Shocker Blast: April 24, 2020

Need help on your final assignments?
Campus update for students, faculty and staff
WSU Foundation focuses on helping students with pandemic-related financial stress
Summer 2020 calendar is updated
Student Ambassador Society to award scholarship to current Wichita State student
First-Generation Student Organization virtual Zoom meeting today
Watch ‘Despicable Me’ with the Graduate Student Council today!
Students, faculty, and staff, please take the CAPS Marketing Survey!
Help shape Wichita State by taking brand survey
Connect with the Office of Adult Learning Spring Newsletter
WSU student teachers use video, music to help other teachers during pandemic
Shocker athletics tells its story about staying connected during pandemic
Join us for Lavender Graduation on May 7
JoVE Science Library streaming free for WSU students and faculty
WSU School of Education alumni honored in Spring 2020 Teacher of Promise Recognition
Take a break with KMUW's list of virtual events and activities
WSU philosopher featured on Oxford University Press Blog
Tuesday Talks with Cindy and Student Health Services
Ulrich Museum of Art unveils new approach to keep art accessible during these challenging times
Direct questions for returning library materials to library staff

Dr. Richard Bomgardner

Concussion research highlights necessity for a return-to-learn plan

April 24, 2020 -- Dr. Richard Bomgardner has extensively researched the after-effects of athletes' head injuries and the importance for schools to have policies in place to accommodate the students in the classroom as they're healing.

WSU Today: April 23, 2020

  • Faculty and staff virtual town hall set for Friday
  • Campus update for students, faculty and staff
  • Announcement and congratulations from Provost Rick Muma
  • Convergence Sciences Town Halls to be held today and Friday
  • New look, same newsletter
  • Help shape Wichita State by taking brand survey
  • Direct questions for returning library materials
  • WSU School of Education alumni honored in Spring 2020 Teacher of Promise Recognition
  • Summer 2020 calendar is updated
  • Graphic design faculty candidate Derek Hamm to give public Zoom presentation today
  • Join us for Lavender Graduation on May 7
  • Book Club by Graduate Student Council: Every Tuesday at noon
  • Troubleshoot problems with images in Blackboard tests
  • Some good news
  • University Libraries is helping with State Library Card signup
  • TIAA virtual counseling is available
  • GRASP 2020 to be held on Blackboard -- Call for judges

Dr. A. Lynn Matthews

Research proves that authenticity boosts businesses

April 23, 2020 -- Dr. A. Lynn Matthews studied how authenticity in small businesses and frontline sales staff can affect consumers' perception and purchase intentions.

Wichita State student demonstrates canning techniques in a kitchen.

WSU student teachers use video, music to help other teachers during pandemic

April 23, 2020 - Wichita State student teachers are jumping in to help with lesson plans during the pandemic. A group of 13 students contribute to an open document with lesson plans, videos and slide shows designed for remote learning.

Softball infielder Ryleigh Buck claps.

Shocker athletics tells its story about staying connected during pandemic

April 23, 2020 - Wichita State athletics is at home and still working together and planning for a return from COVID-19. A series of podcasts demonstrates how the Shockers are dealing with these circumstances. From coaches such as Keitha Adams (basketball) and Steve Rainbolt (track and field) to Ryleigh Buck (softball), Jack Sigrist (baseball) and Dawson Lewis (golf), the Shockers are using many tactics to stay positive.

Cindy Miller earned her Ph.D. and master’s in human factors from Wichita State University.

Wichita State grad Cindy Miller helps Harley-Davidson design a better ride

April 23, 2020 - Wichita State graduate Cindy Miller describes her job with Harley-Davidson as that of an internal consultant who works in all areas of the company. She provides design guidance and conducts testing to deliver ergonomic, usability and user experience performance.  “It’s important for a rider to feel comfortable, as well as confident,” she said.

WSU Today: TEST April 22, 2020

  • COVID-19 series features historian George Dehner
  • Convergence Sciences Town Halls to be held April 23-24
  • Troubleshoot problems with images in Blackboard tests
  • Graphic design faculty candidate Guido Alvarez to give public Zoom presentation today
  • Virtual Job Fair for Teachers Hosted by the American Association for Employment in Education
  • Alert: Zoom security changes
  • IDA will assist with new online and remote class Blackboard setups
  • Resources available to support students, staff, and community during this challenging time
  • Stay connected with KMUW's Distance Socials
  • CAPS is online @ShockersCAPS
  • Live chat offers direct connection with university librarians
  • Check out Student Health Services' YouTube Channel
  • GRASP 2020 to be held on Blackboard -- Call for judges
  • The Great Eight Career Competencies Virtual Workshop - Tomorrow
  • Students represent WSU at regional conference

Shocker Blast: April 22, 2020

  • Help shape Wichita State by taking brand survey
  • COVID-19 series features historian George Dehner
  • The Great Eight Career Competencies Virtual Workshop - Tomorrow
  • Leadership Chat Series
  • Learn how to use BeoShock, The High-Performance Computing Cluster at Wichita State
  • Virtual Job Fair for Teachers Hosted by the American Association for Employment in Education
  • Stay connected with KMUW's Distance Socials
  • Join us for Lavender Graduation on May 7
  • JoVE Science Library streaming free for WSU students and faculty
  • Graduate Assistantships in Student Affairs / Student Services
  • Student Ambassador Society to award scholarship to current Wichita State student
  • Connect with the Office of Adult Learning Spring Newsletter
  • COVID-19 creates new challenges for home health care workers
  • Watch ‘Despicable Me’ with the Graduate Student Council!
  • CAPS is online @ShockersCAPS
  • Live chat offers direct connection with university librarians
  • Check out Student Health Services' YouTube Channel
  • Resources available to support students, staff, and community during this challenging time
  • Students represent WSU at regional conference

Wichita mayor Brandon Whipple and Normal, Oklahoma mayor Breea Clark

Wichita State grads lead their cities in battle against COVID-19

April 22, 2020 -- COVID-19 is a global pandemic, but its effects are felt most acutely at the local level. With the health implications, economic repercussions and employment concerns, Wichita State University grads are stepping up to the plate to guide their communities through this crisis.