All Students Town Hall meeting today (Monday, Feb. 11) on Shock the Future Referendum
Provost Rick Muma and Teri Hall, vice president of Student Affairs, will host an All Students Town Hall meeting to answer questions and spark discussion on the Shock the Future Referendum, a student-led campaign that identifies a list of academic and student success infrastructure needs.
Youāre invited to attend the Town Hall at 1 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 11) in Shirley Beggs Ballroom, third floor, Rhatigan Student Center
This is your opportunity to listen to studentsā thoughts on WSUās future and find out more about the potential changes coming to our campus.
2018 Form 1095-C available online
WSU employees enrolled in medical insurance through the State of Kansas Employee Health Plan (SEHP) can now retrieve their Form 1095-C, confirming their medical insurance coverage in 2018.
These forms are available in the (MAP).
For detailed instructions on retrieving your form, see SEHP benefits.
Faculty Senate to meet today (Monday, Feb. 11)
The Faculty Senate will meet from 3:30-5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11, in 126 Clinton Hall. The main agenda item will be information on the DUO Two Factor Authentication process.
Assistant professors invited to meet with Muma
Rick Muma
Assistant professors are invited to meet with Provost Rick Muma at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15 in 261 RSC. All tenure track probationary faculty and non-tenure track teaching faculty in their first five years of appointment are welcome to attend.
Engage ICT: Democracy on tap to tackle education funding
Youāre invited to a discussion on education funding in the next Engage ICT: Democracy on tap at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12, at Roxyās Downtown, 412 Ā½ E. Douglas.
Engage ICT: Democracy on Tap is a monthly community conversation featuring a panel of local experts and topics that touch your daily life. Our February discussion is on education funding.
A new governor could mean changes to education funding in Kansas. What implications could these changes have on Wichita-area schools? Weāll hear from those who know. Panelists include Lieutenant Governor Lynn Rogers, representatives from local school districts, and Celia Llopis-Jepsen, education reporter for the Kansas News Service. Itās free, and so are the appetizers. Learn more at .
ŗģĮģ½ķ¹Ļ±Ø political scientist Neal Allen to give talk Wednesday, Feb. 13
Neal Allen, chair of the Political Science Department, will give a talk (co-authored with Kylie Cameron and Jaden Soupene) titled āRacial Attitudes and Varying Expectations of Publicity: Letters to the Editors and Legislators on Civil Rights in the 1960s" at the Language and Linguistics Colloquium Series at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in 208 Hubbard Hall. This event is free and open to the public.
Opportunity for students to network with local black professionals
The Fuse (an initiative out of the College of Applied Studies) is hosting event in collaboration with the Black Student Union and Office of Diversity and Inclusion from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in 142 RSC. This will be a time for students to network and engage with local black professionals from various industries.
RSVP by Feb. 22 for Faculty Appreciation Day lunch hosted by Meritrust at Braeburn
Join Meritrust for a WSU Faculty Appreciation Day and let us recognize your hard work and dedication from 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, March 1, at Meritrust at Braeburn Square.
Stop by to check out their new branch location in Braeburn Square, meet the staff and have lunch on Meritrust.
RSVP by Friday, Feb. 22 at chi.bolander@meritrustcu.org.
Connections outside of the classroom are critical to improving the student experience
Have you asked your students what they have done to engage with our campus outside of class? By attending events, taking advantage of opportunities outside of the classroom and building leadership skills, students can transform their academic, personal and social experience. From earning a Leadership Certificate to becoming an elected leader in a student group to landing a summer internship, students should be encouraged to take advantage of opportunities outside of classes. To find a list of impactful opportunities for involvement, visit Student Involvement[BROKEN LINK]. To explore internships and other career preparation resources, visit Career Development.
Senior Honor 2019 application deadline is today (Monday, Feb. 11)
The Senior Honor 2019 application deadline is being extended because of a technical difficulty. The new application deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11. To review the eligibility requirements and application process, go to .
Managing Classroom discussion training available
Graduate Studies will offer a Managing Classroom discussion and lunch from noon-1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, in 142 RSC. The presenter will be John Jones from the Media Resources Center.
One of the most effective teaching techniques we have at our disposal is discussion. In this training we will talk about managing discussion ā how to draw out students, establish a safe space for students to explore ideas, and how to keep control without stifling student voices.
***This event is eligible for a digital credential (noncredit badge). Want more information? Visit the ProfDev Series section of the Blackboard class.***
Upcoming events at University Libraries
Upcoming events at the University Libraries include "Intellectual Property Basics," "Research: How Do I Write a Literature Review?", "I've Heard of Endnote: How Do I Get Started?", "Making Mary's Monster Escape Room," and more. Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
- āIntellectual Property Basicsā from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 12 in 217 Ablah Library. See .
- āResearch: How Do I Write a Literature Review?" from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 in 217 Ablah Library. .
- Library Tips and Tools for Grad Studentsā from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14 in 217 Ablah Library. Find out more at .
- āI've Heard of Endnote: How Do I Get Started?ā from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, in 217 Ablah Library. See .
- āMaking Mary's Monster: A University Libraries and Women in Horror Month Escape Roomā Feb. 18-22 in Special Collections, Ablah Library. .
- āPatent Basics for New Inventorsā from 5:30-7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19, in 217 Ablah Library. See workshop details at .
- "A Call for Papers! How Do I Publish or Present at Conferences?" from 4- 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20 in 217 Ablah Library. .
- "Advanced Searching: How Do I Go Beyond Basic Search?" from noon-1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22 in 217 Ablah Library. .
For more information and event registration, go to . Students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend.
Health Fair planned for Feb. 27
Join us as we host an educational and interactive health fair in the upstairs gymnasium at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, in the Heskett Center. Plan to join hundreds of your fellow Shockers as you receive medical screenings and wellness tips from more 50 vendor booths from ŗģĮģ½ķ¹Ļ±Ø departments and the community. For more information visit .
Library Tips and Tools workshop rescheduled for Thursday, Feb. 14
University Libraries (UL) can make your life easier, especially when it comes to doing library research. Come to the Library Tips and Tools workshop from 5-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in 217 Ablah Library. Registration is appreciated but not required. .
Learn about library resources that help you avoid article charges, the EndNote software program provided by the UL that reduces the effort required to format research papers and citations, technology equipment such as iPads and portable projectors that you can borrow, subject librarians who are available for individual and group consultations, and much more.
Besides brief demonstrations, there will be time for questions and answers. The University Libraries invites all graduate students, especially new ones, to attend.
Biz Fest tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 12)
Faculty and staff, please encourage WSU students to attend Biz Fest. WSU students have an exciting opportunity to connect with employers who are looking to hire interns, co-op students and full-time employees at the Career Development Centerās (Business Career Fair), from noon-3 p.m. tomorrow (Tuesday, Feb. 12) third floor, RSC.
Students should bring copies of their resume and their WSU ID. Students who attend this event will have the opportunity to have a LinkedIn profile photo taken for free!
Graduate student seeking participants for coping with depression research project
A WSU graduate student working on her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology is seeking volunteers to participate in a project that compares two approaches for coping with depression. This study will be conducted within the Department of Psychology (Jabara Hall) under the supervision of Robert Zettle, and will require your involvement for 18- 20 weeks. The study involves eight weekly treatment sessions.
The first two weeks involve one hour sessions and the remaining six sessions will be half-hour sessions. Participants who complete all sessions will be contacted one week and two months later for follow-up measures.
Participants must be at least 18 and will be screened in three stages to determine their eligibility.
If you are interested, complete an (30 minutes) to assess your initial eligibility. The next two stages will be conducted in person for 20 and 50 minutes respectively.
For more information, contact Yvonne Chaw at jxchaw@shockers.wichita.edu or call 316-978-6347.
Ulrich Museum of Art seeks presenters for FUN/Future Now at the Ulrich, highlighting campus-wide research
The Ulrich Museumās first ever FUN event featured visually engaging slideshows from both graduate students and faculty. The presentations highlighted research topics from how metal mine drainage affects our water systems to fighting dental bacteria using honey and cranberries.
If youāre a WSU student or faculty member and would like to present your research to an engaged and enthusiastic audience contact Jana Durfee at jana.durfee@wichita.edu.
FUN / Future Now at the Ulrich is a series of pechakucha-style presentations featuring campus-wide research - three Fridays, four presentations, seven minutes each.
Friday, March 1, 4-5 p.m. with reception / deadline for submission Friday, Feb. 15
Friday, April 26, 4-5 p.m. with reception / deadline for submission Friday, March 29
This program is an extension of Solving for X ā a series of exhibitions organized by the Ulrich Museum of Art in collaboration with university scholars across campus. The objective is to explore the potential for the Museum, as a WSU public access point for the community, to make accessible the fascinating and essential research taking place on campus.
āSafe Havenā art exhibition reception today (Monday, Feb. 11)
The SGA "Safe Haven" Art Exhibition and Auction will have a reception from 3-5 p.m. today (Monday, Feb. 11) at the Cadman Art Gallery, first floor, Rhatigan Student Center. Meet the artists, view the art, and purchase it in a silent auction while enjoying light hors dāoeuvres.
āSafe Havenā is a benefit show featuring art pieces from multiple WSU students. Art pieces feature the theme of āhome,ā and all proceeds from art sales will go to the WSU Center for Combatting Human Trafficking.
Steve Feilmeier to speak at rescheduled SGu event
Because of last weekās inclement weather, the Startup Grind U had to be rescheduled. Join us for the SGu event from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, in Marcus Welcome Center.
We will partner with Startup Grind Wichita to bring Steve Feilmeier to campus to speak
about his experiences in an entrepreneurial and innovative position. As a graduate
from ŗģĮģ½ķ¹Ļ±Ø, Feilmeier has great insight to share with students about how he
became one of the highest ranking individuals at Koch Industries, and the directions
he sees both the company and local students going in the future.
Students, faculty, and WSU staff will receive free admission with a valid myWSUID
number. Space may be limited, so for your seat now!
More information
Wednesday, Feb. 20 ā Marcus Welcome Center
5:30-6:30 Networking (with appetizers)
6:30-7:30 Fireside Chat
7:30-8:30 Networking
StartupGrindU, in partnership with Google for Startups, brings together the community
and entrepreneurs, with a key focus on university students. We hope to build a bridge
between the entrepreneurial mindset of students on WSU's campus and the greater community
of Wichita to create an opportunity for collaborations and further development of
our city as a whole.
Registration deadline for Outdoor Adventures Spring Break Ski Trip has been moved to Feb. 22
Make Spring Break 2019 one to never forget! Take a trip with Campus Recreation's Outdoor Adventures group to beautiful Winter Park, Colorado, to hit the snow!
We will take a bus to Winter Park and to the Beaver Village Condo's where we will be staying. We will have three full days on the slopes. All basic ski equipment is included in the total cost.
We will take a bus to Winter Park and to the Beaver Village Condo's where we will be staying. We will have three full days on the slopes. All basic ski equipment is included in the total cost.
The condos are all two-bedroom, two-bathroom units that will sleep up to six people. The condos feature a pool, hot tub, sauna, full kitchen, and free shuttles to the resort and to downtown, where there are many restaurant options.
To sign up go to .
For more information go to wichita.edu/outdooradventures or email kaycee.miller@wichita.edu.
Nothing says romance like the news
KMUW's Media Circus returns on Saturday, June 29, at The Cotillion. In celebration of Valentine's Day, we've got a sweetheart of a deal for you:
ticket by Thursday, Feb. 14, and get a bag of cinnamon drizzle popcorn from Kernel's Popcorn Express and a Valentine card for your favorite news junkie.
Tickets are $100 through Feb. 14. After that, the price will increase to $125. Don't miss this unique evening of fun in support of public radio. Did we mention NPR newscaster Korva Coleman will be there?