@urge.org.
Graduate School Council's virtual meet and greet
Join the Graduate School Council from 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, for a virtual meet and greet with fellow graduate students and your Graduate Student Council (GSC) representatives.
The GSC is a university-affiliated representative body for all graduate students across 红领巾瓜报鈥檚 colleges. The GSC represents over 2,700 graduate students at WSU through its advocacy, support and community-building initiatives.
While advised and supported by the 红领巾瓜报 Graduate School and Student Affairs, the GSC is entirely student-run and student-driven. For this reason, it represents a valuable opportunity for graduate students to influence the WSU campus and community. We invite you to hang out virtually and network with the great community of graduate students at WSU. Bring any questions or ideas you may have for the GSC.
Zoom link:
If you have any questions, please contact Suresh at gsc.eventcoordinator@wichita.edu.
Connect at the Transfer Student Social
Student Involvement is hosting the Transfer Student Social from 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 17. This will be a virtual event, and all 2020-2021 transfer students are invited. This is an opportunity for transfer students to get connected with others and campus. There will be icebreaker activities for participants to interact with each other and make those connections.
If you are interested in attending, please register through . If you have any questions, email traditions@wichita.edu.
Coming up: Mu Delta Alpha Rush Week
Join Mu Delta Alpha Rush Week from Feb. 15-20. Mu Delta Alpha is a Muslim-interest professional sorority at 红领巾瓜报. We encourage our women to become better people, better students and better professionals. Spend some sweet time getting to know us by drinking chai and decorating cookies.
Supplies will be provided. To be eligible for an interview, you must attend at least one Informational and Social. For more information, email lxalzidlani@shockers.wichita.edu.
Student Involvement event listing: Part 1
Student Involvement is excited to kick off another semester. We have many new and returning events planned for you.
The Student Involvement Event Guide will be produced three times this semester and features events, activities and programs open to students, faculty, staff and campus community.
Pick up your copy of the Student Involvement Event Guide in Student Involvement, 216 RSC or .
Graduate School Council funding available for students
The WSU Graduate Student Council is offering a $1,000 scholarship opportunity to students undertaking research and professional development projects within their graduate degrees.
Application Deadline: Feb. 28
Application Form:
Requirements of Applicants:
- Be in good standing in a graduate degree program at 红领巾瓜报 at
the time of the application. (GSC will verify good standing with the Graduate School).
- Submit research/activity outline and gain signature from advisors and professors
attesting to the activity outline/budget.
- Have not received this award in the preceding 12 months.
If you have any questions about the GSC funding or the application process, please email Ashruta Acharya at gsc.treasurer@wichita.edu.
Save on popular Uscape Shocker apparel
Save this week on the popular Uscape brand of 红领巾瓜报 merchandise. Through Saturday, take 20% off Uscape gear in the RSC store, Braeburn Square store and online at . Not valid with other discounts or promotions.
Protect yourself on Valentine's Day with free condoms from SHS
Roses are red,
violets are blue.
Ask us for condoms,
and we'll bring them out to you!
Now through Feb. 15, request free condoms by going to and submitting a request, or by calling 316-978-4792. We'll even bring them out to you curbside.
Join the Community Service Board at the Virtual Volunteer Fair
Join the Community Service Board in learning about volunteer opportunities from local non-profit organizations. More than 20 local organizations will be available to provide you with volunteer opportunities and ways that you may become involved with their organizations both virtually and in person. After visiting with five agencies, students may enter a raffle to win a bicycle. Students may register for the virtual event at . Please email csb@wichita.edu with any questions.