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• COVID-19 surveillance testing and vaccine update
• Prioritizing mental health throughout campus
• Update on Fraudulent Unemployment Claims and 1099-G Forms
• Provide feedback for WSU presidential search
• Celebrate Black History Month at Wichita State
• Today in Black History...
• Join the work of the First-Gen Coordinating Council
• ShiftSpace develops Critical Analysis Worksheet as a resource for the WSU community
• Award for Research/Creative proposals due Feb. 12
• New Campus Visitor Guides now available
• Deadline extended to Feb. 5 for staff nominations for Distinguished Service Awards
• President's Town Hall for Fairmount College faculty and staff
• Women's Studies presents Diverse Women's Summit
• Shocker Softball to host Virtual FanFest
• Understanding Finance at WSU event set for Feb. 25
• Biology Department Seminar Series starts Feb. 8
• See virtual comedian LeClerc Andre
• No-cost webinar to highlight trademark role in intellectual property protection
• Volunteers needed for a research study
• Heskett Center Valentine's Day massage specials
• GRASP 2021 abstract submission closes Feb. 11
• SGA elections: Encourage students to take part
• SGA scholarships now open
• Nominate your student employee for SGA's 2021 Student Employee of the Year Award 

Feb. 3, 2021 — Dr. Rémi A. Chou, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, has been awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, the most prestigious award granted by the NSF to early career researchers. Chou's grant – worth $519,000 over five years – will support his work in bringing more robust security to wirelessly transmitted data.

Feb. 3, 2021 — Kapow! Zap! Pop! Zoinks! A Wichita State University researcher is working to develop an app to make those words come alive for visually impaired comic book readers, Dr. Darren DeFrain, associate professor of English and director of Wichita State’s writing program, has recently been granted $11,000 from the John A. See Innovation Award to develop Vizling.

• What employees can expect for the spring semester
• Get your free set of #WeSupportU Mental Wellness in the Classroom Cards
• Update on Fraudulent Unemployment Claims and 1099-G Forms
• SEM Update: Goals 1 and 2
• Today in Black History...
• Shocks Supporting Shocks
• Keep vehicles secure while parked on campus
• WSU faculty and staff Study Abroad spotlight
• Enjoy lunch at the Food Truck Plaza today
• Get updated on all University Libraries has to offer with no-cost webinar
• WSU headshot appointments available for February


• President's Town Hall for Fairmount College faculty and staff
• Virtual, in-person Rie Bloomfield Organ Series starting in February
• Wichita State Baseball unveils 2021 schedule
• SAC presents American Ninja Warrior and Motivational Speaker: Hoan Do
• Webinar teaches money-management strategies
• Donate blood and receive a $5 Amazon e-gift card
• Office of Adult Learning hosting Back to School Giveaway

Feb. 2, 2021 - Hanna Chastain, a junior biology major from Wichita, will present virtually at the National Council on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) conference in April. Her presentation is titled “Development of PARROT, a Wireless Orofacial Myofunctional Imaging and Pressure Mapping Device.”

• COVID-19 surveillance testing and vaccine update
• Prioritizing mental health throughout campus
• Update on Fraudulent Unemployment Claims and 1099-G Forms
• Provide feedback for WSU presidential search
• Today in Black History...
• Celebrate Black History Month at Wichita State
• The newest issue of Teaching Today is now available
• Faculty nominations sought for president's distinguished service award
• Deadline extended to Feb. 5 for staff nominations for Distinguished Service Awards
• Transition Mentor nominations are open
• Accepting proposals and abstracts for virtual Diverse Women’s Summit
• University Libraries announces spring semester hours
• President releases process to review and approve remote work arrangements (see clarifying FAQs)
• February HealthQuest upcoming events
• Donate blood and receive a $5 Amazon e-gift card
• Sundance Institute presents Sundance Film Festival
• Learn about intellectual property for small businesses and inventors
• Virtual, in-person Rie Bloomfield Organ Series starting in February
• Upcoming event to discuss how to be a change agent for diversity, equity and inclusion
• Snagit for all WSU employees
• Housing and Residence Life position open to WSU employees only
• SGA elections: Encourage students to take part
• Encourage students to apply for Senior Honors by Feb. 19
• Nominate students for Student Ambassador Society
• TRIO Student Support Services is now accepting applications

Feb. 1, 2021 — Five minutes of scrolling through social media, and it’s evident that many people need a lesson in civil discourse. Wichita State University’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) is working to change that through Real Talk discussions to promote respectful dialogue among people with varying viewpoints.

• What employees can expect for the spring semester
• Policy reminders for on-campus activity
• COVID-19 surveillance testing and vaccine update
• Welcome back, Shockers
• Today in Black History...
• Making strong connections each semester is key
• Video celebrates 125 years of Shocker spirit
• Join the work of the First-Gen Coordinating Council
• Campus transit shuttle update
• State Employee Health Plan updates in response to COVID-19
• Campus traffic update
• Call for presentations; save the date for virtual Gender & Sexuality in Kansas Conference
• Virtual, in-person Rie Bloomfield Organ Series starting in February
• Wichita State Baseball announces first-ever Virtual Fan Day
• Nominate your GTA for the 2021 SGA Graduate Teaching Award of the Year
• GRASP 2021 abstract submission closes Feb. 11
• SGA scholarships now open
• $12 long-sleeve tee special at RSC Shocker Store
• Office of Student Money Management spring 2021 tax support available