Wichita State celebrates opening of high-volume COVID-19 test lab
Wichita State University marked the opening of the Molecular Diagnostics Lab (MDL) with a ribbon-cutting and remarks from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Monday, Oct. 19 at the John Bardo Center on Wichita State’s Innovation Campus.
“Along with wearing masks, socially distancing and avoiding mass gatherings, we know that an increase in COVID-19 testing capacity is one of the most important tools we can leverage to mitigate the virus’ spread,” Kelly said.
Gov. Kelly said rapid, high-volume testing for COVID-19 will keep Kansas schools, businesses, and government open.
Game-based learning platform will make education accessible to refugees
The Center for Educational Technologies to Assist Refugee Learners is working to improve the lives of more than 70 million forcibly displaced refugees worldwide by making education more accessible.
The project, titled Education for All, is one of four awardees of Wichita State University’s Convergence Sciences Initiative, an effort to bring together the intellectual curiosity and strengths of faculty and students from a range of disciplines and give them the support to develop research programs that drive the diversity and growth of the Kansas economy while addressing global challenges.
Regents appoint Richard Muma as Wichita State interim president
Dr. Richard Muma
The Kansas Board of Regents (KBOR) voted last Wednesday to appoint Wichita State University (WSU) Provost Richard Muma as interim president of WSU. Dr. Muma has been serving as acting president since September 25 and will begin serving as interim president immediately.
“Dr. Muma possesses a wealth of experience and a deep knowledge of Wichita State,” said KBOR Chair Bill Feuerborn. “His leadership as acting president on two separate occasions has been invaluable to the university. The Regents are grateful he is willing to continue to serve as interim president.”
Woolsey Hall, new home for the W. Frank Barton School of Business - construction camera
A construction camera has been installed for Woolsey Hall – it will give a live view of construction progress throughout the project.
Town Hall features Convergence Sciences Initiative awardees
Teams from the awarded Convergence Sciences Initiative proposals will give 10-minute presentations featuring their projects at 3 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23.
The presentations, which will be held via Zoom, will allow each team to further explain the intended outcomes of the projects, including plans for external funding.
“All four projects have the potential to be gamechangers in the direction and intensity of research at Wichita State, and in social and economic impact in the region,” said Dr. Andrew Hippisley, dean of Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. “The projects showcase the power of partnerships, the value of combining expertise, and the courage to take risks in pursuing ambitious problems that can only be solved by converging disciplines.”
To register for the event and to receive Zoom meeting information, click here.
Early voting at Wichita State
It’s time to cast your vote! The Shockers Vote! Coalition and the Intercollegiate Athletic Association are excited to team up to host early voting right here on campus.
If you are registered to vote anywhere in Sedgwick County, stop by Koch Arena from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, to vote!
Activating the University Strategic Plan
Is your unit/department helping to move the university’s mission and resulting strategic plan forward? Has your team engaged in work that drives education, culture, or economic outcomes? If so, report your activity to the Strategic Planning Committee through TeamDynamix. The newly revised form is easier to complete and takes less time. This information is compiled for the annual reporting on the strategic plan and university priorities.
Register now for Ulrich Virtual conversation with Wichita photographer Larry Schwarm today
The Ulrich Museum of Art invites you to join it for a virtual conversation with Wichita artist Larry Schwarm at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20. It is free and open to all, but you have to register first to get the Zoom link.
Schwarm will talk about his past and current projects, including his photographs of controlled agricultural burning in the Flint Hills. The Ulrich + Artists + You Community Billboard with Schwarm’s work is currently on view at 4355 S. K-15 in Wichita.
Program explores ways to use Gordon Parks images from Ulrich collection for K-12 audiences
The Civil Rights-era photography of Kansas-native Gordon Parks remains as timely now as ever before. WSU is the repository for a large number of Parks's photographs, manuscripts and papers, and the Ulrich Museum of Art has several of the artist's pieces in its permanent collection.
At 10: 30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Dr. Stephanie Danker, associate professor of art education at Miami University (Ohio), will discuss how her college students used those Parks photographs from the Ulrich Collection to create art activities and discussion questions for K-12 audiences. Danker will also discuss connections to contemporary artists who reference historical documentary photographs for activism.
Artists, educators, and Gordon Parks fans alike won't want to miss this! The program is free and open to all, but you have to register in order to get the Zoom link:
Image caption: Gordon Parks, "Ondria Tanner and her Grandmother Window-shopping, Mobile, Alabama," 1956. Museum Purchase © and courtesy of The Gordon Parks Foundation
Register now for Ulrich virtual program Thursday with Indigenous artist Jaune Quick-to-See
Smith
The Ulrich Museum of Art is proud to host Indigenous artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith for what promises to be an exciting virtual program this week. It kicks off at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, and is free and open to all, but you have to register first to get the Zoom link (link provided).
Quick-to-See Smith, a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Nation in Montana, conveys both humorous and poignant socio-political commentary through her complex paintings and prints. The Ulrich + Artists + You Billboard featuring her work is currently on view at 703 N. West Street in Wichita.
Global Village Assembly at WSU
Global Village Assembly: Open Mic zoom event will be held from 7-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23. It will be an intersectional sharing of idea using words, poems, music and other media of your choice. The topic will be “Vision for Leadership” personal, groups, community etc.)
The event is organized by Women’s Studies & Ethnic Studies, and sponsored by the Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Office of Diversity & Inclusion.
Zoom information
Join here from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android.
Password: 129377
Want to do a test call? Go to https://wichitastate.zoom.us/test.
Learn the ins and outs of managing your own finances
The Kansas SBDC will present the following webinars:
“QuickBooks Online: The Basics,” will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27. The cost is $119, and the registration fee is nonrefundable.
Learn how to use the go-to cloud-based accounting software to help manage your company's finances. This workshop will cover the basics of bookkeeping, how to set up your QuickBooks Online account, how to record common transactions, and how to analyze your company's performance.
Presenter Heather Denning is a Certified Quickbooks Online ProAdvisor, alumni of Wichita State University, and local business owner.
“QuickBooks Online: The Details,” will be held from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29. The cost is $119, and the registration fee is nonrefundable.
Learn to make the most of this cloud-based accounting software to help you manage your company's finances more efficiently. This workshop will cover more complex bookkeeping functions such as payroll, invoicing, inventory management, sales tax, etc. Also, learn about the numerous programs created to assist with these functions that integrate with QuickBooks Online.
Presenter Heather Denning is a Certified QuickBooks Online ProAdvisor, alumni of Wichita State University, and a local business owner.
Register online at KSBDC workshops.
We look forward to seeing you there!
SBA webinars teach you how to get the most for your business
The Kansas SBDC will present the following no-cost webinars:
Is Your Company Ready to Achieve SBA's 8(a)/BD Program Certification?
9 a.m.-10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30
Join Teri Taylor with the Small Business Administration for an in-depth discussion about the SBA 8(a)/BD certification program requirements. This program is designed to assist socially and economically disadvantaged firms in their attempts to grow and succeed, including potential access to government contracting.
Located in a HUBZone — Get Certified!
10:30-11:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30
Join Teri Taylor with the Small Business Administration for an in-depth discussion about the HUBZone program requirements. If your principal office is located within a HUBZone, the SBA's HUBZone certification program may benefit your company in seeking Federal contracts or subcontracting efforts.
You can register online at www.wichita.edu/ksbdcworkshops.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Veteran and Military Art Expo hosted by Veterans Upward Bound is seeking art entries now to Oct. 30
Veterans Upward Bound, part of TRIO, is seeking art submissions for our first Virtual Art Expo.
We are seeking all types of art from veterans, military (Active Duty, Reserve, National Guard), veteran spouses, military spouses, veteran children, military children and community service providers whose work touches the military and/or veteran community.
With your art, please include a short narrative or recording about what it means to you and how you were inspired to create it.
WSU students and staff who meet the entry criteria are strongly encouraged to submit an entry!
This is a non-competitive show, just an expo for you to display your creative side! The expo will be held on VUB’s YouTube channel from Nov. 2-20.
Veterans Upward Bound is an educational and skills program designed to meet the needs of today's veterans. VUB's goal is to prepare veterans for post-secondary education, regardless of desired institution. All services are free to veterans who meet the eligibility criteria.
By submitting a piece of art, you will help drive awareness of our beneficial service throughout the community.
Please join in! Submit a picture, sound byte or video by email to Veterans.upwardbound@wichita.edu.
Are you a parent of a teenager?
Are you a parent of a teenager? If so, this may be a great opportunity for your child to experience what it is like being a part of an online research study.
The INSPYRE Research lab at Wichita State University is conducting a study to explore what makes relationships healthy or unhealthy in teens. The survey will only take about 20 minutes to complete, and a small prize will be given for participation.
Teens must be between the ages of 13-19 and be fluent in English. For easy access, teens can complete this study online, but they need their parent’s permission first.
For more information, click the following link to find the Parent Permission (Consent) Form.
If you have any questions, email Dr. Samantha Gregus, director of the INSPYRE lab at inspyre@wichita.edu, or give them a call at 316-978-6180.
Virtual panel series tackles social inequality research in relation to the pandemic
The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed several types of social inequality already present in American and global societies. In this panel, social scientists will join with subject librarians in a discussion of approaches and research methods used to explore social inequality in relation to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Find full event information from 3-4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, and a direct link to the virtual Zoom panel, click here.
Free tutoring and academic mentoring for diverse Shockers!
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is offering free tutoring and academic mentoring!
Our tutors help students develop a deeper understanding of class material and gain successful skills that can improve their overall GPA.
Our academic mentors offer biweekly meetings to help you with academic success skills, such as time management, effective studying and note-taking, test preparation and more!
You can drop in any of the listed times or schedule an appointment. See when we are open, what classes are offered, and how to request appointments at wichita.edu/pass!
Join us for this week’s Virtual Wellness Programs
Check out this week’s Virtual Wellness Programs.
Campus Recreation leads the week with nutrition discussions (worth a HealthQuest point). Follow up with Tuesday Talks discussing PrEP medication for preventative HIV discussion with SHS Cindy Walker, DNP and WSU student Storm Dial. Continue to Keep Calm and Breathe with CAPS on Wednesday. Thursday have a chat with Campus Rec about stretching and plyometric training. Don't forget the Grad Student Support that meets on that day, too.
It’s time to redefine Wichita State traditions
Student Involvement needs your help! We are working to redefine campus traditions. What is a ‘tradition’ you ask? A ‘tradition’ is a long-established event and/or custom that exemplifies Shocker pride and a connection to Wichita State. By filling out this short (two-minute) survey, you will influence current and future programs for our Shocker community.
To complete the survey, click here.
Any questions can be directed to getinvolved@wichita.edu.
Now being offered online - $12 long sleeve tees
Now being offered in RSC store and online at shockerstore.com! Starting at 8 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, the Shocker Store will have two styles of long sleeve tees for $12 each, while supplies last. Sale is in store at RSC location and online at shockerstore.com.
If you order online, you can pick up in store for free! Offer not valid with other discounts or promotions and all sales are final.
Keep up to date on the Facebook event page.
Casual Catering Menu
Check out WSU Dining’s Casual Catering Menu here designed exclusively for pick-up or drop-off service. Call 316-978-5863 or email wsucatering@compass-usa.com to place your order today.
Pink merchandise from the Shocker Store to benefit Victory in the Valley
The Shocker Store is selling new pink merchandise in October during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! For each item sold, $1 will be donated to Victory in the Valley, who provides support to cancer patients, survivors and their families in the area.
There is a short sleeve tee ($10), a long sleeve tee ($12) and pajama pants ($20). This offer is good while supplies last and valid at both the RSC and Braeburn Square locations and online at shockerstore.com. No discounts accepted on this merchandise.