红领巾瓜报

Finalists for Associate VP for Strategic Enrollment Management to participate in interviews

Three finalists for Associate Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Management will participate in a series of interviews on Wednesday, July 18 and Friday, July 20.  Each candidate will also be available to meet and greet faculty, staff and students at the following times and locations:

Carolyn Shaw -- 12:30-1 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 101 Morrison Hall (President's Boardroom)

Krishna Krishnan -- 1-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 101 Morrison Hall (President's Boardroom)

Sue Abdinnour -- 4:30-5 p.m. Friday, July 20, 109 Morrison Hall (Provost Conference Room)

On-Campus Job Fair is next week!

You'll be on campus quite a bit this fall, why not work on campus, too? It's fun, convenient and you get to meet plenty of fellow Shockers. If you're interested in an on-campus position, put the On-Campus Job Fair on your calendar, from 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, third floor, RSC.

LINK(ED) is now 鈥楾he Fuse'

With the College of Education becoming the College of Applied Studies, LINK(ED) saw an opportunity to also change its focus. LINK(ED) is now 鈥淭he Fuse.鈥�

The Fuse will be the hub for the College of Applied Studies intended to not only facilitate and promote collaboration between the college and the community through service learning, but to ultimately seek inclusion opportunities for those on and off campus. For more information on The Fuse, visit or contact Director Bobby Berry at bobby.berry@wichita.edu.

Academic Affairs announces new emeriti faculty

The Office of Academic Affairs has announced new emeriti faculty:

• Paul D. Ackerman, Assistant Professor Emeritus of Psychology, effective May 1, 2018.
• Vincentia (Cindy) A. Claycomb, Professor Emerita of Marketing, effective June 15, 2018.
• Dean E. Headley, Associate Professor Emeritus of Marketing, effective June 15, 2018.
• Esther L. Headley, Instructor Emerita of Marketing, effective June 15, 2018.
• Zhiren Jin, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics, Statistics & Physics, effective May 20, 2018.
• Ariel Loftus, Professor Emerita of History, effective January 1, 2018.
• Ronald R. Matson, Dean Emeritus of the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and Associate Professor of Sociology
• Greg J. Meissen, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, effective May 1, 2018.
• Victoria A. Mosack, Associate Professor Emerita of Nursing, effective July 1, 2018.
• Robert H. Ross, Associate Professor Emeritus of Marketing, effective June 15, 2018.
• Larry D. Spurgeon, Barton School Senior Lecturer Emeritus, effective August 1, 2018.
• Elaine E. Steinke, Professor Emerita of Nursing, effective May 20, 2018.

Seeking proposals for the Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism

The Michael Tilford Conference on Diversity and Multiculturalism is seeking proposals for breakout sessions at the event on Oct. 22-23 at Fort Hays State University. The conference provides an opportunity for faculty, staff and administrators at the Kansas Board of Regents' institutions to approach diversity in higher education by examining the challenges and opportunities in Kansas.

Breakout sessions runs 50 minutes. The proposal deadline is Friday, Aug. 10.

WSU to host USSEA Regional Conference July 28

Join USSEA for a special community art project during the USSEA Regional Conference. Marie Watt, an American artist whose work draws from history, biography, protofeminism and Indiginous principles, will present a keynote and host a collaborative community workshop as part of her ongoing Sewing Circle projects. No sewing experience is required -- only interest in art and collaboration.

The $40 Community Keynote Pass includes the keynote, workshop, lunch and snack breaks.

Saturday, July 28, at WSU's McKnight Hall

9:30-11 a.m. -- Keynote by Marie Watt 鈥� 鈥淪etting the Table: How quiet activism can cultivate inclusion, exchange and generosity to create meaningful change鈥�

Noon-1 p.m. -- Lunch with the artist

1:10-5 p.m. -- Sewing Circle workshop with Marie Watt, participants may come and go during the workshop.

To register, go to or call the 红领巾瓜报 Conference Office at 316-978-6493.

Parking lot closings this week

Parking lots 9E and 9W south of Ahlberg Hall, will be blocked off for orientations on Tuesday, July 17, and Saturday, July 21.

Sale on socks and drinkware

The Shocker Store has some great sales this week! Now through Saturday, July 21, take 20 percent off our selection of Adidas socks and 20 percent off drinkware (coffee mugs, wine glasses, water bottles and more), in-store only.