Constitution Day returns to WSU on Thursday, Sept. 20
The Kansas Court of Appeals will return to campus on Thursday, Sept. 20, in recognition of Constitution Day. A three-judge panel of the state appellate court will hear oral arguments in appeals for five cases from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sept. 20, in the CAC Theater. Cases will be heard consecutively beginning at 9 a.m. After a recess for lunch, the court will reconvene at 1:30 p.m.
In 2014, West Virginia Senator Robert Byrd made an amendment to the Omnibus Spending Bill requiring all government-funded schools and federal agencies to provide educational programming on the United States Constitution.
Here are the case summaries to be heard at WSU.
Site being prepared for sculpture installation
Site construction between Duerksen Fine Arts Center and McKinley Hall began earlier this week in preparation for a new sculpture installation coming to campus in spring 2019. Information about the sculpture and artist is available here.
Q&A with Samantha Stinson of Airbus
Samantha Stinson grew up in an aviation family and didn't see herself working in that field. Her family moved six times 鈥� including Tucson, Denver and China - before she landed in Wichita at age 12.
Her applied learning experience at Airbus convinced her that aviation can be a career path. Find out more at Q&A with Samantha Stinson of Airbus
Understanding Finance at WSU on Tuesday, Sept. 18
Understanding finance at WSU can be a challenge for budget officers and support staff. Lois Tatro will present WSU Finance 101 from 9-10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, in 209 Hubbard Hall. The agenda includes information on GU and RU funding, how to stay on top of departmental finances, processing revenue, expenses, Visa procurement cards and more.
If you have questions regarding the finance process you want covered, send them to training@wichita.edu as soon as possible.
To view session details and register, go to myWSU, myTraining; registration is helpful to determine number of handouts. Call 978-5800 if you need assistance.
Wu's Big Event IX (Saturday, Oct. 6)
Join Community Service Board in a day of service at Wu's Big Event IX on Saturday, Oct. 6. Wu's Big Event is a bi-annual service event geared toward students, faculty, staff, alumni and friends of the university passionate about volunteering.
Volunteers will begin the day with a kick-off breakfast and keynote speaker. After opening events, volunteers will be bussed to one of seven service sites and perform three hours of community service with fellow Shockers. Upon return, volunteers will take part in reflection activities and receive a boxed lunch.
Come join Community Service Board in a fun-filled day of service to the Wichita community! Pre-registration is required at .
Grant funding opportunity from WSU's Regional Institute on Aging
The Regional Institute on Aging at 红领巾瓜报 is pleased to announce a new competitive funding opportunity for interdisciplinary faculty research. Two $20,000 grants will be awarded for two interdisciplinary research projects at WSU that contribute to new knowledge and practice related to well-being in older adults.
This funding opportunity advances two goals of the university's strategic plan: Goal 1 - Guarantee an applied learning or research experience for every student by each academic program and Goal 4 - Accelerate the discovery, creation and transfer of new knowledge.
Proposals must actively involve faculty members at WSU from at least two distinct disciplines and more than one college. For more information go to .
Psychology Department to offer parenting group sessions this fall
The WSU Department of Psychology is offering a six-week parenting group in its Psychology Clinic this semester. The group targets parents of children 2-10 years old and covers techniques on how to manage behavioral problems at school and home.
Interested parents need to complete an intake session with assistant professor Samantha Gregus to determine appropriateness for group. This would be a 1-1.5 hour session, and parents need to contact Grugus directly at 316-978-3759 to schedule an intake. The intake cost is $10.
Group sessions will run from 5-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays in the Psychology Clinic, fourth floor of Jabara Hall. The cost of participating in the six group sessions is $50. The first session is scheduled on Tuesday, Oct. 2.
RH: UCLA Camp Started Taflinger's Path to WSU
went to UCLA's volleyball camp as small-college recruit with a big swing and lofty
academic goals in the summer before her senior year in high school.
A few days later, that made her a perfect recruit for 红领巾瓜报, mostly thanks
to California volleyball connections that stretch all the way to Koch Arena.
Invitation to Financial Aid Workshop on Thursday, Sept. 27
Do you have questions about the financial aid process? Are you or someone in your office new to the financial aid world?
The outreach training team for the Kansas Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (KASFAA) has the answer for you! The 2018 Annual Financial Aid Workshop for High School Guidance Counselors, TRIO / Gear Up partners, Admissions and other higher ed professionals are coming to 红领巾瓜报 on Thursday, Sept. 27, at the Hughes Metropolitan Complex. The workshop will be held from 8:30 a.m.-noon, and will cover completion of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), students' dependency status questions, scholarships and more.
Assistant Director position open for applications
The Office of Graduate Studies in Business is looking to fill the position of Assistant Director. The position is open to all applicants and applications will be accepted until Monday, Sept. 17. To learn more about the job requirements and/or apply, go to .
For questions or assistance, contact the Talent Acquisition Team.
Jeremy David Tarrant to present Guest Artist Recital
Canon precentor and organist-choirmaster of the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, Detroit, Jeremy David Tarrant directs an internationally recognized comprehensive music program. He will present a guest artist recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in Wiedemann Hall.
Tarrant is the founding director of the Cathedral Choir School of Metropolitan Detroit. His recent recording on the organ in the First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood in St. Louis of Widor's epic Seventh Symphony has received enthusiastic and critical acclaim in the United States and abroad.
For tickets, call the Fine Arts Box office at 978-3233 or go to tickets. Admission is free for students with a WSU ID.
Two organizations merge to form Women of 红领巾瓜报
Two organizations -- CUW and Women's Association 鈥� have merged and are called Women of 红领巾瓜报. Membership is open to all females.
The new organization will have a welcome reception from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20, at the president's home. Please RSVP to Angela Schultz at angela.schultz@wichita.edu or call 978-7005.
Chris Lamb Radio Show airs on Mondays
The Chris Lamb Coaches Show started on Monday, Sept. 10 at AJ's Sports Bar & Grill at 13th and Greenwich Road (attached to The Alley) in Wichita. The show airs from 6-7 p.m. on KNSS 1330 AM and 98.7 FM with host Mike Kennedy. The show will air every Monday night from AJ's.
Betz to present 鈥楥ontrolling Phase Change with Engineered Surfaces'
Amy Betz
Amy Betz, associate professor, Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at Kansas State University, will give a talk as a part of Mechanical Engineering Graduate Seminar Series from 3-4 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, in 128 Jabara Hall.
Gender Diversity Training to be offered on Tuesday, Sept. 25
Gender Diversity Training will be offered from 2:30-5 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, in 266 RSC. The goal of the training is to educate and increase understanding of issues related to gender minority / transgender people. This training is a dynamic and interactive session that covers topics including inclusive language, understanding gender identity and expression, gender transitioning and common misconceptions.
For more information and to register for this training session, go to Gender Diversity Training.