WSU News

• Instructors: Remain flexible and plan ahead
• Teaching This Spring: Day 6 Questions about Technology
• State Employee Health Plan updates in response to COVID-19
• WSU Bike Share is back
• Spring OAT deadline is Feb. 12
• Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• UP and USS joint senate meeting set for Jan. 19
• RSVP for virtual Strategic Communications seminar
• Ulrich Museum of Art unveils four exciting exhibitions on Thursday
• High-Performance Computing Users Meeting set for Jan. 21
• Learn about Fairmount College, win prize in scavenger hunt
• USS and Non-Teaching UP employees: it’s self-evaluation time
• President releases process to review and approve remote work arrangements
• Sign up to attend Research Workshop on NIH R15 Grants Program
• Student Involvement's 'NEWSIE' is back beginning Jan. 25
• Nominate your GTA for the 2021 SGA Graduate Teaching Award of the Year

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• #WeSupportU Faculty/Staff Mental Health Advocate Program for the spring
• Teaching This Spring: Day 5 Questions about Health 
• State Employee Health Plan updates in response to COVID-19
• President releases process to review and approve remote work arrangements
• USS and Non-Teaching UP employees: it’s self-evaluation time
• Strategic Communications position open to WSU employees only
• Join an ARC workshop today
• Wichita State MDL connects with capitol for COVID-19 testing
• Student Health will close for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
• Nominate an adult learner for Adult Learner of the Year Award
• Celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion
• Pandemics panel discussion features Cheryl Golden, George Dehner and Charles Merrifield
• Tuesday Talks with Student Health Services returns Jan. 19
• Submit virtual and in-person events to the WSU Events Calendar
• Newsweek approaches WSU's Usha Haley to discuss Trump's post-presidency businesses
• Submit your holiday greetings requests to ITS telecommunications 
• Sign up to attend Research Workshop on NIH R15 Grants Program
• GRASP 2021 abstract submission closes Feb. 11
• Take advantage of Bonus Discount Fridays at SSGL

• Teaching This Spring: Day 4 Questions about Teaching Online
• Send us your applied learning story ideas
• Get your required accessibility training done today
• The ARC tackles how to conduct course-level research
• Lean into discomfort and engage in meaningful dialogue with Real Talk
• Nominate a deserving UP / USS staff member for the Distinguished Service Awards
• WSU senates invite you to take part in Spirit Friday
• Spring OAT deadline is Feb. 12
• Expert subject librarians are available to help with virtual instruction
• Nominate an adult learner for Adult Learner of the Year Award
• RSVP for virtual Strategic Communications seminar 
• Learn about intellectual property for small businesses and inventors
• Attend the Shocker Volleyball Virtual FanFest 
• Save the date: Hanover Research Faculty Workshop and Consultations on Jan. 22
• Extra discount on RSC Shocker Store clearance merchandise

Jan. 14, 2021 — Wichita State University’s Molecular Diagnostics Lab (MDL) is partnering with the Kansas capitol in Topeka to keep the state functioning during the COVID-19 pandemic. As of early January, the MDL began processing thousands of tests per week for the people who work and visit the Kansas State Capitol in Topeka — including legislators, staff, the media, lobbyists, or conferees.

• #WeSupportU Faculty/Staff Mental Health Advocate Program for the spring
• Asymptomatic COVID-19 testing is by appointment
• Teaching This Spring: Day 3 Questions about Teaching Online
• Many new topics debut in today’s ARC sessions
• Free virtual workshop to teach basics of intellectual property
• Join KMUW's live-stream panel on managing yourself and your goals in 2021
• Lean into discomfort and engage in meaningful dialogue with Real Talk
• GRASP 2021 abstract submission closes Feb. 11
• Become a Microsoft Office Power User
• Toner replenishment program update
• Submit your holiday greetings requests to ITS telecommunications 

• Instructors: Remain flexible and plan ahead
• Teaching This Spring: Day 2 Questions about Hybrid Teaching
• Hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes available at Central Services

• Everyone is welcome at the ARC
• Wichita State announces new director for the School of Accountancy
• Environmental Control Director Paul Lytle passes away
• University Libraries open for new semester, hosting virtual workshop
• Award for Research/Creative proposals due Feb. 12
• Join Campus Recreation for a semester of fitness
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RSVP for virtual Strategic Communications seminar 
• UP and USS joint senate meeting set for Jan. 19
• Attend the Shocker Volleyball Virtual FanFest
• Kansas NASA EPSCoR Program requesting proposals for Seed Research Initiation Grant opportunity
• Register for Introduction to Office of Research webinar 
• Info for international students about insurance

Jan. 11, 2021 — Wichita State University’s W. Frank Barton School of Business has announced Dr. Greg Merrill as the new director of the School of Accountancy. Merrill will succeed long-time Barton School faculty member Dr. Jeff Bryant, who has retired.

• #WeSupportU Faculty/Staff Mental Health Advocate Program for the spring
• Spring asymptomatic COVID-19 testing is by appointment
• Teaching This Spring: Day 1 Questions about Hybrid Teaching
• The Academic Resources Conference starts today
• Stay up-to-date on our SEM achievements
• WSU Bike Share is back
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Office of Diversity and Inclusion is temporarily closed, but remote services remain open
• SPTE Request for 1, 2 or 4 week pre-session courses
• Holiday greetings requests for ITS telecommunications
• Classroom Technology Training Schedule for spring 2021
• Extra discount on RSC Shocker Store clearance merchandise
• Free pool during lunchtime
• Employees receive 10% discount on Community Education classes

January 11, 2021 — Here are my 10 student self-improvement tips for winter break.

Jan. 5, 2021 – Wichita State students Hannah Jasinski and Taylin Fox developed a student organization focused on diversity, equity and inclusion within sports.

Jan. 5, 2021 - A Wichita State University-based program aimed at aiding frontline workers in the fight against COVID-19 has resulted in the formation of a new Wichita startup company and a premium disposable stethoscope. The Single Patient Stethoscope™ from Ad Astra Medical Devices, LLC, boasts a sturdy, lightweight design engineered for maximum performance in today’s demanding medical environments.